• Australian Labor Party Representative for Scullin
• Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs (since 1 Jun 2022)
• Entered House of Representatives on 7 September 2013 — Federal election
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Questions without Notice: Community Safety (28 Nov 2023)

“I thank my friend the member for Cunningham, who, like all of us on this side of the House, is determined to do everything she can in this place to keep communities safe. I'm sure she joins me in thanking the outstanding members of the Australian Border Force and the Australian Federal Police, who have been working so hard with state and territory authorities to ensure community safety. As I...”

Questions without Notice: Immigration Detention (28 Nov 2023)

“I think the issue here is the shadow minister knows I have directly dealt with his question but he doesn't like being reminded that twice yesterday he voted against offence provisions that go to visa conditions that are proposed to keep people safe. He also voted against arrangements to improve electronic monitoring. He, like the Leader of the Opposition, likes to talk tough and he likes to...”

Questions without Notice: Immigration Detention (28 Nov 2023)

“I thank the shadow minister for his question. Of course, it was the High Court that required the release of the detainees, and this government, like all governments, is required to abide by the decisions of the High Court. In respect of the issue he raises, I should be very clear about a couple of things. The first one is that, as he would be well aware—as all members would be well...”

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• Has spoken in 52 debates in the last year — 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") 459 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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