• Australian Labor Party Representative for Kingsford Smith
• Former Australian Labor Party Senator for NSW
• Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (since 13 May 2025)
  Assistant Minister for Immigration (since 29 Jul 2024)
• 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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Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Supporting Choice in Superannuation and Other Measures) Bill 2025; Second Reading (12 Feb 2026)

“Superannuation was introduced by Labor to provide workers with dignity in retirement. It was a way of saying 'thank you' to workers for their decades of contribution to the workforce, to the companies and the organisations that they work for, and it was an opportunity to provide them with a comfortable retirement, a holiday every now and then, enough to look after the grandkids and to ensure...”

Constituency Statements: Australia Day Honours and Awards (12 Feb 2026)

“Each year, on Australia Day, we honour those who have given outstanding contributions to the Australian community. The Australia Day honours awards recognise those who have worked tirelessly to make our nation better—often quietly, and never for the recognition itself. As the member for Kingsford Smith, I'm proud to pay tribute to those from our community that were honoured in the 2026...”

Constituency Statements: Bondi Beach Attack Victims (11 Feb 2026)

“The tragic antisemitic attack at Bondi on 14 December continues to leave a scar on our community. Over the last month I have met with families still grieving their loved ones who were taken too soon. First responders, still traumatised by what they witnessed, watched the community wrap their arms around each other. As time moves on it's important that we don't forget the victims' families,...”

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• Has spoken in 19 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 — above 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") 663 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