• Australian Labor Party Representative for Fenner
• Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury (since 13 May 2025)
• Entered House of Representatives on 21 August 2010 — Federal election
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Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Delivering an Efficient and Trusted Tax System) Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 Apr 2026)

“I'm speaking today in my capacity as assistant minister for charities about schedule 1 of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Delivering an Efficient and Trusted Tax System) Bill 2026. It is a measure which removes the $2 threshold for deductions of gifts or contributions. This threshold has a long and strange history. It goes back to 1915, when a minimum income tax deduction for giving was...”

Statements on Significant Matters: Mason, Hon. Sir Anthony Frank, AC, KBE, GBM, KC (1 Apr 2026)

“It is a pleasure to rise to pay tribute to Sir Anthony Mason, one of the most distinguished jurists Australia has ever produced. As an associate on the High Court of Australia to Justice Michael Kirby, I had the privilege of coming to know Sir Anthony Mason somewhat. He turned up as a surprise guest to a book launch we did in 2004 and was as gracious then as he was throughout his career. Sir...”

Bills: Competition and Consumer Amendment (Unfair Trading Practices) Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 Apr 2026)

“I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Competition and Consumer Amendment (Unfair Trading Practices) Bill 2026 amends the Australian Consumer Law and implements the government's commitment to protect consumers from unfair trading practices, subscription traps and drip pricing. Australians know exactly what this bill is about because they have lived it. Trying to decide on an...”

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• Has spoken in 31 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 4 comments on this Representative's speeches — well above 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") 933 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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