• Australian Labor Party Representative for Reid
• Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs and Settlement Services (since 3 Dec 2007)
• Entered House of Representatives on 24 March 1990 — General election
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Migration Legislation Amendment (Worker Protection) Bill 2008: Second Reading (3 Dec 2008)

“in reply—I thank members for their contributions. They are obviously a very diverse group and come from different perspectives in this debate on the Migration Legislation Amendment (Worker Protection) Bill 2008. A number of them are former trade union officials with an emphasis on the interface of Australia’s industrial relations system, the way in which workers rights were...”

Migration Legislation Amendment (Worker Protection) Bill 2008: Second Reading (3 Dec 2008)

“I present the explanatory memorandum to the bill and move: That this bill be now read a second time. From day one, the Rudd Government has been focused on ensuring we have the policy settings right to facilitate the entry of temporary workers in a way that is responsive to the needs of employers, while at the same time retaining the integrity of the subclass 457 visa program. The manifest...”

Fair Work Bill 2008: Second Reading (2 Dec 2008)

“Mr Laurie Ferguson interjecting”

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• Has spoken in 15 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.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 59 times in debates — below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)