• Australian Labor Party Representative for Franklin
• Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (since 29 Jul 2024)
• Entered House of Representatives on 24 November 2007 — Federal election
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Questions without Notice: Budget (28 May 2026)

“They seem determined to continue this scare campaign on that side of the House. I answered the questions in the past about how the capital gains tax changes will work, and those on the other side need to stick to the facts when it comes to the changes that we are making. We've been very clear that the capital gains tax changes start from 1 July 2027 and apply only to gains from that date....”

Questions without Notice: Budget (28 May 2026)

“I thought we dealt with this yesterday, frankly—more scare campaigns from those opposite. Let's be honest about this. Yesterday, I quoted the National Farmers' Federation, who are pleased that the government has listened to them, and you coming in here talking about things like this is really not very helpful. The budget is very clear that the capital gains tax changes start from 1 July...”

Questions without Notice: Agriculture Industry (27 May 2026)

“I thank the member for Hunter for that question. He's one of many terrific regional members on this side of the House, and his region, of course, is home to some of Australia's best beef, dairy and wine, although I would like to say my own electorate also has some great Australian produce. But he, like all members on this side of the House, understands the critical role that our farmers, our...”

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• Has spoken in 37 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 16–17 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") 484 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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