• Australian Labor Party Senator for NSW
• Minister for Defence (since 9 Jun 2009)
  Vice-President of the Executive Council (since 3 Dec 2007)
• Became a Senator on 4 April 1989
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Afghanistan: (11 Mar 2010)

“by leave—I thank the Senate for its courtesy to enable me to briefly speak on this matter. In the first instance, to be clear to the Senate, the government is not able to support this motion. Of course, any civilian casualty is a tragedy. That is especially so when it involves the deaths of children. I want to assure the Senate that I—as do the government and the ADF—take...”

Questions without Notice: Timor Sea Oil Spill (9 Mar 2010)

“I thank Senator Siewert for her further supplementary question. I can certainly say, Senator, that the Australian government intends to continue to keep Indonesia closely informed of developments, including the implementation of the environmental monitoring plan. I can say to you that Australia will continue to act fully consistently with international law and our strong bilateral...”

Questions without Notice: Timor Sea Oil Spill (9 Mar 2010)

“I will just conclude my other sentence. I understand that the commission is yet to make any conclusions regarding the evidence. To move to Senator Siewert’s supplementary question, I am advised that Australia notified Indonesia on 3 September of the presence of oil in its EEZ. Australia has kept Indonesia closely informed of the movement of oil and our response efforts. An Australian...”

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• Has spoken in 99 debates in the last year — above average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 240 times in debates — above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)