• Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Shortland
• Minister for Defence Industry (since 13 May 2025)
  Minister for Pacific Island Affairs (since 13 May 2025)
• Left House of Representatives on n/a — Still in office
• Entered House of Representatives on — Federal election

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Questions without Notice: Whyalla Steelworks (15 Sep 2026)

“I thank the member for his question about what is really distressing news for the people and workers at Whyalla. I'll start by a simple, fundamental point: we won't be lectured about support for manufacturers and workers by those over there. We won't be lectured by those over there about support for workers.”

Questions without Notice: Whyalla Steelworks (15 Sep 2026)

“I thank you. The Albanese government understands the serious operational challenges faced by administrators who've been working hard to restore operations of the blast furnace at Whyalla steelworks. The administrator, KordaMentha, have announced that efforts to restart the blast furnace over recent months have been unsuccessful. And that's really awful news for the community and anyone...”

Bills: Customs Amendment (Safeguard Inquiries) Bill 2026; Second Reading (15 Sep 2026)

“I present the explanatory memorandum to this bill and move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Albanese government supports free and fair trade. Since coming to office, we have repaired our trading relationship with China and signed free trade agreements with the European Union, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. We are a trading nation. Rules based trade is good for...”

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• Has spoken in 33 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 1 comment on this Representative's speeches — above average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 9 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 462 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)