• Australian Labor Party Representative for Watson
• Minister for the Arts (since 1 Jun 2022)
  Leader of the House (since 1 Jun 2022)
  Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations (since 1 Jun 2022)
• Entered House of Representatives on 9 October 2004 — Federal election
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Bills: Safeguard Mechanism (Crediting) Amendment Bill 2022; Second Reading (22 Mar 2023)

“Before I move that the member's time be extended, I just want to draw your attention to page 529 of Practice where there is discretion for the chair, with respect to motions for the closure of a member's speech, to decide whether or not the resolution is being moved for the purposes of obstructing the House. I specifically raise it because we're about to get to the point—6.30...”

Bills: Safeguard Mechanism (Crediting) Amendment Bill 2022; Second Reading (22 Mar 2023)

“I move: That the member for Newcastle be granted an extension of time. A division having been called and the bells having been rung—”

Bills: Safeguard Mechanism (Crediting) Amendment Bill 2022; Second Reading (22 Mar 2023)

“I'm just seeking your advice, and I'll briefly check with the clerks—given that the clock runs down during the course of the division, does that mean it is still open to the House to receive a motion that the member's time be extended?”

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• Has spoken in 199 debates in the last year — well above 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 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") 1158 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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