• Australian Labor Party Representative for Hunter
• Minister for Defence (since 3 Dec 2007)
• Entered House of Representatives on 2 March 1996 — General election
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Questions without Notice: Afghanistan (3 Dec 2008)

“I thank the member for Braddon for his question and his ongoing interest in the welfare of the men and women of the Australian Defence Force. Indeed, he is interested in strategic policy issues more generally. At 5 pm this afternoon an RAAF C17 will touch down at Richmond air base. On board will be Lieutenant Michael Fussell, the fatally wounded special forces soldier who the House paid...”

Defence Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2008: Second Reading (3 Dec 2008)

“I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The purpose of the Defence Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2008 (the bill) is to make amendments for three separate measures. The first of the three measures will amend the Geneva Conventions Act 1957 and the Criminal Code Act 1995 to implement the third protocol to the Geneva Conventions in Australian legislation. Despite the Red...”

Condolences: Lieutenant Michael Kenneth Housdan Fussell (2 Dec 2008)

“Last week, 25-year-old Lieutenant Michael Fussell became the seventh Australian soldier to lose his life in Afghanistan. He was also the first Australian officer to give his life in that country. Yesterday Lieutenant Fussell began his long journey home when Australian, Afghan and Dutch troops farewelled him at a solemn ramp ceremony in Tarin Kowt. Lieutenant Fussell enlisted in January 2002...”

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• Has spoken in 28 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 131 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)