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Chris Bowen, former Representative

- Former Australian Labor Party Representative for McMahon
- Minister for Climate Change and Energy (since 1 Jun 2022)
- Left House of Representatives on n/a — Still in office
- Entered House of Representatives on — Federal election
Most recent appearances in parliament
- Questions without Notice: Low-Carbon Liquid Fuels (17 Sep 2026)
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“Indeed, as I've indicated, the two main government policies are Hydrogen Headstart and the production tax credit, which is only paid on production. No payments have been made, because none has been produced. I will get the honourable member more information about the hydrogen hubs because some are proceeding and some have not proceeded. I will provide the member with that update. On green...”
- Questions without Notice: Low-Carbon Liquid Fuels (17 Sep 2026)
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“If I heard the honourable member correctly, he asked how much has been spent on green hydrogen. I just wanted to make sure. There are a number of government programs which are relevant, some of which were announced by the previous government and some of which have been announced by us. Some of the hydrogen hubs that were announced by the previous government have not proceeded. I'm happy to...”
- Questions without Notice: Climate Change (16 Sep 2026)
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“I thank the honourable member for the question, but I can assure the honourable member that the—”
Numbers
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- Has spoken in 89 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 .
- Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 1148 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)