• 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: Agriculture Industry (26 Nov 2025)

“I thank the member for Calare for that question. Our agricultural land in Australia is incredibly important. We as a government believe it is important. Protecting agricultural land and ensuring food security is top of our agenda in terms of making sure that Australians get access to the food that they need. These are critical priorities for Australia's future prosperity. As the member would...”

Constituency Statements: Tasmania: Economy (6 Nov 2025)

“I rise today to talk about the government's proud record of delivery in my home state of Tasmania. Tasmanians know that they always do better under federal Labor governments, and that's certainly the case at the moment. Since we've come to office, more than $2 billion in new commitments has flown to my home state, supporting hospitals, schools, local roads and housing and the jobs that keep...”

Questions without Notice: Beef Industry (5 Nov 2025)

“I thank the member for Kennedy, genuinely, for his interest in this issue. He has raised it with me personally, and I am well aware of it. He also understands how critical the beef industry is to Australia. It is a very significant industry. Just a few weeks ago we had a conversation about the buffel grass. On the matter of buffel grass raised by the member, what I would say is that we...”

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• Has spoken in 13 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") 464 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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