• Australian Labor Party Representative for Jagajaga
• Assistant Minister for Women (since 29 Jul 2024)
  Assistant Minister for Ageing (since 29 Jul 2024)
  Assistant Minister for Social Security (since 29 Jul 2024)
• Entered House of Representatives on 18 May 2019 — Federal election
• Email me whenever Kate Thwaites speaks (no more than once per day)

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Matters of Public Importance: Economy (26 Nov 2024)

“What a wander through some of the pathways of the shadow Treasurer's mind that was! Certainly, in our 2½ years in office, our government has been laser focused on supporting Australians. We do know that times are difficult in Australian households—that people are under the pump from cost-of-living pressures and from higher interest rates. It is important to look at the facts,...”

Constituency Statements: Jagajaga Electorate: Community Events (21 Nov 2024)

“It was a real pleasure to be at Malahang Festival in Heidelberg West on the weekend. This is an much-loved and anticipated highlight on the calendar for everyone in the 3081 community and the surrounding communities. It really is a true celebration of our local community, featuring a culturally diverse program and nearly 30 stalls from groups right across Banyule showcasing the work of many...”

Bills: Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Adding Superannuation for a More Secure Retirement) Bill 2024; Second Reading (11 Sep 2024)

“I am so pleased to be speaking on the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Adding Superannuation for a More Secure Retirement) Bill 2024 today. Paid parental leave is good for parents, it's good for kids, and it's good for our economy. This reform that our Labor government is bringing into today to pay superannuation on government paid parental leave is a huge win for Australian families and a huge...”

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• Has spoken in 41 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 204 times in debates — below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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