• Australian Labor Party Representative for Hawke
• Minister for Aged Care and Seniors (since 13 May 2025)
• Entered House of Representatives on 21 May 2022 — Federal election
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Committees: Electoral Matters Joint Committee; Membership (1 Apr 2026)

“by leave—I move: That Mr Burnell be appointed a participating member of the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters for the purpose of the committee's inquiry into the 2025 federal election. Question agreed to.”

Parliamentary Retiring Allowances Trust: Appointment (1 Apr 2026)

“by leave—I move: That, in accordance with the provisions of the Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation Act 1948, Mr Violi be discharged as a trustee serving on the Parliamentary Retiring Allowances Trust, and that Mr Caldwell be appointed a trustee to serve on the Trust. Question agreed to.”

Statements by Members: Hawke Electorate: Community Events (1 Apr 2026)

“Today I want to recognise some of the beautiful things that have been happening across our communities in my electorate of Hawke in recent times. It was a privilege to join the Sunbury community for SunFest's 50th anniversary just last month. There were two outstanding days at the Village Green that drew a fantastic crowd of 20,000 people to celebrate five decades of this beloved community...”

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• Has spoken in 37 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 133 times in debates — below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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