• Australian Labor Party Representative for Gellibrand
• Entered House of Representatives on 7 September 2013 — Federal election
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Statements by Members: McKinnon Institute for Political Leadership (24 Nov 2025)

“I want to take the opportunity to celebrate one of the good news stories in Australian democracy and thank the people that made it happen. The McKinnon Institute for Political Leadership was established to support Australian political leaders, state and federal, to become more capable, effective and legitimate policymakers while also cultivating a sense of stewardship in our democratic...”

Questions without Notice: Housing (5 Nov 2025)

“My question is for the Minister for Housing, the Minister for Homelessness and the Minister for Cities. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering for first home buyers to help them to get into a home of their own? What other approaches are the government being asked to consider?”

Bills: Defence Amendment (Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence) Bill 2025; Second Reading (5 Nov 2025)

“The Defence Amendment (Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence) Bill 2025 establishes the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence. There's never been a more important time for parliamentary accountability and oversight over defence decisions. The stakes are higher than at any time since the Second World War. As the 2024 National defence strategy stated, Australia faces the most complex and...”

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• Has spoken in 12 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 2 comments on this Representative's speeches — above average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 15 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks — email me whenever Tim Watts speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 429 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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