• Australian Labor Party Representative for Port Adelaide
• Minister for Housing and Homelessness (since 4 Feb 2013)
  Minister for Social Inclusion (since 14 Dec 2011)
  Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on Mental Health Reform (since 12 Sep 2011)
  Minister for Mental Health and Ageing (since 14 Sep 2010)
• Entered House of Representatives on 24 November 2007 — General election
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Business: Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders (15 May 2013)

“by leave—I move: That so much of the standing and session orders be suspended as would prevent the resumption of debate on the Medicare Levy Amendment (DisabilityCare Australia) Bill 2013, the 11 related bills and the National Disability Insurance Scheme Legislation Amendment Bill 2013, introduced earlier today, to be resumed at a later hour. Question agreed to.”

Business: Rearrangement (21 Mar 2013)

“I move: That business intervening before order of the day No. 11, government business, be postponed until a later hour this day. Question agreed to.”

Bills: Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Reform of Self Managed Superannuation Funds Supervisory Levy Arrangements) Bill 2013; Third Reading (21 Mar 2013)

“by leave—I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.”

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• Has spoken in 16 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — below average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 118 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)