• 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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Constituency Statements: Bowel Cancer (24 Jun 2026)

“Some meetings change the way you see the world. This week I sat down with Melissa Dunmore, from Bacchus Marsh in our community, who travelled all the way to Canberra with Bowel Cancer Australia for their Call on Canberra advocacy event. Melissa wrote to me wanting to share her story, and I'm so glad she did because it's a story we all need to hear. A week before her 33rd birthday, Melissa's...”

Questions without Notice: Aged Care: Motor Neurone Disease (23 Jun 2026)

“I thank the member for Kooyong for her question, and I thank her for her engagements with me and my office in regard to aged-care matters. I'm very familiar with Mr Crossan's case. It is indeed a very difficult situation that he and his family face. I also acknowledge his wife, Mrs Crossan, and the care that she provides and the advocacy that she's provided on his behalf throughout this...”

Questions without Notice: Aged Care: Motor Neurone Disease (23 Jun 2026)

“As I was saying, out of respect for the privacy for the Crossan family, as I would have for any older person across our country, I'm not going to outline the specifics of their case in this chamber. I'm most happy to meet with you in a more appropriate setting—and with the Crossan family, if necessary—to work through the specifics. Nevertheless, I am remaining constantly briefed...”

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• Has spoken in 43 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 140 times in debates — below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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