• 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: Tourism (11 Mar 2010)

“I appreciate the question from the member for Lyons, a person who represents a large regional seat that is very much dependent on the vibrancy of the tourism industry. With that context I acknowledge the resilience of the industry in the face of many challenges, yet again, over the last 12 months. I also remind the House that, as we come out of the global financial crisis, the industry yet...”

Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Safety Levies) Amendment Bill 2010: Third Reading (11 Mar 2010)

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

Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2010; Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Safety Levies) Amendment Bill 2010: Third Reading (11 Mar 2010)

“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 42 debates in the last year — below 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") 211 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)