• 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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Bills: Biosecurity Amendment (Improving Operational Efficiency) Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 Jul 2026)

“I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Australia's biosecurity system plays a critical role in protecting our environment, world-class agricultural and animal production sectors, economy, and way of life. It safeguards Australia's favourable pest and disease status, underpins domestic productivity, and provides access to international markets. That system, however, is now operating...”

Bills: Wine and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 Jul 2026)

“I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Australian farmers, fishers, foresters and producers make an extraordinary contribution to our country. They feed us, they support regional jobs and communities, and they help drive our national economy. The latest ABARES forecasts show the value of agriculture, fisheries and forestry is expected to reach $110 billion in 2025-26. That reflects...”

Questions without Notice: Avian Influenza (24 Jun 2026)

“Thanks to the Prime Minister for handing that over for an update on bird flu, and I thank the local member for her interest. She, like many members in this place, is obviously concerned about this not unexpected but still concerning development in H5 bird flu detections. What I can say, of course, is that I've been really clear that we can't stop the spread of this globally, because we can't...”

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• Has spoken in 44 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") 495 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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