• Former Australian Labor Party Representative for McMahon
• Minister for Climate Change and Energy (since 1 Jun 2022)
• Left House of Representatives on n/a — Still in office
• Entered House of Representatives on — Federal election

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Condolences: Ezzy, Mr Allan, AM, APM (26 Oct 2026)

“I second the motion. It's right that the federal parliament should note the service and life of Allan G Ezzy—38 years of service on Holroyd Council, four terms as mayor and two as deputy mayor. He was elected to council in September 1974, which I confess to the chamber is just slightly after my birth, and served until his retirement in 2012. There would not be a street in Greystanes...”

Motions: Member for Indi (26 Oct 2026)

“I'm sure every single honourable member, and most Australians, will always remember exactly where we were when we heard the news about Helen Haines, as will I. I'm sure we will remember where we were when we heard the details that made it clear that this was not a terrible accident but a horrific incident. I'm sure, like all honourable members, my thoughts went immediately to: 'How could this...”

Constituency Statements: Multiculturalism (15 Oct 2026)

“A little over a year ago, the Australian South East Asian Network, ASEAN Ltd, was formed and registered with ASIC. It's a local community group based in south-west Sydney. In just 12 months, this organisation has given communities from many backgrounds a stronger voice and a shared home for discussion. The name might be a little confusing to some people. Its membership not just draws on...”

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• Has spoken in 91 debates in the last year — above average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 2 comments on this Representative's speeches — above average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 16–17 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 48 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 1151 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)