• Australian Labor Party Senator for WA
• Minister for Immigration and Citizenship (since 3 Dec 2007)
  Leader of the Government in the Senate (since 3 Dec 2007)
• Became a Senator on 1 July 1993
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Questions without Notice: Superannuation (4 Dec 2008)

“Mr President, I ask that further questions be placed on the Notice Paper.”

Questions without Notice: Economic Security Strategy (4 Dec 2008)

“Traditionally, under the previous government, disability pensioners missed out on major payments. For the first time, under the Rudd Labor government, disability support pensioners will get a lump sum payment. We recognise that they are also doing it tough. Along with all the other pensioners, people on the disability support pension will get a lump sum payment. We are going to ensure that...”

Questions without Notice: Economic Security Strategy (4 Dec 2008)

“The government’s package will next week deliver to more than 1.9 million families, which support 3.9 million children all around Australia. It is huge package, aimed at supporting families while also providing a stimulus to the economy. Three-quarters of Australian families with dependent children will benefit. It will give them vital help to meet their cost-of-living needs and, as I...”

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• Has spoken in 132 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — well above average amongst Senators.
• 2 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks — email me whenever Chris Evans speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 385 times in debates — well above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)