• Australian Labor Party Representative for Hawke
• Minister for Aged Care and Seniors (since 13 May 2025)
• Entered House of Representatives on 21 May 2022 — Federal election
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Questions without Notice: Aged Care (4 Sep 2025)

“I thank the member for Gilmore for her question. She is a tireless advocate for older people in her community. Australians have been waiting a long time for aged care to be done properly, and this Labor government is getting on with the job of delivering an aged-care system we can all be proud of. Our implementation of the new Aged Care Act is now less than two months away. Yesterday,...”

Questions without Notice: Aged Care (4 Sep 2025)

“That means certainty for older Australians who are waiting for care, certainty for families who want their loved ones cared for and certainty for providers and workers who can now plan with confidence. These reforms are about reshaping aged care so it delivers more care sooner and closer to home. It's why we're fast-tracking 20,000 additional homecare packages in the eight weeks leading up to...”

Questions without Notice: Aged Care (4 Sep 2025)

“I want to acknowledge the constructive engagement of colleagues across the parliament, including Senator Ruston, whose contributions have helped ensure that these changes will endure for generations. Since yesterday's announcement, the sector has responded very enthusiastically. UnitingCare says: Older Australians deserve care that is timely, person-centred, and respectful of their rights....”

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• Has spoken in 38 debates in the last year — average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 126 times in debates — below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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