• Australian Labor Party Representative for Shortland
• Minister for Defence Industry (since 13 May 2025)
  Minister for Pacific Island Affairs (since 13 May 2025)
• Entered House of Representatives on 7 September 2013 — Federal election
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Questions without Notice: Middle East (11 Mar 2026)

“I thank the member for his question, although I'd point out that he's probably directing the question at the wrong person. He's effectively asking me to predict when the conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel will end. I would submit that's a question best directed to President Trump, the rulers of Iran and the Prime Minister of Israel. In terms of what the broader question...”

Constituency Statements: Health Care, Medicare (11 Mar 2026)

“After support for cost-of-living relief, delivering more affordable and accessible high-quality health care is my No.1 priority, and it's a challenge I'm tackling head-on from every angle. On the Central Coast, the Gwandalan Summerland Medical Centre services an area consisting of more than 7,000 people. For years, it's managed to do this with just one full-time GP and one part-time GP. I...”

Bills: Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Legislation Amendment Bill 2025; Second Reading (10 Mar 2026)

“Coalminers who risk their lives every day—and the member for Paterson has been a staunch defender of this initiative—who get up and risk their lives to power our state, should not face wage apartheid because one happened to be directly employed and another was employed through a labour hire provider. That's why I'm so proud of same job, same pay, and that's why I was so horrified...”

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• Has spoken in 21 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.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 449 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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