• 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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Questions without Notice: Fuel (25 Mar 2026)

“I'm not sure if the member couldn't hear; I'll repeat myself. We stand ready to support aged-care businesses through our viability supports offered by the department. We've got a market adjustment program. We've got dedicated First Nations support programs. We've got our business and workforce advisory services. We'll continue to support these wonderful providers who look after older people...”

Questions without Notice: Fuel (25 Mar 2026)

“I thank the member for his question. I acknowledge that there are providers all across Australia in all of our communities who are providing these very important services to older people. Transport is obviously a critical part of the public service that's provided under the Commonwealth Home Support Program—I assume it's that program that the services the member is referring to pertain...”

Questions without Notice: Aged Care (23 Mar 2026)

“That takes our total ACCAP investment to over a billion dollars since 2022, more than that of any other government in Australian history. These aren't promises.”

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• Has spoken in 30 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") 129 times in debates — below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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