• 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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Condolences: Bondi Beach Attack Victims (19 Jan 2026)

“():  I speak today to honour to lives of the 15 people who were, tragically, killed during the terror attack at Bondi Beach on 14 December 2025. What happened at Bondi Beach was an act of evil. It was an attack against Jewish Australians, and it was an attack against Australian society. There is no place for this hate, this violence or this terrorism in our country. We will not...”

Questions without Notice: Cybersafety (27 Nov 2025)

“I thank the member for Dickon for her question and for her ceaseless commitment to fighting for north-side parents and north-side children. Exactly one year ago today parliament responded to a call from more than 120,000 Australian parents fed up with the predatory grip that social media had on their children. Parliamentarians of all stripes put politics to one side and came together to...”

Bills: Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation) Bill 2025; Second Reading (27 Nov 2025)

“I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Albanese government is committed to keeping Australians connected. We believe in a simple principle: no-one held back and no-one left behind. Access to telecommunications is not a luxury; it is an essential service that underpins public safety. Australians rely on mobile phones for their connectivity more than ever. However, Australia's...”

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• Has spoken in 26 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 205 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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