• Australian Labor Party Representative for Adelaide
• Minister for Early Childhood and Childcare (since 14 Dec 2011)
  Minister for Employment Participation (since 14 Dec 2011)
• Entered House of Representatives on 9 October 2004 — General election
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Questions without Notice: Child Care (20 Mar 2013)

“I thank the member for La Trobe for her question and also for her support and advocacy in this really important area. Like me, she knows that our government has worked hard to introduce real reforms, new programs and increased investment in the vital early childhood education and care sector. We know that this is providing real support for Australian families. On affordability, for example,...”

Constituency Statements: Adelaide Electorate: National Broadband Network (20 Mar 2013)

“I rise today to update the House on efforts underway in Adelaide to ensure that our local community maximises the potential of the National Broadband Network and the huge opportunities that come with this state-of-the-art cutting-edge technology. I have recently had the opportunity to join with Adelaide Lord Mayor Stephen Yarwood in opening the Adelaide City Digital Hub and Digital Enterprise...”

Questions without Notice: Childcare (19 Mar 2013)

“This is because we know how critically important it is. But, I am asked whether they are going to cut it. Sadly, those opposite have not actually put forward any policies whatsoever, except for a vague commitments to have an inquiry after the election. Australian parents, and those parents in Greenway, are relying on this assistance, assistance which our government has been proud to continue...”

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• Has spoken in 22 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 1 comment on this Representative's speeches — 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") 198 times in debates — below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)