• Australian Labor Party Representative for Macquarie
• Minister for Home Affairs (since 3 Dec 2007)
• Entered House of Representatives on 24 November 2007 — General election
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Customs Amendment (Enhanced Border Controls and Other Measures) Bill 2008: Second Reading (3 Dec 2008)

“I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I am pleased to introduce the Customs Amendment (Enhanced Border Controls and Other Measures) Bill 2008. Customs plays a vital role in preventing the illegal movement of people and harmful goods across Australia’s border. The border extends to Australia’s Exclusive Economic Zone where Customs has a key role in addressing threats to...”

Law and Justice Legislation Amendment (Identity Crimes and Other Measures) Bill 2008: Second Reading (3 Dec 2008)

“I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I am pleased to introduce the Law and Justice Legislation Amendment (Identity Crimes and Other Measures) Bill 2008, which implements the identity crime offences recommended in the Model Criminal Law Officers’ Committee Final report—identity crime. The report was released by the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General in March 2008....”

Questions without Notice: Identity Crime (2 Dec 2008)

“For the election, I did, yes. It is not only individuals that commit these crimes. Organised groups are becoming increasingly involved. The 9-11 hijackers used fake social security numbers and false identities for their pilot training, and other terrorist networks have done the same to get employment overseas to finance their activities and ultimately to avoid detection. The problem, then, is...”

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• Has spoken in 38 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — well above average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 20–21 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") 25 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)