Bernie has represented the federal electorate of Oxley in Parliament since 1998.

He is a hard-working member of the Federal Labor team and continually speaks up for the people of Ipswich and south-west Brisbane.

Speech topics range from his pet subject – the full upgrade of the Ipswich Motorway – to petrol prices, better funding for health and education services and issues within his portfolio of industry and innovation.

As his speeches demonstrate, Bernie takes his role as an elected representative very seriously and always speaks with passion and conviction.