• 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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Bills: Second Reading (23 Nov 2011)

“I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Australian Research Council (ARC) is a statutory authority within the Australian Government's Innovation portfolio. Its mission is to deliver policy and programs that advance Australian research and innovation globally and benefit the community. In seeking to achieve its mission, the ARC provides advice to the government on research...”

Bills: Australian Research Council Amendment Bill 2011; Second Reading (23 Nov 2011)

“I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Australian Research Council (ARC) is a statutory authority within the Australian Government's Innovation portfolio. Its mission is to deliver policy and programs that advance Australian research and innovation globally and benefit the community. In seeking to achieve its mission, the ARC provides advice to the government on research...”

Bills: Second Reading (23 Nov 2011)

“I move: That this bill be now read a second time. This bill makes amendments to social security law to improve the operation of the income management system and to improve school attendance. In regard to income management, the government believes all Australians should be able to share in the benefits of this strong economy, and enjoy the financial and social benefits of work. The...”

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• Has spoken in 71 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") 351 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)