• Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Burt
• Minister for Veterans’ Affairs (since 1 Jun 2022)
  Minister for Defence Personnel (since 1 Jun 2022)
• Left House of Representatives on n/a — Still in office
• Entered House of Representatives on — Federal election

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Bills: Defence Force Discipline Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures No. 1) Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate Message (17 Sep 2026)

“I move: That the amendment be agreed to. I'd like to thank everybody for their contributions to the Defence Force Discipline Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures No. 1) Bill 2026. The bill and the related Defence Force Discipline Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures No. 1) Bill 2026 continue the Albanese government's work to implement the recommendations of the...”

Constituency Statements: Burt Electorate: Volunteering (16 Sep 2026)

“A few weeks ago I hosted the biggest ever Burt Volunteer Awards. Our community is so much kinder, stronger and much more connected thanks to the contribution of our volunteers. These awards are important to acknowledge the work of our local volunteers, even though they don't do it for the accolades—that's volunteers across all different areas. They all deserve a shout out in this place,...”

Questions without Notice: Defence Recruitment (15 Sep 2026)

“When it comes to our Australian Defence Force, our people are our most important capability. But, when we came into government, we confronted a Defence Force that, under the coalition, was shrinking. There had been a failure of the coalition to make sure we had the Defence Force that we needed in the geostrategic circumstances that we confront. So we committed to rebuilding the Australian...”

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• Has spoken in 50 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 18–19 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") 386 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)