• Australian Labor Party Representative for Sydney
• Minister for Social Services (since 13 May 2025)
• Entered House of Representatives on 3 October 1998 — Federal election
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Adjournment: Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (5 Feb 2026)

“This year we've already had a number of very painful reminders of why, as a nation, we have to be relentless in our commitment to end domestic, family and sexual violence. We have to make sure that every child has the opportunity to grow up safe, loved and hopeful for their future. Like so many Australians, I was shocked and heartbroken when I heard that Sophie Quinn, her unborn baby, her...”

Bills: Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading (5 Feb 2026)

“I move: That the bill be now read a second time. Since the Albanese Labor government was first elected, we have been hard at work restoring trust in Australia's social security system. This is one of the critical tasks of government, because, without the trust of the Australian taxpayer and income support recipients, the social security system loses legitimacy in the eyes of the community....”

Bills: National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People (Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026; Second Reading (5 Feb 2026)

“I move: That the bill be now read a second time. The National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People (Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026 is part of a package of two bills which together will create the statutory office of the National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People and the commission as a statutory...”

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• Has spoken in 28 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 10 comments on this Representative's speeches — well 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.
• 103 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks — email me whenever Tanya Plibersek speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 788 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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