• Australian Labor Party Representative for Bruce
• Minister for Veterans' Affairs (since 3 Dec 2007)
• Entered House of Representatives on 13 March 1993 — General election
• Email me whenever Alan Griffin speaks (no more than once per day)

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Questions without Notice: Veterans (4 Dec 2008)

“I thank the Member for Dobell for his question. Yes, I am relieved that it was not one with respect to defence, science and personnel. What I can announce to the House and confirm is that the veterans community in Australia at this time, as a result of the ESS payments, will be in possession of some $407 million leading up to Christmas, a time when many of these people are in great need. In...”

Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Further 2008 Budget and Other Measures) Bill 2008: Consideration of Senate Message (2 Dec 2008)

“I move: That the amendments be agreed to. I want to make a couple of points about the debate that occurred in the Senate and some of the issues that have been raised about these Senate amendments and the partner service pension changes that form part of this legislation. In the debate in the Senate around these changes there were a number of concerns expressed by different senators from the...”

Standing Orders: (1 Dec 2008)

“I move: That, unless otherwise ordered, the following sessional orders, adopted by the House on 24 June 2008, operate for the remainder of the 42nd Parliament: (1)Standing order 34, Figure 2, as follows: MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Prayers Prayers 9.00 am 9.00 am Prayers Government ...”

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• Has spoken in 31 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 1 comment on this Representative's speeches — well 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") 90 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)