• Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Hawke
• Minister for Aged Care and Seniors (since 13 May 2025)
• Left House of Representatives on n/a — Still in office
• Entered House of Representatives on — Federal election

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Questions without Notice: Veterans (17 Sep 2026)

“I thank the member for his question. We take our solemn obligation as a government to look after those who currently serve and those who have served our nation in our nation's uniform in our defence force and their families incredibly seriously. That's why we have been so committed to implementing the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. As part of trying...”

Bills: Customs Amendment (Safeguard Inquiries) Bill 2026; Third Reading (17 Sep 2026)

“by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.”

Bills: Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner and Other Measures) Bill 2026; Third Reading (17 Sep 2026)

“by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.”

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• Has spoken in 41 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 148 times in debates — below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)