• Australian Labor Party Representative for Kingsford Smith
• Former Australian Labor Party Senator for NSW
• Assistant Minister for Defence (since 1 Jun 2022)
  Assistant Minister for Veterans’ Affairs (since 1 Jun 2022)
  Assistant Minister for the Republic (since 1 Jun 2022)
• Entered the Senate on 1 July 2011 — Federal election
• Entered House of Representatives on 7 September 2013 — Federal election
• Left Senate on 9 August 2013 — Resigned
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Constituency Statements: O'Shea, Mr Michael Joseph (Mick), Environment (25 Jun 2024)

“THISTLETHWAITE (—) (): Michael Joseph O'Shea was a legend of the labour movement who, sadly, passed away in February this year, having lived a very full 90 years. He was dedicated to his family, his union, his Catholic faith, the Labor Party and the service of others. For an astounding 75 years, Mick dedicated himself to the Australian Workers Union, starting as a young shearer and a...”

Bills: Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2024-2025; Consideration in Detail (5 Jun 2024)

“When the Albanese government was elected, we undertook the most comprehensive review of the posture and preparedness of the Australian Defence Force in the last two decades, the Defence Strategic Review. That indicated that the Australian Defence Force was not fit for purpose to defend our nation and to meet the challenges of the future. So the government is fixing that. We've developed a...”

Bills: Defence Amendment (Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence) Bill 2024; Second Reading (30 May 2024)

“I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I am pleased to present the Defence Amendment (Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence) Bill 2024. This bill increases the transparency and accountability by government regarding decisions and policies relating to the defence of Australia. The Albanese government is committed to transparency and accountability. In a Westminster-style...”

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• Has spoken in 23 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Representatives.
• Has spoken in 55 debates in the last year — average amongst Senators.
• People have made 1 comment on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — below average amongst Senators.
• 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") 628 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 117 times in debates — below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Matt Thistlethwaite's latest interest statementLast updated: 16 Jul 2013