• 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: Emissions Trading Scheme (13 Nov 2008)

“I thank the honourable member for the question. The member for Groom has raised a very serious question: the challenge of the Australian government to introduce a balanced Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme in association with introducing a renewable energy target of 20 per cent by 2020. That is exceptionally important because this government, unlike the previous government, is absolutely...”

Offshore Petroleum Amendment (Greenhouse Gas Storage) Bill 2008: Consideration of Senate Message (11 Nov 2008)

“I move: That the amendments be agreed to. In agreeing to the amendments, on behalf of the government I would like to make a few comments because this is world-first legislation. Also, I welcome the member for Groom to the House, because of the constructive contribution made by the opposition in facilitating the progress of what is world-first legislation. It is important to note that those...”

Prime Minister: Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders (23 Oct 2008)

“He’s been warned twice, Mr Speaker. You haven’t been in here.”

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• Has spoken in 36 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — well above 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") 170 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)