• Australian Labor Party Representative for Griffith
• Minister for Foreign Affairs (since 14 Sep 2010)
• Entered House of Representatives on 3 October 1998 — General election
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Ministerial Statements: Foreign Aid Budget (23 Nov 2011)

“by leave—In July this year I addressed the House on Australia's new aid policy, and our efforts to position Australia as a leading, effective global aid donor. At the time, I promised to regularly update the House on the implementation of the new policy which has aid effectiveness at its core. At the end of this year's parliamentary session, it is timely that I do so today. Next week, I...”

Bills: Minerals Resource Rent Tax Bill 2011, Minerals Resource Rent Tax (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2011, Minerals Resource Rent Tax (Imposition — General) Bill 2011, Minerals Resource Rent Tax (Imposition — Customs) Bill 2011, Minerals Resource Rent Tax (Imposition — Excise) Bill 2011, Petroleum Resource Rent Tax Assessment Amendment Bill 2011, Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (Imposition — General) Bill 2011, Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (Imposition — Customs) Bill 2011, Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (Imposition — Excise) Bill 2011, Tax Laws Amendment (Stronger, Fairer, Simpler and Other Measures) Bill 2011, Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Amendment Bill 2011; Second Reading (22 Nov 2011)

“Wouldn't you think he'd say something positive?”

Bills: Police Overseas Service (Territories of Papua and New Guinea) Medal Bill 2011; First Reading (21 Nov 2011)

“I thank the opposition for this question. Mind you, I think it takes temerity for the opposition to ask any question about consultation, as a week or so ago the Leader of the Opposition announced a $750 million policy on superannuation without bothering to consult the shadow minister for finance. So, for anyone opposite to stand up and raise any question about consultation really takes the...”

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• Has spoken in 55 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 13 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") 1296 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)