Once upon a time, I thought denial was a river in Egypt. It's actually the attitude of the Abbott government.

I'm a Christian and a supporter of marriage equality under the law.

I think it is a cornerstone of our electoral system that you raise electoral funds for elections but that doesn't mean that therefore the implication can be made that the recipients are incapable of transacting their interests and their duties towards people any differently.

Trusting people to pursue their own futures invariably provides better outcomes. Money goes where it is needed, rather than being absorbed by administration costs.

What I believe to be every Australian's right - a good, safe job with proper pay and conditions.

Once upon a time, I thought denial was a river in Egypt. It's actually the attitude of the Abbott government.

When I entered federal parliament at the end of 2007, I was appointed parliamentary secretary for disabilities.