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Jenny Macklin, former Representative
- Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Jagajaga
- Left House of Representatives on 18 May 2019 — retired
- Entered House of Representatives on 2 March 1996 — Federal election
Most recent appearances in parliament
- Parliamentary Representation: Valedictory (20 Feb 2019)
“Breathe deeply? Okay! There is Tanya, of course. I can't say anymore. She's a lot younger than me, that's why it's an unlikely friendship. And there is my friend Wayne, from the Queensland Right. You could say it's practically another planet! But I am originally a Queenslander, so that must be it. They are both so special to me, and I thank them. Anthony Albanese—oh dear, this is...”
- Parliamentary Representation: Valedictory (20 Feb 2019)
“Those of you who do know me very well know that the hardest thing about delivering this speech will be whether I make it through. Over 23 years in this place, I have, it's true, quietly, or not so quietly, sobbed as good friends have said their farewells. God. You see? Who am I going to miss the most? Well, now it's time for mine. It's true I don't like talking about myself but I hope you...”
- Matters of Public Importance: Early Childhood Education: Preschool Funding (19 Feb 2019)
“You voted for it.”
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- Has spoken in 7 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Representatives.
- People have made 4 comments on this Representative's speeches — above average amongst Representatives.
- This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
- 55 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks.
- Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 558 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)
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More useful links for this person
- Contact form (On the Australian Parliament website)
- Jenny Macklin's personal website
- Parliament House web page for Jenny Macklin
- Biography (From Wikipedia)
- 2022 Election results for Jagajaga (From ABC)
- 2019 Election results for Jagajaga (From ABC)
- 2016 Election results for Jagajaga (From ABC)
- 2013 Election results for Jagajaga (From ABC)
- 2010 Election results for Jagajaga (From ABC)
- 2007 Election results for Jagajaga (From ABC)
Previous Representatives in this constituency
Succeeding Representatives in this constituency
Other offices held in the past
- Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness (6 Dec 2017 to 21 Aug 2018)
- Shadow Minister for Families and Social Services (6 Dec 2017 to 21 Aug 2018)
- Shadow Minister for Disability and Carers (House) (6 Dec 2017 to 21 Aug 2018)
- Shadow Minister for Disability Reform (18 Oct 2013 to 6 Dec 2017)
- Shadow Minister for Families and Payments (18 Oct 2013 to 6 Dec 2017)
- Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (14 Dec 2011 to 18 Sep 2013)
- Minister for Disability Reform (14 Dec 2011 to 18 Sep 2013)
- Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (3 Dec 2007 to 14 Dec 2011)
- Shadow Minister for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation (10 Dec 2006 to 6 Dec 2007)
- Shadow Minister for Families and Community Services (10 Dec 2006 to 6 Dec 2007)
- Shadow Minister for Education, Training, Science and Research (26 Oct 2004 to 10 Dec 2006)
- Shadow Minister for Employment, Education and Training (2 Jul 2003 to 25 Oct 2004)
- Shadow Minister for the Status of Women (6 Dec 2002 to 18 Feb 2003)
- Shadow Minister for Employment, Education, Training and Science (23 Nov 2001 to 2 Jul 2003)
- Deputy Leader of the Opposition (23 Nov 2001 to 4 Dec 2006)
- Shadow Minister for the Status of Women (20 Oct 1998 to 5 Sep 2000)
- Shadow Minister for Health (20 Oct 1998 to 23 Nov 2001)
- Shadow Minister for Social Security and the Aged (26 Aug 1997 to 21 Oct 1998)
- Assistant to the Leader of the Opposition on the Status of Women (26 Aug 1997 to 21 Oct 1998)
- Shadow Minister for Social Security, the Aged and Family Services (27 Mar 1997 to 26 Aug 1997)
- Shadow Minister for Aged, Family and Community Services (20 Mar 1996 to 27 Mar 1997)
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