• Australian Labor Party Senator for Queensland
• Special Minister of State (since 9 Jun 2009)
  Cabinet Secretary (since 9 Jun 2009)
  Manager of Government Business in the Senate (since 3 Dec 2007)
• Became a Senator on 1 July 1999 — General election
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Committees: Economics References Committee; Reference (11 Mar 2010)

“This motion goes to the tax treatment of charitable organisations in Australia. The government does recognise that it is an important issue. The contribution regulation and tax treatment of this sector has very recently been the subject of two significant reviews: the Productivity Commission’s study of the contribution of the not-for-profit sector, and the independent tax review. Both...”

National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits--Therapeutic Groups) Determination 2010: (11 Mar 2010)

“The motion from the opposition would disallow a sensible policy that would save taxpayers $48 million over four years. If this disallowance motion passes, it will be a loss to taxpayers and will provide no benefits to doctors or patients at all. It will only benefit big pharmaceutical companies. It is yet another example of the fiscal irresponsibility of this opposition, which is determined...”

Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Amendment Bill 2010; Tax Laws Amendment (2010 Measures No. 1) Bill 2010: First Reading (11 Mar 2010)

“I move: That the following bills be introduced: a Bill for an Act to amend the law relating to the protection of the Antarctic environment, and for related purposes; and a Bill for an Act to amend the law relating to taxation, and for related purposes. Question agreed to. I present the bills and move: That these bills may proceed without formalities and be now read a first time. Question...”

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• Has spoken in 296 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 735 times in debates — well above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)