• Australian Labor Party Representative for Fraser
• Former Australian Labor Party Senator for ACT
• Parliamentary Secretary for International Development Assistance (since 3 Dec 2007)
• Entered the Senate on 16 February 1988
• Entered House of Representatives on 2 March 1996 — General election
• Left Senate on 6 February 1996 — Resigned
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Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Economic Security Strategy) Bill 2008; Appropriation (Economic Security Strategy) Bill (No. 1) 2008-2009; Appropriation (Economic Security Strategy) Bill (No. 2) 2008-2009: Second Reading (13 Nov 2008)

“We have just heard a speech which was both politically intemperate and economically illiterate. I suggest to the member for Paterson that he sack the person who wrote it and then read his speeches in advance next time before he comes in. But I do support the package.”

Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Economic Security Strategy) Bill 2008; Appropriation (Economic Security Strategy) Bill (No. 1) 2008-2009; Appropriation (Economic Security Strategy) Bill (No. 2) 2008-2009: Second Reading (13 Nov 2008)

“Of course, I support this package of bills—in particular the Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Economic Security Strategy) Bill 2008 because of what it does for the pensioners, carers, veterans and people in need in my constituency—like all my colleagues on this side of the House. I broadly support the package because of its macroeconomic significance in the face of...”

Constituency Statements: Mr Keith Dowding (25 Sep 2008)

“I want to use this time to comment on, note and mourn the passing of a very distinguished but largely unremarked Australian, Keith Dowding. Keith was a voice of principle, a voice for the underprivileged and the oppressed. He died recently on 18 August at the age of 97, in Western Australia. Keith was a church minister, originally in the Presbyterian Church. After the amalgamation into the...”

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• Has spoken in 9 debates in the last year — well 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 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") 92 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)