• Australian Labor Party Representative for Cunningham
• Minister for Higher Education and Skills (since 25 Mar 2013)
• Entered House of Representatives on 9 October 2004 — General election
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Bills: Student Identifiers Bill 2013; Second Reading (20 Mar 2013)

“I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Introduction The Australian government is committed to improving the transparency and responsiveness of the vocational education and training sector. More Australians than ever are entering training to expand their knowledge base, improve their skills or get a better job. Australia's continued prosperity will depend in large part on the skills...”

Constituency Statements: Cunningham Electorate: Health (19 Mar 2013)

“I want to report to the House on two important community health initiatives that occurred in my electorate in recent weeks. First of all, on Thursday, 7 March, I was very pleased to join with 17 other Illawarra political leaders at an event organised by Wollongong's Young Citizen of the Year, Jessica Sparks, who has an organisation called Sparking Life. Jess created Sparking Life, which is...”

Bills: Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment (Towards Transparency) Bill 2013; Second Reading (18 Mar 2013)

“Mr Deputy Speaker, on the point of order, I draw your attention to the fact that the issue of media regulation was raised in the contributions of both the mover and the seconder of the bill.”

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• Has spoken in 31 debates in the last year — below 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 18–19 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") 237 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)