• Australian Labor Party Representative for Gorton
• Minister for Skills and Training (since 1 Jun 2022)
• Entered House of Representatives on 10 November 2001 — Federal election
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Bills: National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Data Streamlining) Amendment Bill 2023; Third Reading (23 Mar 2023)

“by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.”

Bills: National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Data Streamlining) Amendment Bill 2023; Second Reading (22 Mar 2023)

“I rise to thank all members for their contributions to this debate. I thank the members for Farrer, Hughes, Fisher, Chisholm, Swan and Sturt, who have spoken on the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Data Streamlining) Amendment Bill 2023. The Australian vocational education and training sector delivers outstanding education training through a variety of institutions,...”

Bills: Jobs and Skills Australia Amendment Bill 2023; Second Reading (22 Mar 2023)

“I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Today I'm introducing the Jobs and Skills Australia Amendment Bill 2023. The bill delivers on the government's commitment to fully establish Jobs and Skills Australia as a statutory body to provide independent advice on the labour market, and the skills and training needs of workers and employers, now and in the future. Australia is facing...”

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• Has spoken in 29 debates in the last year — well below 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 18–19 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") 576 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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