• Australian Labor Party Representative for Hunter
• Entered House of Representatives on 2 March 1996 — General election
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Statements on Indulgence: Valedictories (24 Nov 2011)

“I thank the crossbenchers for their cooperation on a range of issues, both machinery and policy, and their contribution to the Selection Committee. I thank my staff. I am blessed with wonderful staff. I know it is easy to say that, and most people in this place do, but I say it from the bottom of my heart. Most of the good work done in the Chief Government Whip's office is done by my staff:...”

Statements on Indulgence: Valedictories (24 Nov 2011)

“on indulgence—I am conscious of the time and the Deputy Leader of the Opposition's keenness to make a contribution, so I will be very brief, much briefer than the Government Whip should be. But I do thank the Deputy Leader of the Opposition for deferring to me. I think it may have been her turn; I am not sure. It gets a bit confusing with the crossbenchers. I want to begin by reflecting...”

Statements by Members: Armenian Genocide (23 Nov 2011)

“While not necessarily agreeing with every word spoken, in the short time available I want to associate myself with the theme of the speeches delivered by the members for North Sydney, Wentworth, Bennelong and Hughes during the adjournment debate on Monday evening. Each gentleman spoke with conviction about the tragic experiences of the Armenian, Assyrian and Hellenic peoples in the earlier...”

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• Has spoken in 89 debates in the last year — above average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 213 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)