• Australian Labor Party Representative for Adelaide
• Minister for Youth and Sport (since 3 Dec 2007)
• Entered House of Representatives on 9 October 2004 — General election
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Questions without Notice: Water Safety (3 Dec 2008)

“I thank the member for Parramatta for her question. We know that as we come into the warmer months more Australians will be heading into the water. In a country where swimming and water are so important to our way of life, we think it is important that we have adequate water safety programs in place.”

Questions without Notice: Water Safety (3 Dec 2008)

“I note the member opposite interjecting on this. I think that saving lives and preventing people from drowning is something that we can all agree upon in this place. In the last two weeks alone, we have tragically lost five young lives to drowning in three separate incidents. This is a painful wake-up call to all. The 2008 National drowning report found that 261 Australians drowned last year....”

Questions without Notice: Drugs in Sport (27 Nov 2008)

“Thank you. I think it is significant to note that, along with President Fahey, Australians will now hold two out of just six government positions worldwide on this executive committee, the highest international antidoping body. I would also like to acknowledge the role of the former New Zealand Minister for Sport, the Hon. Clayton Cosgrove from whom we will take over the role in representing...”

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• Has spoken in 18 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 18–19 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") 75 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)