• Australian Labor Party Senator for Victoria
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2008 — General election
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Adjournment: Defence Procurement (10 Mar 2010)

“Tonight I want to talk about a subject which is dear to my heart—that is, the defence of Australia. I was alarmed to see in the Age this morning an article quoting Professor Peter Leahy of the Australian National University, in which he was quoted as calling for cuts to our defence budget so that more can be spent on diplomacy and aid programs. Professor Leahy is a retired Lieutenant...”

Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers: Home Insulation Program (9 Mar 2010)

“I rise to take note of the answers given by Senator Arbib. The issue at hand is the terminated Home Insulation Program. It is, of course, not surprising that the opposition would seek to make hay out of this issue. But those of us on this side understand two things: firstly, we understand that it was part of a broader and, as history now demonstrates, tremendously successful stimulus program....”

Questions without Notice: Economy (9 Mar 2010)

“My question is to the Assistant Treasurer, Senator Sherry. Can the Assistant Treasurer inform the Senate of the latest official figures on the world-leading performance of the Australian economy in the face of the world’s worst global financial and economic crisis in 75 years? What do the national accounts tell us about the vital part played by the Rudd government’s decisive and...”

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• Has spoken in 35 debates in the last year — below average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 71 times in debates — below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)