• Australian Labor Party Representative for Lilley
• Minister for Communications (since 13 May 2025)
  Minister for Sport (since 1 Jun 2022)
• Entered House of Representatives on 18 May 2019 — Federal election
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Constituency Statements: Housing (30 Jun 2026)

“In my electorate of Lilley, on Brisbane's north side, too many people have been working hard and trying to save but feel that the dream of homeownership is just out of reach. That's why, since being elected, the Albanese Labor government is making it easier for people to buy their very first home. Recently I received a letter from north side resident Dot about the real-life impact these...”

Questions without Notice: Cybersafety (30 Jun 2026)

“I thank the member for Bass for her question and for the thoughtful and optimistic contribution that she has made to the parliament in her time here so far. Australia's world-leading social media minimum age laws sparked a global conversation that is rapidly becoming a global movement. Since our laws started on 10 December, more than five million social media accounts belonging to under-16's...”

Questions without Notice: Australia Post (25 Jun 2026)

“I thank the member for Clark for his question. I think I might speak for everyone here when I say that we love our local post offices and that many communities, particularly regional and rural communities, are dependent upon them. Australia Post represents more than just a post office. It is a hub for the community and for banking and for other services that would otherwise be non-existent in...”

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• Has spoken in 42 debates in the last year — well 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 17–18 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") 225 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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