• Australian Labor Party Representative for Batman
• Minister for Tourism (since 3 Dec 2007)
  Minister for Resources and Energy (since 3 Dec 2007)
• Entered House of Representatives on 2 March 1996 — General election
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Questions without Notice: Budget (23 Jun 2010)

“I thank the member for Oxley for his question. In doing so, I am pleased to advise the House that companies in both the petroleum and minerals sectors are seriously engaged in constructive discussions, not only with the Resource Tax Consultation Panel in Canberra this week, but also with the Prime Minister, the Treasurer and me. I say that because they appreciate that megaphone diplomacy is...”

Questions without Notice: Resources (17 Jun 2010)

“I thank the member for Deakin for the question and in doing so remind the House that, yes, from Australia’s point of view the outlook for Australia’s resources sector has never been brighter.”

Questions without Notice: Resources (17 Jun 2010)

“Yes, Mr Speaker, all they can ever do is talk Australia down.”

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• Has spoken in 48 debates in the last year — average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 19–20 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") 237 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)