• 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 in Writing: Solar Energy (Question No. 653) (23 Nov 2011)

“The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows: The Government is aware of media reports that some electricity distribution companies have expressed concerns about high concentrations of photovoltaic systems connecting to distribution grids. A concentration of solar photovoltaic systems can impact the ability of distribution companies to manage network voltage. A range of...”

Questions without Notice: Mining (22 Nov 2011)

“I thank the member for Shortland for her question. In the next 24 hours, the House will get a chance to vote on a major piece of taxation reform in Australia. It actually goes to our capacity as a nation to spread the benefits of the resources boom that is occurring in Australia. Hopefully, despite the normal carping and negativity of the Leader of the Opposition, and his campaign to...”

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

“I thank the member for Cunningham for the question. In doing so, I remind the House that this week we must finally determine whether we as a community are prepared to support a tax that the mining industry now supports. In doing so, this House has an opportunity to share the benefits of the resources boom that Australia is currently experiencing. The coalition, in their determination to vote...”

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• Has spoken in 57 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") 302 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)