• Australian Labor Party Senator for SA
• Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water (since 14 Sep 2010)
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2008 — General election
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Bills: Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Bioregional Plans) Bill 2011; Second Reading (24 Nov 2011)

“I rise to speak on the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Bioregional Plans) Bill 2011. Australia is home to some of the most unique, beautiful and rare ecosystems in the world. Like the stunning diversity of our great continent, with its desolate plains, its rainforests, its mountain peaks and its geological marvels—many of which are in my home state of...”

Matters of Urgency: Same-Sex Relationships (21 Nov 2011)

“That's the same as the Liberal Party!”

Bills: Quarantine Amendment (Disallowing Permits) Bill 2011; Second Reading (10 Nov 2011)

“Former Prime Minister, yes—correct. He lost his seat in the 2007 election, as I recall.”

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• Has spoken in 48 debates in the last year — average amongst Senators.
• People have made 3 comments on this Senator's speeches — above average amongst Senators.
• 17 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks — email me whenever Don Farrell speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 142 times in debates — below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)