• Australian Labor Party Representative for Lyons
• Entered House of Representatives on 13 March 1993 — General election
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Questions without Notice: Pensions and Benefits (4 Dec 2008)

“My question is to the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. Will the minister update the House on responses to the government’s Economic Security Strategy payments?”

Adjournment: Australia Day Awards (4 Dec 2008)

“I wish to speak on the Australian of the Year awards. There are four categories to this award: the Senior Australian of the Year for people over 60; the Young Australian of the Year for people 16 to 30; and the Australian Local Hero. The Australia Day Awards are a way of recognising eminent Australians who have made a significant contribution to creating a better Australia and who are role...”

Fair Work Bill 2008: Second Reading (3 Dec 2008)

“Like you, Mr Deputy Speaker Schultz, I spent some of my early life in meatworks. Though you went down the employer line, I went down the union line and have a different perspective from you. I was very pleased to be able to inspect books and find underpayment of wages, even for non-union members, and rectify those problems. The Fair Work Bill 2008 delivers on the government’s commitment...”

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• Has spoken in 63 debates in the last year — above 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 16–17 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") 91 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)