• Australian Labor Party Representative for Corio
• Minister for Defence (since 1 Jun 2022)
  Deputy Prime Minister (since 1 Jun 2022)
• Entered House of Representatives on 24 November 2007 — Federal election
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Questions without Notice: Australian Defence Force (21 Nov 2024)

“I withdraw.”

Questions without Notice: Australian Defence Force (21 Nov 2024)

“I thank the member for her question. As we embark on a significant increase in our defence capability in building infantry fighting vehicles, in constructing ships and frigates and in building submarines, one of the really big challenges is the human challenge. We've got to get the people with the skills to get this done. At the heart of that is vocational and trade training. We have...”

Questions without Notice: Health Care (19 Nov 2024)

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

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• Has spoken in 38 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 2 comments on this Representative's speeches — above average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 458 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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