• Former Australian Labor Party Senator for NSW
• Minister for Industry and Innovation (since 13 May 2025)
  Minister for Science (since 13 May 2025)
• Became a Senator on — Federal election
• Left Senate on n/a — Still in office

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Bills: Defence Legislation Amendment (Implementation of Related Measures No.2) Bill 2026, Health Insurance Amendment (Incentive Payments and Other Measures) Bill 2026; Second Reading (2 Jul 2026)

“I move: That these bills be listed as separate orders today. Question agreed to.”

Bills: Defence Legislation Amendment (Implementation of Related Measures No.2) Bill 2026, Health Insurance Amendment (Incentive Payments and Other Measures) Bill 2026; Second Reading (2 Jul 2026)

“I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I seek leave to have the second reading speech incorporated in Hansard. Leave granted. The speech read as follows— DEFENCE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (IMPLEMENTATION OF RELATED MEASURES NO.2) BILL 2026 I am pleased to present the Defence Legislation Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures No. 2) Bill. This Bill reflects the...”

Bills: Defence Legislation Amendment (Implementation of Related Measures No.2) Bill 2026, Health Insurance Amendment (Incentive Payments and Other Measures) Bill 2026; First Reading (2 Jul 2026)

“I move: That these bills may proceed without formalities, may be taken together and be now read a first time. Question agreed to. Bills read a first time.”

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• Has spoken in 150 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 490 times in debates — above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)