• Australian Labor Party Representative for McMahon
• Minister for Climate Change and Energy (since 1 Jun 2022)
• Entered House of Representatives on 9 October 2004 — Federal election
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Questions without Notice: Energy (4 Sep 2025)

“wrote to the New South Wales government—I'm still going to say it!”

Questions without Notice: Energy (4 Sep 2025)

“The member asked about cost of living in Fairfield City, which we both represent. I am reminded that the member for Fowler recently wrote to the New South Wales government, complaining about the entry fees for Prairiewood pool, for swimming lessons. The New South Wales government wrote back to her pointing out that those entry fees are set by Fairfield City Council, of which the honourable...”

Questions without Notice: Energy (4 Sep 2025)

“I very much appreciate the question from the member for Fowler, and I appreciate the Prime Minister allowing me to answer it, because the member for Fowler has previously said that the Cheaper Home Batteries Program is of little use in her electorate. In fact, the take-up in Fowler is more than double that of the electorate of Sydney when it comes to cheap home batteries, because people in...”

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• Has spoken in 40 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 — email me whenever Chris Bowen speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 1062 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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