• Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Lilley
• Minister for Communications (since 13 May 2025)
  Minister for Sport (since 1 Jun 2022)
• Left House of Representatives on n/a — Still in office
• Entered House of Representatives on — Federal election

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Questions without Notice: Gambling (20 Aug 2026)

“I thank the member for Menzies for his question. The Albanese government last night secured the passage through the parliament of a practical, enforceable and balanced package of gambling reforms, the most significant in Australia's history. But the story does not start there. Tomorrow, 21 August, marks three years since BetStop, the national self-exclusion register was launched by the former...”

Questions without Notice: Labor Government (19 Aug 2026)

“I thank the member for Moreton for her question, and I hope that her knee is on the mend. The Albanese government is delivering real and meaningful reform to help Australians through tax cuts, paid parental leave, help for first home buyers and action to keep kids safe online. But these are not the only ways we are delivering for Australians. People across the country rely on journalists and...”

Questions without Notice: Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation) Bill 2025 (19 Aug 2026)

“I thank the member for Indi for her question. The universal outdoor mobile obligation will enable, for the very first time, baseline outdoor mobile connectivity across Australia. It will substantially expand scope for people to seek help if they're lost, if they're injured or if they're facing natural disasters in areas without traditional terrestrial mobile coverage. I know this is a really...”

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• Has spoken in 52 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 17–18 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") 243 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)