• Australian Labor Party Representative for Kingsford Smith
• Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth (since 14 Sep 2010)
• Entered House of Representatives on 9 October 2004 — General election
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Questions without Notice: Budget (15 May 2013)

“I thank the member for La Trobe for her question, knowing her strong commitment to education in her electorate. The fact is that last night's budget placed caring for Australians in the future front and centre of the agenda of this government and ensured that young Australians and those with disability have hope in the years to come. Let's not forget: in this country year-9 students from the...”

Questions without Notice: Education (14 May 2013)

“I am happy to take that supplementary question from the member for Banks. I know how important it is to him as a local member that the schools in his electorate are well supported. Let me apprise those listening what this government has done on education. Let us look at the existing level of investment in the member's electorate—107 new projects at 43 schools under the Building the...”

Questions without Notice: Education (14 May 2013)

“I want to thank the member for Banks for that question because we think that investing in education is the most important investment that a nation can make. We know that education is the great enabler. For young Australians to live a successful and happy life the quality of their education will count. For us to have young Australians who are well educated and get high-paid, high-skilled jobs...”

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• Has spoken in 44 debates in the last year — average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 1 comment 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") 419 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)