• Australian Labor Party Representative for Rankin
• Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs (since 9 Jun 2009)
  Minister Assisting the Finance Minister on Deregulation (since 3 Dec 2007)
  Minister for Small Business, Independent Contractors and the Service Economy (since 3 Dec 2007)
• Entered House of Representatives on 3 October 1998 — General election
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Tax Laws Amendment (Foreign Source Income Deferral) Bill (No. 1) 2010: Second Reading (23 Jun 2010)

“Hear, hear!”

Competition and Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2010: Second Reading (23 Jun 2010)

“in reply—I thank members who have taken part in the debate today on the Competition and Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2010. I take this opportunity to reciprocate the comments of the member for Makin. He has displayed again in that speech that he has just given a deep understanding of the issues affecting competition in this country and the need to generate conditions where there...”

Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Bill (No. 2) 2010: Second Reading (23 Jun 2010)

“in reply—I want to take this opportunity to thank all members for their contributions to the debate on the Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Bill (No. 2) 2010. This represents the final step at the Commonwealth level to implement the most significant reforms in consumer laws in more than 30 years since the passage of the Trade Practices Act. This important reform of...”

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• Has spoken in 86 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — 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") 269 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)