• Australian Labor Party Representative for Watson
• Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (since 14 Sep 2010)
• Entered House of Representatives on 9 October 2004 — General election
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Ministerial Statements: Murray-Darling Basin (24 Nov 2011)

“by leave—I rise to confirm to the House that the Murray-Darling Basin Authority will release a draft plan for the Murray-Darling Basin on Monday 28 November. In developing this plan, the authority, led by chair Craig Knowles, has worked closely with irrigator groups, environment groups, scientists, local and state community leaders and state and territory governments of New South Wales,...”

Bills: Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Amendment Bill 2011 (23 Nov 2011)

“I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Antarctica has a unique place in Australia’s national identity. We are tied to Antarctica through our history, our geology and our climate. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the departure of the first Australasian Antarctic Expedition led by Sir Douglas Mawson. Mawson stands alongside other giants of Antarctic discovery, like...”

Bills: Second Reading (23 Nov 2011)

“I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Antarctica has a unique place in Australia’s national identity. We are tied to Antarctica through our history, our geology and our climate. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the departure of the first Australasian Antarctic Expedition led by Sir Douglas Mawson. Mawson stands alongside other giants of Antarctic discovery, like...”

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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 260 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)