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CONTENTS PAGE
Chapter
Description
Updated
Chapter 1
Members of the House of Representatives
Party and State Listing
2010 – May
Chapter 2
Members of the Senate
Party and State Listing
2009 – May
Chapter 3
The Rudd Ministry
2010 – May
Chapter 4
Ministry & Departments
Profiles, Staff List and Contact Details
2010 – May
Chapter 5
Shadow Ministry
2010 – May
Chapter 6
Shadow Ministry
Profiles, Staff List and Contact Details
2010 – May
Chapter 7
Australian Greens
2010 – May
Chapter 8
Principal Office Bearers in the Parliament
2010 – May
Chapter 9
Cabinet Committees
2010 – May
Chapter 10
Parliamentary Committees
2010 – May
Chapter 13
State of the Parties
2008 – September
Chapter 14
Modes of Address
1998 – November
Chapter 15
Sitting Pattern 2010
2009 – December
Chapters that have been amended since the last edition are identified in bold type.
© 2009 CCH Parliament
CHAPTER 1
MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
(State and Party Listing)
All correspondence to Members in Canberra should be addressed to:
The House of Representatives
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Telephone: (02) 6277 7111
Party representation: ALP - 83; LP - 55; NAT - 10; IND – 2 = 150
All Members of the House of Representatives have the postnominal MP
NEW SOUTH WALES
Division
Seat held by#
Australian Labor Party
Melham, Mr Daryl
McClelland, The Hon Robert Bruce
* McKew, The Hon Maxine Margaret
* Clare, Mr Jason Dean
* Combet, The Hon Gregory Ivan (Greg)
Price, The Hon Leo Roger Spurway (Roger)
Bird, Ms Sharon Leah
* Thomson, Mr Craig
* Kelly, The Hon Michael Joseph (Mike)
Irwin, Mrs Julia Claire
Albanese, The Hon Anthony Norman
Fitzgibbon, The Hon Joel Andrew
Garrett, The Hon Peter Robert AM
* Bradbury, Mr David John
Murphy, The Hon John Paul
* Debus, The Hon Robert John (Bob)
Grierson, Ms Sharon Joy
* Saffin, Ms Janelle Anne
Owens, Ms Julie
Bowen, The Hon Chris Eyles
Ferguson, The Hon Laurie Donald Thomas
Elliott, The Hon Maria Justine
* Neal, Ms Belinda Jane
Hall, Ms Jill Griffiths
Plibersek, The Hon Tanya Joan
George, Ms Jennie
Burke, The Hon Anthony Stephen (Tony)
Hayes, Mr Christopher Patrick (Chris)
Banks
Barton
Bennelong
Blaxland
Charlton
Chifley
Cunningham
Dobell
Eden-Monaro
Fowler
Grayndler
Hunter
Kingsford Smith
Lindsay
Lowe
Macquarie
Newcastle
Page
Parramatta
Prospect
Reid
Richmond
Robertson
Shortland
Sydney
Throsby
Watson
Werriwa
Updated May 2010
11.1
12.1
1.4
18.1
12.9
20.7
18.1
3.9
3.4
18.2
24.9
15.9
13.3
6.8
7.4
7.0
15.9
2.4
6.9
13.5
16.8
8.9
0.1
14.7
19.5
23.5
20.3
15.2
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Liberal Party
Division
Seat held by #
Ruddock, The Hon Philip Maxwell
** Fletcher, Mr Paul William
* Morrison, Mr Scott John
Ley, The Hon Sussan Penelope
Gash, Mrs Joanna
Markus, Mrs Louise Elizabeth
Vale, The Hon Danna Sue
Schultz, Mr Albert John (Alby)
Farmer, The Hon Patrick Francis (Pat)
Bishop, The Hon Bronwyn Kathleen
* Hawke, Mr Alexander George (Alex)
Hockey, The Hon Joseph Benedict (Joe)
Baldwin, The Hon Robert Charles (Bob)
Abbott, The Hon Anthony John (Tony)
Turnbull, The Hon Malcolm Bligh
Berowra
Bradfield
Cook
Farrer
Gilmore
Greenway
Hughes
Hume
Macarthur
Mackellar
Mitchell
North Sydney
Paterson
Warringah
Wentworth
8.9
a
6.5
11.1
4.1
4.5
2.1
4.2
0.72
12.4
11.6
5.4
1.5
9.5
3.8
Calare
Cowper
Parkes
Riverina
12.1
1.2
13.0
16.2
The Nationals
Cobb, The Hon John Kenneth
Hartsuyker, Mr Luke
* Coulton, Mr Mark Maclean
Hull, Mrs Kay Elizabeth
Independent
Windsor, Mr Anthony Harold Curties (Tony)
** Oakeshott, Mr Robert
New England
Lyne
Updated May 2010
24.3
-
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VICTORIA
Division
Seat held by#
Australian Labor Party
King, Ms Catherine Fiona
Ferguson, The Hon Martin John AM
Gibbons, Mr Stephen William (Steve)
Griffin, The Hon Alan Peter
Vamvakinou, Ms Maria
Burke, Ms Anna Elizabeth
* Cheeseman, Mr Darren Leicester
* Marles, Mr Richard Donald
* Symon, Mr Michael Stuart (Mike)
Roxon, The Hon Nicola Louise
O’Connor, The Hon Brendan Patrick John
Byrne, The Hon Anthony Michael
Crean, The Hon Simon Findlay
* Dreyfuss, Mr Mark Alfred QC
Macklin, The Hon Jennifer Louise (Jenny)
Gillard, The Hon Julia Eileen
* Shorten, The Hon Wiliam Richard (Bill)
Tanner, The Hon Lindsay James
Danby, Mr Michael
Jenkins, Mr Harry Alfred
Thomson, Mr Kelvin John
Ballarat
Batman
Bendigo
Bruce
Calwell
Chisholm
Corangamite
Corio
Deakin
Gellibrand
Gorton
Holt
Hotham
Isaacs
Jagajaga
Lalor
Maribyrnong
Melbourne
Melbourne Ports
Scullin
Wills
8.1
25.9
6.1
8.3
19.3
7.4
0.85
8.9
1.4
21.2
21.2
11.6
13.0
7.7
9.0
15.5
15.3
4.7
7.2
20.8
22.4
Pearce, The Hon Christopher John (Chris)
Smith, The Hon Anthony David Hawthorn (Tony)
Billson, The Hon Bruce Fredrick
Hunt, The Hon Gregory Andrew (Greg)
Robb, The Hon Andrew John AO
** O’Dwyer, Ms Kelly Megan
Mirabella, Mrs Sophie
Wood, Mr Jason Peter
Georgiou, Mr Petro
Bailey, The Hon Frances Esther (Fran)
Broadbent, Mr Russell Evan
Andrews, The Hon Kevin James
Stone, The Hon Dr Sharman Nancy
Hawker, The Hon David Peter Maxwell
Aston
Casey
Dunkley
Flinders
Goldstein
Higgins
Indi
La Trobe
Kooyong
McEwen
McMillan
Menzies
Murray
Wannon
5.1
5.9
4.0
8.3
6.1
a
9.2
0.5
9.5
0.01
4.8
6.0
18.3
7.4
The Nationals
Division
** Chester, Mr Darren
Forrest, Mr John Alexander
Gippsland
Mallee
Liberal Party
Updated May 2010
Seat held by#
21.3
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QUEENSLAND
Division
Seat held by#
Blair
Bonner
Brisbane
Capricornia
Dawson
Flynn
Forde
Griffith
Leichhardt
Lilley
Longman
Moreton
Oxley
Petrie
Rankin
4.5
4.5
6.8
12.7
3.2
0.16
2.9
12.3
4.0
8.6
3.6
4.8
14.1
2.1
11.7
Laming, Mr Andrew
Dutton, The Hon Peter Craig
* Robert, Mr Stuart Rowland
Somlyay, The Hon Alexander Michael (Alex)
Slipper, The Hon Peter Neil
MacFarlane, The Hon Ian Elgin
Lindsay, The Hon Peter John
May, Mrs Margaret Ann
Ciobo, Mr Steven Michele
^ Johnson, Mr Michael Andrew
Bowman
Dickson
Fadden
Fairfax
Fisher
Groom
Herbert
McPherson
Moncrieff
Ryan
0.04
0.13
10.2
3.0
3.1
8.2
0.2
8.8
14.0
3.8
The Nationals (LNP)
Division
Neville, Mr Paul Christopher
Scott, The Hon Bruce Craig
Truss, The Hon Warren Errol
Hinkler
Maranoa
Wide Bay
1.7
14.4
8.5
Kennedy
16.3
Australian Labor Party
* Neumann, Mr Shayne Kenneth
* Rea, Ms Kerry Marie
Bevis, The Hon Archibald Ronald (Arch)
Livermore, Ms Kirsten Fiona
* Bidgood, Mr James Mark
* Trevor, Mr Chris Allan
* Raguse, Mr Brett Blair
Rudd, The Hon Kevin Michael
* Turnour, Mr James Pearce (Jim)
Swan, The Hon Wayne Maxwell
* Sullivan, Mr Jonathon Harold (Jon)
* Perrett, Mr Graham Douglas
Ripoll, Mr Bernard Fernand (Bernie)
* D’Ath, Mrs Yvette Maree
Emerson, The Hon Dr Craig Anthony
Liberal Party (LNP)
Seat held by#
Independent
Katter, The Hon Robert Carl (Bob)
^ Mr Johnson was expelled from the Queensland LNP on 21 May 2010.
Updated May 2010
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Division
Seat held by#
Brand
Fremantle
Hasluck
Perth
5.6
9.1
1.3
8.9
Randall, Mr Donald James (Don)
* Simpkins, Mr Luke Xavier Linton
Bishop, The Hon Julie Isabel
* Marino, Ms Nola Bethwynn
Haase, Mr Barry Wayne
Washer, Dr Malcolm James (Mal)
Tuckey, The Hon Charles Wilson (Wilson)
Moylan, The Hon Judith Eleanor (Judi)
Keenan, Mr Michael
* Irons, Mr Stephen James (Steve)
Jensen, Dr Dennis Geoffrey
Canning
Cowan
Curtin
Forrest
Kalgoorlie
Moore
O'Conner
Pearce
Stirling
Swan
Tangney
5.6
1.7
13.6
5.8
2.6
9.2
16.6
9.2
1.3
0.11
8.7
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
Division
Seat held by#
Ellis, Ms Annette Louise
McMullan, The Hon Robert Francis (Bob)
Canberra
Fraser
11.8
15.1
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Division
Seat held by#
Australian Labor Party
* Gray, The Hon Gary AO
* Parke, Ms Melissa
* Jackson, Ms Sharryn Maree
Smith, The Hon Stephen Francis
Liberal Party
Australian Labor Party
Australian Labor Party
Snowdon, The Hon Warren Edward
* Hale, Mr Damian Francis
Lingiari
Solomon
Updated May 2010
11.2
0.19
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Division
Seat held by#
Australian Labor Party
Adelaide
Hindmarsh
Kingston
Makin
Port Adelaide
Wakefield
8.5
5.1
4.4
7.7
19.8
6.6
Secker, Mr Patrick Damien
Southcott, Dr Andrew John
* Ramsey, Mr Rowan Eric
** Briggs, Mr Jamie
Pyne, The Hon Christopher Maurice
Barker
Boothby
Grey
Mayo
Sturt
9.5
2.9
4.4
0.9
TASMANIA
Division
Ellis, The Hon Katherine Margaret (Kate)
Georganas, Mr Steven (Steve)
* Rishworth, Amanda Louise
* Zappia, Mr Tony
* Butler, Mr Mark Christopher
* Champion, Mr Nicholas David (Nick)
Liberal Party
Seat held by#
Australian Labor Party
* Campbell, Ms Jodie
Sidebottom, Mr Peter Sid
Kerr, The Hon Duncan James Colquhoun
* Collins, Ms Julie Maree
Adams, The Hon Dick Godfrey Harry
Bass
Braddon
Denison
Franklin
Lyons
1.0
1.4
15.6
4.5
8.8
* indicates new Member – elected for the first time in November 2007
** indicates new Member – elected to fill casual vacancy
a – by-election held 5 December 2009
Updated May 2010
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Listing alphabetically by Members name (nationally)
Abbott, The Hon Anthony John (Tony)
Adams, The Hon Dick Godfrey Harry
Albanese, The Hon Anthony Norman
Andrews, The Hon Kevin James
Bailey, The Hon Frances Esther (Fran)
Baldwin, The Hon Robert Charles (Bob)
Bevis, The Hon Archibald Ronald (Arch)
Bidgood, Mr James Mark
Billson, The Hon Bruce Fredrick
Bird, Ms Sharon Leah
Bishop, The Hon Bronwyn Kathleen
Bishop, The Hon Julie Isabel
Bowen, The Hon Chris Eyles
Bradbury, Mr David John
Briggs, Mr Jamie
Broadbent, Mr Russell Evan
Burke, The Hon Anthony Stephen (Tony)
Burke, Ms Anna Elizabeth
Butler, Mr Mark Christopher
Byrne, The Hon Anthony Michael
Campbell, Ms Jodie
Champion, Mr Nicholas David (Nick)
Cheeseman, Mr Darren Leicester
Chester, Mr Darren
Ciobo, Mr Steven Michele
Clare, Mr Jason Dean
Cobb, The Hon John Kenneth
Collins, Ms Julie Maree
Combet, The Hon Gregory Ivan (Greg)
Coulton, Mr Mark Maclean
Crean, The Hon Simon Findlay
D’Ath, Mrs Yvette Maree
Danby, Mr Michael
Debus, The Hon Robert John (Bob)
Dreyfuss, Mr Mark Alfred QC
Dutton, The Hon Peter Craig
Elliott, The Hon Maria Justine
Ellis, Ms Annette Louise
Ellis, The Hon Katherine Margaret (Kate)
Emerson, The Hon Dr Craig Anthony
Farmer, The Hon Patrick Francis (Pat)
Ferguson, The Hon Laurie Donald Thomas
Ferguson, The Hon Martin John AM
Fitzgibbon, The Hon Joel Andrew
Fletcher, Mr Paul William
Forrest, Mr John Alexander
Garrett, The Hon Peter Robert AM
Gash, Mrs Joanna
Georganas, Mr Steven (Steve)
George, Ms Jennie
Georgiou, Mr Petro
Gibbons, Mr Stephen William (Steve)
Gillard, The Hon Julia Eileen
Gray, The Hon Gary AO
Grierson, Ms Sharon Joy
Griffin, The Hon Alan Peter
Haase, Mr Barry Wayne
Warringah
Lyons
Grayndler
Menzies
McEwen
Paterson
Brisbane
Dawson
Dunkley
Cunningham
Mackellar
Curtin
Prospect
Lindsay
Mayo
McMillan
Watson
Chisholm
Port Adelaide
Holt
Bass
Wakefield
Corangamite
Gippsland
Moncrieff
Blaxland
Calare
Franklin
Charlton
Parkes
Hotham
Petrie
Melbourne Ports
Macquarie
Isaacs
Dickson
Richmond
Canberra
Adelaide
Rankin
Macarthur
Reid
Batman
Hunter
Bradfield
Mallee
Kingsford Smith
Gilmore
Hindmarsh
Throsby
Kooyong
Bendigo
Lalor
Brand
Newcastle
Bruce
Kalgoorlie
Updated May 2010
NSW
TAS
NSW
VIC
VIC
NSW
QLD
QLD
VIC
NSW
NSW
WA
NSW
NSW
SA
VIC
NSW
VIC
SA
VIC
TAS
SA
VIC
VIC
QLD
NSW
NSW
TAS
NSW
NSW
VIC
QLD
VIC
NSW
VIC
QLD
NSW
ACT
SA
QLD
NSW
NSW
VIC
NSW
NSW
VIC
NSW
NSW
SA
NSW
VIC
VIC
VIC
WA
NSW
VIC
WA
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Hale, Mr Damian Francis
Hall, Ms Jill Griffiths
Hartsuyker, Mr Luke
Hawke, Mr Alexander George (Alex)
Hawker, The Hon David Peter Maxwell
Hayes, Mr Christopher Patrick (Chris)
Hockey, The Hon Joseph Benedict (Joe)
Hull, Mrs Kay Elizabeth
Hunt, The Hon Gregory Andrew (Greg)
Irons, Mr Stephen James (Steve)
Irwin, Mrs Julia Claire
Jackson, Ms Sharryn Maree
Jenkins, Mr Harry Alfred
Jensen, Dr Dennis Geoffrey
Johnson, Mr Michael Andrew
Katter, The Hon Robert Carl (Bob)
Keenan, Mr Michael
Kelly, The Hon Michael Joseph (Mike)
Kerr, The Hon Duncan James Colquhoun
King, Ms Catherine Fiona
Laming, Mr Andrew
Ley, The Hon Sussan Penelope
Lindsay, The Hon Peter John
Livermore, Ms Kirsten Fiona
MacFarlane, The Hon Ian Elgin
Macklin, The Hon Jennifer Louise (Jenny)
Marino, Ms Nola Bethwynn
Markus, Mrs Louise Elizabeth
Marles, Mr Richard Donald
May, Mrs Margaret Ann
McClelland, The Hon Robert Bruce
McKew, The Hon Maxine Margaret
McMullan, The Hon Robert Francis (Bob)
Melham, Mr Daryl
Mirabella, Mrs Sophie
Morrison, Mr Scott John
Moylan, The Hon Judith Eleanor (Judi)
Murphy, The Hon John Paul
Neal, Ms Belinda Jane
Neumann, Mr Shayne Kenneth
Neville, Mr Paul Christopher
O’Connor, The Hon Brendan Patrick John
O’Dwyer, Ms Kelly Megan
Oakeshott, Mr Robert
Owens, Ms Julie
Parke, Ms Melissa
Pearce, The Hon Christopher John (Chris)
Perrett, Mr Graham Douglas
Plibersek, The Hon Tanya Joan
Price, The Hon Leo Roger Spurway (Roger)
Pyne, The Hon Christopher Maurice
Raguse, Mr Brett Blair
Ramsey, Mr Rowan Eric
Randall, Mr Donald James (Don)
Rea, Ms Kerry Marie
Ripoll, Mr Bernard Fernand (Bernie)
Rishworth, Amanda Louise
Robb, The Hon Andrew John AO
Robert, Mr Stuart Rowland
Roxon, The Hon Nicola Louise
Solomon
Shortland
Cowper
Mitchell
Wannon
Werriwa
North Sydney
Riverina
Flinders
Swan
Fowler
Hasluck
Scullin
Tangney
Ryan
Kennedy
Stirling
Eden-Monaro
Denison
Ballarat
Bowman
Farrer
Herbert
Capricornia
Groom
Jagajaga
Forrest
Greenway
Corio
McPherson
Barton
Bennelong
Fraser
Banks
Indi
Cook
Pearce
Lowe
Robertson
Blair
Hinkler
Gorton
Higgins
Lyne
Parramatta
Fremantle
Aston
Moreton
Sydney
Chifley
Sturt
Forde
Grey
Canning
Bonner
Oxley
Kingston
Goldstein
Fadden
Gellibrand
Updated May 2010
NT
NSW
NSW
NSW
VIC
NSW
NSW
NSW
VIC
WA
NSW
WA
VIC
WA
QLD
QLD
WA
NSW
TAS
VIC
QLD
NSW
QLD
QLD
QLD
VIC
WA
NSW
VIC
QLD
NSW
NSW
ACT
NSW
VIC
NSW
WA
NSW
NSW
QLD
QLD
VIC
VIC
NSW
NSW
WA
VIC
QLD
NSW
NSW
SA
QLD
SA
WA
QLD
QLD
SA
VIC
QLD
VIC
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Rudd, The Hon Kevin Michael
Ruddock, The Hon Philip Maxwell
Saffin, Ms Janelle Anne
Schultz, Mr Albert John (Alby)
Scott, The Hon Bruce Craig
Secker, Mr Patrick Damien
Shorten, The Hon William Richard (Bill)
Sidebottom, Mr Peter Sid
Simpkins, Mr Luke Xavier Linton
Slipper, The Hon Peter Neil
Smith, The Hon Anthony David Hawthorn (Tony)
Smith, The Hon Stephen Francis
Snowdon, The Hon Warren Edward
Somlyay, The Hon Alexander Michael (Alex)
Southcott, Dr Andrew John
Stone, The Hon Dr Sharman Nancy
Sullivan, Mr Jonathon Harold (Jon)
Swan, The Hon Wayne Maxwell
Symon, Mr Michael Stuart (Mike)
Tanner, The Hon Lindsay James
Thomson, Mr Craig
Thomson, Mr Kelvin John
Trevor, Mr Chris Allan
Truss, The Hon Warren Errol
Tuckey, The Hon Charles Wilson (Wilson)
Turnbull, The Hon Malcolm Bligh
Turnour, Mr James Pearce (Jim)
Vale, The Hon Danna Sue
Vamvakinou, Ms Maria
Washer, Dr Malcolm James (Mal)
Windsor, Mr Anthony Harold Curties (Tony)
Wood, Mr Jason Peter
Zappia, Mr Tony
Griffith
Berowra
Page
Hume
Maranoa
Barker
Maribyrnong
Braddon
Cowan
Fisher
Casey
Perth
Lingiari
Fairfax
Boothby
Murray
Longman
Lilley
Deakin
Melbourne
Dobell
Wills
Flynn
Wide Bay
O'Conner
Wentworth
Leichhardt
Hughes
Calwell
Moore
New England
La Trobe
Makin
Updated May 2010
QLD
NSW
NSW
NSW
QLD
SA
VIC
TAS
WA
QLD
VIC
WA
NT
QLD
SA
VIC
QLD
QLD
VIC
VIC
NSW
VIC
QLD
QLD
WA
NSW
QLD
NSW
VIC
WA
NSW
VIC
SA
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CHAPTER 2
MEMBERS OF THE SENATE
(State and Party Listing)
All correspondence to Senators in Canberra should be addressed to:
The Senate
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Telephone: (02) 6277 7111
Total party representation to 30 June 2008: LP - 34; ALP - 28; AD - 4; NAT - 4; CLP – 1; AG - 4;
FF - 1 = 76
Total party representation after 1 July 2008: LP - 37; ALP - 32; AG - 5; FF - 1; IND - 1; = 76
NEW SOUTH WALES
Term expires 30 June 2011 - Term commenced on 1 July 2005
1. The Hon William D (Bill)
HEFFERNAN
2. Steven Patrick
HUTCHINS
3. Concetta Anna (Connie)
FIERRAVANTI-WELLS
4. The Hon John Philip
FAULKNER
5. Fiona
NASH
6. Michael George
FORSHAW
LP
ALP
LP *
ALP
NAT *
ALP
Elected November 2007 – Term commenced on 1 July 2008
1. Mark
ARBIB
2. The Hon Helen
COONAN
3. Doug
CAMERON
4. John
WILLIAMS
5. Marise Ann
PAYNE
6. The Hon Ursula Mary
STEPHENS
ALP *
LP
ALP *
NAT *
LP
ALP
Party representation from 1 July 2008: ALP – 6; LP – 4; NAT – 2
VICTORIA
Term expires 30 June 2011 - Term commenced on 1 July 2005
1. The Hon Michael John Clyde
RONALDSON
2. The Hon Kim John
CARR
3. Julian John James
McGAURAN
4. The Hon Stephen Michael
CONROY
5. The Hon Judith Mary
TROETH
6. Steve
FIELDING
LP *
ALP
LP^
ALP
LP
FF *
Elected November 2007 – Term commenced on 1 July 2008
1. Jacinta Mary Ann
COLLINS
2. Mitch
FIFIELD
3. Gavin Mark
MARSHALL
4. Helen
KROGER
5. Scott
RYAN
6. David
FEENEY
ALP *
LP
ALP
LP *
LP *
ALP *
Party representation from 1 July 2008: ALP – 5; LP – 6; FF - 1
1
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QUEENSLAND
Term expires 30 June 2011 - Term commenced on 1 July 2005
1. The Hon Brett John
MASON
2. The Hon Jan Elizabeth
McLUCAS
3. The Hon George Henry
BRANDIS
4. The Hon Joseph William (Joe)
LUDWIG
5. Russell
TROOD
6. Barnaby
JOYCE
LP
ALP
LP
ALP
LP *
NAT *
Elected November 2007 – Term commenced on 1 July 2008
1. The Hon Ian Douglas
MACDONALD
2. John Joseph
HOGG
3. Suzanne Kay
BOYCE
4. Claire Mary
MOORE
5. The Hon Ronald Leslie Doyle
BOSWELL
6. Mark
FURNER
LP
ALP
LP
ALP
NAT
ALP *
Party representation from 1 July 2008: ALP – 5; LP – 5; NAT – 2
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Term expires 30 June 2011 - Term commenced on 1 July 2005
1. Dr Christopher John
BACK
2. The Hon Christopher Vaughan (Chris)
EVANS
3. Mathias
CORMANN
4. Glenn
STERLE
5. Judith
ADAMS
6. Rachel
SIEWERT
LP +
ALP
LP +
ALP *
LP *
AG *
Elected November 2007 – Term commenced on 1 July 2008
1. The Hon David Albert Lloyd
JOHNSTON
2. Louise
PRATT
3. Alan
EGGLESTON
4. Thomas Mark (Mark)
BISHOP
5. Michaelia
CASH
6. Scott
LUDLAM
LP
ALP *
LP
ALP
LP *
AG *
Party representation from 1 July 2008: ALP – 4; LP – 6; AG – 2
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY #
Term commences on date of election
1. Kate Alexandra
2. Gary John Joseph
LUNDY
HUMPHRIES
ALP
LP
SCULLION
CROSSIN
CLP
ALP
Party representation: ALP - 1; LP - 1
NORTHERN TERRITORY #
Term commences on date of election
1. The Hon Nigel Gregory
2. Patricia Margaret (Trish)
Party representation: ALP – 1; CLP - 1
2
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Term expires 30 June 2011 - Term commenced on 1 July 2005
1. The Hon Nicholas Hugh (Nick)
MINCHIN
2. Anne
McEWEN
3. Mary Jo
FISHER
4. Annette Kay
HURLEY
5. Alan Baird
FERGUSON
6. Danna
WORTLEY
LP
ALP *
LP +
ALP *
LP
ALP *
Elected November 2007 – Term commenced on 1 July 2008
1. Don
FARRELL
2. Cory
BERNARDI
3. Nick
XENOPHON
4. The Hon Penelope Ying Yen (Penny)
WONG
5. Simon John
BIRMINGHAM
6. Sarah
HANSON-YOUNG
ALP *
LP
IND *
ALP
LP
AG *
Party representation from 1 July 2008: ALP – 5; LP – 5; AG – 1; IND – 1
TASMANIA
Term expires 30 June 2011 - Term commenced on 1 July 2005
1. The Hon Eric
ABETZ
2. Kerry Williams Kelso
O’BRIEN
3. Guy
BARNETT
4. Helen
POLLEY
5. Stephen
PARRY
6. Christine
MILNE
LP
ALP
LP
ALP *
LP *
AG *
Elected November 2007 – Term commenced on 1 July 2008
1. The Hon Nicholas John (Nick)
SHERRY
2. The Hon Richard Mansell
COLBECK
3. Robert James (Bob)
BROWN
4. Carol Louise
BROWN
5. David
BUSHBY
6. Catryna
BILYK
ALP
LP
AG
ALP
LP
ALP *
Party representation from 1 July 2008: ALP – 5; LP – 5; AG – 2
Abbreviations
AD
AG
ALP
CLP
IND
LP
NAT
FF
Australian Democrats
Australian Greens
Australian Labor Party
Country Liberal Party
Independent
Liberal Party
The Nationals
Family First Party
#
*
+
^
Territory Senators are elected for 3 year terms
New Senator - elected November 2007
New Senator – filling casual vacancy
Senator McGauran changed parties from The Nationals to the Liberal Party (February 2006)
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FOR DETAILED PROFILES OF MINISTERS REFER TO CHAPTER 4 OF THIS DIRECTORY
CHAPTER 3
THE RUDD MINISTRY
Title
Minister
Representation in other Chamber
Prime Minister
Cabinet Secretary
(Manager of Government Business in the Senate)
Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Government Service Delivery
Parliamentary Secretary
The Hon Kevin Rudd MP
Senator the Hon Joe Ludwig
Senator the Hon Chris Evans
The Hon Lindsay Tanner MP
Minister for Education
Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations
Minister for Social Inclusion
(Deputy Prime Minister)
Minister for Early Childhood Education, Childcare and Youth
Minister for Employment Participation
Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion
Parliamentary Secretary for Employment
The Hon Julia Gillard MP
Senator the Hon Kim Carr
Senator the HonMark Arbib
Senator the Hon Mark Arbib
The Hon Kate Ellis MP
Senator the Hon Mark Arbib
Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens
The Hon Jason Clare MP
Senator the Hon Mark Arbib
The Hon Julia Gillard MP
Treasurer
Minister for Population
Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law
Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs
Assistant Treasurer
The Hon Wayne Swan MP
The Hon Tony Burke MP
The Hon Chris Bowen MP
The Hon Dr Craig Enmerson MP
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry
The Hon Wayne Swan MP
Minister for Immigration and Citizenship
(Leader of the Government in the Senate)
Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs and Settlement Services
Senator the Hon Chris Evans
The Hon Robert McCelland MP
Senator the Hon Mark Arbib
The Hon Anthony Byrne MP
The Hon Laurie Ferguson MP
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Title
Name
Representation in other Chamber
Minister for Defence
(Vice President of the Executive Council)
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
Minister for Defence Personnel
Minister for Defence Materiel and Science
Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support
Senator the Hon John Faulkner
The Hon Greg Combet AM MP
The Hon Alan Griffin MP
The Hon Alan Griffin MP
The Hon Greg Combet AM MP
The Hon Mike Kelly AM MP
Senator the Hon John Faulkner
Senator the Hon John Faulkner
Senator the Hon John Faulkner
Minister for Trade
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Trade
Minister for Foreign Affairs
Parliamentary Secretary for International Development Assistance
The Hon Simon Crean MP
The Hon Anthony Byrne MP
The Hon Stephen Smith MP
The Hon Bob McMullan MP
Senator the Hon Kim Carr
Minister for Health and Ageing
Minister for Indigenous Health, Rural and Regional Health and Regional Service
Delivery
Minister for Ageing
Minister for Sport
Parliamentary Secretary for Health
The Hon Nicola Roxon MP
The Hon Warren Snowdon MP
Senator the Hon Joe Ludwig
Senator the Hon Joe Ludwig
The Hon Justine Elliot MP
The Hon Kate Ellis MP
The Hon Mark Butler
Senator the Hon Joe Ludwig
Senator the Hon Mark Arbib
Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Minister for Housing
Minister for the Status of Women
Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children’s Services
Parliamentary Secretary for Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction
Parliamentary Secretary for the Voluntary Sector
The Hon Jenny Macklin MP
The Hon Tanya Plibersek MP
Senator the Hon Chris Evans
Senator the Hon Chris Evans
Senator the Hon Penny Wong
Minister for Finance and Deregulation
Special Minister of State
Minister Assisting the Finance Minister of Deregulation
The Hon Lindsay Tanner MP
Senator the Hon Joe Ludwig
The Hon Dr Craig Emerson MP
Senator the Hon Stephen Conroy
The Hon Lindsay Tanner MP
Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local
Government
(Leader of the House)
Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and
Local Government
Parliamentary Secretary for Western and Northern Australia
The Hon Anthony Albanese MP
Senator the Hon Stephen Conroy
Senator the Hon John Faulkner
The Hon Bill Shorten MP
Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens
The Hon Maxine McKew MP
The Hon Gary Gray AO MP
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Title
Name
Representation in other Chamber
Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy
(Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate)
Senator the Hon Stephen Conroy
The Hon Anthony Albanese MP
Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research
Senator the Hon Kim Carr
Minister for Small Business, Independent Contractors and the Service Economy
Parliamentary Secretary for Innovation and Industry
The Hon Dr Craig Emerson MP
The Hon Richard Marles MP
The Hon Dr Craig Emerson MP
The Hon Julia Gillard (Research)
Senator the Hon Kim Carr
Minister for Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Water
Senator the Hon Penny Wong
Minister Assisting the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
The Hon Greg Combet AM MP
Minister for Environment Protection, Heritage and the Arts
Parliamentary Secretary for Water
The Hon Peter Garrett AM MP
The Hon Dr Mike Kelly AM MP
Senator the Hon Penny Wong
Attorney-General
Minister for Home Affairs
The Hon Robert McClelland MP
The Hon Brendan O’Connor MP
Senator the Hon Penny Wong
Senator the Hon Penny Wong
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
The Hon Tony Burke MP
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry
Minister for Resources and Energy
Minister for Tourism
The Hon Martin Ferguson MP
Senator the Hon Kim Carr
Senator the Hon Penny Wong
Minister for Human Services
The Hon Chris Bowen MP
Senator the Hon Joe Ludwig
The Hon Greg Combet AM MP
The Hon Petter Garrett AM MP (Water)
Each box represents a portfolio. Cabinet Ministers are shown in bold type. As a general rule, there is one department in each portfolio. However, there is a Department of Climate Change in
the Prime Minister’s portfolio and a Department of Veterans’ Affairs in the Defence portfolio. The title of a department does not necessarily reflect the title of a minister in all cases.
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CHAPTER 4
MINISTRY & DEPARTMENTS:
profiles, staff list and contact details
PORTFOLIO
Prime Minister
Cabinet Secretary
(Manager of Government Business in the Senate)
Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Government Service Delivery
Parliamentary Secretary
The Hon Kevin Rudd MP
Senator the Hon Joe Ludwig
Minister for Education
Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations
Minister for Social Inclusion
(Deputy Prime Minister)
Minister for Early Childhood Education, Childcare and Youth
Minister for Employment Participation
Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion
Parliamentary Secretary for Employment
The Hon Julia Gillard MP
Treasurer
Minister for Population
Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law
Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs
Assistant Treasurer
The Hon Wayne Swan MP
The Hon Tony Burke MP
The Hon Chris Bowen MP
The Hon Dr Craig Emerson MP
Senator the Hon Nick Sherry
Minister for Immigration and Citizenship
(Leader of the Government in the Senate)
Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs and Settlement
Services
Senator the Hon Chris Evans
Minister for Defence
(Vice President of the Executive Council)
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
Minister for Defence Personnel
Minister for Defence Materiel and Science
Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support
Senator the Hon John Faulkner
Minister for Trade
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Trade
Minister for Foreign Affairs
Parliamentary Secretary for International Development Assistance
The Hon Simon Crean MP
The Hon Anthony Byrne MP
The Hon Stephen Smith MP
The Hon Bob McMullan MP
Minister for Health and Ageing
Minister for Indigenous Health, Rural and Regional Health and Regional
Service Delivery
Minister for Ageing
Minister for Sport
Parliamentary Secretary for Health
The Hon Nicola Roxon MP
The Hon Warren Snowdon MP
Updated May 2010
Senator the Hon Mark Arbib
The Hon Anthony Byrne MP
The Hon Kate Ellis MP
Senator the Hon Mark Arbib
Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens
The Hon Jason Clare MP
The Hon Laurie Ferguson MP
The Hon Alan Griffin MP
The Hon Alan Griffin MP
The Hon Greg Combet AM MP
The Hon Dr Mike Kelly AM MP
The Hon Justine Elliot MP
The Hon Kate Ellis MP
The Hon Mark Butler MP
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Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and
Indigenous Affairs
Minister for Housing
Minister for the Status of Women
Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children’s Services
Parliamentary Secretary for Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction
Parliamentary Secretary for the Voluntary Sector
The Hon Jenny Macklin MP
Minister for Finance and Deregulation
Special Minister of State
Minister Assisting the Finance Minister of Deregulation
The Hon Lindsay Tanner MP
Senator the Hon Joe Ludwig
The Hon Dr Craig Emerson MP
Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and
Local Government
(Leader of the House)
Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional
Development and Local Government
Parliamentary Secretary for Western and Northern Australia
The Hon Anthony Albanese MP
Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy
(Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate)
Senator the Hon Stephen Conroy
Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research
Minister for Small Business, Independent Contractors and the Service
Economy
Parliamentary Secretary for Innovation and Industry
Senator the Hon Kim Carr
The Hon Dr Craig Emerson MP
Minister for Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Water
Minister Assisting the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
Senator the Hon Penny Wong
The Hon Greg Combet AM MP
Minister for Environment Protection, Heritage and Arts
Parliamentary Secretary for Water
The Hon Peter Garrett AM MP
The Hon Dr Mike Kelly AM MP
Attorney-General
Minister for Home Affairs
The Hon Robert McClelland MP
The Hon Brendan O’Connor MP
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
The Hon Tony Burke MP
Minister for Resources and Energy
Minister for Tourism
The Hon Martin Ferguson MP
Minister for Human Services
The Hon Chris Bowen MP
Updated May 2010
The Hon Tanya Plibersek MP
The Hon Bill Shorten MP
Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens
The Hon Maxine McKew MP
The Hon Gary Gray AO MP
The Hon Richard Marles MP
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DEPARTMENT
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Attorney-General’s Department
Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy
Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
Department of Defence
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
Department of The Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Department of Finance and Deregulation
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Department of Health and Ageing
Department of Human Services
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government
Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Department of Climate Change
Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism
The Treasury
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AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES & FORESTRY
MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY
MINISTER FOR POPULATION
The Hon Anthony Stephen (Tony) BURKE MP (Watson – New South Wales)
Born:
Educated:
4 November 1969
BA, LLB (Syd)
Tony Burke grew up in Beverly Hills in a small business family and now lives in Roselands
with his wife Cathy and three daughters.
He is the President of the Bankstown Community College - working to provide affordable
lifelong learning programs for local residents. Tony Burke resigned from the Legislative
Council of the NSW Parliament in June 2004 to contest the Federal seat of Watson.
Tony Burke, Federal Member for Watson, has a background in Small Business and in Industrial
Relations. Prior to entering State Parliament Tony Burke worked as the local workplace
organiser for the SDA. Mr Burke ran his own business for two years and also worked for
Senators Graham Richardson and Michael Forshaw. Tony was also the President of
Australian Young Labor in 1993.
Following the October 2004 federal election, Tony Burke was appointed to the Shadow
Ministry as the Shadow Minister for Small Business. In June 2005, Tony Burke became the
Shadow Minister for Immigration in a shadow ministry re-shuffle. Tony Burke retained his
position with added responsibilities to become the Shadow Minister for Immigration,
Integration & Citizenship on 10 December 2006 following the change in leadership when
Kevin Rudd challenged Kim Beazley.
After the election of the Labor Government at the November 2007 Federal election, Tony
Burke was appointed Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. In addition, Mr Burke
became the first Minister for Population in April 2010, in addition to his agriculture, fisheries
and forestry rsponsibilities.
Canberra Office:
M1 26, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: Level 1,
1-5 Commercial Road
KINGSGROVE NSW 2208
PO Box 324
Kingsgrove NSW 1480
Ph: (02) 6277 7520
Fax: (02) 6273 4120
Tel: (02) 9553 3800
Fax: (02) 9554 3504
[email protected]
Chief of Staff:
Deputy Chief of Staff:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Media Adviser:
Assistant Media Adviser:
DLO:
DLO:
Executive Assistant:
Reception/Office Manager:
Ms Skye Laris
Ms Ann-Marie Wilcock
Mr Troy Bramston
Ms Katie Ford
Ms Nicky Seaby
Ms Sofia Koutoulas
Ms Julie Gaglia
Mr Andrew Bourke
Ms Sarah Mathieson-Smith
Mr Sean Halse
Mr Cameron Hutchinson
Ms Michelle Meliher
Ms Nicole Rayner
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Electorate Officer:
Ms Anne Sinclair
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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
18 Marcus Clarke Street
Canberra City ACT 2601
GPO Box 858
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Telephone:
Facsimile:
Principal Officers:
Dr Conall O’Connell
Ms Anne Hazell
Mr Phillip Glyde
Ms Rona Mellor
(02) 6272 3933
(02) 6272 3008
Secretary
Deputy Secretary (Acting)
Deputy Secretary / Executive Director, ABARE
Deputy Secretary / Executive Director, Biosecurity
Services Group
Matters dealt with by the Department
Agricultural, pastoral, fishing, food and forest industries
Soils and other natural resources
Rural adjustment and drought issues
Rural industries inspection and quarantine
Primary industries research including economic research
Commodity marketing, including export promotion and agribusiness
Commodity-specific international organisations and activities
Administration of international commodity agreements
Administration of export controls on agricultural, fisheries and forestry industries products
Food policy, processing and exports
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ATTORNEY-GENERAL
ATTORNEY-GENERAL
The Hon Robert Bruce McCLELLAND MP (Barton - New South Wales)
Born:
Educated:
26 January 1958
University of Sydney (LLM), University of New South Wales (BA, LLB)
Robert McClelland was born on Australia Day in 1958. He graduated from the University of
New South Wales with degrees in Arts and Law and was subsequently awarded a Master of
Law from the University of Sydney. He worked as an associate to Justice Philip Evatt of the
Federal Court of Australia and as a solicitor with Turner Freeman Solicitors. He became a
partner in 1988, specialising in litigation including industrial and sporting law.
He is married with four children. He is a keen surfer and follower of rugby league.
Mr McClelland was elected to Federal Parliament in 1996, and became the Shadow AttorneyGeneral in 1998. He has served as a member of the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral
Matters and the House of Representatives Standing Committee of Privileges.
Mr McClelland became the Shadow Minister for Workplace Relations from November 2001 to
July 2003, Shadow Attorney-General from 1998 to December 2003, Shadow Minister for
Justice and Community Security from July 2003 to December 2003, and Shadow Minister for
Homeland Security from December 2003 to October 2004. Following the October 2004
election, Mr McClelland was appointed Shadow Minister for Defence and Homeland Security
from 26.10.04. In June 2005, Mr McClelland’s portfolio changed to become the Shadow
Minister for Defence following a shadow ministry re-shuffle. He then became the Shadow
Minister for foreign Affairs on 10 December 2006 following the change in leadership when
Kevin Rudd challenged Kim Beazley.
After the election of the Rudd Labor Government at the November 2007 Federal election, Mr
McClelland was appointed Attorney-General.
Canberra Office:
M1 21, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 7300
Fax: (02) 6273 4102
Electorate Office: Butler Road (access via Ormonde Pde)
(PO Box 861)
Tel: (02) 9585 9100
HURSTVILLE NSW 2220
Fax: (02) 9585 9200
[email protected]
Chief of Staff:
Mr Layton Pike
Senior Adviser:
Ms Elizabeth Brayshaw
Adviser:
Ms Brooke Hartigan
Adviser:
Mr Adam Siddique
Adviser:
Ms Adele Langton
Adviser:
Mr Bradley Dean
Assistant Adviser:
Mr Ben Sakker-Kelly
Program Advisor:
Ms Kristi Haipola
DLO:
Mr William Story
DLO: :
Mr Cameron Gifford
Office Manager/ Exec Asst: Mr Desmond Post
Office Manager/ Exec Asst: Ms Katherine Post
Reception:
Ms Yvette Kerr
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MINISTER FOR HOME AFFAIRS
The Hon Brendan Patrick John O’CONNOR MP (Gorton - Victoria)
Born:
Educated:
2 March 1962
BA, LLB (Monash); Diploma, Harvard Trade Union Program (Harvard)
Brendan O’Connor was elected to Federal Parliament in 2001. He was previously assistant
national secretary for the Australian Services Union for eight years before entering
parliament.
Mr O’Connor holds a diploma of industrial relations from Harvard University. He has been the
deputy chair of the House of Representatives Committee on Employment, Workplace
Relations and Workforce Participation since 2004.
He has led a number of Labor’s industrial relation task forces, formed to visit various areas
throughout 2007. On 10 December 2006 Brendan was appointed Shadow Parliamentary
Secretary for Industrial Relations.
After the election of the Rudd Labor Government at the November 2007 Federal election,
Brendan O’Connor was appointed Minister for Employment Participation. Brendan O’Connor
was appointed Minister for Home Affairs on 9 June 2009 in a Rudd Ministry reshuffle.
Canberra Office:
M 1 19, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 7290
Fax: (02) 6273 7098
Electorate Office: 900A Old Calder Highway
KEILOR VIC 3036
Tel: (03) 8361 6588
Fax: (03) 8361 6577
Brendan.O'[email protected]
Chief of Staff:
Senior Adviser:
Adviser:
DLO:
DLO:
DLO:
Media Adviser:
Executive Assistant:
Reception:
Electorate Officer:
Electorate Officer:
Electorate Officer:
Electorate Officer:
Ms Julie Legett
Ms Yvette Nash
Mr Tallis Richmond
Ms Julie Pettrey
Ms Julia Thwaite
Mr Matthew Varley
Mr Brian Humphreys
Ms Allison Themua
Ms Maree Duffy-Moon
Ms Kylie Skotnicki
Mr Sean Payne
Mr Colin Robertson
Ms Stacey Nguyen
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Attorney-General's Department
3 – 5 National Circuit
BARTON ACT 2600
Telephone:
Facsimile:
Principal Officers:
Mr Roger Wilkins AO
Mr James Popple
Ms Renee Leon
Mr Miles Jordana
Mr Stephen Gageler SC
Mr Ian Govey
(02) 6141 6666
(02) 6141 2553
Secretary
Deputy Secretary, Civil Justice and Legal Services Group
Deputy Secretary, Strategic Policy and Coordination Group
Deputy Secretary, National Security and Criminal Justice
Solicitor-General
Australian Government Solicitor
Matters dealt with by the Department
Law and justice including Administrative law
Alternative dispute resolution
Bankruptcy
Censorship
Constitutional law
Copyright
Courts and tribunals
Human rights
Indigenous law and justice programs
International law
Law reform
Legal assistance
Legislative drafting
Marriage and family law
Native Title
Personal property securities
Legal services to the Commonwealth
Criminal law and law enforcement
Customs and border control other than quarantine and inspection, and immigration
National security, protective security policy and co-ordination
Protective services at Commonwealth establishments and diplomatic and consular premises
in Australia
Commonwealth emergency management
Natural disaster relief and mitigation in the form of financial assistance to the States and
Territories
Administrative support for Royal Commissions and certain other inquiries
Critical infrastructure protection co-ordination
Administration of the Jervis Bay Territory, the Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, the
Territory of Christmas Island, the Coral Sea Islands Territory, the Territory of Ashmore and
Cartier Islands, and of Commonwealth responsibilities on Norfolk Island
Constitutional development of the Northern Territory
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Constitutional development of the Australian Capital Territory
Planning and land management in the Australian Capital Territory
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BROADBAND, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY
MINISTER FOR BROADBAND, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY
Senator the Hon Stephen CONROY (Victoria)
Born:
Educated:
18 January 1963
Australian National University (BEc)
Stephen Conroy was appointed as a Senator for Victoria in 1996 to fill a casual vacancy
following the resignation of Gareth Evans. Prior to entering Parliament, he was an industrial
officer/superannuation officer for the Transport Workers Union Victorian Branch from 1992 to
1996.
Stephen Conroy was a ministerial adviser to the State Minister for Industry from 1990-92 and
an assistant adviser to the Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1988-90. From
1986-87, he was an electorate officer for the Federal Member for Canberra, consultant to the
Minister for Science and Minister assisting the Minister for Industry, Technology and
Commerce and electorate officer for the Minister for Home Affairs. Stephen worked for the
Metal Trades Industry Association from 1984-86.
Stephen Conroy has held various Shadow Ministry positions including: Shadow Minister for
Financial Services and Regulation from 1998-2001; Shadow Minister for Finance, Small
Business and Financial Services from 2001-03; Shadow Minister for Trade and Shadow
Minister for Corporate Governance, Financial Services and Small Business during 2003;
Shadow Minister for Trade, Corporate Governance and Financial Services from 2003-04.
Senator Conroy was appointed Shadow Minister for Communications and Information
Technology from 26 October 2004. He became Deputy Opposition Leader in the Senate from
25 November 2001.
Stephen Conroy retained his portfolio responsibilities following the change in leadership when
Kevin Rudd challenged Kim Beazley on 4 December 2006. After the election of the Labor
Government at the November 2007 federal election, Mr Conroy was appointed the Minister
for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy.
Canberra Office:
MG 70, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 7480
Fax: (02) 6273 4154
Electorate Office: Suite 1B, 494 High Street
Epping Vic 3076
PO Box 1067
Epping MDC Vic 3076
Tel: (03) 9408 0190
Fax: (03) 9408 0194
[email protected]
Chief of Staff:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Assistant Adviser:
Media Adviser:
Office Manager:
DLO:
DLO:
Electorate Officer:
Electorate Officer:
Electorate Officer:
Reception:
Mr Mark Tapley
Mr Jonathan Chowns
Ms Blelinda Dennett
Mr Carl Toohey
Mr Toby Norton-Smith
Ms Emma Dawson
Ms Suzie Brady
Ms Paula Russell
Mr Jedidiah Reardon
Ms Kelly Mudford
Mr David Asmar
Ms Jan Cleeland
Mr Andrew Lanigan
Ms Natalie Clark
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Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy
38 Sydney Avenue
FORREST ACT 2603
GPO Box 2154
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Telephone:
Facsimile:
Principal Officers:
Ms Peter Harris
Mr Daryl Quinlivan
Mr Andy Townend
Mr Abul Rizvi
(02) 6271 1000
(02) 6271 1901
Secretary
Deputy Secretary – Infrastructure
Deputy Secretary – Broadcasting and Digital Switchover
Deputy Secretary – Digital Economy & Services
Matters dealt with by the Department
Broadband policy and programs
Postal and telecommunications policies and programs
Spectrum policy management
Broadcasting policy
National policy issues relating to the digital economy
Content policy relating to the information economy
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CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND WATER
MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND WATER
Senator the Hon Penny WONG (South Australia)
Born:
Educated:
5 November 1968
BA, LLB (Adel), GradDip in Legal Practice (SA)
Penny Wong was born in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. She moved to Australia when she was
eight and settled in the Adelaide Hills.
She won a scholarship to Scotch College and obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Law
Degree (Hons) from the University of Adelaide. Penny began working for the Construction,
Forestry, Mining and Energy Union when she was still studying and stayed with the union
after she was admitted to the Bar. She was then employed as a ministerial advisor to the Carr
government in New South Wales, concentrating on forest policy. She later returned to
Adelaide to practise law. Penny Wong was an Industrial Officer from 1990 to 1996, a Barrister
and Solicitor from 1996 to 2000 and a Legal Officer from 2000 to 2002.
Penny Wong was elected to the Senate for South Australia in 2001.
Following the October 2004 federal election, Penny Wong was elected to the Shadow Ministry
as the Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Participation and Corporate
Governance and Responsibility. Penny Wong became the Shadow Minister for Public
Administration & Accountability, Corporate Governance & Responsibility and the Shadow
Minister for Workforce Participation on 10 December 2006 following the change in leadership
when Kevin Rudd challenged Kim Beazley.
After the election of the Labor Government at the 2007 November 2007 Federal election,
Penny Wong was appointed as Minister for Climate Change and Water, part of the Prime
Minister’s portfolio. Senator Wong became the Minister for Climate Change, Energy Efficiency
and Water in February 2010 taking on additional portfolio responsibilities for the
Government's energy-efficiency and renewable energy programs, particularly for households
and the community.
Canberra Office:
MG 60, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 7920
Fax: (02) 6273 7330
Electorate Office: 81 Carrington St
Tel: (08) 8223 3388
(PO Box 6237, Halifax Street) Fax: (08) 9223 5588
ADELAIDE SA 5000
[email protected]
Chief of Staff
Mr Don Frater
Principal Adviser:
Mr John Olenich
Senior Adviser, Climate Change: Ms Kristina Hickey
Senior Adviser, Climate Change: Mr David McCann
Senior Adviser, Climate Change:Ms Megan Edwards
Senior Adviser, Water:
Mr Tim Fisher
Press Secretary:
Ms Laura Anderson
Adviser, Parliament:
Mr Reece Kinnane
Assistant Office Manager: Ms Sandy Brogan
Reception:
Ms Christine Foulkes
Diary Manager:
Ms Anne Bannerman
DLO, Climate Change:
Ms Joanne Keightley
DLO, Water:
Ms Anne Garzoli
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MINISTER FOR DEFENCE MATERIEL AND SCIENCE
MINISTER ASSISTING THE MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY
EFFICIENCY
The Hon Gregory Ivan (Greg) COMBET AM MP (Charlton – New South Wales)
Born:
Educated:
28 April 1958
BEng(Min)(Hons I)(NSW), BEc (Syd)
Graduate Diploma of Labour Relations and the Law (Syd)
Mr Combet grew up in western Sydney and worked as a trades assistant, in coal mining, and
in a range of community organisations.
Mr Combet joined the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) in 1993 and was leader of
the ACTU from 1999 to 2007. In his work at the ACTU, Mr Combet oversaw numerous
national wage cases to secure pay rises for low-paid Australian workers.
Mr Combet is a former director of Members Equity Bank and the $30 billion fund Australian
Super. He was awarded a member of the Order of Australia in 2006.
Mr Combet was elected to the House of Representatives for Charlton, New South Wales in
2007.
Mr Combet was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Procurement from 3
December 2007. He was then appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change in
February 2009. Mr Combet was appointed Minister Assisting the Minister for Climate Change
and Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science on 9 June 2009 following a Rudd
Ministry reshuffle. In February 2010, whilst retaining his Defence responsibilities, he became
the Minister Assisting the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, to be given
direct responsibility for the oversight and implementation of the wind-up of the Household
Insulation Program and of the roll-out of the new household Renewable Energy Bonus
Scheme. In April 2010, Mr Combet’s defence responsibilities were altered when he became
the Minister for Defence Materiel and Science, allowing him to focus on his increased duties
as the Minister Assisting the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency.
Canberra Office:
M1 49, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: Suite 7, Level 1
342 Main Road
(PO Box 747)
CARDIFF NSW 2285
`
Ph: (02) 6277 7620
Fax: (02) 6273 7112
Ph: (02) 4954 2611
Fax: (02) 4954 2655
Chief of Staff:
Mr Allan Behm
Dep. Chief of Staff/Media Adv.: Mr Rod Hilton
Adviser – Materiel & Science: Mr Pat Conroy
Adviser Personnel:
Mr Alex Gerrick
Adviser:
Ms Michelle Clark
Adviser:
Mr Brett Hinkly
Adviser:
Mr Will Kimber
Adviser-Personnel:
Ms Lauran Walker
Private Secretary:
Ms Angie Sidonio
DLO - Defence:
Ms Kylie Bromwich
DLO – Climate Change:
Ms Kristin Tilley
DLO – Climate Change:
Ms Rhianna Mackinnon
DLO – Climate Change:
Ms Louise Yabsley
Office Manager:
Ms Lorraine Burgess
Aide-de-Camp:
Captain Emma Border
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Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
2 Constitution Avenue
CANBERRA CITY ACT 2600
GPO Box 854
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Telephone:
Fax:
(02) 6159 7000
(02) 6159 7010
Principal Officers:
Dr Martin Parkinson
Mr Howard Bamsey
Mr Blair Comley
Mr Geoff Leeper
Mr Martin Bowles
Mr Malcolm Thomson
Secretary
Deputy Secretary
(Special Envoy for Climate Change)
Deputy Secretary
Deputy Secretary
Deputy Secretary
Deputy Secretary
Matters dealt with by the Department
Development and co-ordination of domestic and international climate change policy
International climate change negotiations
Design and implementation of emissions trading
Mandatory renewable energy target policy, regulation and co-ordination
Greenhouse emissions and energy consumption reporting
Climate change adaptation strategy and co-ordination
Co-ordination of climate change science activities
Renewable energy programs
Energy efficiency
Greenhouse gas abatement programs
Community and household climate action
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DEFENCE
MINISTER FOR DEFENCE
Senator the Hon John Philip FAULKNER (New South Wales)
Born:
Educated:
12 April 1954
BA, DipEd (Macquarie)
Senator John Faulkner was elected to the Senate in 1993.
Before entering parliament, Senator Faulkner was a teacher in special education, 1977-79.
He was also a research officer for the NSW Minister for Sport and Recreation in 1980.
Senator Faulkner had various ministerial appointments during the previous Labor
Government including: Minister for Veterans' Affairs from 1993-94, Minister for Defence
Science and Personnel from 1993-94, Minister for Sport and Territories in 1994, Minister for
Environment, Sport and Territories from 1994-96.
He has also held many parliamentary party positions including Deputy Government Whip in
the Senate from 1991-93, Manager of Government Business in the Senate from 1993-96,
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate from 1996-04, Member of the Opposition Shadow
Ministry from 1996-04, Shadow Minister for Social Security from 1996-97, Shadow Minister
for Public Administration and Government Services in 1997, Shadow Minister for Public
Administration, Government Services and Territories from 1997-98, Shadow Minister for
Public Administration and Government Services from 1998-01, Shadow Minister for Olympic
Coordination and the Centenary of Federation from 1998-01, Shadow Minister for Public
Administration and Home Affairs from 2001-03, Shadow Special Minister of State and
Shadow Minister for Home Affairs in 2003, Shadow Special Minister of State and Shadow
Minister for Public Administration and Accountability from 2003-04.
After the election of the Rudd Labor Government at the November 2007 Federal election,
Senator John Faulkner was appointed Cabinet Secretary and Special Minister of State. John
Faulkner was appointed Minister for Defence on 9 June 2009 following the resignation of Joel
Fitzgibbon which resulted in a Rudd Ministry reshuffle.
Canberra Office:
M1 41, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: Suite 1, 1 Park Avenue
Drummoyne NSW 2047
Ph: (02) 6277 7800
Fax: (02) 6273 4118
Tel: (02) 9719 8100
Fax: (02) 9719 8078
[email protected]
Chief of Staff:
Senior Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Media Adviser:
DLO:
DLO:
Office Manager:
Reception:
Ms Kate Harrison
Mr George Thompson
Ms Ashley Hogan
Ms Sheridan Kearnan
Mr Scott Carter
Mr Tom Hamilton
Mr Ben Austin
Mr Geordie Small
Ms Nichole Hanlon
Mr Michael Nguyen
Mr Andrew Witheford
Mr Colin Campbell
Ms Elizabeth Goodfellow
Ms Amy Hawkins
Ms Lenka Peraic
Ms Hayley Limbrick
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MINISTER FOR VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL
The Hon Alan Peter GRIFFIN MP (Bruce - Victoria)
Born:
Educated:
23 February 1960
Australian National University (BA)
Alan Griffin was born in Melbourne and educated in metropolitan and rural Victoria before
moving to Canberra to study at the Australian National University. After completing an Arts
degree, he returned to Melbourne working in the public service, the union movement, and for
members of parliament and several government ministers. He was a councillor on Springvale
City Council and was elected Member for Corinella in 1993. Corinella was abolished in a
redistribution in 1994.
In 1996, Alan Griffin was elected Member for Bruce. In February 2003, he was elected to the
Shadow Ministry with the new portfolio of Consumer Protection and Consumer Health.
Following the October 2004 federal election, Alan Griffin became the Shadow Minister for
Sport and Recreation. In June 2005, Alan Griffin was appointed to the Shadow Minister for
Veterans’ Affairs and Shadow Special Minister of State in a shadow ministry re-shuffle. Alan
Griffin retained these positions with the added responsibility of Shadow Minister for Defence
Science and Personnel following the change in leadership when Kevin Rudd challenged Kim
Beazley on 4 December 2006.
After the election of the Labor Government at the November 2007 Federal election, Alan
Griffin was appointed Minister for Veterans’ Affairs. In April 2010, he also assumed
responsibilities for the Defence Personnel portfolio, relinquished by Greg Combet.
Canberra Office:
M1 17, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 7820
Fax: (02) 6273 4140
Electorate Office: Shop 98A, Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre
Cnr Police & Jacksons Roads
(PO Box 1034, Waverley Gardens)
MULGRAVE VIC 3170
Tel: (03) 9547 1444
Fax: (03) 9547 7944
[email protected]
Chief of Staff:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Media Adviser:
Assistant Adviser:
DLO:
Reception/Office Manager:
Electorate Liaison Officer:
Mr Erik Locke
Mr Lindsay Barton
Mr Jim Claven
Ms Mia Kriznic
Ms Sasha Nimmo
Mr Darren Loasby
Ms Sarah Kennedy
Mr Dale Foody
Mr Mathew Hilakari
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MINISTER FOR DEFENCE MATERIEL AND SCIENCE
MINISTER ASSISTING THE MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY
EFFICIENCY
The Hon Gregory Ivan (Greg) COMBET AM MP (Charlton – New South Wales)
Born:
Educated:
28 April 1958
BEng(Min)(Hons I)(NSW), BEc (Syd)
Graduate Diploma of Labour Relations and the Law (Syd)
Mr Combet grew up in western Sydney and worked as a trades assistant, in coal mining, and
in a range of community organisations.
Mr Combet joined the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) in 1993 and was leader of
the ACTU from 1999 to 2007. In his work at the ACTU, Mr Combet oversaw numerous
national wage cases to secure pay rises for low-paid Australian workers.
Mr Combet is a former director of Members Equity Bank and the $30 billion fund Australian
Super. He was awarded a member of the Order of Australia in 2006.
Mr Combet was elected to the House of Representatives for Charlton, New South Wales in
2007.
Mr Combet was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Procurement from 3
December 2007. He was then appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change in
February 2009. Mr Combet was appointed Minister Assisting the Minister for Climate Change
and Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science on 9 June 2009 following a Rudd
Ministry reshuffle. In February 2010, whilst retaining his Defence responsibilities, he became
the Minister Assisting the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, to be given
direct responsibility for the oversight and implementation of the wind-up of the Household
Insulation Program and of the roll-out of the new household Renewable Energy Bonus
Scheme. In April 2010, Mr Combet’s defence responsibilities were altered when he became
the Minister for Defence Materiel and Science, allowing him to focus on his increased duties
as the Minister Assisting the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency.
Canberra Office:
M1 49, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: Suite 7, Level 1
342 Main Road
(PO Box 747)
CARDIFF NSW 2285
`
Ph: (02) 6277 7620
Fax: (02) 6273 7112
Ph: (02) 4954 2611
Fax: (02) 4954 2655
Chief of Staff:
Mr Allan Behm
Dep. Chief of Staff/Media Adv.: Mr Rod Hilton
Adviser – Materiel & Science: Mr Pat Conroy
Adviser Personnel:
Mr Alex Gerrick
Adviser:
Ms Michelle Clark
Adviser:
Mr Brett Hinkly
Adviser:
Mr Will Kimber
Adviser-Personnel:
Ms Lauran Walker
Private Secretary:
Ms Angie Sidonio
DLO - Defence:
Ms Kylie Bromwich
DLO – Climate Change:
Ms Kristin Tilley
DLO – Climate Change:
Ms Rhianna Mackinnon
DLO – Climate Change:
Ms Louise Yabsley
Office Manager:
Ms Lorraine Burgess
Aide-de-Camp:
Captain Emma Border
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PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR DEFENCE SUPPORT
PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR WATER
The Hon Dr Mike Joesph Kelly AM MP (Eden-Monaro – New South Wales)
Born:
Educated:
23 February 1960
BA, LLB (Macq), PhD (UNSW)
While working his way through university, Mike Kelly worked as a storeman and packer, a
cleaner, and a labourer. Upon graduation from university and the College of Law, Mike
worked at a law firm in Sydney fighting for the rights of injured workers, helping with
campaigns for those suffering from asbestos related diseases.
Mike joined the Army in 1987 and has extensive military experience including being awarded
awarded the Chief of the General Staff Commendation and made a Member of the Order of
Australia.
Dr Kelly was elected to the House of Representatives for Eden-Monaro, New South Wales in
2007. He was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support from 3 December
2007. Dr Kelly was additionally appointed as Parliamentary Secretary for Water from 25
February 2009.
Canberra Office:
R1 93, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: Shop 7, Citylink Plaza
24-36 Morisset Street
(PO Box 214)
Queanbeyan NSW 2620
Media Adviser:
Ph: (02) 6277 4840
Fax: (02) 6273 8556
Tel: (02) 6284 2211
Fax: (02) 6284 2250
Mr Mark Sjolander
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Department of Defence
Russell Offices
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Telephone:
(02) 6265 9111
Principal Officers:
Dr Ian Watt AO
Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston AC, AFC
Lieutenant General David Hurley AO, DSC
Vice Admiral Russell Crane AM, CSM, RAN
Lieutenant General Ken Gillespie AO, DSC, CSM
Air Marshall Mark Binskin AM
Secretary
Chief of Defence Force
Vice Chief of Defence Force
Chief of Navy
Chief of Army
Chief of Air Force
Matters dealt with by the Department
Defence, including • international defence relations and defence co-operation
• defence scientific research and development
• defence procurement and purchasing, including offsets for defence purposes
• defence industry development and co-operation
Department of Veterans' Affairs
13 Keltie Street
(GPO Box 9998, Canberra, ACT, 2600)
WODEN ACT 2606
Telephone: 133 254
Principal Officers
Mr Ian Campbell PSM
Secretary
Matters dealt with by the Department
Repatriation income support, compensation and health programs for veterans, members of
the Defence Force, certain mariners and their dependants
War graves
Defence Service Homes
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EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND WORKPLACE RELATIONS
MINISTER FOR EDUCATION
MINISTER FOR EMPLOYMENT AND WORKPLACE RELATIONS
MINISTER FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION
DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER
The Hon Julia Eileen GILLARD MP (Lalor - Victoria)
Born:
Educated:
29 September 1961
University of Melbourne, BA, LLB
Julia Gillard was born in Wales, migrating to Australia with her family in 1966. She studied
arts and law at university in Adelaide. In 1982, she was elected as national education vice
president of the Australian Union of Students. In 1983, Julia was national president of the
AUS. She began work as a solicitor with the law firm Slater and Gordon and became a
partner in 1990. In May 1996, Julia was appointed chief of staff of the Victorian Opposition
leader, John Brumby.
She was elected to Federal Parliament in 1998. Julia Gillard was returned as the Member for
Lalor at the 2001 federal election and was elected to the Shadow Ministry on 22 November
2001.
Ms Gillard has held several Shadow Ministry positions: Shadow Minister for Population and
Immigration from 2001 to 2003 and then Shadow Minister for Reconciliation and Indigenous
Affairs during 2003. She was appointed Shadow Minister for Health in July 2003. Julia was
previously Deputy Manager of Opposition Business from June 2003 and then Manager of
Opposition Business from December 2003.
Ms Gillard was elected unopposed as the Deputy Leader of the Opposition following the
change in leadership when Kevin Rudd challenged Kim Beazley on 4 December 2006. She
also gained the position of Shadow Minister for Employment & Industrial Relations and
Shadow Minister for Social Inclusion.
After the election of the Labor Government at the November 2007 Federal election, Ms Gillard
became the first female Deputy Prime Minister. Ms Gillard was also appointed as Minister for
Education, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations and Minister for Social
Inclusion.
Canberra Office:
MG 41, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: Shop 2, 36 Synnot Street
(PO Locked Bag 14)
WERRIBEE VIC 3030
Ph: (02) 6277 7320
Fax: (02) 6273 4115
Tel: (03) 9742 5800
Fax: (03) 9741 6213
[email protected]
Chief of Staff:
Senior Adviser, Policy:
Senior Adviser, Education:
Senior Adviser:
Adviser, Education:
Adviser, WR:
Adviser, WR:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Press Secretary:
Ms Amanda Lampe
Mr Tom Bentley
Mr John Spierings
Mr Gerry Kitchener
Ms Rondah Rietveld
Mr Craig Carmody
Ms Andrea Lester
Ms Natalie Cooper
Mr Jim Round
Ms Emma Smith
Mr Russell Mahoney
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Media Assistant:
Ms Sally Tindall
Adviser:
Mr Andrew Stark
DLO, Education:
Ms Deb Wallace
Adviser:
Mr John Whelan
Exec Officer / Office Manager: Ms Janine Robb
Media Assistant/Office Manager: Ms Leanne Budd
Adviser:
Ms Alex Williamson
Adviser:
Ms Claudia Perkins
Executive Officer:
Ms Rachael Purcell
DLO, Employment & Soc Incl: Ms Sue Budalich
Receptionist:
Ms Patricia Rowley
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MINISTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, CHILDCARE AND YOUTH
MINISTER FOR SPORT
The Hon Katherine Margaret (Kate) ELLIS MP (Adelaide – South Australia)
Born:
Educated:
22 September 1977
International Relations, Flinders University
Kate Ellis grew up in a small town along the Murray River in rural South Australia before
moving to attend high school in Adelaide's inner south-western suburbs.
Kate Ellis studied international relations and politics at Flinders University. She was an
adviser to SA Independent State Minister Rory McEwen and Deputy Premier and Treasurer
Kevin Foley between 2003-04.
Kate Ellis was elected to the House of Representatives in 2004 after she narrowly beat
Liberal MP Trish Worth. Her party positions include Secretary of the ALP Caucus Committee
on Economics from 2004 and Member of the ALP National Policy Committee from 2005.
After the election of the Labor Government at the November 2007 Federal election, Kate Ellis
was appointed Minister for Youth and Minister for Sport, becoming one of the youngest
ministers in Australian political history. Kate Ellis was appointed as Minister for Early
Childhood Education, Childcare and Youth and retained her position as Minister for Sport on
9 June 2009 in a Rudd Ministry reshuffle.
Canberra Office:
M1 44, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: 161a Main North Road
NAILSWORTH SA 5083
Ph: (02) 6277 7350
Fax: (02) 6277 4134
Tel: (08) 8269 2433
Fax: (08) 8269 2488
[email protected]
Chief of Staff:
Youth Adviser:
Press Secretary:
Media Adviser:
Media Adviser:
Executive Assistant:
Reception:
DLO:
DLO:
Ms Shannon Rees
Ms Jamila Rizvi
Ms Jayne Stinson
Mr Bryan Wilson
Ms Kimberley O’Brien
Ms Clem Avenell
Ms Lauren Michaels
Ms Jane Leverington
Mr Damien Tuck
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MINISTER FOR EMPLOYMENT PARTICIPATION
MINISTER ASSISTING THE PRIME MINISTER FOR GOVERNMENT SERVICE DELIVERY
Senator the Hon Mark Victor Arbib (New South Wales)
Born:
Educated:
9 November 1971
MA (UNSW)
Mark Arbib was elected to the Senate for New South Wales in 2007 with his term beginning
on 1 July 2008. Prior to entering parliament, Mark Arbib was a Metal trades assistant (199091), Beach inspector (1992), Official at the Transport Workers' Union (1993-95), State
Organiser, ALP (NSW) (1996-99), Assistant General Secretary, ALP (NSW) (1999-2004),
General Secretary, ALP (NSW) (2004-07), Business Development, Bell Potter Securities
(2008).
Mark Arbib’s party positions include President of Young Labor (NSW) (1995-96), Member of
the ALP National Executive from 2004 and Member of the ALP National Executive Committee
from 2007.
Committee service includes membership on the Senate Standing Committee on Education,
Employment and Workplace Relations, Joint Statutory Committee on Corporations and
Financial Services, Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade.
Mark Arbib was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Government Service Delivery from 25
February 2009. Mark Arbib was elevated to Minister for Employment Participation and also
Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Government Service Delivery on 9 June 2009
following a Rudd Ministry reshuffle.
Canberra Office:
MG 61, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 7630
Fax: (02) 6273 5188
Electorate Office: Level 8,
Commonwealth Parliament Offices
70 Phillip Street
Ph: (02) 9364 2600
Sydney NSW 2000
Fax: (02) 9251 3767
GPO Box 36
Sydney NSW 2001
Chief of Staff:
Senior Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Private Secretary:
Media Officer:
DLO:
Media Adviser:
Electorate Officer:
Electorate Officer:
Electorate Officer Adviser:
Ms Bridget Whelan
Mr Philiip O’Donoghue
Mr Andrew Downes
Ms Audrey Maag
Ms Anda Mednis
Mr Leo Davis
Mr Brett Logan
Ms Alison Hill
Mr David Sykes
Mr Sean Sammon
Mr Bryce Wilson
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PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION
PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR
Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens (New South Wales)
Born:
Educated:
7 July 1954
DPA (Canberra), DipT (Goulburn CAE); BEd (SACAE)
Ursula was born in Ireland and came to Australia when she was seven. She grew up in
Grafton and studied at the Teachers College in Goulburn. She taught in Sydney and
Goulburn, and worked and studied in the Northern Territory for two years before returning to
NSW.
Ursula ran her own executive development and training business for five years then joined the
NSW public service. She has been Chair of the Rural Communities Consultative Council; a
member of the NSW Rural Assistance Authority; a member of the NSW Board of Vocational
Education and Training; and Deputy Chair of the NSW Women's Advisory Council.
Ursula has also been a member of the ALP since 1975. She was elected to the Senate for
New South Wales 2001 (term began 1.7.2002).
Previous parliamentary positions include Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Regional
Development (2004-2005, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Science and Water (20052006), Shadow Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Opposition (Social and
Community Affairs) (2006-07).
Ursula was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector
and Parliamentary Secretary Assisting the Prime Minister for Social Inclusion from 3
December 2007 in the Rudd Labor Government. In February 2009, Ursula retained her
responsibilities to become Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion (within the Education,
Employment and Workplace Relations portfolio) and Parliamentary Secretary for the
Voluntary Sector (within the Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
portfolio).
Canberra Office:
S1 104, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: 91 Bourke Street
(PO Box 1112)
Goulburn NSW 2580
Ph: (02) 6277 3333
Fax: (02) 6277 5738
Tel: (02) 4822 8155
Fax: (02) 4822 8156
[email protected]
Adviser:
Media Adviser:
Executive Assistant:
Electorate Officer:
Ms Louise Godwin
Mrs Nancy Waites
Mrs Cassandra Johnson
Mr Nicholas Studdert
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PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR EMPLOYMENT
The Hon Jason Dean Clare MP (Blaxland - NSW)
Born:
Educated:
22 March 1972
BA(Hons), LLB (UNSW)
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (University of Technology, Sydney)
Jason Clare was elected to the House of Representatives for Blaxland, New South Wales in
2007. He was a member of the ALP from 1991. He was Secretary of the ALP Cabramatta
Branch from 1992 to 2001.
Before entering parliament, Jason Clare was Policy Adviser to the Minister for Police and
Leader of the House (NSW), the Hon. PFP Whelan, MLA (1995-99), Senior Policy Adviser to
the Premier of NSW, the Hon. RJ Carr, MLA (1999-2003) and Manager of Corporate
Relations for Transurban (2003-07).
Jason Clare was appointed as Parliamentary Secretary for Employment on 9 June 2009.
Canberra Office:
R1 94, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: Suite 7, Level 1,
400 Chapel Road
Bankstown NSW 2200
Ph: (02) 6277 4903
Fax: (02) 6277 8417
Tel: (02) 9790 2466
Fax: (02) 9790 0770
PO Box 153
Bankstown NSW 1885
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Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
16 – 18 Mort Street
BRADDON ACT 2601
GPO Box 9880
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Telephone:
Fax:
Principal Officers:
Ms Lisa Paul, PSM
Ms Sandra Parker
Mr John Kovacic
Mr Ewen McDonald
Ms Kathryn Campbell
Ms Michele Bruniges
Mr Tony Cook
Mr Michael Manthorpe
Mr Robert Griew
(02) 6121 6000
(02) 6121 7542
Secretary
Deputy Secretary – Employment
Deputy Secretary – Workplace Relations
Deputy Secretary – Corporate and Network
Deputy Secretary – Tertiary, Youth & International
Deputy Secretary – Schools
Deputy Secretary – Director of OECECC
Deputy Secretary – Building the Education Revolution
Associate Secretary - Strategy
Matters dealt with by the Department
Education policy and programs including schools, vocational, higher education and
Indigenous education, but excluding migrant adult education
Education and training transitions policy and programs
Science awareness programs in schools
Training, including apprenticeships and training services
Policy, co-ordination and support for education exports and services
Income support policies and programs for students and apprentices
Employment policy, including employment services
Job Network
Labour market and income support policies and programs for people of working age
Workplace relations policy development, advocacy and implementation
Promotion of flexible workplace relations policies and practices
Co-ordination of labour market research
Australian government employment workplace relations policy, including administration of the
framework for agreement making and remuneration and conditions
Occupational health and safety, rehabilitation and compensation
Equal employment opportunity
Work and family programs
Services to help people with disabilities obtain employment, other than supported
employment
Youth affairs and programs
Early childhood and childcare policy and programs
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ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION, HERITAGE AND THE ARTS
MINISTER FOR ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION, HERITAGE AND THE ARTS
The Hon Peter Robert GARRETT AM MP (Kingsford Smith – New South Wales)
Born:
Educated:
16 April 1953
BA (ANU), LLB (NSW).
Peter Garrett is widely known as a passionate advocate and essayist on a range of contemporary
Australian and global issues. Peter Garrett was the lead singer of ‘Midnight Oil’ from 1977 to
2002. The band was known for protest and benefit shows, notably at Jabiluka in the Northern
Territory's Kakadu National Park, Sao Paulo Brazil, Clayquot in Canada, the anti Exxon Valdez
performance on a truck top in the streets of New York.
Peter Garrett served two terms as President of the Australian Conservation Foundation from
1989-93 and 1998-2004. From 1989 to 1993 significant results for many threatened areas of the
Australian environment including Coronation Hill in Kakadu, Shoalwater Bay in Queensland, the
Queensland Wet Tropics rainforest and Jervis Bay in NSW were achieved during this time. In his
second term the Australian Conservation Foundation grew strongly, developed partnerships with
Non Government Organisations, progressive business groups, and expanded its campaigning into
marine conservation and northern Australia.
Peter Garrett was board member of Greenpeace International 1993-94. He has published
Political Blues, Sydney: Hodder and Stoughton in 1987. He received the Australian
Humanitarian Foundation Award in the Environment category in 2000 and in 2003 the Order of
Australia (Member General Division), for his contribution to environment and the music industry.
Peter Garrett was elected to the House of Representatives for Kingsford Smith, New South
Wales in 2004. He became the Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Reconciliation and the
Arts from June 2005 to December 2006. Peter was appointed to the shadow ministry as the
Shadow Minister for Climate Change, Environment & Heritage and Shadow Minister for the
Arts on 10 December 2006 following the change in leadership when Kevin Rudd challenged
Kim Beazley. After the election of the Rudd Labor Government at the November 2007 Federal
election, Peter Garrett was appointed as Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts.
In February 2010, he was appointed Minister for Environment Protection, Heritage and the
Arts.
Canberra Office:
M1 40, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 7640
Fax: (02) 6273 6101
Electorate Office: Level 6 Maroubra Gateway Building
806-812 Anzac Pde
Tel: (02) 9349 6007
(PO Box 249)
Fax: (02) 9349 8089
Maroubra NSW 2035
[email protected]
Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of Staff:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Media Adviser:
Office Manager:
Reception:
DLO:
Mr David Williams
Ms Kate Pasterfield
Mr Matt Levey
Mr Andrew Palfreyman
Mr Jack Smith
Mr Peter Wright
Mr David Blumenthal
Mr Ben Pratt
Ms Elizabeth Bateson
Ms Sarah McCormack
Mr Ryan Black
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DLO:
IT Support:
Ms Sarah Lenarduzzi
Mr David Osborrne
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PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR DEFENCE SUPPORT
PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR WATER
The Hon Dr Michael Joseph (Mike)Kelly AM MP (Eden-Monaro – New South Wales)
Born:
Educated:
23 February 1960
BA, LLB (Macq), PhD (UNSW)
While working his way through university, Mike Kelly worked as a storeman and packer, a
cleaner, and a labourer. Upon graduation from university and the College of Law, Mike
worked at a law firm in Sydney fighting for the rights of injured workers, helping with
campaigns for those suffering from asbestos related diseases.
Mike joined the Army in 1987 and has extensive military experience including being awarded
awarded the Chief of the General Staff Commendation and made a Member of the Order of
Australia.
Dr Kelly was elected to the House of Representatives for Eden-Monaro, New South Wales in
2007. He was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support from 3 December
2007. Dr Kelly was additionally appointed as Parliamentary Secretary for Water from 25
February 2009.
Canberra Office:
R1 93, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: Shop 16, Citylink Plaza
24-36 Morisset Street
(PO Box 214)
Queanbeyan NSW 2620
Media Adviser:
Ph: (02) 6277 4840
Fax: (02) 6273 8556
Tel: (02) 6284 2211
Fax: (02) 6284 2250
Mr Mark Sjolander
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Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
John Gorton Building,
King Edward Terrace
PARKES ACT 2600
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Telephone:
Facsimile:
(02) 6274 1111
(02) 6274 1123
Principal Officer:
Ms Robyn Kruk
Mr Gerard Early
Dr James Horne
Mr Mark Tucker
Secretary
Deputy Secretary – Biodiversity Group
Deputy Secretary – Water Group
Deputy Secretary – Arts, Culture, Heritage & Antarctic Group
Matters dealt with by the Department
Environment protection and conservation of biodiversity
Air quality
National fuel quality standards
Land contamination
Meteorology
Administration of the Australian Antarctic Territory, and the Territory of Heard Island and
McDonald Islands
Natural, built and movable cultural heritage
Environmental research
Water policy and resources
Cultural affairs, including support for the arts
Ionospheric prediction
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FAMILIES, HOUSING, COMMUNITY SERVICES AND INDIGENOUS AFFIARS
MINISTER FOR FAMILIES, HOUSING, COMMUNITY SERVICES AND INDIGENOUS
AFFAIRS
The Hon Jennifer Louise (Jenny) MACKLIN MP (Jagajaga – Victoria)
Born:
Educated:
29 December 1953
University of Melbourne, BComm (Hons)
Jenny Macklin was born in Brisbane. She grew up in country Victoria before going to
university in Melbourne. Jenny Macklin was an adviser to the Victorian Minister for Health and
from 1990 to 1993 she was responsible for the National Health Strategy, a national review of
Australia's health system. From 1994 to 1996, Jenny was the director of another major policy
review for the Federal Labor Government on urban and regional development.
She was elected to Federal Parliament in 1996 and during her first term held the Shadow
Ministerial portfolios of Social Security, the Aged, Family and Community Services and Status
of Women. After re-election in 1998 she became the Shadow Minister for Health and the
Status of Women. Jenny Macklin was elected to the ALP National Executive in 1998 and in
2000 was elected as the Senior Vice-President of the ALP.
Following the 2001 federal election, Jenny Macklin was elected unopposed as Deputy Leader
of the Opposition on 22 November 2001. Jenny Macklin became the Shadow Minister for
Education, Training, Science and Research in June 2005 following a shadow ministry reshuffle. On 4 December 2006, Jenny Macklin did not re-contest the Deputy Leader of the
Opposition position and was appointed Shadow Minister for Families & Community Services
and Shadow Minister for Indigenous Affairs & Reconciliation.
After the election of the Labor Government at the November 2007 Federal election, Jenny
Macklin was appointed as Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and
Indigenous Affairs.
Canberra Office:
MG 51, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 7560
Fax: (02) 6273 4122
Electorate Office: 149 Burgundy Street,
(PO Box 316)
HEIDELBERG, VIC, 3084
Tel: (03) 9459 1411
Fax: (03) 9457 5721
[email protected]
Chief of Staff:
Ms Joanna Brent
Acting Chief of Staff:
Mr Ryan Batchelor
Senior Adviser, Indigenous: Mr Michael Dillon
Adviser, Communications: Ms Meg Dixon-Child
Adviser, Caucus Liaison:
Mr Max Jeganathan
Adviser:
Ms Kate Huntington
Adviser:
Ms Rita Markwell
Adviser:
Ms Abbie Clark
Media Adviser:
Ms Keely Bell
Media Adviser:
Ms Jessica Walker
Receptionist:
Ms Jan Wheelens
Executive Assistant/Diary: Ms Marisol Wilson
DLO:
Mr Craig Sproule
DLO:
Ms Tanya Dannock
DLO:
Ms Margaret Oliver
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MINISTER FOR HOUSING
MINISTER FOR THE STATUS OF WOMEN
The Hon Tanya Joan PLIBERSEK MP (Sydney – New South Wales)
Born:
Educated:
2 December 1969
BA Communications (Hons) (UTS);
Master of Politics and Public Policy (Macquarie)
Tanya Plibersek grew up in the southern suburbs of Sydney, the youngest of three children.
Her parents emigrated from Slovenia in the 1950s. She completed a Bachelor of Arts degree
in Communications (Hons) from the University of Technology, Sydney and a Master of Politics
and Public Policy at Macquarie University.
Tanya Plibersek worked for the NSW Ministry for the Status and Advancement of Women on
domestic violence policy and research before joining the staff of Senator Bruce Childs and
later Senator George Campbell.
She was elected to Federal Parliament as the Member for Sydney in 1998. Following the
October 2004 federal election, Tanya Plibersek was elected to the Shadow Ministry as the
Shadow Minister for Work, Family and Community; Shadow Minister for Youth and Early
Childhood Education and Shadow Minister for Women. In June 2005, Tanya Plibersek
became the Shadow Minister for Child Care, Youth and Women in a shadow ministry reshuffle. Tanya Plibersek was appointed as Shadow Minister for Human Services, Housing,
Youth and Women on 10 December 2006 following a change in leadership when Kevin Rudd
challenged Kim Beazley.
After the election of the Labor Government at the November 2007 Federal election, Tanya
Plibersek was appointed as Minister for Housing and Minister for the Status of Women.
Tanya and her partner Michael have a daughter, Anna, and a son, Joseph.
Canberra Office:
M1 45, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: 150 Boadway
BROADWAY NSW 2007
Ph: (02) 6277 7780
Fax: (02) 6273 7096
Tel: (02) 9357 6366
Fax: (02) 9257 6466
[email protected]
Chief of Staff:
Adviser, Housing:
Adviser, Housing:
Adviser, Women &
Communications:
Adviser:
Media Adviser:
Office Manager:
DLO:
Mr Michael Woodhouse
Ms Mary Wood
Ms Pia Vanderzant
Ms Christina Janchek
Mr Mathew Stephenson
Mr Darrin Barnett
Ms Clarabella Burley
Ms Elicia Rudnicki
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PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR DISABILITIES AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES
PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR VICTORIAN BUSHFIRE RECONSTRUCTION
The Hon William Richard (Bill) SHORTEN MP (Maribyrnong – Victoria)
Born:
Educated:
12 May 1967
BA, LLB (Monash), MBA (Melb)
Bill Shorten was elected to the House of Representatives for Maribyrnong, Victoria in 2007.
Bill joined the Victorian Branch of the Australian Workers’ Union as an organiser in 1994. He
became Secretary of the Victorian Branch in 1997, and was elected National Secretary in
2001. He is a former director of Australian Super and the Victorian Funds Management
Corporation.
Bill was awarded the Centenary Medal in 2003. Bill is President of the Victorian Branch of the
ALP, and a National Executive member of the ALP.
Bill was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children’s Services from 3
December 2007. Bill was additionally appointed as Parliamentary Secretary for Victorian
Bushfire Reconstruction in February 2009.
Canberra Office:
RG 87, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: Suite 1A, 12 Hall Street
PO Box 214
Moonee Ponds Vic 3039
Ph: (02) 6277 4778
Fax: (02) 6277 8554
Tel: (03) 9326 1300
Fax: (03) 9326 0611
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PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION
PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR
Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens (New South Wales)
Born:
Educated:
7 July 1954
DPA (Canberra), DipT (Goulburn CAE); BEd (SACAE)
Ursula was born in Ireland and came to Australia when she was seven. She grew up in
Grafton and studied at the Teachers College in Goulburn. She taught in Sydney and
Goulburn, and worked and studied in the Northern Territory for two years before returning to
NSW.
Ursula ran her own executive development and training business for five years then joined the
NSW public service. She has been Chair of the Rural Communities Consultative Council; a
member of the NSW Rural Assistance Authority; a member of the NSW Board of Vocational
Education and Training; and Deputy Chair of the NSW Women's Advisory Council.
Ursula has also been a member of the ALP since 1975. She was elected to the Senate for
New South Wales 2001 (term began 1.7.2002).
Previous parliamentary positions include Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Regional
Development (2004-2005, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Science and Water (20052006), Shadow Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Opposition (Social and
Community Affairs) (2006-07).
Ursula was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector
and Parliamentary Secretary Assisting the Prime Minister for Social Inclusion from 3
December 2007 in the Rudd Labor Government. In February 2009, Ursula retained her
responsibilities to become Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion (within the Education,
Employment and Workplace Relations portfolio) and Parliamentary Secretary for the
Voluntary Sector (within the Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
portfolio).
Canberra Office:
S1 104, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: 91 Bourke Street
(PO Box 1112)
Goulburn NSW 2580
Ph: (02) 6277 3333
Fax: (02) 6277 5738
Tel: (02) 4822 8155
Fax: (02) 4822 8156
[email protected]
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Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Tuggeranong Office Park
Soward Way (cnr Athlon Drive)
GREENWAY ACT 2900
PO Box 7576
CANBERRA MAIL CENTRE ACT 2610
Telephone:
1300 653 227
Principal Officers:
Dr Jeff Harmer
Mr Andrew Tongue
Ms Liza Carroll
Ms Serena Wilson
Mr Rob Heferen
Mr Bruce Hunter
Secretary
Deputy Secretary
Deputy Secretary
Deputy Secretary
Deputy secretary
Chief Operating Officer
Matters dealt with by the Department
Income security policies and programs for families with children, carers, the aged and people
in hardship
Services for families with children, people with disabilities and carers
Community support services, excluding the Home and Community Care program
Family relationship services
Housing policy co-ordination, welfare housing and rent assistance
Women’s policies and programs
Indigenous policy co-ordination and the promotion of reconciliation
Community development employment projects
Child support policy
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FINANCE AND DEREGULATION
MINISTER FOR FINANCE AND DEREGULATION
The Hon Lindsay James TANNER MP (Melbourne - Victoria)
Born:
Educated:
24 April 1956
University of Melbourne (BA (Hons), LLB (Hons), MA)
Lindsay Tanner was born in Orbost, Victoria. He was educated at Orbost State School, St
Anne's and Gippsland Grammar School in Sale. He graduated from the University of
Melbourne with a Bachelor of Arts degree, a Master of Arts and first class honours in Law.
From 1982 to 1985, Lindsay was an articled clerk and solicitor with Holding Redlich. After
working as an electorate assistant for Senator Barney Cooney he joined the staff of the
Victorian branch of the Federated Clerk's Union as assistant secretary. He was state
secretary of the FCU from 1988 until 1993.
In 1993, Lindsay Tanner was elected Member for Melbourne. Between 1996 and 1998, he
was Shadow Minister for Transport and following his re-election at the 1998 election, he was
Shadow Minister for Finance and Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs. Lindsay Tanner was
re-elected to the Shadow Ministry on 22 November 2001. Following the October 2004
election, Lindsay Tanner was not re-appointed to the shadow ministry. In June 2005, Lindsay
Tanner became the Shadow Minister for Finance following a shadow ministry re-shuffle.
Lindsay Tanner retained this position in December 2006 following the change in leadership.
After the election of the Labor Government at the November 2007 Federal election, Lindsay
Tanner was appointed the Minister for Finance and Deregulation.
Canberra Office:
MG 48, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: 280 King Street
Melbourne Vic 3000
Ph: (02) 6277 7400
Fax: (02) 6273 4110
Tel: (03) 9602 2911
Fax: (03) 9602 1122
[email protected]
Chief of Staff:
Mr Anthony Baker
Personal Adviser:
Ms Mary Day
Adviser:
Ms Angela Jackson
Adviser:
Ms Fleur Lamb
Adviser:
Mr Adrain Warner
Adviser:
Ms Michelle Stone
Adviser:
Ms Alicia Payne
Adviser:
Ms Samuel Trobe
Media Adviser:
Ms Nardia Dazkiw
Assistant Media Adviser:
Mr Tim Naughton
Receptionist/Office Manager: Ms Geraldine Musgrove
DLO:
Mr Mark Darrough
DLO:
Ms Melissa Goesch
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SPECIAL MINISTER OF STATE
Senator the Hon Joseph William LUDWIG (Queensland)
Born:
Educated:
21 July 1959
BA (Qld), LLB (Qld University of Technology);
GradDipLegalPrac (ANU);
Management and Industrial Relations Certificate (Kangaroo Point TAFE)
Joe Ludwig was born in Longreach and has worked in Cairns, Ipswich and Brisbane. Joe
Ludwig has worked as an Industrial Inspector protecting the statutory and Award rights of
Queensland workers and as a training coordinator helping young apprentices at work and
college. Prior to his election to the Senate Joe was employed as an advocate for members of
the Queensland Branch of the Australian Workers' Union. Joe Ludwig has a longtime
association with the Australian Army, serving as a reserve.
Following the October 2004 federal election, Joe Ludwig was elected to the Shadow Ministry
as Shadow Minister for Justice and Customs and Shadow Minister for Citizenship and
Multicultural Affairs. In June 2005, Joe retained his position as Shadow Minister for Justice
and Customs following a shadow ministry re-shuffle. Joe Ludwig also retained this position in
December 2006 with the added responsibility of Manager of Opposition Business in the
Senate following the change in leadership when Kevin Rudd challenged Kim Beazley. Joe
Ludwig was appointed Shadow Attorney-General in March 2007 following the resignation of
Kelvin Thomson.
After the election of the Labor Government at the November 2007 Federal election, Joe
Ludwig was appointed Minister for Human Services. He was appointed as Special Minister of
State and Cabinet Secretary on 9 June 2009 following a Rudd Ministry reshuffle.
Canberra Office:
MG 64, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: Waterfront Place
1 Eagle Street
BRISBANE QLD 4000
(GPO Box 2477
BRISBANE QLD 4001)
Ph: (02) 6277 7600
Fax: (02) 6273 4541
Tel: (07) 3229 4477
Fax: (07) 3229 4140
[email protected]
Chief of Staff:
Mr Simon Every
Deputy Chief of Staff:
Mr Michael Carey
Senior Adviser:
Mr Shawn Lambert
Senior Media Adviser:
Ms Sarah Cossin
Adviser:
Ms Cecelia Burgman
Adviser:
Ms Claire Nairn
Adviser:
Mr Alistair Lawrie
Adviser/Office Manager:
Mr Alfredo Guevara
Cabinet & Committee Liaison PMC: Ms Alice Ling
Assistant Adviser:
Ms Anika Wells
Assistant Adviser:
Mr Israel Machuca
DLO:
Mr David Wilson
DLO, PMC:
Ms Fiona Wright
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Department of Finance and Deregulation
John Gorton Building,
King Edward Terrace
PARKES ACT 2600
Telephone:
Fax:
(02) 6215 2222
(02) 6215 1609
Principal Officers:
Mr David Tune PSM
Secretary
Matters dealt with by the Department
Budget policy advice and process, and review of governmental programs
Government financial accountability, governance and financial management frameworks,
including grants and procurement policy and services
Shareholder advice on Government Business Enterprises and commercial entities treated as
GBEs
Reducing the burden of government regulation
General policy guidelines for Commonwealth statutory authorities
Superannuation arrangements for Australian Government civilian employees and members of
parliament and retirement benefits for Federal Judges and Governors-General
Asset sales
Strategic management of non-Defence Commonwealth property in Australia, including
construction, major refurbishment, acquisition, sustainability, ownership and disposal of real
property
Electoral matters
Administration of Parliamentarians’ entitlements
Administration of the Australian Government’s self-managed general insurance fund
(Comcover)
Government on-line delivery and information technology and communications management
Policy advice on the Future Fund and Nation-building Funds
Coordination of Government Advertising
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FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE
MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS
The Hon Stephen Francis SMITH MP (Perth – Western Australia)
Born:
Educated:
12 December 1955
LLB, BA (UWA), LLM (London)
Stephen Smith was born in Narrogin in Western Australia and moved to Perth in 1966 where
he completed his education, obtaining a law degree from the University of Western Australia
in 1977. He practised as a solicitor in Perth before completing a Masters in Law at the
University of London in 1982. In 1983, he became principal private secretary to the Attorney
General of Western Australia. From 1987 to 1990, he was WA State Secretary of the ALP.
Stephen Smith was special adviser to Prime Minister Paul Keating and was elected as the
Member for Perth in 1993. During his first term he was chair of the Caucus Industry
Committee and the Parliamentary Committee on Corporation and Securities. He has been a
member of the shadow ministerial team since the 1996 election as Shadow Minister for
Trade, Shadow Minister for Resources and Energy and Shadow Minister for Communications.
Stephen Smith was re-elected to the Shadow Ministry on 22 November 2001. He was
Shadow Health Minister until 18 June 2003. Stephen was appointed Shadow Minister for
Immigration on 8 December 2003 following the ALP ministerial reshuffle.
Following the October 2004 federal election, Stephen Smith became Shadow Minister for
Industry, Infrastructure and Industrial Relations. Stephen Smith was appointed as Shadow
Minister for Education and Training on 10 December 2006 following a change in leadership
when Kevin Rudd challenged Kim Beazley.
After the election of the Labor Government at the November 2007 Federal election, Stephen
Smith was appointed as Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Canberra Office:
M1 27, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: 953A Beaufort Street
(PO Box 901)
Inglewood WA 6932
Ph: (02) 6277 7500
Fax: (02) 6273 4112
Tel: (08) 9272 3411
Fax: (08) 9272 3477
[email protected]
Chief of Staff:
Deputy Chief of Staff:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Assistant Adviser:
Assistant Adviser:
Media Adviser:
Diary Co-ordinator:
Diary Secretary:
Reception:
DLO:
DLO:
DLO:
Ms Frances Adamson
Mr Andrew Dempster
Ms Genevieve Clune
Ms Mary Bagnall
Mr Michael Kachel
Ms Erika Thompson
Ms Courtney Hoogen
Ms Louise Cullen
Ms Anne Keane
Ms Toy Johnson
Mr Greg Wilcock
Ms Michaela Browning
Ms Jenny Darin
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PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
The Hon Robert Francis (Bob) McMULLAN MP (Fraser – ACT)
Born:
Educated:
10 December 1947
BA, BEc (UWA), GradDipPubLaw (ANU)
From 1975 to 1981, Bob was State Secretary of the Western Australian Branch of the
Australian Labor Party and was elected National Secretary in August 1981.
In February 1988, Bob was sworn in as Senator for the Australian Capital Territory. He was
appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer (1990-1993) and Manager of
Government Business in the Senate (1991-1993). Bob became a member of Cabinet as
Minister for the Arts and Administrative Services (1993-94) and Minister for Trade (1994-96).
Bob successfully moved from the Senate to the House of Representatives in the Federal
Election in March 1996 representing the Federal Electorate of Canberra. He was appointed
the Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations, Finance and Arts (1996-97).
Following a redistribution of seats in the ACT, Bob was elected as Member for Fraser in
October 1998. He was appointed Shadow Minister for Industry and Technology (1998-2000)
and Manager of Opposition Business in the House of Representatives (198-2001). He was
Shadow Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs, Reconciliation and the Arts
(2000-01), Shadow Treasurer (2001-03), Shadow Minister for Reconciliation and Indigenous
Affairs (2003), Shadow Minister for Finance and Small Business (2003-04), Shadow Minister
for Federal-State Relations (2006-07) and Shadow Minister for International Development
Assistance (2006-07).
Following the election of the Rudd Labor Government, Bob was appointed Parliamentary
Secretary for International Development Assistance from 3 December 2007.
Canberra Office:
R 1 90, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: Unit 8/1
Torrens St
Braddon ACT 2612
Ph: (02) 6277 4803
Fax: (02) 6277 8496
Tel: (02) 6247 4396 or 6247 4037
Fax: (02) 6247 3457
[email protected]
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Ms Sabina Curatolo
Ms Margaret Watt
Ms Vanessa Hegarty
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MINISTER FOR TRADE
The Hon Simon CREAN MP (Hotham - Victoria)
Born:
Educated:
26 February 1949
Monash University, (BEc, LLB)
Simon Crean was born in Melbourne and educated at Melbourne High School and Monash
University where he obtained degrees in economics and law. In 1985, he was elected
President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) having been ACTU Junior VicePresident (1981-83) and ACTU Senior Vice-President (1983-85). He was a member of the
governing body of the International Labor Organisation, the Economic Planning and Advisory
Council, the Board of Qantas, the Board of the AIDC and the Transport Industry Advisory
Council.
Following his election to Federal Parliament in 1990, Simon Crean was appointed Minister for
Science and Technology. He was also Minister Assisting the Treasurer with responsibility for
the Prices Surveillance Authority, the Foreign Investment Review Board and the Australian
Bureau of Statistics. From June 1991 until December 1993, Simon was Minister for Primary
Industries and Energy. He was then appointed Minister for Employment, Education and
Training.
From March 1996, he was Shadow Minister for Industry and Regional Development and
Manager of Opposition Business and in October 1998, he was elected Deputy Opposition
Leader and appointed Shadow Treasurer. Following the 2001 federal election, Simon Crean
was elected unopposed as Leader of the Opposition on 22 November 2001.
He resigned as leader of the Federal Parliamentary Labor Party on 2 December 2003 and
became the Shadow Treasurer. Following the October 2004 election, Simon Crean was
appointed Shadow Minister for Trade. Simon Crean became the Shadow Minister for
Regional Development in June 2005 following a shadow ministry re-shuffle. Simon Crean
then became the Shadow Minister for Trade and Regional Development on 10 December
2006 following the change in leadership when Kevin Rudd challenged Kim Beazley.
After the election of the Labor Government at the November 2007 Federal election, Simon
Crean was appointed Minister for Trade.
Canberra Office:
MG 46, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: 401 Clayton Road
(PO Box 5295)
CLAYTON VIC 3168
Ph: (02) 6277 7420
Fax: (02) 6273 4128
Tel: (03) 9545 6211
Fax: (03) 9545 6299
[email protected]
Chief of Staff:
Assistant Adviser:
Assistant Adviser:
Assistant Adviser:
Assistant Adviser:
Assistant Adviser:
Senior Media Adviser:
DLO:
DLO:
Office Manager:
Executive Assistant:
Mr David Garner
Ms Regan Richards
Mr Ryan Hamilton
Mr Ravi Kewalram
Ms Tamara Keys
Mr Simon Newnham
Mr Clinton Porteous
Ms Rowena Thompson
Mr Michael Clifton
Ms Karina Bramley
Ms Bonnie Farr
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PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY TO THE PRIME MINISTER
PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR TRADE
The Hon Anthony Michael BYRNE MP (Holt - Victoria)
Born:
1 December 1962
Anthony Byrne was elected as the Federal Member for Holt in a by-election in 1999.
Anthony was born in Adelaide and spent his early childhood in the Goldfields of Kalgoorlie,
where he was educated at local schools and through the School of the Air. He later returned
to Adelaide and attended Christian Brothers College. Prior to entering Parliament, Anthony
was Chief Executive Officer of the Anxiety Disorders Foundation of Australia and an adviser
to Senator Jacinta Collins.
Anthony was appointed as Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs in December
2006-December 2007. Following the 2007 election, he was appointed as Parliamentary
Secretary to the Prime Minister from 3 December 2007. Anthony was additionally appointed
as Parliamentary Secretary for Trade from 25 February 2009.
Canberra Office:
RG 81, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: Shop HM 2B
8-10 Overland Drive
Fountain Gate Vic 3805
Ph: (02) 6277 4309
Fax: (02) 6277 8473
Tel: (03) 9796 7533
Fax: (03) 9796 7088
[email protected]
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Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
R G Casey Building
John McEwen Crescent
BARTON ACT 0221
Telephone:
Facsimile:
(02) 6261 1111
(02) 6261 3111
Principal Officers:
Mr Dennis Richardson
Ms Gillian Bird
Mr Ric Wells
Mr Miles Kupa
Mr Alan Thomas
Mr Bruce Gosper
Secretary
Deputy Secretary
Deputy Secretary
Deputy Secretary
Deputy Secretary
Deputy Secretary
Matters dealt with by the Department
External Affairs, including • relations and communications with overseas governments and United Nations
agencies
• treaties, including trade agreements
• bilateral, regional and multilateral trade policy
• international trade and commodity negotiations
• market development, including market access
• trade and international business development
• investment promotion
• international development co-operation
• diplomatic and consular missions
• international security issues, including disarmament, arms control and nuclear nonproliferation
• public diplomacy, including information and cultural programs
International expositions
Provision to Australian citizens of secure travel identification
Provision of consular services to Australian citizens abroad
Overseas property management, including acquisition, ownership and disposal of real
property
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HEALTH AND AGEING
MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND AGEING
The Hon Nicola Louise ROXON MP (Gellibrand - Victoria)
Born:
Educated:
1 April 1967
University of Melbourne, BA, LLB (Hons)
Nicola Roxon has been a member of Federal Parliament since 1998 representing the western
suburbs seat of Gellibrand in Melbourne.
Ms Roxon is an honours law graduate, who worked as an industrial lawyer and senior associate
with Melbourne law firm Maurice Blackburn Cashman, representing unions and their
members in workplace disputes. She was also a union organiser and judge's associate to
Justice Mary Gaudron in the High Court of Australia prior to her election to parliament.
Ms Roxon was appointed Shadow Minister for Children and Youth from November 2001 to
July 2003; the Shadow Minister for Population and Immigration for July to December 2003;
and Shadow Minister Assisting the Leader on the Status of Women from February 2003 to
October 2004; Nicola was appointed Shadow Attorney-General from December 2003.
Ms Roxon became the Shadow Minister for Health on 10 December 2006 following a change
in leadership when Kevin Rudd challenged Kim Beazley. After the election of the Labor
Government at the November 2007 Federal election, Nicola Roxon was appointed Minister for
Health and Ageing.
Canberra Office:
MG 50, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: 1 Thomas Holmes Street
MARIBYRNONG VIC 3032
Ph: (02) 6277 7220
Fax: (02) 6273 4146
Tel: (03) 9317 7077
Fax: (03) 9317 7477
[email protected]
Chief of Staff:
Deputy Chief of Staff:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Press Secretary:
Media Adviser:
Assistant Media Adviser:
Reception/Office Manager:
Diary Secretary:
DLO:
DLO:
Ms Angela Pratt
Mr Ruth Kearon
Ms Meredith Argus
Mr Phuong Pham
Mr Chris Picton
Mr Owen Torpy
Ms Laura Ryan
Mr Mark Ward
Ms Katie Hall
Ms Erin O’Brien
Ms Narelle Wiggan
Ms Debbie Morrison
Mr Josh Shanahan
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MINISTER FOR INDIGENOUS HEALTH, RURAL AND REGIONAL HEALTH AND
REGIONAL SERVICE DELIVERY
The Hon Warren Edward SNOWDON MP (Lingiari – Northern Territory)
Born:
Educated:
20 March 1950
BA (ANU), DipEd (Murdoch)
Warren Snowdon has been an MP in the Federal Parliament since 1987, barring his defeat
for one term at the first Howard landslide in 1996. He was re-elected in 2001. He represents
the Northern Territory seat of Lingiari.
Before entering Parliament, Mr Snowdon was a Senior Project Officer, Central Land Council,
Alice Springs, 1983-87; Founding President, Central Australian Regional Trades and Labour
Council; Assistant Secretary, Northern Territory Trades and Labour Council; Teacher,
Commonwealth Teaching Service and Northern Territory Teaching Service 1976-78 and 1981-83;
Researcher, Australian National University and Consultant, 1996-98.
Mr Snowdon was a parliamentary secretary in the Hawke and Keating governments through
1990 - 1994. He has a long background in indigenous affairs through his earlier work as a
teacher in the NT and as a researcher at the Australian National University. He has published
jointly in the area with the legendary HC “Nugget” Coombs.
Mr Snowdon has also held various Shadow Parliamentary Secretary positions during 2001 –
2004.
After the election of the Labor Government at the November 2007 Federal election, Warren
Snowdon was appointed Minister for Defence Science and Personnel. He was appointed was
appointed Minister for Indigenous Health, Rural and Regional Health and Regional Service
Delivery on 9 June 2009 following a Rudd Ministry reshuffle.
Canberra Office:
M1 51, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 7380
Fax: (02) 6273 4117
Electorate Office: G3 Centrepoint Building
Cnr Gregory Terrace & Hartley Street
(PO Box 4007)
Tel: (08) 8952 9696
Alice Springs NT 0871
Fax: (08) 8952 5922
[email protected]
Chief of Staff:
Senior Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Media Adviser:
DLO:
Reception/Office Manager:
Electorate Officer:
Ms Kim Isaacs
Mr Luke Toy
Mr Nick Cox
Ms Donisha Duff
Ms Alice Plate
Ms Joan Connors
Ms Hannah Skipsey
Mr Jack Crosby
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MINISTER FOR AGEING
The Hon Maria Justine (Justine) ELLIOT MP (Richmond – New South Wales)
Born:
Educated:
29 July 1967
BA (Qld), GradDip in Human Resources, Industrial Relations (Griffith)
Justine Elliot was a former police officer from 1990-97 and juvenile justice conference
convenor from 2002-03. She was also President of Labor’s Tweed Coast Brand from 200304.
Mrs Elliot has been a member of the ALP since 1995. She was President of the ALP Tweed
Coast Branch between 2003-04. She has been the Member for Richmond since 2004 when
she narrowly won the seat and ended a political dynasty, defeating Nationals MP Larry
Anthony. The seat was previously held by his father and grandfather.
Mrs Elliot was a member of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health and
Ageing from 2004-07.
After the election of the Labor Government at the November 2007 Federal election, Justine
Elliot was appointed Minister for Ageing.
Canberra Office:
M1 52, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 7280
Fax: (02) 6277 4138
Electorate Office: Suite 6, Hallmark Centre
Tel: (07) 5523 4371
107 – 111 Minjungbal Drive Fax: (07) 5523 4379
(PO Box 6996)
Tweed Heads South NSW 2486
[email protected]
Chief of Staff:
Deputy Chief of Staff:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Media Adviser:
Executive Assistant:
Office Manager:
DLO:
Mr Paul Scully
Mr Chris Snewin
Ms Angela Koutoulas
Ms Monica Kokoszka
Ms Kathryn Conroy
Ms Tegan Boan
Ms Carol Endacott
Ms Vikki James
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MINISTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, CHILDCARE AND YOUTH
MINISTER FOR SPORT
The Hon Katherine Margaret (Kate) ELLIS MP (Adelaide – South Australia)
Born:
Educated:
22 September 1977
International Relations, Flinders University
Kate Ellis grew up in a small town along the Murray River in rural South Australia before
moving to attend high school in Adelaide's inner south-western suburbs.
Kate Ellis studied international relations and politics at Flinders University. She was an
adviser to SA Independent State Minister Rory McEwen and Deputy Premier and Treasurer
Kevin Foley between 2003-04.
Kate Ellis was elected to the House of Representatives in 2004 after she narrowly beat
Liberal MP Trish Worth. Her party positions include Secretary of the ALP Caucus Committee
on Economics from 2004 and Member of the ALP National Policy Committee from 2005.
After the election of the Labor Government at the November 2007 Federal election, Kate Ellis
was appointed Minister for Youth and Minister for Sport, becoming one of the youngest
ministers in Australian political history. Kate Ellis was appointed as Minister for Early
Childhood Education, Childcare and Youth and retained her position as Minister for Sport on
9 June 2009 in a Rudd Ministry reshuffle.
Canberra Office:
M1 44, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: 161a Main North Road
NAILSWORTH SA 5083
Ph: (02) 6277 7350
Fax: (02) 6277 4134
Tel: (08) 8269 2433
Fax: (08) 8269 2488
[email protected]
Chief of Staff:
Youth Adviser:
Press Secretary:
Media Adviser:
Media Adviser:
Reception:
Executive Assistant:
DLO:
DLO:
Ms Shannon Rees
Ms Jamila Rizvi
Ms Jayne Stinson
Mr Bryan Wilson
Ms Kimberley O’Brien
Mr Clem Avanell
Ms Alison Kamenz
Ms Jane Leverington
Mr Damien Tuck
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PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR HEALTH
The Hon Mark Christopher BUTLER MP (Port Adelaide – South Australia)
Born:
Educated:
8 July 1970
BA, LLB (Hons) (Adel)
M Int Rel (Deakin)
Mark Butler was elected to the House of Representatives for Port Adelaide, South Australia in
2007. He was previously a union official from 1992 – 2007. He has held various party
positions including delegate of the ALP State Conference (SA) from 1993, delegate of the
ALP National Conference from 1998, President of the ALP (SA) from 1997 to 98 and member
of the ALP National Executive from 2000.
Mark Butler was appointed as Parliamentary Secretary for Health on 9 June 2009.
Canberra Office:
R1 89, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: 15 Semaphore Road
Semaphore SA 5019
Ph: (02) 6277 4414
Fax: (02) 6277 8502
Tel: (08) 8242 0733
Fax: (08) 8242 0744
PO Box 2038
Port Adelaide SA 5015
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Department of Health and Ageing
Furzer Street
PHILLIP ACT 2606
GPO Box 9848
CANBERRA CITY ACT 2601
Telephone:
Fax:
(02) 6289 1555
(02) 6281 6946
Principal Officers:
Ms Jane Halton
Ms Mary Murnane
Mr David Learmonth
Ms Rosemary Huxtable
Mr Graeme Head
Mr Richard Eccles
Prof. Jim Bishop AO
Secretary
Deputy Secretary
Deputy Secretary
Deputy Secretary
Deputy Secretary
Acting Deputy Secretary
Chief Medical Officer
Matters dealt with by the Department
Services for older Australians, including carers
Policy for and promotion of active ageing, other than income security and employment policy
Public health and medical research
Health promotion and disease prevention
Primary health care
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health programs and policies
Pharmaceutical benefits
Health benefits schemes
Hearing services policy and funding
Specific health services, including human quarantine
National drug strategy
Regulation of therapeutic goods
Notification and assessment of industrial chemicals
Gene technology regulation
Medical indemnity insurance issues
Private health insurance
Sport and recreation
Blood and organ policy and funding
Health workforce capacity
Mental health policy and primary mental health care
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HUMAN SERVICES
MINISTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES
MINISTER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, SUPERANNUATION AND CORPORATE LAW
The Hon Chris Eyles BOWEN MP (Prospect – New South Wales)
Born:
Educated:
17 January 1973
BEc (Syd).
Chris Bowen is a life long resident of the Prospect electorate. He was educated at Smithfield
Public School, St Johns Park High School and the University of Sydney, where he graduated
with a Bachelor of Economics degree.
Chris Bowen was elected to Fairfield City Council in 1995 and was Mayor of Fairfield in 1998
and 1999. He was elected President of the Western Sydney Councils (WSROC) in 1999 and
served as President until 2001. Chris Bowen became a Member of the ALP in 1988. He was
Secretary of the ALP Smithfield Branch from 1991, President of the ALP Fairfield State
Electorate Council from 1992 and ALP Assistant General Returning Officer (NSW) from 1993.
Mr Bowen was research and media officer to the Hon JA Crosio, MP in 1994-95 and Senior
adviser to the Hon. PC Scully, MLA (NSW) 2000-01; Chief of Staff 2001-04. He was an
Industrial officer for the Finance Sector Union 1995-2000. He was also a Councillor on the
Fairfield City Council 1995-2004, Mayor of the Fairfield City Council 1998-99 and President of
the Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils 1999-2001.
Mr Bowen was elected to the House of Representatives for Prospect, New South Wales in
2004. He became the Shadow Assistant Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Revenue &
Competition Policy on 10 December 2006 following the change in leadership when Kevin
Rudd challenged Kim Beazley. After the election of the Labor Government at the November
2007 Federal election, Mr Bowen was appointed Assistant Treasurer and Minister for
Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs. Mr Bowen was elevated to Cabinet on 9 June 2009
being appointed Minister for Human Services. He was also appointed Minister for Financial
Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law.
Canberra Office:
M1 24, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: 115 The Crescent
(PO Box 802)
Fairfield NSW 2165
Ph: (02) 6277 7200
Fax: (02) 6273 4406
Tel: (02) 9726 4100
Fax: (02) 9724 6115
[email protected]
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Chief of Staff:
Mr James Chisholm
Deputy Chief of Staff and
Senior Media Adviser:
Mr James Cullen
Policy Adviser – Centrelink,
Child Support and Insurance: Mr James Sorahan
Senior Adviser:
Ms Andrea Forbes
Assistant Media Adviser:
Ms Laura Stevens
Adviser:
Ms Siann Taylor
Adviser:
Ms Joanna Knight
Adviser – Corporate Law: Ms Ashley Midalia
Executive Assistant:
Ms Eva Mitrevski
Reception/Office Manager: Ms Natasha Nikolovska
Policy Adviser – Human
Services:
Mr James Pawluk
Policy Adviser – Medicare,
Australian Hearing and CRS:Mr Timothy Chandran
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Senior DLO – Human Services: Mr Simon Heath
DLO, Treasury:
Ms Rushika Curtis
DLO – Child Support:
Ms Annabell Shaw
DLO – Centrelink:
Ms Sue Kercher
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Department of Human Services
65 Canberra Avenue
GRIFFITH ACT 2603
PO Box 3959
MANUKA ACT 2603
Telephone:
Fax:
Principal Officers:
Mr Finn Pratt PSM
Ms Kerri Hartland
Mr Jeff Popple
Mr John Wadeson
Ms Philippa Godwin
(02) 6223 4000
(02) 6223 4499
Secretary
Deputy Secretary, Technology & Corporate
Deputy Secretary, Delivery Policy & Compliance
Deputy Secretary, ICT Infrastructure
Deputy secretary, Child Support
Matters dealt with by the Department
Development, delivery and co-ordination of government services, and development of policy
on service delivery
Monitoring and management of service delivery arrangements involving Centrelink, Medicare
Australia, the Child Support Agency, Australian Hearing, and CRS Australia
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IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP
MINISTER FOR IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP
Senator the Hon Christopher Vaughan EVANS (Western Australia)
Born:
Educated:
14 May 1958
University of Western Australia (BA)
Chris Evans was elected to the Senate in 1993. Before entering Parliament he was the state
secretary of the WA branch of the ALP.
He was promoted to the frontbench in 1998 and served as the Shadow Minister for Family
Services and the Aged with responsibility for aged care, childcare and disability services.
On 22 November 2001 he was re-elected to the Shadow Ministry and was the Shadow
Minister for Defence Procurement, Science and Personnel. Following the October 2004 federal
election, Senator Evans became the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate and Shadow
Minister for Social Security. Senator Evans became the Shadow Minister for Indigenous
Affairs and Shadow Minister for Family and Community Services in June 2005 following a
shadow ministry re-shuffle.
Senator Evans was appointed Shadow Minister for National Development, Resources &
Energy on 10 December 2006 following the change in leadership when Kevin Rudd
challenged Kim Beazley.
After the election of the Labor Government at the November 2007 Federal election, he was
appointed Minister for Immigration and Citizenship.
Chris Evans is married with two sons. He is very keen about rugby and is also stubbornly
loyal to the Fremantle Dockers Football Club.
Canberra Office:
MG 68, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: 51 Ord Street
West Perth WA 6005
PO Box 1322
West Perth WA 6872
Ph: (02) 6277 7860
Fax: (02) 6273 4144
Tel: (08) 9481 4844
Fax: (08) 9481 4244
[email protected]
Chief of Staff:
Deputy COS:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Media Adviser:
Diary Secretary:
Research Officer:
Executive Assistant:
Reception:
DLO:
DLO:
Dr Michael Boyle
Ms Deborah Lewis
Ms Ann Clark
Mr Rhys Davies
Mr Brendan Peace
Ms Jo Scard
Mr Isaac Trienen
Mr Simon Dowding
Ms Rachel Nilon
Ms Marianne De Loe
Ms Jo Rice
Ms Elizabeth Spence
Mr Bernard Unkles
Ms Louise Rihova
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PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SETTLEMENT
SERVICES
The Hon Laurie Donald Thomas FERGUSON MP (Reid – New South Wales)
Born:
Educated:
7 July 1952
MA, BEc (Syd)
Laurie grew up in Guildford before moving to Granville in 1981. He is a former Research
Officer for the Liquor Hospitality Miscellaneous Workers Union. Laurie was educated at St
Patrick’s, Guildford and St Patrick’s, Strathfield. He received a Master of Arts (History) and
Bachelor of Economics from Sydney University. He married Maureen Walsh in 1983.
Laurie Ferguson was elected to Federal Parliament in 1990 as the Member for Reid. This
followed his election to the NSW Parliament for the State Seat of Granville, from 1984 to
1990. He joined the ALP in 1967 and held positions at branch, electorate council level and the
NSW Administrative Committee.
Previous parliamentary positions include Shadow Minister for Administrative Services (199697), Shadow Minister for Veterans' Affairs (1997-98), Shadow Minister for Defence Science
and Personnel (1997-01), Shadow Minister for Forestry and Conservation (1998-01), Shadow
Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs (2001-04), and Population (2003-04), Shadow
Minister for Immigration (2004-05), Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs (2005-06), Shadow
Minister for Population Health and Health Regulation (2005-06) and Shadow Minister for
Multicultural Affairs, Urban Development and Consumer Affairs (2006-07).
Laurie was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs and Settlement
Services from 3 December 2007 in the Rudd Labor Government.
Canberra Office:
R2 85, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: 3rd Floor
10 Bridge Street
Granville NSW 2142
Ph: (02) 6277 4920
Fax: (02) 6273 8507
Tel: (02) 9637 4713
Fax: (02) 9682 6320
Adviser:
Ms Sarah Gestier-Garstang
DLO:
Ms Nadine Clode
Office Manager/
Electorate Secretary:
Mrs Julie Boulox
Assistant Electorate Secretary: Mrs Lorraine Zaher
Electorate Officer:
Mr Maurice Campbell
Electorate Officer:
Mr Steve Christou
Electorate Officer:
Ms Linda Perrett
Electorate Officer:
Ms Hanan Noura
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Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Benjamin Offices
6 Chan Street
BELCONNEN ACT 2617
PO Box 25
BELCONNEN ACT 2616
Telephone:
Fax:
(02) 6264 1111
(02) 6225 6970
Principal Officers:
Mr Andrew Metcalfe
Mr Bob Correll PSM
Mr Peter Hughes PSM
Ms Felicity Hand
Secretary
Deputy Secretary
Deputy Secretary
Deputy Secretary
Matters dealt with by the Department
Entry, stay and departure arrangements for non-citizens
Border immigration control
Arrangements for the settlement of migrants and humanitarian entrants, other than migrant
child education
Citizenship
Ethnic affairs
Multicultural affairs
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INFRATRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENT
MINISTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
The Hon Anthony Norman ALBANESE MP (Grayndler – New South Wales)
Born:
Educated:
2 March 1963
University of Sydney (BEc)
Anthony Albanese was elected Member for Grayndler in 1996. He was born in Camperdown
and educated at St Joseph's Camperdown and Christian Brothers, St Mary's Cathedral. He
worked for the Commonwealth Bank and then studied economics at Sydney University. He
was a research officer for the then Minister for Local Government and Administrative
Services, Tom Uren and in 1989 was elected assistant general secretary of the NSW ALP, a
position he held until 1995. Anthony has been a delegate to National Conference since 1986.
Mr Albanese was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Shadow Minister for Family and
Community Services from 1998 to 2001, when he became the Shadow Minister for Ageing
and Seniors from August 2002. In August 2002, he became the Shadow Minister for
Employment Services and Training. Following the October 2004 election, Mr Albanese
became the Shadow Minister for Environment and Heritage. In June 2005, Water was added
to Mr Albanese’s portfolio following a shadow ministry re-shuffle.
Mr Albanese was appointed Shadow Minister for Water & Infrastructure following the change
in leadership when Kevin Rudd challenged Kim Beazley on 4 December 2006. He was also
appointed Manager of Opposition Business.
After the election of the Labor Government at the November 2007 Federal election, Anthony
Albanese was appointed Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and
Local Government. He was appointed Leader of the House from 3.12.07.
Canberra Office:
MG 43, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: 334A Marrickville Road
MARRICKVILLE NSW 2204
Ph: (02) 6277 7680
Fax: (02) 6273 4126
Tel: (02) 9564 3588
Fax: (02) 9564 1734
[email protected]
Chief of Staff:
Deputy COS/Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Assistant Adviser:
Assistant Adviser:
Media Adviser:
Executive Assistant:
Office Manager:
DLO:
DLO:
Electorate Officer:
Mr Michael Choueifate
Mr Antony Sachs
Mr Mal Larsen
Ms Janice Lee
Ms Jo Haylen
Ms Jessika Loefstedt
Moksha Watts
Ms Joy Kyriacou
Mr Felix Eldridge
Mr Jeff Singleton
Ms Karen Bissaker
Ms Linda Townrow
Ms Fiona Graham
Mr Nick Seow
Mr Daniel Barbar
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PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL
DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
The Hon Maxine Margaret McKEW MP (Bennelong – New South Wales)
Born:
22 July 1953
Maxine McKew was born in Brisbane in 1953, attended All Hallows’ School and studied at the
University of Queensland. Maxine was elected to the House of Representatives after she won
the seat of Bennelong at the 2007 federal election in a famous victory over the incumbent &
then Prime Minister, John Howard.
Before making the switch to politics, Maxine spent thirty years as a broadcast and print
journalist. She is a Walkley and Logie award winner and through coverage of national and
international events, earned a reputation as one of the country’s most authoritative
interviewers. In 2003 she was awarded a Centenary Medal for services to broadcasting.
Maxine has always been a strong advocate of opportunities for women, both in her own
industry and in the wider workforce. Her voluntary activities over the past decade have
included chairmanship of the Advisory Council to the National Breast Cancer Centre and
membership of the University of Sydney’s Research Institute for Asia Pacific. She has also
served as Patron of Osteoporosis Australia and as a member of the Sydney Symphony
Council.
Maxine was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Early Childhood Education and Child Care
from 3 December 2007. Maxine was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure,
Transport, Regional Development and Local Government from 9 June 2009 following a Rudd
Ministry reshuffle.
Canberra Office:
RG 85, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: Suite 1
44-46 Oxford Street
Epping NSW 2121
Ph: (02) 6277 4939
Fax: (02) 6277 8561
Tel: (02) 9868 1399
Fax: (02) 9868 1599
PO Box 872
Epping NSW 1710
[email protected]
Adviser:
Acting Adviser:
Office Manager:
DLO:
Ms Kathleen Forrester
Ms Annette Laurie
Ms Dianne Callahan
Ms Lynden Lauer
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PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR WESTERN AND NORTHERN AUSTRALIA
The Hon Gary GRAY AO MP (Brand – Western Australia)
Born:
Educated:
30 April 1958
BEc (ANU)
Gary arrived in Australia from Yorkshire, England in 1966 and settled with his family in state
housing in Whyalla, South Australia. Gary got his first job after high school in the local BHP
steelworks. He later worked with the Savings Bank of South Australia and in 1981 graduated
from the Australian National University, Canberra with a degree in economics. In 1983 Gary
moved to Kwinana, Western Australia to study education at the University of Western
Australia.
He began working for the Labor Party in the Northern Territory and then in the United
Kingdom. From 1986 to 1992 Gary worked on every state election. In 1993 Gary was elected
as National Secretary of the ALP holding this office until 2000. Gary was the Executive
Director of the West Australian Institute for Medical Research, the Directory of Corporate
Affairs and Senior Executive at Woodside.
Gary was awarded the Officer in the Order of Australia (AO) and an Australia Medal by Prime
Minister John Howard.
Gary was elected to the House of Representatives for Brand, Western Australia in 2007. He
was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Development and Northern Australia
from 3 December 2007. Gary was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Western and
Northern Australia from 9 June 2009 in a Rudd Ministry reshuffle.
Canberra Office:
R1 75, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: 1/15 Kent Street
Rockingham WA 6168
Ph: (02) 6277 4870
Fax: (02) 6273 8557
Tel: (08) 9527 9377
Fax: (08) 9592 1361
[email protected]
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Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government
111 Alinga Street
CANBERRA ACT 2601
GPO Box 594
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Telephone:
Facsimile:
(02) 6274 7111
(02) 6257 2505
Principal Officers:
Mr Mike Mrdak
Ms Lyn O’Connell
Ms Stephanie Foster PSM
Mr Andrew Wilson
Mr Michael deegan
Secretary
Deputy Secretary
Deputy Secretary
A/g Deputy Secretary
Infrastructure Coordinator
Matters dealt with by the Department
Infrastructure planning and co-ordination
Transport safety, including investigations
Land transport
Civil aviation and airports
Transport security
Delivery of regional and rural specific services
Maritime transport including shipping
Regional development
Matters relating to local government
Major projects facilitation
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INNOVATION, INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND RESEARCH
MINISTER FOR INNOVATION, INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND RESEARCH
Senator the Hon Kim John CARR (Victoria)
Born:
Educated:
2 July 1955
University of Melbourne, BA (Hons), MA, DipEd
Kim Carr was appointed to the Senate in 1993 following the resignation of John Button. Kim
Carr is married with three daughters and one son.
He has been a member of the ALP since 1975, serving on the ALP National Executive and
been a delegate to the ALP National Conference and the ALP State Conference. Kim's policy
interests include Education, Industrial Affairs, Communications and the Media, Regional
Development, Defence, and Cultural Heritage.
Kim Carr graduated with a BA (Hons), MA and Dip Ed (Melb) and worked as a teacher from
1979 to 88 and 1992 to 93 at the former Glenroy Technical College. Between 1988 and 1992
he worked as Policy Analyst and Advisor for Joan Kirner who was then the Victorian Minister
for Conservation Forest and Lands, and Minister for Education. He also worked as a Policy
Advisor to the State Minister for Planning and Housing, the Hon. A. McCutcheon.
Kim Carr was appointed to the Shadow Ministry in 2001. He was the Shadow Minister for
Science and Research from 2001 to 2004; the Shadow Minister for the Public Service in
2003; and Shadow Minister for Industry and Innovation from July 2003 to 2004. Following the
October 2004 election, Kim Carr became the Shadow Minister for Public Administration and
Open Government; Shadow Minister for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation; and Shadow
Minister for the Arts. In June 2005, Kim Carr became the Shadow Minister for Housing,
Shadow Minister for Urban Development and Shadow Minister for Local Government and
Territories in a shadow ministry re-shuffle. Kim Carr was appointed to Shadow Minister for
Industry and Shadow Minister for Innovation, Science & Research on 10 December 2006
following the change in leadership when Kevin Rudd challenged Kim Beazley.
After the election of the Labor Government at the Federal election, Kim Carr was appointed
as Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.
Canberra Office:
M1 48, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 7580
Fax: (02) 6273 4104
Electorate Office: 62 Lygon Street
Tel: (03) 9639 2798
CARLTON SOUTH VIC 3053 Fax: (03) 9639 3109
[email protected]
Chief of Staff:
Deputy Chief of Staff:
Adviser, Science &
Research:
Senior Adviser, Industry:
Senior Adviser, Innovation:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Media Adviser:
Press Secretary:
Executive Assistant:
Receptionist:
DLO, Science/Research:
DLO, Innovation/Industry:
Mr Gary Moorhead
Mr Stan Anson
Ms Anne Byrne
Mr Joe Burke
Ms Edwina Chin
Ms Jacqueline Levett
Mr Patrick Pantano
Mr Aban Contractor
Ms Margaret Hansen
Ms Sandra Papasidero
Ms Fiona Bustian
Ms Claire Farrow
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MINISTER FOR SMALL BUSINESS, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AND THE SERVICE
ECONOMY
MINISTER FOR COMPETITION POLICY AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS
MINISTER ASSISTING THE FINANCE MINISTER ON DEREGULATION
The Hon Dr Craig Anthony EMERSON MP (Rankin – Queensland)
Born:
Educated:
15 November 1954
BEc(Hons), MEc (Syd), PhD (ANU)
Before being elected Craig Emerson ran an economic and environmental consulting business.
Craig Emerson was also an economic analyst to the United Nations in 1978-80. He was an
Economic Adviser to the Minister for Resources and Energy and the Minister for Finance in
1984-86, Assistant Secretary to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in 1986,
Economic and Environmental Adviser to the Prime Minister, the Hon R.J.L. Hawke, MP in
1986-90, Director-General of the Department of Environment and Heritage (Qld) in 1990-95,
Chief Executive Officer of the South East Queensland Transit Authority in 1995-96, Director of
Eco Managers 1996-98. He has published Twenty Twenty Vision: Australia's Future,
Brisbane: Griffith University, 1998.
Craig Emerson was elected to the House of Representatives for Rankin, Queensland, in
1998. His party positions include Convener of the ALP Transport and Communications Policy
Committee (Qld) from 1996. Member of the ALP National Infrastructure, Rural and Regional
Development Policy Committee from 1996 and Chair of the ALP Living Standards and
Economic Development Caucus Committee from 1998.
Craig Emerson was Shadow Minister for Innovation, Industry, Trade and Tourism from
November 2001 to July 2003, Shadow Minister for Workplace Relations from July 2003 to
October 2004, and Public Service from December 2003 to October 2004.
Craig Emerson was reappointed to the shadow ministry on 10 December 2006 to become
Shadow Minister for Service Economy, Small Business & Independent Contractors following
the change in leadership when Kevin Rudd challenged Kim Beazley.
After the election of the Labor Government at the November 2007 Federal election, Craig
Emerson was appointed Minister for Small Business, Independent Contractors and the
Service Economy and Minister Assisting the Finance Minister on Deregulation. Craig
Emerson retained these positions and was also appointed as Minister for Competition Policy
and Consumer Affairs on 9 June 2009 in a Rudd Ministry reshuffle.
Canberra Office:
M1 22, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: Logan Central Plaza
Wembley Road
(PO Box 349)
Woodridge Qld 4114
Chief of Staff:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Media Adviser:
Office Manager:
Reception:
DLO:
DLO:
Electorate Officer:
Ph: (02) 6277 7450
Fax: (02) 6273 9395
Tel: (07) 3299 5910
Fax: (07) 3208 8744
Ms Lynne Ashpole
Mr Patrick Hanlon
Ms Lynne Gallagher
Mr Mark Tavener
Ms Lisa Mullins
Ms Rachel Cameron
Ms Alison Wardrop
Ms Jocelyn Taylor
Ms Shon Fletcher
Ms Jennilyn Mann
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PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR INNOVATION AND INDUSTRY
The Hon Richard Donald MARLES MP (Corio – Victoria)
Born:
Educated:
13 July 1967
BSc, LLB(Hons) (Melb)
Prior to entering Parliament, Richard Marles was a Solicitor (1993-94), Federal Legal Officer
for the Transport Workers' Union of Australia (TWU) (1994-98); Federal Assistant Secretary
(1998-2000) and Assistant Secretary of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU)
(2000-07).
Richard Marles was elected to the House of Representatives for Corio, Victoria in 2007. He
was a member of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs (19.2.08 to 15.6.09);
Economics (19.2.08 to 15.6.09); and Employment and Workplace Relations (19.2.08 to
15.6.09).
Richard Marles was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Innovation and Industry from 9
June 2009.
Canberra Office:
R1 86, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: 17A Yarra Street
Geelong Vic 3220
Ph: (02) 6277 4330
Fax: (02) 6277 8488
Tel: (03) 5221 3033
Fax: (03) 5222 4505
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Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research
Industry House
10 Binara Street
CANBERRA ACT 2601
GPO Box 9839
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Telephone:
Facsimile:
(02) 6213 6000
(02) 6213 7000
Principal Officers:
Mr Mark Paterson AO
Ms Patricia Kelly
Mr Sue Weston
Secretary
Deputy Secretary
Deputy Secretary
Matters dealt with by the Department
Manufacturing and commerce including industry and market development
Industry innovation policy and technology diffusion
Promotion of industrial research and development, and commercialisation
Biotechnology, excluding gene technology regulation
Marketing of manufactures and services
Enterprise improvement
Construction industry
Small business policy and implementation
Business entry point management
Facilitation of the development of service industries generally
Trade marks, plant breeders’ rights and patents of inventions and designs
Country of origin labelling
Weights and measures standards
Civil space issues
Analytical laboratory services
Science policy
Promotion of collaborative research in science and technology
Co-ordination of research policy
Creation and development of research infrastructure
Commercialisation and utilisation of public sector research relating to portfolio programs and
agencies
Research grants and fellowships
Information and communications technology industry development
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PRIME MINISTER & CABINET
PRIME MINISTER
The Hon Kevin Michael RUDD MP (Griffith - Queensland)
Born:
Educated:
21 September 1957
Australian National University, BA(Hons)
Kevin Rudd has been an Australian diplomat working in Australian embassies in Stockholm
and Beijing. He also worked as Chief of Staff to Queensland Premier Wayne Goss and later
as Director General of the Cabinet Office in the Queensland Government. He also has
business experience, having been senior China consultant with KPMG Australia.
Since his election in 1998, Kevin Rudd has been chair of the Party's Policy Committee on
National Security and Trade, and a member of the Parliamentary Committee on Corporations
and Securities. He is also a member of Kim Beazley's Knowledge Nation Taskforce, and the
Caucus Inquiry into the Business Activity Statement (BAS). He is active in many local
community organisations in his electorate.
Mr Rudd was elected to the Shadow Ministry in November 2001 and became the Shadow
Minister for Foreign Affairs. In December 2003, Mr Rudd became the Shadow Minister for
Foreign Affairs and International Security. In June 2005, Trade was added to his portfolio to
become the Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade.
On 4 December 2006, Kevin Rudd became the Leader of the Opposition after challenging
th
Kim Beazley for the leadership. Kevin Rudd became Australia’s 26 Prime Minister after the
election of the Labor Government at the November 2007 Federal election.
Kevin Rudd is married to Therese, who manages her own employment solutions business.
Therese and Kevin lived with their three children - Jessica, Nicholas and Marcus - at Norman
Park on Brisbane's Southside. They now reside at the Lodge in Canberra.
Canberra Office:
MG 8, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: 630 Wynnum Road
(PO Box 476)
MORNINGSIDE QLD 4170
Ph: (02) 6277 7700
Fax: (02) 6273 4100
Tel: (07) 3899 4031
Fax: (07) 3899 5755
[email protected]
Chief of Staff:
Deputy Chief of Staff:
Executive Officer:
Policy Director:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Mr Alister Jordan
Mr David Fredericks
Ms Michelle Pawley
Mr Ian Davidoff
Mr Andrew Charlton
Mr Scott Dewar
Mr Tim Dixon
Ms Sarah Adams
Ms Myra Geddes
Ms Tarah Barzarji
Mr Philip Green
Mr Michael Cooley
Mr Ankit Kumar
Ms Annette Lancy
Ms Corrie McKenzie
Mr John McQueen
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Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Press Secretary:
Media:
Media:
Media:
Media:
Media:
Media:
Media:
Media:
Media:
Media:
Media:
DLO:
DLO:
DLO:
Advancer:
Advancer:
Advancer:
Exec Ass. To CoS:
Exec Ass. To DCoS:
Secretary:
Administration:
Administration:
Administration:
Administration:
Administration:
Mr John O’Mahony
Ms Clare Penrose
Mr Peter Stephens
Ms Angelia Grant
Mr Lachlan Harris
Mr Adam Collins
Mr Phil Fitzgerald
Mr Patrick Gorman
Ms Maria Hawthorne
Mr Tony Hodges
Ms Maggie Lloyd
Mr Andrew Porter
Ms Kate Sieper
Ms Fiona Sugden
Mr Danian Kassahgi
Ms Marianna O’Gorman
Ms Nicola Fookes
Mr Mark Donovan
Ms Jan Walker
Ms Lisa French
Ms Tracey Robinson
Mr Jeremy Hillman
Ms Katie Nguyen
Ms Emily Jellis
Ms Kate Shaw
Ms Belinda Selens
Ms Jessica Wheelens
Ms Hayley Pennock
Ms Kezia Thomas
Ms Patti Wilkins
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MINISTER FOR EMPLOYMENT PARTICIPATION
MINISTER ASSISTING THE PRIME MINISTER FOR GOVERNMENT SERVICE DELIVERY
Senator the Hon Mark Victor Arbib (New South Wales)
Born:
Educated:
9 November 1971
MA (UNSW)
Mark Arbib was elected to the Senate for New South Wales in 2007 with his term beginning
on 1 July 2008. Prior to entering parliament, Mark Arbib was a Metal trades assistant (199091), Beach inspector (1992), Official at the Transport Workers' Union (1993-95), State
Organiser, ALP (NSW) (1996-99), Assistant General Secretary, ALP (NSW) (1999-2004),
General Secretary, ALP (NSW) (2004-07), Business Development, Bell Potter Securities
(2008).
Mark Arbib’s party positions include President of Young Labor (NSW) (1995-96), Member of
the ALP National Executive from 2004 and Member of the ALP National Executive Committee
from 2007.
Committee service includes membership on the Senate Standing Committee on Education,
Employment and Workplace Relations, Joint Statutory Committee on Corporations and
Financial Services, Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade.
Mark Arbib was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Government Service Delivery from 25
February 2009. Mark Arbib was elevated to Minister for Employment Participation and also
Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Government Service Delivery on 9 June 2009
following a Rudd Ministry reshuffle.
Canberra Office:
MG 61, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 7630
Fax: (02) 6273 5188
Electorate Office: Level 8,
Commonwealth Parliament Offices
70 Phillip Street
Ph: (02) 9364 2600
Sydney NSW 2000
Fax: (02) 9251 3767
GPO Box 36
Sydney NSW 2001
Chief of Staff:
Ms Bridget Whelan
Senior Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Private Secretary:
Media Officer:
DLO:
Media Adviser:
Electorate Officer:
Electorate Officer:
Electorate Officer Adviser:
Mr Philiip O’Donoghue
Mr Andrew Downes
Ms Audrey Maag
Ms Anda Mednis
Mr Leo Davis
Mr Brett Logan
Ms Alison Hill
Mr David Sykes
Mr Sean Sammon
Mr Bryce Wilson
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PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY TO THE PRIME MINISTER
PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY FOR TRADE
The Hon Anthony Michael BYRNE MP (Holt - Victoria)
Born:
1 December 1962
Anthony Byrne was elected as the Federal Member for Holt in a by-election in 1999.
Anthony was born in Adelaide and spent his early childhood in the Goldfields of Kalgoorlie,
where he was educated at local schools and through the School of the Air. He later returned
to Adelaide and attended Christian Brothers College. Prior to entering Parliament, Anthony
was Chief Executive Officer of the Anxiety Disorders Foundation of Australia and an adviser
to Senator Jacinta Collins.
Anthony was appointed as Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs in December
2006-December 2007. Following the 2007 election, he was appointed as Parliamentary
Secretary to the Prime Minister from 3 December 2007. Anthony was additionally appointed
as Parliamentary Secretary for Trade from 25 February 2009.
Canberra Office:
RG 81, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: Shop HM 2B
8-10 Overland Drive
Fountain Gate Vic 3805
Ph: (02) 6277 4309
Fax: (02) 6277 8473
Tel: (03) 9796 7533
Fax: (03) 9796 7088
[email protected]
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Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
1 National Circuit
(PO Box 6500)
BARTON ACT 2600
Telephone:
Facsimile:
(02) 6271 5111
(02) 6271 5414
Principal Officers:
Mr Terry Moran AO
Mr Ben Rimmer
Dr Gordon De Brouwer
Ms Glenys Beauchamp
Ms Philippa Lynch
Mr Patrick Suckling
Dr Paul Grimes
Mr Duncan Lewis
Secretary
Deputy Secretary (Strategic Policy & Implementation)
Deputy Secretary (Economic)
Deputy Secretary (Governance)
First Assistant Secretary (Government Division)
First Assistant Secretary (International Division)
Associate Secretary (Domestic Policy Group)
Associate Secretary (National Security Adviser)
Matters dealt with by the Department
Co-ordination of Government administration
Assistance to Cabinet and its Committees
Policy advice and administrative support to the Prime Minister
Intergovernmental relations and communications with State and Territory Governments
Australian honours and symbols policy
Government ceremonial and hospitality
Counter terrorism policy co-ordination
National security policy co-ordination
Work and family policy co-ordination
Privacy
Freedom of information
Management of government records
Old Parliament House
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RESOURCES, ENERGY AND TOURISM
MINISTER FOR RESOURCES AND ENERGY
MINISTER FOR TOURISM
The Hon Martin John FERGUSON AM MP (Batman - Victoria)
Born:
Educated:
12 December 1953
University of Sydney (BEc(Hons))
Martin Ferguson was born in Sydney and was educated at St Patrick's, Strathfield. Prior to
entering Parliament, Martin was President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU)
after working for the Federated Miscellaneous Workers' Union of Australia since 1975. As
president of the ACTU, Martin was a member of advisory councils and foundations including
the Social Security Review, the Economic Planning Advisory Council, the National Labour
consultative Council and the Advance Australia Foundation.
Martin Ferguson was elected to Federal Parliament as the Member for Batman in 1996 and
became Shadow Minister for Employment and Training. In 1997, he assumed the added
responsibility of Population and Immigration and Assistant to the Opposition Leader on
Multicultural Affairs. He was re-elected to the Shadow Ministry on 22 November 2001 to
become the Shadow Minister for Regional and Urban Development and Shadow Minister for
Transport and Infrastructure. Following the October 2004 election, Martin Ferguson became
the Shadow Minister for Primary Industries, Resources and Tourism. In June 2005, Forestry
was added to Martin Ferguson’s portfolio to become the Shadow Minister for Primary
Industries, Resources, Forestry and Tourism following a shadow ministry re-shuffle.
Martin Ferguson became the Shadow Minister for Transport, Roads & Tourism on 10
December 2006 following the change in leadership when Kevin Rudd challenged Kim
Beazley. After the election of the Labor Government at the November 2007 Federal election,
he was appointed as Minister for Resources and Energy and Minister for Tourism.
Canberra Office:
M1 23, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: 159 High Street
PRESTON Vic 3072
Ph: (02) 6277 7930
Fax: (02) 6273 0434
Tel: (03) 9416 8690
Fax: (03) 9416 7810
[email protected]
Chief of Staff:
Principal Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Assistant Adviser:
Media Adviser:
Reception/Office Manager:
DLO, Tourism:
DLO, Resources & Energy:
Mr Neil Roberts
Ms Tracey Winters
Ms Cathryn Tilmouth
Mr Tim Wilson
Mr Joel Grant
Ms Bindi Gove
Ms Zoe Clarke
Mr Michael Bradley
Ms Prue Myers
Ms Lesley Stumbles
Mr Stephen Woolcott
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Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism
Industry House
10 Binara Street
CANBERRA ACT 2601
GPO Box 1564
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Telephone:
Facsimile:
(02) 6276 1000
(02) 6243 7037
Principal Officers:
Mr Drew Clarke
Mr John Hartwell
Secretary
Acting Deputy Secretary
Matters dealt with by the Department
Energy policy
Mineral and energy industries, including oil and gas, and electricity
National energy market
Energy-specific international organisations and activities
Administration of export controls on rough diamonds, uranium and thorium
Minerals and energy resources research, science and technology
Tourism industry
Geoscience research and information services including geodesy, mapping, remote sensing
and land information co-ordination
Radioactive waste management
Renewable energy technology development
Clean fossil fuel energy
Industrial energy efficiency
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TREASURY
TREASURER
The Hon Wayne Maxwell SWAN MP (Lilley - Queensland)
Born:
Educated:
30 June 1954
Queensland University (BA)
Wayne Swan was educated at Nambour High School before graduating from Queensland
University in 1975. He has been a lecturer in public administration at the Queensland Institute
of Technology and worked as an adviser to former Opposition Leader Bill Hayden, Special
Minister of State Mick Young and Leader of the Opposition Kim Beazley (1996-1998).
Wayne Swan was elected state secretary of the Queensland branch of the ALP in 1991
before being elected to Federal Parliament as the Member for Lilley in 1993. He was reelected in 1998 and served as Shadow Minister for Family and Community Services and a
member of the Joint Committee on Electoral Matters.
Wayne Swan is patron of the Toombul Cricket Club, the Sandgate PensionersSuperannuants League, the Sandgate PCYC, Workscope Inc and RSL Community Link for
Geebung-Zillmere and is involved in many other sports, education and community
organisations and groups.
Mr Swan was the Shadow Minister for Family and Community Services from 1998 to 2000
and from 2001 to 2004. Following the October 2004 election, he was appointed Shadow
Treasurer. Mr Swan retained this position after a shadow ministry reshuffle following a change
in leadership when Kevin Rudd challenged Kim Beazley on 4 December 2006.
After the election of the Labor Government at the November 2007 Federal election, Wayne
Swan was appointed Federal Treasurer.
Canberra Office:
MG 47, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: 1162 Sandgate Road
(PO Box 182)
NUNDAH QLD 4012
Ph: (02) 6277 7340
Fax: (02) 6273 3420
Tel: (07) 3266 8244
Fax: (07) 3266 4263
[email protected]
Chief of Staff:
Mr Chris Barrett
Deputy Chief of Staff:
Mr Jim Chalmers
Senior Adviser:
Ms Amanda Robbins
Senior Adviser, Economics: Ms Amanda Sayegh
Senior Policy Adviser:
Mr Matthew Brine
Adviser:
Ms Claudia Crawford
Adviser:
Mr Oliver Browne
Adviser:
Mr Hamish McDonald
Senior Media Adviser:
Mr Matt Coghlan
Assistant Adviser:
Ms Jillian Rees
Media Adviser:
Mr Adam Collins
Media Adviser:
Ms Odette Visser
Program Manager:
Ms Barbara Pini
Office Manager:
Ms Juanita Kerec
Reception:
Ms Hayley Richards
DLO, Economics:
Mr Andrew Thomas
DLO, Correspondence:
Ms Jill Cropp
DLO, Revenue:
Mr Martin Jacobs
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MINISTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES
MINISTER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, SUPERANNUATION AND CORPORATE LAW
The Hon Chris Eyles BOWEN MP (Prospect – New South Wales)
Born:
Educated:
17 January 1973
BEc (Syd).
Chris Bowen is a life long resident of the Prospect electorate. He was educated at Smithfield
Public School, St Johns Park High School and the University of Sydney, where he graduated
with a Bachelor of Economics degree.
Chris Bowen was elected to Fairfield City Council in 1995 and was Mayor of Fairfield in 1998
and 1999. He was elected President of the Western Sydney Councils (WSROC) in 1999 and
served as President until 2001. Chris Bowen became a Member of the ALP in 1988. He was
Secretary of the ALP Smithfield Branch from 1991, President of the ALP Fairfield State
Electorate Council from 1992 and ALP Assistant General Returning Officer (NSW) from 1993.
Mr Bowen was research and media officer to the Hon JA Crosio, MP in 1994-95 and Senior
adviser to the Hon. PC Scully, MLA (NSW) 2000-01; Chief of Staff 2001-04. He was an
Industrial officer for the Finance Sector Union 1995-2000. He was also a Councillor on the
Fairfield City Council 1995-2004, Mayor of the Fairfield City Council 1998-99 and President of
the Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils 1999-2001.
Mr Bowen was elected to the House of Representatives for Prospect, New South Wales in
2004. He became the Shadow Assistant Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Revenue &
Competition Policy on 10 December 2006 following the change in leadership when Kevin
Rudd challenged Kim Beazley. After the election of the Labor Government at the November
2007 Federal election, Mr Bowen was appointed Assistant Treasurer and Minister for
Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs. Mr Bowen was elevated to Cabinet on 9 June 2009
being appointed Minister for Human Services. He was also appointed Minister for Financial
Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law.
Canberra Office:
M1 24, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: 115 The Crescent
(PO Box 802)
Fairfield NSW 2165
Ph: (02) 6277 7200
Fax: (02) 6273 4406
Tel: (02) 9726 4100
Fax: (02) 9724 6115
[email protected]
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Chief of Staff:
Mr James Chisholm
Deputy Chief of Staff and
Senior Media Adviser:
Mr James Cullen
Policy Adviser – Centrelink,
Child Support and Insurance: Mr James Sorahan
Senior Adviser:
Ms Andrea Forbes
Assistant Media Adviser:
Ms Laura Stevens
Adviser:
Ms Siann Taylor
Adviser:
Ms Joanna Knight
Adviser – Corporate Law: Ms Ashley Midalia
Executive Assistant:
Ms Eva Mitrevski
Reception/Office Manager: Ms Natasha Nikolovska
Policy Adviser – Human
Services:
Mr James Pawluk
Policy Adviser – Medicare,
Australian Hearing and CRS:Mr Timothy Chandran
Senior DLO – Human Services: Mr Simon Heath
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DLO, Treasury:
DLO – Child Support:
DLO – Centrelink:
Ms Rushika Curtis
Ms Annabell Shaw
Ms Sue Kercher
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MINISTER FOR SMALL BUSINESS, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AND THE SERVICE
ECONOMY
MINISTER FOR COMPETITION POLICY AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS
MINISTER ASSISTING THE FINANCE MINISTER ON DEREGULATION
The Hon Dr Craig Anthony EMERSON MP (Rankin – Queensland)
Born:
Educated:
15 November 1954
BEc(Hons), MEc (Syd), PhD (ANU)
Before being elected Craig Emerson ran an economic and environmental consulting business.
Craig Emerson was also an economic analyst to the United Nations in 1978-80. He was an
Economic Adviser to the Minister for Resources and Energy and the Minister for Finance in
1984-86, Assistant Secretary to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in 1986,
Economic and Environmental Adviser to the Prime Minister, the Hon R.J.L. Hawke, MP in
1986-90, Director-General of the Department of Environment and Heritage (Qld) in 1990-95,
Chief Executive Officer of the South East Queensland Transit Authority in 1995-96, Director of
Eco Managers 1996-98. He has published Twenty Twenty Vision: Australia's Future,
Brisbane: Griffith University, 1998.
Craig Emerson was elected to the House of Representatives for Rankin, Queensland, in
1998. His party positions include Convener of the ALP Transport and Communications Policy
Committee (Qld) from 1996. Member of the ALP National Infrastructure, Rural and Regional
Development Policy Committee from 1996 and Chair of the ALP Living Standards and
Economic Development Caucus Committee from 1998.
Craig Emerson was Shadow Minister for Innovation, Industry, Trade and Tourism from
November 2001 to July 2003, Shadow Minister for Workplace Relations from July 2003 to
October 2004, and Public Service from December 2003 to October 2004.
Craig Emerson was reappointed to the shadow ministry on 10 December 2006 to become
Shadow Minister for Service Economy, Small Business & Independent Contractors following
the change in leadership when Kevin Rudd challenged Kim Beazley.
After the election of the Labor Government at the November 2007 Federal election, Craig
Emerson was appointed Minister for Small Business, Independent Contractors and the
Service Economy and Minister Assisting the Finance Minister on Deregulation. Craig
Emerson retained these positions and was also appointed as Minister for Competition Policy
and Consumer Affairs on 9 June 2009 in a Rudd Ministry reshuffle.
Canberra Office:
M1 22, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: Logan Central Plaza
Wembley Road
(PO Box 349)
Woodridge Qld 4114
Chief of Staff:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Adviser:
Media Adviser:
Office Manager:
Reception:
DLO:
DLO:
Electorate Officer:
Ph: (02) 6277 7450
Fax: (02) 6273 9395
Tel: (07) 3299 5910
Fax: (07) 3208 8744
Ms Lynne Ashpole
Mr Patrick Hanlon
Ms Lynne Gallagher
Mr Mark Tavener
Ms Lisa Mullins
Ms Rachel Cameron
Ms Alison Wardrop
Ms Jocelyn Taylor
Ms Shon Fletcher
Ms Jennilyn Mann
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ASSISTANT TREASURER
Senator the Hon Nick SHERRY (Tasmania)
Born:
Educated:
19 November 1955
University of Tasmania (BA)
Nick Sherry was born in 1955 and educated at New Town High School in Hobart and
obtained a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Tasmania. He was the secretary of the
Federated Liquor and Allied Industries Union between 1979 and 1990 and council member of
the College of Hospitality from 1980 to 1990.
He was elected to the Senate in 1990. He served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister
for Primary Industries and Energy before becoming Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the
Senate and Shadow Minister for Finance and Superannuation in 1996 until 1997. He became
the Deputy Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Superannuation in 1997.
Nick Sherry was again elected to the Shadow Ministry in 22 November 2001 as the Shadow
Minister for Retirement Incomes and Savings and Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs from
November 2001 to February 2003. Following the October 2004 election, Nick Sherry became
the Shadow Minister for Finance and Superannuation. In June 2005, Nick Sherry became the
Shadow Minister for Superannuation and Intergeneration Finance, Banking and Financial
Services in a shadow ministry re-shuffle. Nick Sherry retained this position in December 2006
after a shadow ministry reshuffle following a change in leadership.
After the election of the Labor Government at the November 2007 Federal election, Senator
Sherry was appointed as Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law. He was promoted
to the position of Assistant Treasurer on 9 June 2009.
Nick and his wife Sally have a daughter, Miah. Nick also has a son, Adam, from a previous
marriage.
Canberra Office:
M1 46, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: Upper Level, 69 Best Street
(PO Box 858)
DEVONPORT TAS 7310
Ph: (02) 6277 7360
Fax: (02) 6273 4125
Tel: (03) 6424 8241
Fax: (03) 6424 8555
[email protected]
Chief of Staff:
Mr Adam Wand
Senior Adviser:
Mr Joe Scavo
Adviser, Superannuation: Mr Shane May
Adviser:
Mr Peter Downes
Adviser/Office Manager:
Mr Marcus James
Asst Adviser/Diary Secretary:Ms Sophia Agneskis
Receptionist/Office Manager: Ms Louisa Sassen
DLO, Corporate Law:
Mr Alistair Nitz
DLO, ATO:
Ms Rachna Reedy
Electorate Officer:
Ms Sally Young
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The Treasury
The Treasury
Langton Crescent
PARKES ACT 2600
Telephone:
Facsimile:
Principal Officers:
Dr Ken Henry AC
Mr Nigel Ray
Mr Jim Murphy
Mr David Gruen
Mr Richard Murray
Mr David Parker
Mr Michael Callaghan
(02) 6263 2111
(02) 6273 2614
Secretary
Executive Director – Fiscal Group
Executive Director – Markets Group
Executive Director – Macroeconomic Group - Domestic
Executive Director – Policy Co-ordination and Governance
Executive Director – Revenue Group
Executive Director – Macroeconomic Group - International /
Special Envoy
Matters dealt with by the Department
Economic, fiscal and monetary policy
Taxation
Borrowing money on the public credit of the Commonwealth
International finance
Foreign exchange
Financial sector policy
Currency and legal tender
Foreign investment in Australia
Superannuation and retirement savings policy
Business law and practice
Corporate, financial services and securities law
Corporate insolvency
Competition and consumer policy
Prices surveillance
Excise
Census and statistics
Valuation services
Commonwealth-State financial relations
Consumer credit
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FOR DETAILED PROFILES OF SHADOW MINISTERS REFER TO CHAPTER 6 OF THIS DIRECTORY
CHAPTER 5
SHADOW MINISTRY
Title
Shadow Minister
Representation in other Chamber
Leader of the Opposition
Shadow Parliamentary Secretary Assisting the Leader of the
Opposition
The Hon Tony Abbott MP
Senator Cory Bernadi
Senator the Hon Eric Abetz
Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs
(Deputy Leader of the Opposition)
The Hon Julie Bishop MP
Senator the Hon David Johnston
Shadow Minister for Trade, Transport and Local
Government
(Leader of the Nationals)
Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Northern and Remote
Australia
Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Roads and Transport
Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Development
and Emerging Trade Markets
The Hon Warren Truss MP
Senator the Hon Ian Macdonald
Senator the Hon Ian Macdonald
Mr Don Randall MP
Mr Mark Coulton MP
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Title
Minister
Representative in other Chamber
(Cabinet Ministers in bold type)
Senator Barnaby Joyce
Shadow Treasurer
Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs, Financial Services,
Superannuation and Corporate Law
(Deputy Manager of Opposition Buisness in the House)
Shadow Assistant Treasurer
Shadow Minister for COAG and Modernising the Federation
The Hon Joe Hockey MP
The Hon Sussan Ley MP
Senator Marise Payne
Senator Mitch Fifield
The Hon Joe Hockey MP
Shadow Minister for Resources and Energy
Shaow Minister for Tourism and the Arts
Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism and the Arts
The Hon Ian Macfarlane MP
Mr Steven Ciobo MP
Mrs Joanna Gash MP
Senator the Hon George Brandis SC
Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace
Relations
(Leader of the Opposition in the Senate)
Shadow Minister for Employment Participation,
Appenticeships and Training
Senator the Hon Eric Abetz
Mr Michael Keenan MP
Shadow Minister for Education, Apprenticeships and
Training
(Manager of Opposition Business in the House)
Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education, Childcare,
Women and Youth
Shadow Minister for the Status of Women
Shadow Minister for Youth and Sport
Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Education and School
Curriculum Standards
The Hon Christopher Pyne MP
Senator the Hon Brett Mason
The Hon Dr Sharman Stone MP
Senator Marise Payne
The Hon Dr Sharman Stone MP
Mr Steven Ciobo MP
Senator the Hon Brett Mason
Senator Marise Payne
Senator the Hon Brett Mason
Shadow Minister for Regional Development,
Infrastructure and Water
Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure and
Population Policy
Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for the Murray Darling
Basin
Senator Barnaby Joyce
The Hon Ian Macfarlane MP
Senator Cory Bernardi
Senator Cory Bernardi
Senator Simon Birmingham
Senator Simon Birmingham
The Hon Luke Hartsucker MP
Senator Mathias Corman
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Title
Minister
Representative in other Chamber
(Cabinet Ministers in bold type)
Shadow Minister for Finance and Debt Reduction
(Chairman of the Coalition Policy Development
Committee
Shadow Special Minister of State and Scrutiny of
Government Waste
Chairman of the Scrutiny of Government Waste Committee
The Hon Andrew Robb AO MP
Senator Barnaby Joyce
Senator the Hon Michael Ronaldson
Mr Michael Keenan MP
Shadow Attorney-General
Shadow Minister for Justice and Customs
Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Public Security and
Policing
Senator the Hon George Brandis SC
Mr Michael Keenan MP
Mr Jason Wood MP
Mr Michael Keenan MP
Shadow Minister for Defence
Shadow Minister for Defence Science and Personnel and
Assisting Shadow Minister for Defence
Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Defence
Senator the Hon David Johnston
The Hon Bob Baldwin MP
The Hon Bob Baldwin MP
Mrs Louise Markus MP
Mr Stuart Robert MP
Senator the Hon David Johnston
Shadow Minister for Health and Ageing
Shadow Minister for Ageing
Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Health
Services, Health and Wellbeing
The Hon Peter Dutton MP
Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells
Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells
Shadow Minister for Families, Housing and Human
Services
Shadow Minister for Seniors
Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities, Carers and
the Voluntary Sector
Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Families, Housing and
Human Services
The Hon Kevin Andrews MP
Senator Mitch Fifield
The Hon Bronwyn Bishop MP
Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells
Shadow Minister for Climate Action, Environment and
Heritage
Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Action
The Hon Greg Hunt MP
Senator Guy Barnett
Dr Andrew Southcott
Senator Mitch Fifield
Senator Gary Humphries
Senator the Hon Eric Abetz
Senator Simon Birmingham
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Minister
Representative in other Chamber
(Cabinet Ministers in bold type)
Shadow Minister for Indigenous Affairs
(Deputy Leader of the Nationals)
Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion
The Hon Kevin Andrews MP
Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries
and Forestry
The Hon John Cobb MP
Senator the Hon Richard Colbeck
Senator the Hon Richard Colbeck
Shadow Minister for Small Business, Deregulation,
Competition Policy and Sustainable Cities
The Hon Bruce Billson MP
Senator The Hon Michael Ronaldson
Shadow Minister for Broadband, Communications and
the Digital Economy
The Hon Tony Smith MP
Senator Mathias Corman
Shadow Minister for Immigration and Citizenship
Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Citizenship
Mr Scott Morrison MP
Senator Gary Humphries
Senator Gary Humphries
Shadow Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and
Research
Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Innovation, Industry,
Science and Research
Mrs Sophie Mirabella MP
Senator the Hon Brett Mason
Shadow Cabinet Secretary
The Hon Philip Ruddock MP
Senator the Hon Brett Mason
Shadow Cabinet Ministers are shown in bold type.
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CHAPTER 6
SHADOW MINISTRY:
profiles, staff list and contact details
PORTFOLIO
SHADOW MINISTER
Leader of the Opposition
The Hon Tony Abbott MP
Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs
(Deputy Leader of the Opposition)
The Hon Julie Bishop MP
Shadow Minister for Trade, Transport and Local Government
(Leader of the Nationals)
The Hon Warren Truss MP
Shadow Treasurer
The Hon Joe Hockey MP
Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs, Financial Services,
Superannuation and Corporate Law
(Deputy Manager of Opposition Business in the House)
Mr Luke Hartsuyker MP
Shadow Assistant Treasurer
The Hon Sussan Ley MP
Shadow Minister for COAG and Modernising the Federation
Senator Marise Payne
Shadow Minister for Finance and Debt Reduction
The Hon Andrew Robb MP
Shadow Special Minister of State and Scrutiny of Government
Waste
Senator the Hon Michael Ronaldson
Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations
(Leader of the Opposition in the Senate)
Senator the Hon Eric Abetz
Shadow Minister for Employment Participation, Apprenticeships
and Training
Senator Mathias Cormann
Shadow Minister for Resources and Energy
The Hon Ian MacFarlane MP
Shadow Minister for Tourism and the Arts
Mr Steven Ciobo MP
Shadow Minister for Education, Apprenticeships and Training
(Manager of Opposition Business in the House)
The Hon Chris Pyne MP
Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education and Childcare
Shadow Minister for the Status of Women
The Hon Sharman Stone MP
Shadow Minister for Youth and Sport
Mr Steven Ciobo MP
Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Infrastructure
and Water
Senator Barnaby Joyce
Shadow Attorney-General
Senator the Hon George Brandis
Shadow Minister for Justice and Customs
Mr Michael Keenan MP
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Shadow Minister for Defence
Senator the Hon David Johnston
Shadow Minister for Defence Science and Personnel and
Assisting Shadow Minister for Defence
The Hon Bob Baldwin MP
Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
Mrs Louise Markus MP
Shadow Minister for Health and Ageing
The Hon Peter Dutton MP
Shadow Minister for Ageing
Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells
Shadow Minister for Families, Housing, and Human Services
The Hon Kevin Andrews MP
Shadow Minister for Seniors
The Hon Bronwyn Bishop MP
Shadow Minister for Climate Action, Environment and
Heritage
The Hon Greg Hunt MP
Shadow Minister for Indigenous Affairs
Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion
Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Food Security, Fisheries and
Forestry
The Hon John Cobb MP
Shadow Minister for Small Business, Deregulation,
Competition Policy and Sustainable Cities
The Hon Bruce Billson MP
Shadow Minister for Broadband, Communications and the
Digital Economy
The Hon Tony Smith MP
Shadow Minister for Immigration and Citizenship
Mr Scott Morrison MP
Shadow Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and
Research
Mrs Sophie Mirabella MP
Chairman of the Coalition Policy Development Committee
The Hon Andrew Robb MP
Shadow Cabinet Secretary
The Hon Philip Ruddock MP
Shadow Cabinet Ministers are shown in bold type
Staff lists have been updated with information that is current at the time of publication.
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LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION
The Hon Tony ABBOTT MP (Warringah, NSW)
Born:
4 November 1957
Education:
Bachelor of Economics, Bachelor of Law, Sydney University
Master of Arts, Oxford University
Mr Abbott joined the Liberal Party of Australia in 1988, and became the Policy Convenor of the St Ives,
NSW branch in 1993. He was also the Federal Electorate Conference and State Electorate Conference
delegate for the branch in 1993.
He was elected to Federal Parliament in 1997 after a by-election in March. In 1996 Mr Abbott was
appointed as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Employment, Education, Training and Youth
Affairs, and prior to that was a member of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Banking,
Finance and Administration from 1994.
Before entering politics Mr Abbott was the Executive Director of Australia’s for a Constitutional Monarchy
(1993-94) and Press Secretary and Adviser to Opposition Leader Dr John Hewson (1990-93). In the 39th
Parliament, Mr Abbott assumed the newly created role of Minister for Employment Services. In January
2001, he was promoted to Cabinet and assumed responsibility for the Employment, Workplace Relations
and Small Business portfolio. Following the 200 election, Mr Abbott became Minister for Employment and
Workplace Relations and also became Leader of the House (following the retirement of Hon. Peter
Reith). Mr was appointed Minister for Health and Ageing following the Howard Ministry reshuffle on 7
October 2003 and retained the portfolio responsibilities of Health and Ageing following the October 2004
election.
Mr Abbott was appointed Shadow Minister for Families, Community Services, Indigenous Affairs and the
Voluntary Sector after the change in government following the November 2007 federal election. Mr Abbott
retained this position in the Shadow Ministry in September 2008, although the Voluntary Sector was
replaced with Housing. He became the Shadow Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and
Indigenous Affairs.
Tony Abbott was elected as Leader of the Opposition on 1 December 2009 after a leadership spill against
Malcolm Turnbull.
Canberra Office:
R G 109, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 4022
Fax: (02) 6277 8562
[email protected]
Chief of Staff:
Director of Policy:
Executive Assistant to Leader:
Head of Programme:
Chief Economist:
Senior Advisor:
Policy Advisor:
Policy Advisor:
Policy Advisor:
Policy Advisor:
Policy Advisor:
Policy Advisor:
Senior Researcher:
Researcher:
Researcher:
Press Office Manager:
Senior Media Assistant:
Press Officer:
Ms Peta Credlin
Ms Maxine Sells
Ms Suzanne Kasprzak
Ms Susan Bruce
Dr David Hughes
Mr Stephen Galilee
Mr Adam Creighton
Mr Robert Higgie
Mrs Kathryn Lees
Mr Mark Roberts
Mr Shaun Schmitke
Mr Nick Xerakias
Murray Cranston
Ms Helen Baxendale
Mr David Hughes
Ms Nicole Chant
Mr Adrian Barrett
Mr Russ Neal
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Electorate Office:
Media Assistant:
Media Assistant:
Director of Communications:
Communications Manager:
Senior Press Secretary:
Senior Press Secretary
Backbench Liaison Officer:
Office Manager:
Receptionist:
Mr Richard Dowdy
Mr Nick Gaff
Tony O’Leary
Ms Courtney Dore
Mr Andrew Hirst
Ms Claire Kimball
Ms James Sampson
Ms Jenny Brennan
Diana Berenyi
Level 2, 17 Sydney Road
(PO Box 450)
MANLY NSW 2095
Ph: (02) 9977 6411
Fax: (02) 9977 8715
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DEPUTY LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION
SHADOW MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS
The Hon Julie BISHOP MP (Curtin, WA)
Born:
17 July 1956
Educated:
LLB (University of Adelaide)
Julie Bishop was born and educated in South Australia, and, after completing a Bachelor of Laws at the
University of Adelaide in 1978, she practised law and became a partner of an Adelaide law firm, Mangan
Ey & Bishop. In 1983 Julie moved to Perth and practised as a commercial litigation solicitor at then
Robinson Cox (now Clayton Utz). She became a partner of Clayton Utz in 1985, and managing partner in
1994. She held a number of positions including as Chair of the Western Australia Town Planning Appeals
Tribunal; a member of Murdoch University Senate; the board of the Anglican Schools Commission and a
director of SBS (TV and Radio) Corporation.
Julie Bishop was elected to the House of Representatives for Curtin, Western Australia, in 1998. She was
Branch President of the Liberal Party Perth Central Branch (Perth Division) in 1992 to 95, Branch
President and Senior Vice-President in 1996 and Senior Vice-President in 1997 to 98. She was a
delegate to the Australian Constitutional Convention, February 1998. Up until her appointment as a
Minister she was Chairperson for the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties.
Ms Bishop was appointed as Minister for Ageing following the Howard Ministry reshuffle on 7 October
2003 and retained the position following the October 2004 election. She was promoted to Minister for
Education, Science and Training and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Women’s Issues following
a ministry reshuffle in January 2006.
Ms Bishop was elected as Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Minister for Employment,
Business and Workplace Relations after the change in government following the November 2007 federal
election. Ms Bishop was appointed Shadow Treasurer and re-elected unopposed as Deputy Leader of
the Opposition after Malcolm Turnbull successfully challenged Dr Brendan Nelson for the leadership in
September 2008.
Ms Bishop stood aside from her position as Shadow Treasurer on 16 February 2009 and chose the
Foreign Affairs portfolio.
Canberra Office:
RG 111, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 2102
Fax: (02) 6277 8497
[email protected]
Chief of Staff:
Adviser:
Foreign Affairs Advisor:
Electorate Office: 414 Rokeby Road
SUBIACO WA 6008
Mr Murray Hansen
Ms Rochelle Hill
Mr Justin States
Ph: (08) 9388 0288
Fax: (08) 9388 0299
PO Box 2010
SUBIACO WA 6904
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SHADOW MINISTER FOR TRADE, TRANSPORT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
LEADER OF THE NATIONALS
The Hon Warren TRUSS MP (Wide Bay - Queensland)
Born:
8 October 1948
Mr Truss represents the rural seat of Wide Bay in Queensland which he won at the 1990 and all
subsequent elections. The main industries of the region are farming, engineering, timber and tourism.
Mr Truss is himself a farmer who rose through local politics and various grain grower representative
boards to become the National Party member for a region that includes Gympie, Hervey Bay and
Gayndah. In 1976 Mr Truss was elected to the Kingaroy Shire Council, a position he held until just before
the 1990 Federal Election. He was Chair of the Sugar Coast Burnett Regional Tourism Board from 198589 and Deputy Chair of Bulk Grains Queensland from 1985-90. He has also represented at various times
the Queensland Graingrowers’ Association, Burnett Local Government Association and the South Burnett
Local Government Association.
Mr Truss has held the position of Deputy Chair of Committees from 1991-94 and Shadow Minister for
Consumer Affairs from 1994-96. After the Ministerial reshuffle in October 1997 Mr Truss was appointed
Minister for Consumer Affairs, a position he held until the 1998 Federal election when he became the
Minister for Community Services. In July 1999, Mr Truss was appointed Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries
and Forestry and re-appointed to the portfolio following the 2001 and 2004 elections. In July 2005, Mr
Truss was appointed Minister for Transport and Regional Services following a ministry re-shuffle. In
September 2006, he became the Minister for Trade.
Mr Truss was elected as Leader of The Nationals and became the Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and
Transport and Local Government after the change in government following the November 2007 federal
election. Mr Truss was appointed Shadow Minister for Trade, Transport, Regional Development and
Local Government in September 2008. He was appointed Shadow Minister for Trade, Transport and
Local Government in March 2010.
Canberra Office:
RG 108, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 4482
Fax: (02) 6277 8569
[email protected]
Chief of Staff:
Adviser, Transport:
Adviser, Non-portfolio:
Media Adviser:
Executive Assistant:
Office Manager:
Mr David Whitrow
Mr Peter Greenwood
Mr Bill Lockley
Mr Paul Chamberlin
Ms Jen Southwell
Mrs Fiona Allen
Electorate Office: 319 Kent Street
Ph: (07) 4121 2936
(PO Box 283)
Fax: (07) 4122 3968
MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650
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SHADOW MINISTER FOR FINANCE AND DEBT REDUCATION
CHAIRMAN OF THE COALITION POLICY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The Hon Andrew Robb MP
Born:
20 August 1951
Educated:
BEc (Hons)(La Trobe), Dip AgricSc (Dookie Agricultural College).
Andrew Robb was elected to the House of Representatives for Goldstein, Victoria, 2004. Prior to entering
politics, Andrew Robb was an Animal health officer, Dept of Agriculture (Vic) 1972-74; agricultural
economist 1974-79, Part-time tutor, La Trobe University 1976-79, Economist, National Farmers’
Federation 1980; Executive Director 1985-88, Executive Director, Cattle Council of Australia 1981-84,
Deputy Federal Director, Liberal Party 1988-89, Chief of Staff to the Leader of the Opposition, the Hon.
AS Peacock 1989-90, Federal Director, Liberal Party 1990-97, Senior Executive, PBL 1997-99, Board
member, Sinclair Knight Merz 1998-2001, Chief Executive Officer, Acxiom Australia 1999-2001; Chair
2001-04 and Business adviser 2001-04.
Mr Robb’s party positions include: Member, Liberal Party Queanbeyan Branch 1988-97, Deputy Federal
Director, Liberal Party 1988-89; Federal Director, Liberal Party 1990-97, Member, Liberal Party Cremorne
Point Branch 1997-2002, Member, Liberal Party Fundraising Committee (NSW) 1997-2004, Honorary
Finance Director (Party Treasurer), Liberal Party (NSW) 2001-04, Member, Liberal Party Kirribilli Branch
from 2002-04, Member, Liberal Party State Executive (NSW) 2001-04, Honorary Chair, Liberal Party
Millennium Fundraising Forum (NSW) 2004 and Member, Liberal Party (Vic) from 2004. Andrew Robb
was appointed Officer of the Order of Australia in 2003 and awarded the Centenary Medal in 2003.
Mr Robb became the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs
from 27 January 2006. He was then appointed the Minister for Vocational and Further Education in a
shadow ministry reshuffle on 30 January 2007.
After the change in government following the November 2007 federal election, Mr Robb was appointed
Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs. Mr Robb was appointed Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and
COAG and Shadow Minister Assisting the Leader on Emission Trading Design in September 2008.
After moving to the backbench for depression related medical reasons in 2009, Mr Robb was appointed
Chairman of the Coalition’s Policy Development Committee in September 2009. Following the announced
retirement of Senator Nick Minchin from Federal Parliament, Mr Robb was appointed Shadow Minister for
Finance and Debt Reduction in March 2010.
Andrew Robb is married with three children.
Canberra Office:
RG 49, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Ph: (02) 6277 2062
Fax: (02) 6277 8525
[email protected]
Media Adviser:
Electorate Office: 368 Centre Road
Bentleigh Vic 3204
Mr Cameron Hill
Ph: (03) 9557 4644
Fax: (03) 9557 2906
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SHADOW MINISTER FOR TOURISM AND THE ARTS
SHADOW MINISTER FOR YOUTH AND SPORT
Mr Steven CIOBO MP Moncrieff, Queensland)
Born:
29 May 1974
Educated:
LLB, BComm (Bond University), LLM (Queensland University of Technology)
Before entering politics, Mr Ciobo was a Senior Associate with the Australasian Institute of Banking and
Finance, a Consultant with Coopers and Lybrand from 1996-97, a Senior Consultant with
Pricewaterhouse Coopers from 1998-2000 and an Adviser to Senator Mason from 2000-01.
Mr Ciobo was elected to the House of Representatives for Moncrieff, Queensland in 2001. He has been a
member of the Liberal Party from 1992. He was a State Council and Convention Delegate from 19932002, a Federal Council and Convention Delegate 1998-2000 and 2002. President of the Queensland
Young Liberals, 1999 and Life Member in 2001, various branch and campaign committee positions from
1992-2002.
Mr Ciobo was a Member of the Parliamentary Delegation to Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia, New
Zealand and Vanuatu, December 2004.
Mr Ciobo became a Member of the Opposition Shadow Ministry after the change in government following
the November 2007 federal election. He was appointed Shadow Minister for Small Business, the Service
Economy and Tourism. Mr Ciobo was appointed Shadow Minister for Small Business, Independent
Contractors, Tourism and the Arts in September 2008. Mr Ciobo was appointed Shadow Minister for
Tourism and the Arts and Shadow Minister for Youth and Sport in December 2009.
Canberra Office:
Electorate Office:
R1 41, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 2330
Fax: (02) 6277 8452
Adviser:
Media Adviser:
Mr Alistair Mitchell
Mr Mike Bruce
67 Thomas Drive
Chevron Island Qld 4217
Ph: (07) 5504 6000
Fax: (07) 5504 6944
PO Box 4922
Gold Coast Mail Centre Qld 9726
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SHADOW MINISTER FOR EMPLOYMENT AND WORKPLACE RELATIONS
LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION IN THE SENATE
Senator the Hon Eric ABETZ (Tasmania)
Born:
25 January 1958
Education:
BA, LLB (University of Tasmania)
Senator Abetz was born in Stuttgart, Germany. He was educated at Moonah Primary School, Blackmans
Bay Primary School, Taroona High School, Hobart Matriculation College and the University of Tasmania
where he graduated with an Arts Degree in 1978 and a Law Degree in 1981. He practised as a Barrister
and Solicitor in the legal partnership of Abetz, Curtis and Docking.
He was sworn into the Senate on 23 February 1994 as a Senator representing Tasmania filling the
casual vacancy created by the resignation of Senator Brian Archer. Senator Abetz was appointed to the
Howard Government's second Ministry as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence in
December 1998. He was promoted to the position of Special Minister of State in January 2001 and reappointed following the 2001 and 2004 Federal elections. Senator Abetz was appointed as Minister for
Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation following a ministry reshuffle in January 2006. Senator Abetz
became Manager of Government Business in March 2007.
Senator Abetz was appointed Shadow Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research after the
change in government following the November 2007 federal election. He was also appointed Deputy
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate. Senator Abetz retained these positions after a shadow ministry
reshuffle in September 2008 when Malcolm Turnbull successfully challenged Dr Brendan Nelson for the
leadership. Senator Abetz was appointed Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations in
December 2009. Senator Abetz was appointed Leader of the Opposition in the Senate in May 2010 after
the retirement from the position of Senator Nick Minchin.
Canberra Officer:
SG 96, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 3019
Fax: (02) 6277 5707
[email protected]
Electorate office:
Media Advisor:
Adviser:
Mr David Allender
Ms Jane Kilmartin
Highbury House,
136 Davey St
HOBART TAS 7000
Ph: (03) 6224 3707
Fax: (03) 6224 3709
GPO Box 1675
HOBART TAS 7001
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SHADOW MINISTER FOR EMPLOYMENT PARTICIPATION, APPRENTICESHIPS AND
TRAINING
Senator Mathias CORMANN (Western Australia)
Born:
20 September 1970
Education:
Candidature in Law (Notre Dame University, Namur)
Licence in Law (Catholic University of Leuven).
Senator Mathias Cormann was chosen by the Parliament of Western Australia on 19 June 2007 to
represent that State in the Senate.
Before entering Parliament, Senator Cormann was Chief of Staff to the Minister for Family and Children's
Services (WA) 1997-2000, Senior Adviser to the State Premier (WA) 2000-01, Adviser to the Minister for
Justice and Customs, 2001-03. He was also Health Services Manager for HBF Health Insurance 200304, General Manager of Healthguard 2004-06 and Acting General Manager of HBF Health Insurance
2006-07.
Senator Cormann has held various party position including Senior Vice-President of the Liberal Party
Perth Division 2000-03, State Councillor, Liberal Party (WA) from 2000, State Vice-President, Liberal
Party (WA) 2003-04 and State Senior Vice-President, Liberal Party (WA) 2004-08.
Senator Cormann was promoted to Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Health Administration from 22
September 2008. He was then elevated to the Shadow Ministry on 8 December 2009 under the
leadership of Tony Abbott to become the Shadow Minister for Employment Participation, Apprenticeships
and Training.
Canberra Officer:
Electorate office:
Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 3457
Fax: (02) 6277 5928
Media Advisor:
Mr Joe Shanahan
Level 38, Exchange Plaza
2 The Esplanade
Perth WA 6000
Ph: (08) 9325 4227
Fax: (08) 9325 6857
GPO Box B58
Perth WA 6838
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SHADOW TREASURER
The Hon Joe HOCKEY (North Sydney - NSW)
Born:
2 August 1965
Education:
University of Sydney (BA,LLB)
Joe Hockey was elected a member of the House of Representatives for the seat of North Sydney in 1996.
During his first term, he served as Chairman of the Sydney Airport Community Forum and on the
Government Member's Task Force on Taxation. Mr Hockey was also a member of Standing Committees
on Financial Institutions and Public Administration and Environment, Recreation and the Arts. In addition,
he served on the Finance and Public Administration and Communications and the Arts Coalition
Backbench Committees. Before entering Federal politics, Mr Hockey, from 1990 until 1992, practiced as
a banking and finance solicitor with Corrs Chambers Westgarth Solicitors until 1992 when he was
seconded to the NSW Premier's Department as a Senior Adviser on Government Trading Enterprise
reform. He was also a Senior Policy Adviser to the NSW Treasurer and the Senior Adviser on the
privatisation of GIO Australia and the State Bank of NSW. From 1994, Mr Hockey was the Director of
Policy to the NSW Premier and Minister for Economic Development. From 1995, he returned to Corrs
Chambers Westgarth to advise clients on privatisation and infrastructure development.
After the re-election of the Coalition Government in 1998, Joe Hockey was appointed the Minister for
Financial Services and Regulation. Following the November 2001 election, he was sworn in as Minister
for Small Business and Tourism and after the October 2004 federal election was appointed Minister for
the newly created portfolio of Human Services. Mr Hockey then became the Minister for Employment and
Workplace relations on 30 January 2007 following a ministry reshuffle.
After the change in government following the November 2007 federal election, Mr Hockey was appointed
Shadow Minister for Health and Ageing and Leader of the Opposition Business in the House. Mr Hockey
then became Shadow Minister for Finance, Competition Policy and Deregulation in September 2008 and
Manager of Opposition Business in the House.
Mr Hockey was appointed as Shadow Treasurer on 16 February 2009 when Julie Bishop stood aside
from the position. Mr Hockey retained this portfolio after Tony Abbott was elected Leader of the
Opposition.
Canberra Officer:
RG 113, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 4854
Fax: (02) 6277 8401
[email protected]
Electorate Office:
100 Mount Street
(Cnr of Mount & Walker)
NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2060
Ph: (02) 9929 9822
Fax: (02) 9929 9833
PO Box 1107
NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2059
Media Adviser:
Researcher:
Ms Lisa Chikarovski
Ms Samantha Dalton
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SHADOW MINISTER FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FINANCIAL SERVICES,
SUPERANNUATION AND CORPORSTE LAW
DEPUTY MANAGER OF OPPOSITION BUSINESS IN THE HOUSE
Mr Luke HARTSUYKER MP (Cowper, New south Wales)
Born:
28 April 1959
Educated:
BComm (Ncle)
Luke Hartsuyker was elected to the House of Representatives for Cowper, New South Wales in 2001. He
has been the Secretary of the National Party Coffs Harbour Branch and a Member of The Nationals
Central Council (NSW). He was a member of the Australian Society of Accountants and a business
owner before entering politics.
Mr Hartsuyker was a member of the Parliamentary Delegation to East Timor, April 2002, Parliamentary
Delegation to Cambodia, July 2003, Parliamentary Delegation to Tonga and Fiji, December 2003 and the
Parliamentary Delegation to China and bilateral visit to Mongolia, April 2005.
Mr Hartsuyker was appointed to the Opposition Shadow Ministry after the change in government
following the November 2007 federal election to become Shadow Minister for Business Development,
Independent Contractors and Consumer Affairs. He was also appointed Deputy Leader of Opposition
Business in the House.
Mr Hartsuyker was appointed Shadow Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs and Deputy
Manager of Opposition Business in the House in September 2008. Mr Hartsuyker was then appointed
Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs, Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law in
December 2009 and retained his position as Manager of Opposition Business in the House.
Canberra Office:
RG 93, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 4447
Fax: (02) 6277 8410
[email protected]
Electorate Office:
Advisor:
Office Manager/Media Officer:
Mr Mark Kay
Mr Greg Pierce
39 Little Street
(PO Box 2056)
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Ph: (02) 6652 6233
Fax: (02) 6651 4346
Electorate Officer:
Electorate Officer:
Electorate Officer:
Ms Sharon Davidson
Ms Jesse Young
Mr Richard Lehnert
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SHADOW ASSISTANT TREASURER
The Hon Sussan LEY MP (Farrer – New South Wales)
Born:
14 December 1961
Educated:
BEc (Latrobe), MTax (UNSW), MAcc (Charles Sturt)
Before entering politics, Sussan Ley was an air traffic controller, commercial pilot, shearers' cook, wool
and beef farmer, and Director of the Australian Taxation Office. She has been a member of the Liberal
Party since 2001.
She was elected to the House of Representatives for Farrer, New South Wales, in 2001. She was
Parliamentary Secretary for Children and Youth Affairs from 2004-06 and Parliamentary Secretary to the
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry from 2006-07. She has been a member of various
committees and delegations.
Sussan Ley was elevated to the Shadow Ministry after the change in government following the November
2007 federal election. She was appointed Shadow Minister for Housing and Shadow Minister for the
Status of Women. Sussan Ley was appointed Shadow Minister for Justice and Customs in September
2008. Sussan Ley was then appointed Shadow Assistant Treasurer in December 2009.
Canberra Office:
R1 60, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 4503
Fax: (02) 6277 8431
[email protected]
Electorate Office:
520 Swift Street
(PO Box 672)
Albury NSW 2640
Ph: (02) 6021 3264
Fax: (02) 6021 6620
Media Adviser:
Debbie Brown
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SHADOW MINISTER FOR COAG AND MODERNISING THE FEDERATION
Senator Marise PAYNE (New South Wales)
Born:
29 July 1964
Educated:
BA, LLB (UNSW)
Prior to entering politics, Senator Marise Payne was a political advisor (1987 – 1995) and a public affairs
adviser (1995 – 1997). She was President of the Young Liberal Movement of Australia (NSW Division)
1987-88 and Federal President 1989-91, Member of the Liberal Party Constitution Standing Committee
(NSW) 1989-96 (Chair 1990), Member of the Liberal Party of Australia State Executive (NSW) 1991-97
and Chair of the Liberal Party Convention Committee (NSW) 1995.
Senator Payne was chosen by the Parliament of New South Wales on 9 April 1997 to represent that
State in the Senate. Her term ended on 30 June 2002 and was elected in 2001.
Senator Payne was the Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs from 6 December 2007 and
Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for International Development Assistance and Shadow Parliamentary
Secretary for Indigenous Affairs from 22 September 2008.
Senator Payne was elevated to the Shadow Ministry under the leadership of Tony Abbott to become the
Shadow Minister for COAG and Modernising the Federation from 8 December 2009.
Canberra Office:
Electorate Office:
Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 3810
Fax: (02) 6277 3811
Media Adviser:
Kristen Kelly
2-12 Macquarie Street
PO Box 1420
Parramatta NSW 2150
Ph: (02) 9687 8755
Fax: (02) 9687 8466
Updated May 2010
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SHADOW MINISTER FOR EDUCATION, APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINING
MANAGER OF OPPOSITION BUSINESS IN THE HOUSE
The Hon Christopher PYNE (Sturt – South Australia)
Born:
13 August 1967
Education:
LLB (Adel); Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (SA).
Before entering politics, Christopher Pyne was a Research Assistant to Senator AE Vanstone from 1987
to 1990 and a Solicitor from 1991 to 1993.
His party positions include State President of the Young Liberals (SA) 1988-90, Member of the Liberal
Party State Executive (SA) 1988-92, Policy Coordinator for the Liberal Party (SA) 1990-92, VicePresident of the Australian Young Liberal Movement 1990-91, Member of the Liberal Party Federal
Executive 1990-91, Delegate to Liberal Party State and Federal Councils, Member of the Liberal Party
Campaign Committee (SA) and Member of the Liberal Party Policy Committee (SA).
Christopher Pyne was elected to the House of Representatives for Sturt, South Australia, in 1993.
Previous Ministerial appointments include Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Family and
Community Services from 2003 to 2004, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing
from 2004 to 2007 and Assistant Minister for Health and Ageing from 30 January 2007. Parliamentary
positions include Member of the Opposition Shadow Ministry from 1994 to 1996 and Parliamentary
Secretary to the Shadow Minister for Social Security from 1994 to 1996.
Christopher Pyne was appointed Minister for Ageing on 23 March 2007 following the resignation of
Senator Santo Santoro. Mr Pyne became the Shadow Minister for Justice, Border Protection and Shadow
Minister Assisting the Shadow Minister for Immigration and Citizenship after the change in government
following the November 2007 federal election. Mr Pyne was appointed Shadow Minister for Education,
Apprenticeships and Training in September 2008. He became the Manager of Opposition Business in the
House on 16 February 2009.
Canberra Office:
R2 108, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 4699
Fax: (02) 6277 8537
[email protected]
Electorate Office:
Media Adviser:
Adam Howard
429 Magill Road
ST MORRIS SA 5068
Ph: (08) 8431 2277
Fax: (08) 8431 2288
Updated May 2010
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SHADOW MINISTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE
SHADOW MINISTER FOR THE STATUS OF WOMEN
The Hon Dr Sharman STONE MP (Murray - Victoria)
Born:
23 April 1951
Educated:
BA(Hons), PhD (Monash), MA (La Trobe), GradDipEd (Hawthorn CAE).
Dr Sharman Stone was elected to the House of Representatives for Murray, Victoria in 1996.
Before entering politics, Dr Stone was a farmer and doctoral research fellow. She was also Manager for
International Development at the University of Melbourne.
Her party positions include Liberal Party Branch President, Women's President and member of various
policy committees. Also, Government Representative on the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation from
1997.
She was a Member of the Parliamentary Delegation to Thailand, Vietnam and Japan (1996-97), Member
of the Parliamentary Delegation to New Zealand (1997). She represented Australia at the South Pacific
Region Environment Ministerial Forum (2000) Samoa (2001) and Marshall Islands (2002) and was Head
of the Delegation to Ministerial Conference on Transport and Environment, Japan (2002).
Dr Stone’s ministerial appointments include Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for the Environment
and Heritage (1998 – 2004) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance and Administration
(2004 – 2006). She was promoted to the Minister for Workforce Participation following a ministry reshuffle
in January 2006.
Dr Stone became the Shadow Minister for Environment, Heritage, the Arts and Indigenous Affairs after
the change in government following the November 2007 federal election. Dr Stone was appointed
Shadow Minister for Immigration and Citizenship in September 2008. Dr Stone was then appointed
Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education and Childcare and Shadow Minister for the Status of
Women in December 2009.
Canberra Office:
Electorate Office:
R1 59, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 4477
Fax: (02) 6277 8454
Media Adviser:
Jo Shannon
426 Wyndham Street
(PO Box 884)
SHEPPARTON VIC 3632
Ph: (03) 5821 5371
Fax: (03) 5821 8429
Updated May 2010
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SHADOW MINISTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND WATER
The Hon Ian MACFARLANE MP (Groom - QLD)
Born:
5 April 1955
Prior to entering Parliament, Mr Macfarlane was a farmer and was also the President of the Queensland
Graingrowers Association (1991-1998). He has been an executive member of the Queensland and
National Farmers Federation as well as President of the Grains Council of Australia (1994-1996).
Mr Macfarlane was elected to the House of Representatives as the member for the regional seat of
Groom, Queensland, in 1998. He lives in the major city of that electorate, Toowoomba. In January 2001
he was sworn in as the Minister for Small Business in the Employment, Workplace Relations and Small
Business portfolio. On 26 November 2001 he became the Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources.
Following the October 2004 election, Mr Macfarlane retained the portfolio responsibilities for Industry,
Tourism and Resources.
After the change in government following the November 2007 federal election, Mr Macfarlane was
appointed as Shadow Minister for Trade. Mr Macfarlane was appointed Shadow Minister for Energy and
Resources in September 2008. Mr Macfarlane was then appointed Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and
Water in December 2009.
Canberra Office:
RG 61, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 4433
Fax: (02) 6277 8492
[email protected]
Electorate Office:
Media Adviser:
Kylie Barron
216 Margaret Street
Cnr Margaret & Duggan Streets
(PO Box 777)
TOOWOOMBA QLD 4350
Ph: (07) 4632 4144
Fax: (07) 4638 2147
Updated May 2010
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SHADOW ATTORNEY-GENERAL, DEPUTY LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION IN THE
SENATE
Senator the Hon George BRANDIS (Queensland)
Born:
22 June 1957
Educated:
BA(Hons), LLB(Hons) (Qld). BCL (Oxon).
Senator George Brandis was chosen by the Parliament of Queensland on 16 May 2000 under section 15
of the Constitution to represent that State in the Senate, vice the Hon. WR Parer (resigned) (term ended
30.6.2005). He was elected in 2004 and his term began on 1 July 2005. Senator Brandis is a Barrister
and was appointed Senior Counsel in November 2006.
Senator Brandis was formerly the State President of the Young Liberals (Qld) in 1981. He was the Chair
of the Constitution and Rules Committee, Liberal Party (Qld) 1993-94 and 1999-2000. He was also the
Chair of the Agenda Committee, Liberal Party (Qld) 1993-95 and 1997-99. Senator Brandis was VicePresident of the Liberal Party (Qld) 1994-95, Chair of the Ryan Federal Electorate Council 1996-99 and a
Life Member of the Young Liberal Movement. Senator Brandis was a Parliamentary Representative on
the Council of the National Library of Australia from 14 March 2005.
Senator Brandis was appointed to the Howard Ministry on 30 January 2007 as Minister for the Arts and
Sport. Senator Brandis became the Shadow Attorney-General after the change in government following
the November 2007 federal election. Senator Brandis retained his position in September 2008 after
Malcolm Turnbull successfully challenged Dr Brendan Nelson for the leadership.
Canberra Office:
SG 34, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 3163
Fax: (02) 6277 5730
[email protected]
Electorate Office:
Suite 2, Level 36, Waterfront Place
1 Eagle Street
Ph: (07) 3001 8180
Brisbane Qld 4000
Fax: (07) 3001 8181
GPO Box 228
Brisbane Qld 4001
Media Adviser:
Estimates Clerk:
Personal Assistant:
Travis Bell
Mr Peter Catazariti
Ms Tanya Morgan
Updated May 2010
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SHADOW MINISTER FOR JUSTICE AND CUSTOMS
Mr Michael KEENAN MP (Stirling, Western Australia)
Born:
19 March 1972
Educated:
BA(Hons) (Murdoch and ANU), MPhil (Cantab)
Michael Keenan was elected to the House of Representatives for Stirling, Western Australia in 2004.
Prior to entering politics, Mr Keenan was a waiter, bar attendant and salesman from 1986-94. He was
also a real estate salesman from 1993-96. He was a ministerial adviser to the ACT Deputy Chief Minister
from 1996-98. He held various positions at the Judge Institute of Management, Cambridge University and
the London Daily Telegraph from 1998-99. He was Deputy Director of the Liberal Party (WA) from 200001, Ministerial adviser to Senator the Hon Amanda Vanstone from 2001-03 and then a property
consultant, Irving and Keenan Real Estate from 2003-04.
Mr Keenan became a member of the Opposition Shadow Ministry after the change in government
following the November 2007 federal election to become Shadow Assistant Treasurer and Shadow
Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Governance. Mr Keenan was appointed Shadow Minister for
Employment and Workplace Relations in September 2008. Mr Keenan was then appointed Shadow
Minister for Justice and Customs in December 2009.
Canberra Office:
R1 44, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 4223
Fax: (02) 6277 8490
Electorate Office:
203 Wanneroo Road
Tuart Hill WA 6060
Ph: (08) 9440 3999
Fax: (08) 9440 3988
PO Box 261
Osborne Park WA 6917
Media Adviser:
Daniel Barker
Updated May 2010
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SHADOW MINISTER FOR DEFENCE
Senator the Hon David JOHNSTON (Western Australia)
Born:
14 February 1946
Educated:
BJuris (UWA)
Senator Johnston was elected to the Senate for Western Australia 2001. His term began on 1 July 2002.
Senator Johnston’s party positions include Member of the UWA Liberal Club 1974-79, Member of the
Liberal Party Kalgoorlie/Boulder Branch 1986-2001, and President 1986-88. President of the Liberal Party
(WA) 1997-2001 and Member of the Liberal Party Mt Pleasant Branch from 2001. He was previously a
Barrister and solicitor.
Senator Johnston was appointed Minister for Justice and Customs in March 2007. Senator Johnston
became the Shadow Minister for Resources and Energy and Shadow Minister for Tourism after the
change in government following the November 2007 federal election. Senator Johnston was appointed as
Shadow Minister for Defence in September 2008.
Canberra Office:
S1 106, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office: 183 Great Eastern Highway
Belmont WA 6104
Media Adviser:
Ph: (02) 6277 3222
Fax: (02) 6277 5772
Ph: (08) 9478 2088
Fax: (08) 9478 1746
Rebecca Horton
Updated May 2010
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SHADOW MINISTER FOR DEFENCE SCIENCE AND PERSONNEL AND
ASSISTING SHADOW MINISTER FOR DEFENCE
The Hon Bob BALDWIN MP (Paterson – New South Wales)
Born:
9 March 1955
Bob Baldwin was elected to the House of Representatives for Paterson, New South Wales, in 1996. He
was defeated at general elections in 1998. He was re-elected in 2001. He was a Member of the Speakers
Panel from 2004-06. He was also a member of the Parliamentary Delegation to the South Pacific
Conference, Saipan and bilateral visits to Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and the Federated
States of Micronesia, October-November 1996, a member of the Parliamentary Delegation to New
Zealand, June 1997, UK and the Netherlands, November-December 2002, New Zealand, April 2003. He
attended official visits to Fiji, August-September 2005, and India, January-February 2006. He was
involved in the Parliamentary Delegation to the Cook Islands in October 2005.
Before entering politics, Mr Baldwin was a Company Director, Building Investigations Officer, Lecturer,
Scuba Diving Instructor, Marketing Manager and Management Consultant.
Mr Baldwin was Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources from 200607. He was appointed to the Shadow Ministry after the change in government following the November
2007 federal election to become Shadow Minister for Defence Science, Personnel and Assisting Shadow
Minister for Defence. Mr Baldwin retained his position as Shadow Minister for Defence Science and
Personnel in September 2008. Mr Baldwin was additionally appointed as Assisting Shadow Minister for
Defence in November 2008.
Canberra Office:
R1 105, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 4200
Fax: (02) 6277 8447
[email protected]
Electorate Office:
35 Sturgeon Street
(PO Box 156)
Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
Ph: (02) 4983 1330
Fax: (02) 4987 5444
Media Adviser:
Richard Briedis
Updated May 2010
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SHADOW MINISTER FOR VETERANS’ AFFAIRS
Mrs Louise MARKUS MP (Greenway – New South Wales)
Born:
6 September 1958
Educated:
BSocW (UNSW)
Prior to entering politics, Louise Markus was a Senior Social Worker at the Dept of Social Security,
Manager of Family Support Services at the Wesley Mission, a TAFE teacher, a couple and family
counsellor and Manager of the Family Counselling and Medical Centre.
Louise Markus was elected to the House of Representatives for Greenway, New South Wales, in 2004.
She was appointed as Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Immigration and Citizenship from 2007 to
2008 under the leadership of Dr Brendan Nelson.
Louise Markus was elevated to the Shadow Ministry in September 2008 after Malcolm Turnbull
successfully challenged Dr Brendan Nelson for the leadership to become Shadow Minister for Veterans’
Affairs.
Canberra Office:
RG 53, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Electorate Office:
Shop 24, Riverview Shopping Centre
227 George Street
Tel: (02) 4577 2631
(PO Box 855)
Fax: (02) 4577 2640
Windsor NSW 2756
Media Adviser:
Ph: (02) 6277 2371
Fax: (02) 6277 8463
Ms Isobel Brown
Updated May 2010
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SHADOW MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND AGEING
The Hon Peter DUTTON MP (Dickson, Queensland)
Born:
18 November 1970
Educated:
BBus (QUT)
Minister Dutton was sworn in as Minister for Workforce Participation following the October 2004 federal
election. He has a background in workplace relations, small business and law enforcement. Prior to
entering Parliament, Mr Dutton was a Queensland Police Officer for nine years. He holds a Bachelor of
Business from the Queensland University of Technology.
Entering politics in 2001, Mr Dutton was elected to the House of Representatives for Dickson to the north
and west of the Brisbane City limits. Mr Dutton became Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer in
January 2006 following a Howard ministry reshuffle.
Mr Dutton became the Shadow Minister for Finance, Competition Policy and Deregulation after the
change in government following the November 2007 federal election. Mr Dutton was appointed as
Shadow Minister for Health and Ageing in September 2008.
Minister Dutton is married to Kirilly and has two children – Rebecca and Harry.
Canberra Office:
RG 52, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 4884
Fax: (02) 6277 8572
[email protected]
Electorate Office:
3/199 Gympie Road
(PO Box 2012)
STRATHPINE QLD 4500
Ph: (07) 3205 9977
Fax: (07) 3205 5111
Media Adviser:
John Wiseman
Updated May 2010
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SHADOW MINISTER FOR AGEING
Senator Concetta FIERRAVANTI-WELLS (New South Wales)
Born:
20 May 1960
Educated:
BA, LLB (ANU)
Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells was chosen by the Parliament of New South Wales on 5 May 2005 to
represent that State in the Senate. She was elected to the Senate for New South Wales in 2004 with her
term beginning on 1 July 2005.
Before entering politics, Senator Fierravanti-Wells was an Articled Clerk/Solicitor for Macphillamny
Cummins and Gibson 1983-84, a Legal officer for the Australian Government Solicitor, Canberra 198486; a Legal Officer and then Senior Legal Officer for the Australian Government Solicitor, Sydney 198690, Acting Principal Legal Officer for the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service 1990. Also, Policy
Adviser to the Hon. Carlton MP 1990-93, Senior Private Secretary to the NSW State Premier 1993-94,
Senior Lawyer for the Australian Government Solicitor 1994-2004 and Consultant for Minter Ellison
Lawyers 2003-04.
Senator Fierravanti-Wells has held various community positions such as a Founding Board Member of
the Unanderra Retirement Village 1986, Representative for Australia to General Council of Italians
Abroad 1990-1998, Member of the Red Cross Fundraising Committee, mid-1990s, Chairman of
Australians for Constitutional Monarchy, Multicultural Committee 1996-1997, President of the Newport
Progress Association 1998-2004 and Board Member of Youth Off The Streets 1999-2002; Chairman
2002-04.
Senator Fierravanti-Wells was previously Delegate of the Liberal Party State Council (NSW) from 1995,
President of the Liberal Party NSW Italian Special Branch from 1995, Metropolitan Representative of the
Liberal Party State Executive (NSW) 1996-1997, Member of the Liberal Party Constitutional Standing
Committee 1996-1997, 2003 and 2003-2004, Delegate of the Liberal Party Federal Council 2000-02,
Urban Representative of the Liberal Party State Executive (NSW) 2003, 2003-2004.
Senator Fierravanti-Wells was Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Immigration from 22 September 2008
and Citizenship from 10 November 2008. She was also the Shadow Parliamentary Secretary Assisting
the Leader in the Senate. Senator Fierravanti-Wells was elevated to the Shadow Ministry under the
leadership of Tony Abbott to become the Shadow Minister for Ageing from 8 December 2009.
Canberra Office:
Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 3345
Fax: (02) 6277 3351
[email protected]
Electorate Office:
Suite 2, Level 3,
6-8 Regent Street,
Wollongong NSW 2500
Ph: (02) 4226 1700
Fax: (02) 4226 1733
PO Box 886
Wollongong NSW 2520
Media Adviser:
Mr Peter Poulos
Updated May 2010
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SHADOW MINISTER FOR FAMILIES, HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES
The Hon Kevin ANDREWS, MP (Menzies, Victoria)
Born:
9 November 1955 in Sale, Victoria
Educated:
BA, LLB (University of Melbourne)
LLM (Monash University)
The Hon Kevin Andrews MP is a former barrister and entered parliament in 1991. He was appointed as
Minister for Ageing following the 2001 Federal election and sworn in on 26 November 2001. He was
elected to the House of Representatives for the Victoria seat of Menzies in 1993.
Mr Andrews started his career in law, obtaining a Bachelor of Laws from Melbourne University and a
Master of Laws from Monash University, and worked as research solicitor at the Law Institute of Victoria,
then as coordinator for the Continuing Legal Education, Law Institute of Victoria. He then worked as an
associate to the Hon James Gobbo in the Supreme Court of Victoria. Mr Andrews practiced as a barrister
from 1985 until his election in 1991. Mr Andrews has been part of a number of Committee Services,
including House of Representatives Standing: Long Term Strategies, and Legal and Constitutional
Affairs.
Mr Andrews was appointed Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations following the Howard
Ministry reshuffle on 7 October 2003 and retained the portfolio responsibilities following the 2004 October
election. Mr Andrews was appointed as Minister for Immigration and Citizenship on 30 January 2007.
Mr Andrews was not part of the shadow ministry after the change in government following the November
2007 election. He was Chairman of the Coalition Policy Review and Chairman of the Coalition Policy
Coordination Committee from October 2008. He was also Chairman of the Coalition’s Federalism
Taskforce from April 2008 to September 2008.
Mr Andrews was appointed Shadow Minister for Families, Housing and Human Services from 8
December 2009 under the leadership of Tony Abbott.
Canberra Office:
Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 4585
Fax: (02) 6277 8566
[email protected]
Electorate Office:
1st floor, Friends Provident Building
651 – 653 Doncaster Road
Ph: (03) 9848 9900
(PO Box 124)
Fax: (03) 9848 2741
DONCASTER VIC 3108
Media Adviser:
Nick Demiris
Updated May 2010
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SHADOW MINISTER FOR SENIORS
The Hon Bronwyn BISHOP, MP (Mackellar – New South Wales)
Born:
19 October 1942
Born in Sydney in 1942, Bronwyn Bishop gained solicitor's qualifications at Sydney University law school.
Mrs Bishop has been a member of the Liberal Party since 1985 and was a solicitor before she was
elected to the Senate in 1987 representing New South Wales and was re-elected in 1990. In 1994 she
was elected to the House of Representatives at a by-election to became the Member for McKellar, New
South Wales. She has been re-elected at each election.
Mrs Bishop was the Shadow Minister for Privatisation and Commonwealth-State Relations from 1995
until the 1996 election, prior to that she had held various Shadow Ministerial portfolios and served on
many Committees and Taskforces. She became the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel from
1996-98. After the October 1998 election, Mrs Bishop was sworn in as the Minister for Aged Care (until
2001).
Mrs Bishop was appointed to the Shadow Ministry after the change in government following the
November 2007 federal election to become the Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, until 22 September
2008. Mrs Bishop sat on the backbench until 8 December 2009 when she was appointed Shadow
Minister for Seniors under the leadership of Tony Abbott.
Canberra Office:
Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph.: (02) 6277 4382
Fax: (02) 6277 8424
[email protected]
Electorate Office:
657 Pittwater Road
DEE WHY NSW 2099
Ph: (02) 9972 2355
Fax: (02) 9972 2366
Media Adviser:
Damien Jones
Updated May 2010
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SHADOW MINISTER FOR CLIMATE ACTION, ENVIRONMENT AND HERITAGE
The Hon Greg HUNT MP (Flinders, Victoria)
Born:
18 November 1965
Educated:
BA, LLB (Melb), MA (Yale)
Greg was elected to the House of Representatives in 2001. He has been a member of the Liberal Party
since 1994. Before entering politics, Greg Hunt was an Articled Clerk from 1991-92, an Associate to Chief
Justice of the Australian Federal Court in 1992, Fulbright Scholar and Teaching Assistant, Yale
University, from 1992-94. He was also a Senior Adviser to the Leader of the Opposition, Alexander
Downer, MP from 1994-95, Senior Adviser to the Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, Alexander Downer,
MP from 1995-96, Senior Adviser to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Alexander Downer, MP
from 1996-98. Mr Hunt was then Chief of the Australian Electoral Observer Mission to Cambodia in 1998,
Engagement Manager for McKinsey and Co from 1999-2001 and Director of Strategy for the World
Economic Forum, Geneva, from 2000-01.
Mr Hunt’s previous ministerial appointments include Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for
Environment and Heritage from 2004-07. He was also Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Foreign
Affairs in 2007 (January – December).
Mr Hunt was elevated to the Shadow Ministry after the change in government following the November
2007 federal election. He was appointed as Shadow Minister for Climate Change, Environment and
Urban Water. Mr Hunt retained this position in September 2008 with the one minor change of ‘urban’
being removed from his title. He became the Shadow Minister for Climate Change, Environment and
Water. Mr Hunt’s position was amended in December 2009 when he was appointed Shadow Minister for
Climate Action, Environment and Heritage.
Canberra Office:
R2 107, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 2276
Fax: (02) 6277 8446
[email protected]
Electorate Office:
Chief of Staff/Media Adviser:
Mr John Deller
Shop 4, 184 Salmon Street
(PO Box 274)
HASTINGS VIC 3915
Ph: (03) 5979 3188
Fax: (03) 5979 3034
Media Adviser:
Tina McGuffie
Updated May 2010
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SHADOW MINISTER FOR INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS
DEPUTY LEADER OF THE NATIONALS
Senator the Hon Nigel SCULLION (Northern Territory)
Born:
4 May 1956
Senator Nigel Scullion was elected to the Senate for the Northern Territory in 2001.
Senator Scullion was a Graduate of the Australian Rural Leadership Program. He was a professional
fisherman and owner/operator of various marine service industries. He was a field assistant, geophysical
observer and held managerial positions in the mining industry. He was also a Company director, Chair of
the Northern Territory Seafood Council 1994-2001, Chair of the Northern Territory Seafood and Maritime
Training Advisory Board 1994-98, Chair of the Australian Seafood Industry Council 1996-2001 and
Deputy Chair of the International Coalition of Fisheries Association 1998; Chair 1999.
Senator Scullion was a Member of the Country Liberal Party Management Committee and a Party Whip
in the Senate for The Nationals from 7 February 2006. Senator Scullion was appointed Minister
Community Services on 30 January 2007. Senator Scullion then became Shadow Minister for Agriculture,
Fisheries and Forestry after the change in government following the November 2007 federal election. In
December 2007, Senator Scullion was promoted to Deputy Leader of the Nationals. Senator Scullion was
appointed Shadow Minister for Human Services in September 2008. Senator Scullion was appointed
Shadow Minister for Indigenous Affairs in December 2009.
Canberra Office:
SG 109, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 3867
Fax: (02) 6277 5870
[email protected]
Electorate Office:
Unit 1, 229 McMillans Road
Jingili NT 0810
Ph: (08) 8948 3555
Fax: (08) 8948 3544
Media Adviser:
Ron Kelly
Updated May 2010
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SHADOW MINISTER FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT,
INFRASTRUCTURE AND WATER
Senator Barnaby JOYCE (Queensland)
Born:
17 April 1967
Educated:
BFA (UNE), CPA, FCPA.
Before entering politics, Senator Joyce was a farm worker 1989-91, an accountant 1991-94, a rural
banker 1994-98 and a self-employed accountant 1998-2005. He was also a member of the Royal
Queensland Regiment 1995-2003.
His previous party positions include Chair of the National Party Charleville Branch 1995, Vice-Chair of the
National Party Warrego Electorate Council 1995, Assistant Treasurer of The Nationals (Qld) 2002-05;
Acting Treasurer 2004 and Chair of The Nationals' St George Branch 2003-05.
Senator Joyce was elected to the Senate for Queensland in 2004. He was appointed Leader of The Nationals
in the Senate from 17 September 2008. Senator Joyce was elevated to the Shadow Minister under the
leadership of Tony Abbott to become the Shadow Minister for Finance and Debt Reduction from 8 December
2009. Senator Joyce became Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Infrastructure and Water in March
2010.
Canberra Office:
SG 109, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 3244
Fax: (02) 6277 3246
[email protected]
Electorate Office:
90 The Terrace
(PO Box 628)
St George Qld 4487
Ph: (07) 4625 1500
Fax: (07) 4625 1511
Media Adviser:
Scott Buchholz
Updated May 2010
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SHADOW SPECIAL MINISTER OF STATE
AND SCRUTINY OF GOVERNMENT WASTE
Senator the Hon Michael RONALDSON (Victoria)
Born:
13 February 2954
Educated:
LLB (Melb)
Senator Michael Ronaldson has been a member of the Liberal Party since 1981. He was formerly a
barrister and solicitor. He was also a Councillor for the City of Ballarat from 1981-87. Senator Ronaldson
was elected to the House of Representatives for Ballarat in 1990 – 1998. He retired prior to the 2001
election. He was then elected to the Senate for Victoria in 2004 (term began July 2005).
Senator Ronaldson’s ministerial appointments include Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for
Transport and Regional Development from 1996-98. Parliamentary positions include Member of the
Opposition Shadow Ministry from 1993-96. He was Shadow Minister for Youth, Sport and Recreation
1993-94; Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Opposition in 1994 (5 months); Shadow Minister
for Schools, Vocational Education and Training from 1994-96.
Senator Ronaldson was Chief Government Whip 1998-2001. He was appointed to the Shadow Ministry
after the change in government following the November 2007 federal election as Shadow Special Minister
of State. Senator Ronaldson retained this position in September 2008 but also became the Shadow
Cabinet Secretary. Senator Ronaldson retained his position of Shadow Special Minister of State in
December 2009 but also became the Shadow Minister for Scrutiny of Government Waste.
Canberra Office:
MG 68, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 3582
Fax: (02) 6277 5761
Electorate Office:
Level 10, 1 Spring Street
Melbourne Vic 3000
Ph: (03) 9650 0255
Fax: (03) 9650 9031
Media Adviser:
Mr Peter Phelps
Updated May 2010
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SHADOW MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY
The Hon John COBB MP (Calare, New South Wales)
Born:
11 February 1950
Before entering politics, John Cobb was a jackaroo, overseer and manager from 1968-74, a farmer and
grazier from 1976 and the President of the NSW Farmers Association from 1998-2001. He has been a
member of the National Party since 1984.
John Cobb was elected to the House of representatives for Parkes, New south Wales in 2001 and 2004.
He was elected to the seat of Calare in 2007.
His ministerial appointments have included Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport and
Regional Services from 2004-05, Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs from 2005-06, Minister
for Community Services from 2006-07 and Assistant Minister for the Environment and Water Resources
in 2007 (January to December).
Mr Cobb became a member of the Shadow Ministry after the change in government following the
November 2007 federal election. He was appointed as Shadow Minister for Regional Development and
Water Security. Mr Cobb was appointed Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry in
September 2008. Mr Cobb retained this position in December 2009 with the addition of Food Security to
his portfolio.
Canberra Office:
RG 57, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 4721
Fax: (02) 6277 8543
[email protected]
Electorate Office:
1/179a Anson Street
(PO Box 673)
Orange NSW 2800
Ph: (02) 6361 7138
Fax: (02) 6362 3480
Media Adviser:
Executive Assistant:
Mr Tom Chesson
Ms Ann Filmer
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SHADOW MINISTER FOR SMALL BUSINESS, DEREGULATION, COMPETITION POLICY
AND SUSTAINABLE CITIES
The Hon Bruce BILLSON MP (Dunkley - Victoria)
Born:
26 January 1966
Educated:
BBus (RMIT); Graduate Diploma of Management (RMIT); Master of Business
Leadership (RMIT)
Bruce Billson has been a member of the Liberal Party since 1986. He was elected to the House of
Representatives in 1996.
Before entering Parliament, Mr Billson was manager of Corporate Development in the Shire of Hastings
(1993-94), Ministerial Adviser to the Victorian Minister for Natural Resources (1994-96) and Policy
Adviser to the Federal Shadow Minister for the Environment (1995). He was also a council delegate
between 1989 and 1994.
Mr Billson has served on various committees including the House of Representatives Standing
Committee on Environment, Recreation and the Arts (1996 – 98), Environment and Heritage (1998 –
2004), Legal and Constitutional Affairs (2000 – 01) and Privileges (2002 – 04).
His ministerial appointments include Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Foreign Affairs (2004 –
05), Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Trade (2004 – 05) and Parliamentary Secretary to
the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (2005). He was promoted to Minister
for Veterans’ Affairs following a Howard ministry reshuffle in January 2006.
Mr Billson was appointed Shadow Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy
after the change in government following the November 2007 federal election. Mr Billson was appointed
Shadow Minister for Sustainable Development and Cities in September 2008. Mr Billson was then
appointed Shadow Minister for Small Business, Deregulation, Competition Policy and Sustainable Cities.
Canberra Office:
R1 113, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 4257
Fax: (02) 6277 8516
[email protected]
Electorate Office: "Plowman Residence"
20 Davey Street
(PO Box 501)
Frankston Vic 3199
Media Adviser:
Ph: (03) 9781 2333
Fax: (03) 9783 7912
Vincent Sheehy
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SHADOW MINISTER FOR BROADBAND, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE DIGITAL
ECONOMY
The Hon Tony SMITH MP (Casey – Victoria)
Born:
13 March 1967
Educated:
BA, BComm (Melb)
Tony Smith was elected to the House of Representatives as the Member for Casey in 2001. Before
entering politics, Mr Smith was a research assistant at the Institute of Public Affairs from 1989-90. He was
Media Adviser to the Hon. P Costello, MP from 1990-98 and Senior Political Adviser to the Treasurer, the
Hon P Costello, MP from 1998-2001.
Mr Smith was the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister John Howard in 2007 (JanuaryDecember). Mr Smith was elevated to the Shadow Ministry after the change in government following the
November 2007 federal election. He was appointed the Shadow Minister for Education, Apprenticeships
and Training. Tony Smith was appointed Shadow Assistant Treasurer under the leadership of Malcolm
Turnbull in September 2008. Mr Smith was then appointed Shadow Minister for Broadband,
Communications and the Digital Economy.
Canberra Office:
R2 117, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 4284
Fax: (02) 6277 8439
[email protected]
Electorate Office:
Media Adviser:
Adviser:
Electorate Officer:
Mr Andrew Cox
Mr Brent Crockford
Ms Karina Koblitz
Suite 1, 1 East Ridge Drive
CHIRNSIDE PARK VIC 3136
Ph: (03) 9727 0799
Fax: (03) 9727 0833
Updated May 2010
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SHADOW MINISTER FOR IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP
Mr Scott MORRISON MP (Cook – New South Wales)
Born:
13 May 1968
Education:
BSc(Hons)(NSW)
Scott Morrison was elected to the House of Representatives for Cook, NSW in 2007. He was State
Director of the Liberal Party (NSW) from 2000-04.
Before entering politics, Scott Morrison was National Manager of the Policy and Research Property
Council of Australia 1989-95, Deputy Chief Executive of the Australian Tourism Task Force 1995-96,
General Manager of the Tourism Council 1996-98, Director of the NZ Office of Tourism and Sport 19982000, State Director of the Liberal Party (NSW) 2000-04, Managing Director of Tourism Australia 2004-06
and Principal of MSAS Pty Ltd 2006-07.
Scott Morrison was elevated to the Shadow Ministry in September 2008 under the leadership of Malcolm
Turnbull to become the Shadow Minister for Housing and Local Government. Mr Morrison was then
appointed Shadow Minister for Immigration and Citizenship in December 2009 after Tony Abbott was
elected Leader of the Opposition.
Canberra Office:
RG 28, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 2086
Fax: (02) 6277 8571
Electorate Office:
Shop 3, 346 Port Hacking Road
Caringbah NSW 2229
Ph: (02) 9525 8200
Fax: (02) 9540 1587
PO Box 819
Caringbah NSW 1495
Media Adviser:
Julian Leembruggen
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SHADOW MINISTER FOR INNOVATION, INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND RESEARCH
Mrs Sophie MIRABELLA MP (Indi – Victoria)
Born:
27 October 1968
Educated:
BComm, LLB, LLM (Melb).
Sophie Mirabella has been a Member of the Liberal Party from 1987. Before entering politics, she was a
Solicitor and articled clerk from 1995-97 and Barrister from 1998-2001. She was elected Delegate to the
Australian Constitutional Convention in February 1998
Sophie Mirabella was elected to the House of Representatives for Indi, Victoria, in 2001, 2004 and 2007.
She was Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government from 2007 to 2008 under the leadership
of Dr Brendan Nelson.
Sophie Mirabella was elevated to the Shadow Ministry in September 2008 after Malcolm Turnbull
successfully challenged Dr Brendan Nelson for the leadership. She was appointed as Shadow Minister
for Early Childhood Education, Childcare, Women and Youth. Sophie Mirabella was appointed Shadow
Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research in December 2009 after Tony Abbott was elected
Leader of the Opposition.
Canberra Office:
R2 111, Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 6277 2301
Fax: (02) 6277 8448
[email protected]
Electorate Office:
117 Murphy Street
Wangaratta VIC 3677
Media Adviser:
Tel: (03) 5721 5377
Fax: (03) 5721 8196
Felicity Wilkinson
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CHAPTER 7
AUSTRALIAN GREENS PORTFOLIO COVERAGE
Name
Senator Bob Brown
Leader of the Australian Greens
Senator for Tasmania
[email protected]
Senator Christine Milne
Deputy Leader of the Australian
Greens
Senator for Tasmania
[email protected]
Contact Numbers
Canberra:
Fax:
(02) 6277 3170
(02) 6277 3185
Tasmania:
Fax:
(03) 6224 3222
(03) 6224 2999
Media
Erin Farley
0438 376 082
Canberra:
Fax:
(02) 6277 3063
(02) 6277 5720
Tasmania:
Fax:
(03) 6224 8899
(03) 6224 7599
Media
Tim Hollo:
0437 587 562
Updated April 2010
Portfolios
Consumer Affairs
Defence
Democracy
Emergency Services
Environment
Foreign Affairs
Forests
Home Affairs
Natural Heritage
Population
Trade
Treasury, Finance and Deregulation
Arts
Climate Change
Competition Policy and Small Business
Education: schools, vocational and tertiary
Infrastructure
Innovation, Industry, Science & Research
Resources & Energy
Transport & Regional Development
World Heritage
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Senator Rachel Siewert
Australian Greens Ship
Senator for Western Australia
[email protected]
Senator Sarah Hanson-Young
Senator for South Australia
Senator Scott Ludlam
Senator for Western Australia
[email protected]
Canberra:
Fax:
(02) 6277 3587
(02) 6277 5762
WA:
Fax:
(08) 9228 3277
(08) 9228 4055
Media
Fernando de
Freitas:
0471 174 302
Canberra:
Fax:
(02) 6277 3430
(02) 6277 5819
SA:
Fax:
(08) 8231 9911
(08) 8211 7533
Media
Andrew McGarry:
0427 604 760
Canberra:
Fax:
(02) 6277 3467
(02) 6277 5821
WA:
Fax:
(08) 9335 7477
(08) 9335 7499
Media
Fernando de
Freitas:
0471 174 302
Updated April 2010
Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine
Community Services
Employment & Workplace Relations
Environment: Natural resource management
Gambling
Health & Ageing
Indigenous Affairs
Social Inclusion
Veterans’ Affairs
Water
Education
Human Rights
Immigration & Citizenship
Sexuality & Gender identity
Sport
Status of Women
Tourism
Water: Lower Murray & Rescue the Coorong
Youth
Attorney-General
Broadband, Communications & Digital Economy
Housing
Human Heritage
Local Government
Mining
Nuclear
Public Transport
Sustainable Cities
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CHAPTER 8
PRINCIPAL OFFICE-BEARERS IN THE PARLIAMENT
THE SENATE
Office
Name
Parliament House Ph. No.
President of the Senate
Senator the Hon John Hogg
(ALP, QLD)
(02) 6277 3300
Deputy President; Chairman of Committees
Senator The Hon Alan Ferguson
(LP, SA)
(02) 6277 3658
Leader of the Government
Senator the Hon Chris Evans
(ALP, WA)
(02) 6277 7860
Deputy Leader of the Government
Senator the Hon Stephen Conroy
(ALP, VIC)
(02) 6277 7480
Leader of the Opposition
Senator the Hon Eric Abetz
(LP, TAS)
(02) 6277 3019
Deputy Leader of the Opposition
Senator the Hon George Brandis
(LP, QLD)
(02) 6277 3163
Leader of The Nationals
Senator Barnaby Joyce
(NAT, QLD)
(02) 6277 3244
Deputy Leader of the Nationals
Senator Fiona Nash
(NAT, NSW)
(02) 6277 3075
Leader of the Australian Greens
Senator Bob Brown
(AG, TAS)
(02) 6277 3170
Chief Government Whip
Senator Kerry O’Brien
(ALP, TAS)
(02) 6277 3434
Deputy Government Whip
Senator Don Farrell
(ALP, SA)
(02) 6277 3400
Deputy Government Whip
Senator Anne McEwen
(ALP, SA)
(02) 6277 3388
Chief Opposition Whip
Senator Stephen Parry
(LP, TAS)
(02) 6277 3404
Deputy Opposition Whip
Senator Judith Adams
(LP, WA)
(02) 6277 3646
Deputy Opposition Whip
Senator David Bushby
(LP, TAS)
(02) 6277 3281
Australian Greens Whip
Senator Rachel Siewert
(AG, TAS)
(02) 6277 3587
Nationals Whip
Senator John Williams
(NAT, NSW)
(02) 6277 3547
Manager of Government Business
Senator the Hon Joe Ludwig
(ALP, QLD)
(02) 6277 7600
Manager of Opposition Business
Senator Stephen Parry
(LP, TAS)
(02) 6277 3404
Clerk of the Senate
Dr Rosemary Laing
(02) 6277 3350
Deputy Clerk of the Senate
Mr Cleaver Elliott
(02) 6277 3360
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Office
Name
Parliament House Ph No.
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Mr Harry Jenkins MP
(ALP, VIC)
(02) 6277 4000
Deputy Speaker
Ms Anna Burke MP
(ALP, VIC)
(02) 6277 4127
Second Deputy Speaker
The Hon Bruce Scott MP
(NAT, QLD)
(02) 6277 4949
Prime Minister
The Hon Kevin Rudd MP
(ALP, QLD)
(02 6277 7700
Deputy Prime Minister
The Hon Julia Gillard MP
(ALP, VIC)
(02) 6277 7320
Leader of the House
The Hon Anthony Albanese MP
(ALP, NSW)
(02) 6277 7680
Deputy Leader of the House
The Hon Stephen Smith MP
(ALP, WA)
(02) 6277 7500
Leader of the Opposition
The Hon Tony Abbott MP
(LP, NSW)
(02) 6277 4022
Leader of The Nationals
The Hon Warren Truss MP
(NAT, QLD)
(02) 6277 4482
Manager of Opposition Business
The Hon Christopher Pyne MP
(LP, SA)
(02) 6277 4699
Deputy Manager of Opposition Business
Mr Luke Hartsuyker MP
(NAT, NSW)
(02) 6277 4447
Chief Government Whip
The Hon Roger Price MP
(ALP, NSW)
(02) 6277 4083
Government Whip
Ms Jill Hall MP
(ALP, NSW)
(02) 6277 4492
Government Whip
Mr Chris Hayes MP
(ALP, NSW)
(02) 6277 4682
Chief Opposition Whip
The Hon Alex Somlyay MP
(LP, QLD)
(02) 6277 4088
Deputy Opposition Whip
Ms Nola Marino MP
(LP, WA)
(02) 6277 2318
Chief Nationals Whip
Mrs Kay Hull MP
(NAT, NSW)
(02) 6277 4094
Nationals Whip
Mr Paul Neville MP
(NAT, QLD)
(02) 6277 4940
Clerk of the House of Representatives
Mr Bernard Wright
(02) 6277 4111
Deputy Clerk of House of Representatives
Mr David Elder
(02) 6277 4222
Updated May 2010
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CHAPTER 9
CABINET COMMITTEES
National Security Committee
Expenditure Review Committee
Parliamentary Business Committee
Strategic Priorities and Budget Committee
Climate Change, Water and Heritage Committee
Social Policy Committee
Economic Policy Committee
Border Protection Committee
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CABINET
Prime Minister, The Hon Kevin Rudd MP
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Education, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations,
Minister for Social Inclusion, The Hon Julia Gillard MP
Treasurer, The Hon Wayne Swan MP
Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator the Hon Chris Evans
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon John Faulkner
Minister for Trade, The Hon Simon Crean MP
Minister for Foreign Affairs, The Hon Stephen Smith MP
Minister for Health and Ageing, The Hon Nicola Roxon MP
Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, The Hon Jenny
Macklin MP
Minister for Finance and Deregulation, The Hon Lindsay Tanner MP
Cabinet Secretary, Special Minister of State, Senator the Hon Joe Ludwig
Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, The Hon
Anthony Albanese MP
Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator the Hon Stephen
Conroy
Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator the Hon Kim Carr
Minister for Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Water, Senator the Hon Penny Wong
Minister for the Environment Protection, Heritage and the Arts, The Hon Peter Garrett AM MP
Attorney-General, The Hon Robert McClelland MP
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Minister for Population, The Hon Tony Burke MP
Minister for Resources and Energy, Minister for Tourism, The Hon Martin Ferguson MP
Minister for Human Services, The Hon Chris Bowen MP
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STANDING COMMITTEES
(Membership of the committees is ex officio ie determined by portfolio responsibilities)
National Security Committee
Terms of Reference
The National Security Committee (NSC) focuses on major international security issues of
strategic importance to Australia, national responses to developing situations (either domestic or
international) and classified matters relating to aspects of operations and activities of the
Australian Intelligence Community.
Members:
Prime Minister (Chair) - Kevin Rudd
Deputy Prime Minister (Deputy Chair) - Julia Gillard
Treasurer - Wayne Swan
Cabinet Secretary - Senator Joe Ludwig
Minister for Immigration and Citizenship – Senator Chris Evans
Attorney-General - Robert McClelland
Minister for Defence – Senator John Faulkner
Minister for Foreign Affairs - Stephen Smith
Minister for Finance and Deregulation – Lindsay Tanner - is co-opted for expenditure matters
Expenditure Review Committee
Terms of Reference
The Expenditure Review Committee (ERC) considers matters of detail regarding expenditure and
revenue during and between the Budget.
Members:
Treasurer (Chair) - Wayne Swan
Deputy Prime Minister (Deputy Chair) - Julia Gillard
Minister for Trade - Simon Crean
Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs - Jenny Macklin
Minister for Finance and Deregulation - Lindsay Tanner
Minister for Human Services – Chris Bowen
Assistant Treasurer – Senator Nick Sherry
Other ministers are co-opted during discussion of new policy proposals relating to their portfolio.
Parliamentary Business Committee
Terms of Reference
The Parliamentary Business Committee (PBC) considers priorities for the Australian
Government’s legislation program.
Members:
The Leader of the House (Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local
Government (Chair) - Anthony Albanese
Leader of the Government in the Senate (Minister for Immigration and Citizenship) (Deputy Chair)
– Senator Chris Evans
Manager of Government Business in the Senate – Senator Joe Ludwig
Minister for Foreign Affairs – Stephen Smith
Attorney-General – Robert McClelland
Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister – Anthony Byrne
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Strategic Priorities and Budget Committee
Terms of Reference
The Strategic Priorities and Budget Committee (SPBC) provides strategic oversight and/or
direction of:
•
broad government strategy;
•
whole-of-government or sensitive issues;
•
Council of Australian Government processes; and
•
Budget processes, by setting the budget and fiscal strategies and broad policy priorities for
expenditure.
Additionally, the SPBC:
•
assists the Prime Minister in giving direction to the Strategic and Delivery Division in the
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and provides early consideration of its
output;
•
sets strategy and policy priorities at the commencement of, and during the course of,
Budget deliberations; and
•
meets as required outside the Budget process to set strategic budget direction, including
the second-stage comprehensive expenditure review.
Members:
Prime Minister (Chair) - Kevin Rudd
Deputy Prime Minister (Deputy Chair) - Julia Gillard
Treasurer - Wayne Swan
Minister for Finance and Deregulation - Lindsay Tanner
Climate Change, Water and Heritage Committee
Terms of Reference
The Climate Change, Water and Environment Committee (CCWEC) provides strategic direction
and coordination of the development of policy and the delivery of programs across the following
broad areas:
•
climate change, with a particular focus on the development and impacts of the Emissions
Trading Scheme;
•
water (excluding Council of Australian Governments’ water reforms); and
•
environment.
Members:
Prime Minister (Chair) - Kevin Rudd
Minister for Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Water (Deputy Chair) – Senator Penny Wong
Treasurer - Wayne Swan
Minister for Trade - Simon Crean
Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs - Jenny Macklin
Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government - Anthony
Albanese
Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research – Senator Kim Carr
Minister for Environment Protection, Heritage and the Arts - Peter Garrett
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - Tony Burke
Minister for Resources, Energy and Tourism - Martin Ferguson
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Social Policy Committee
Terms of Reference
The Social Policy Committee (SPC) provides strategic direction and coordination of the
development of policy and delivery of programs across the following broad areas:
•
Indigenous affairs (this work is to be supported by the Secretaries Group on Indigenous
Affairs);
•
social inclusion agenda;
•
health;
•
ageing;
•
education;
•
employment (excluding industrial relations);
•
housing; and
•
immigration and citizenship (excluding border security matters).
Members:
Deputy Prime Minister (Chair) - Julia Gillard
Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (Deputy Chair) Jenny Macklin
Minister for Immigration and Citizenship – Senator Chris Evans
Minister for Finance and Deregulation – Lindsay Tanner
Minister for Health and Ageing – Nicola Roxon
Minister for Human Services – Chris Bowen
Minister for Housing - Tanya Plibersek
Minister for Employment Participation – Senator Mark Arbib
Minister for Indigenous Health, Rural and Regional Health and Regional Services Delivery –
Warren Snowdon
Minister for Early Childhood Education, Childcare, Youth and Sport – Kate Ellis
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Economic Policy Committee
Terms of Reference
The Economic Policy Committee (EPC) provides strategic direction and coordination of the
development of policy and delivery of programs across the following broad areas:
•
industry policy;
•
infrastructure;
•
transport;
•
communications;
•
innovation policy;
•
resources and energy;
•
trade;
•
industrial relations;
•
agriculture/rural industry policy; and
•
tourism.
Members:
Treasurer (Chair) – Wayne Swan
Deputy Prime Minister (Deputy Chair) – Julia Gillard
Minister for Trade – Simon Crean
Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government - Anthony
Albanese
Minister for Finance and Deregulation – Lindsay Tanner
Minister for Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Water – Senator Penny Wong
Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy – Senator Stephen Conroy
Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research – Senator Kim Carr
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry – Tony Burke
Minister for Resources, Energy and Tourism – Martin Ferguson
Minister for Small Business, Independent Contractors and the Service Economy and Minister for
Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs - Craig Emerson
Border Protection Committee
Terms of Reference
The Border Protection Committee (BPC) provides policy in response to irregular migration and
maritime people smuggling.
Members
Minister for Immigration and Citizenship (Chair) - Chris Evans
Minister for Foreign Affairs - Stephen Smith
Minister for Defence – Senator John Faulkner
Attorney-General - Robert McClelland
Minister for Home Affairs – Brendan O’Connor
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CHAPTER 10
PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES
Title
Joint Statutory Committees
Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity
Australian Crime Commission
Broadcasting of Parliamentary Proceedings
Corporations and Financial Services
Intelligence and Security
Public Accounts and Audit
Public Works
Joint Standing Committees
Electoral Matters
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade
Migration
National Capital and External Territories
Parliamentary Library
Treaties
Joint Select Committee
Cyber-Safety
Senate Standing Committees
Legislative and General Purpose
Community Affairs
Economics
Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
Environment, Communications and the Arts
Finance and Public Administration
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade
Legal and Constitutional Affairs
Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport
Legislative Scrutiny
Regulations and Ordinances
Scrutiny of Bills
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Standing (Domestic)
Appropriations and Staffing
House
Library
Privileges
Procedure
Publications
Selection of Bills
Senators’ Interests
Senate Select Committees
Agricultural and Related Industries
Fuel and Energy
National Broadband Network
Regional and Remote Indigenous Communities
House of Representatives General Purpose Standing Committees
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs
Climate Change, Water, Environment and the Arts
Communications
Economics
Education and Training
Employment and Workplace Relations
Family, Community, Housing and Youth
Health and Ageing
Industry, Science and Innovation
Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government
Legal and Constitutional Affairs
Primary Industries and Resources
House of Representatives Standing Committees
House
Petitions
Privileges and Members’ Interests
Procedure
Publications
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JOINT STATUTORY COMMITTEES
AUSTRALIAN COMMISSION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT INTEGRITY
Members
Ms Parke (Chair), Senator Fierravanti-Wells (Deputy Chair), and Senators Carol Brown,
Cameron, Fielding and Parry and Mr Chester, Mr Hayes, Mr Debus, and Mr Keenan.
Current inquiry
¾ Operation of the Law Enforcement Integrity Commissioner Act 2006 (adopted 14 May
2009; interim report presented 24 February 2010)
Report presented
¾ Examination of the annual report of the Integrity Commissioner 2006-07 (tabled 18 June
2008)
¾ Inquiry into law enforcement integrity models (tabled 10 March 2009)
¾ Examination of the annual report of the Integrity Commissioner 2007-08 (tabled 16 June
2009)
¾ Inquiry into the operation of the Law Enforcement Integrity Commissioner Act 2006—
Interim report (tabled 24 February 2010)
Secretary
Jacqueline Dewar
(02) 6277 3598
AUSTRALIAN CRIME COMMISSION
Members
Senator Hutchins (Chair), Senator Boyce (Deputy Chair), and Senators Fielding, Parry and
Polley and Mr Champion, Mr Gibbons, Mr Hayes, Mr Keenan and Mr Wood
Current inquiries
¾ Legislative arrangement to outlaw serious and organised crime groups (adopted 17
March 2008)
¾ The adequacy of aviation and maritime security measures to combat serious and
organised crime (adopted 14 September 2009)
Report presented
¾ Examination of the Australian Crime Commission annual report 2006-07 (tabled 18 June
2008)
¾ Inquiry into the Australian Crime Commission Amendment Act 2007 (tabled 4 September
2008)
¾ Examination of the Australian Crime Commission annual report 2007-08 (tabled 17 June
2009)
¾ Inquiry into the legislative arrangements to outlaw serious and organised crime groups
(tabled 17 August 2009)
¾ Examination of the Australian Crime Commission annual report 2008-09 (tabled 17 March
2010)
Secretary
Jacqueline Dewar
(02) 6277 3598
BROADCASTING OF PARLIAMENTARY PROCEEDINGS
Members
The President, the Speaker, and Senators O’Brien and Parry and Mr Hale, Mr Hawker, Mr
Hayes, Mr Lindsay and Mr Price
Secretary
Claressa Surtees
(02) 6277 4888
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CORPORATIONS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
Members
Mr Ripoll (Chair), Senator Mason (Deputy Chair), and Senators Boyce, Farrell, McLucas and
Ms Grierson, Mr Hartsuyker, Ms Owens, and Mr Robert
Current inquiry
¾ Continuing oversight of the operations of the Australian Securities and Investments
Commission (statutory responsibility)
Report presented
¾ Better shareholders – better company: Shareholder engagement and participation in
Australia (tabled 24 June 2008)
¾ Opportunity not opportunism: Improving conduct in Australian franchising (tabled 2
December 2008)
¾ Statutory oversight of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (tabled 2
September 2008)
¾ Statutory oversight of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (tabled 10
March 2009)
¾ Statutory oversight of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (tabled 15
September 2009)
¾ Report on the 2008-09 annual reports of bodies established under the ASIC Act (tabled
24 February 2010)
¾ Statutory oversight of the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (tabled 24
February 2010)
¾ Inquiry into aspects of agribusiness managed investment schemes (tabled 8 September
2009)
¾ Inquiry into financial products and services in Australia (tabled 24 November 2009)
Secretary
Shona Batge
(02) 6277 3543
INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY
Members
Mr Bevis (Chair), Mr Ruddock (Deputy Chair), and Senators Forshaw, Marshall, McGauran
and Trood and Mr Dreyfus, Mrs Hull and Mr Melham
Current inquiry
¾ Review of listings of certain terrorist organisations under the Criminal Code Act 1995
(statutory responsibility)
¾ Review of administration and expenditure no. 7 – Australian intelligence community
(statutory responsibility)
¾ Review of administration and expenditure no. 8 – Australian intelligence community
(statutory responsibility)
Reports presented
¾ Review of the re-listing of three terrorist organisations (presented to the Deputy President
on 27 September 2007, pursuant to standing order 38(7); tabled 12 February 2008)
¾ Review of the re-listing of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) (tabled 25 June 2008)
¾ Review of the re-listing of Al-Qa’ida, Jemaah Islamiyah and Al-Qa’ida in the Lands of the
Islamic Maghreb (tabled 14 October 2008)
¾ Review of the re-listing of Abu Sayyaf Group, Jamiat ul-Ansar and Al-Qa’ida in Iraq
(tabled 12 February 2009)
¾ Review of the re-listing of Ansar al-Islam, AAA, IAA, IMU, JeM and LeJ as terrorist
organisations (tabled 15 June 2009)
¾ Review of the re-listing of Hizballah’s External Security Organisation (ESO) as a terrorist
organisation (tabled 25 June 2009)
¾ Review of administration and expenditure: No. 6 – Australian intelligence agencies
(tabled 8 September 2009)
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Review of the listing of Al-Shabaab as a terrorist organisation (tabled 28 October 2009)
Review of the re-listing of Hamas’ Brigades, PKK, LeT and PIJ as terrorist organisations
(tabled 17 November 2009)
Secretary
Margot Kerley (02) 6277 4629
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT
Members
Ms Grierson (Chair), Mr Georgiou (Deputy Chair), and Senators Barnett, Bishop,
Feeney, Kroger and Lundy and Mr Bevis, Mrs BK Bishop, Mr Bradbury, Mr Briggs,
Ms King, Ms Ley and Mr Neumann
Current inquiries
¾ Review of Auditor-General’s reports (statutory responsibility)
¾ Review of the Auditor-General Act 1997 (adopted 25 February 2009)
¾ Biannual public hearing with the Commissioner of Taxation (adopted 12 March 2008)
¾ Role of the Auditor-General in monitoring compliance with the ‘Guidelines on Campaign
Advertising’ (adopted 15 October 2008)
Reports presented
¾ Report 410—Tax administration (tabled 26 June 2008)
¾ Report 411—Progress on equipment acquisition and financial reporting in Defence
(tabled 1 September 2008)
¾ Report 412—Audit reports reviewed during the 41st Parliament (tabled 1 September
2008)
¾ Report 413—The efficiency dividend and small agencies: Size does matter (tabled 4
December 2008)
¾ Report 414—Review of Auditor-General’s reports tabled between August 2007 and
August 2008 (tabled 24 June 2009)
¾ Report 415—Review of Auditor-General’s reports tabled between September 2008 and
January 2009 (tabled 17 November 2009)
¾ Report 416—Review of the major projects report 2007-08 (tabled 17 November 2009)
Committee document presented
¾ Statement on the draft budget estimates for the Australian National Audit Office for 200809 (tabled 14 May 2008)
¾ Statement on the draft budget estimates for the Australian National Audit Office for 200910 (tabled 13 May 2009)
¾ Statement on the draft budget estimates for the Australian National Audit Office for 201011 (tabled 12 May 2010)
Secretary
Russell Chafer (02) 6277 2316
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PUBLIC WORKS
Members
Senator McLucas (Chair), Senator Troeth (Deputy Chair), and Senator Forshaw and Mr
Champion, Mr Forrest, Ms Hall, Mr Lindsay, Mr Price and Mr Slipper
Reports presented
¾ Seventy-first annual report (First report of 2008) (tabled 19 March 2008)
¾ HMAS Creswell redevelopment, Jervis Bay Territory (Second report of 2008) (tabled 19
March 2008)
¾ Land Engineering Agency test services relocation, Monegeetta, Victoria (Third report of
2008) (tabled 19 March 2008)
¾ Refurbishment of staff apartments, Australian Embassy complex, Tokyo, Japan (Fourth
report of 2008) (tabled 19 March 2008)
¾ Update report: The Christmas Island Immigration Detention Centre Project (Seventh
report of 2008) (tabled 23 September 2008)
¾ Australian Super Hornet Facilities Project, RAAF Base Amberley (Eighth report of 2008)
(presented to the President on 22 October 2008, pursuant to standing order 38(7); tabled
10 November 2008)
¾ Enhanced Land Force Stage 1 Facilities Project (First report of 2009) (tabled 10 March
2009)
¾ Referral made February 2009: Redevelopment of RAAF Base Edinburgh, Adelaide,
South Australia (Second report of 2009) (presented to the President on 26 May 2009,
pursuant to standing order 38(7); tabled 15 June 2009)
¾ Referrals made February and March 2009: Fit-out of new leased premises for the
Australian Securities and Investments Commission in Sydney, NSW, and construction of
housing for Defence at Yamanto Hills, Ipswich, Queensland (Third report of 2009) (tabled
23 June 2009)
¾ Referral made June 2009: Construction of a new Australian Embassy complex, Jakarta,
Indonesia (Fourth report of 2009) (tabled 18 August 2009)
¾ Referrals made May to June 2009: Fitout and external works, ANZAC Park West, Parkes,
ACT and fitout of Tuggeranong Office Park, Greenway, ACT (Fifth report of 2009) (tabled
15 September 2009)
¾ Redevelopment of the Villawood Immigration Detention Facility (Sixth report of 2009)
(tabled 23 November 2009)
¾ Referrals made August to October 2009: Construction of housing at Gordon Olive Estate,
Brisbane, QLD, construction of housing at Larrakeyah Barracks, Darwin, NT, midlife
engineering services refurbishment of the Australian Embassy, Paris, France, Enhanced
Land Force Stage 2, various locations, redevelopment of Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan, and
tropical marine research facilities, Cape Ferguson and Townsville, QLD (Seventh report
of 2009) (tabled 23 November 2009)
¾ Unauthorised disclosure of committee proceedings and evidence (presented to the
President on 9 February 2010, pursuant to standing order 38(7); tabled 22 February
2010)
¾ Seventy-third annual report (tabled 22 February 2010)
Secretary
James Catchpole
(02) 6277 4157
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JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES
ELECTORAL MATTERS
Members
Mr Melham (Chair), Mr Robb (Deputy Chair), and Senators Birmingham, Bob Brown, Carol
Brown, Feeney and Ryan and Mr Danby, Mr Scott and Mr Sullivan
Current inquiries
¾ 2007 Federal Election, including the Commonwealth Electoral (Above-the-Line Voting)
Amendment Bill 2008 (referred 12 March 2008; interim report presented 17 March 2009)
¾ Conduct at future elections (referred 13 May 2010)
Report presented
¾ Schedule 1 of the Tax Laws Amendment (2008 Measures No. 1) Bill 2008—Advisory
report (tabled 17 June 2008)
¾ Commonwealth Electoral Amendment (Political Donations and Other Measures) Bill
2008—Advisory report (tabled 10 November 2008)
¾ 2007 federal election electronic voting trials—Interim report of the inquiry into the conduct
of the 2007 election and matters related thereto (tabled 17 March 2009)
¾ Advisory report on the Commonwealth Electoral (Above-the-Line Voting) Amendment Bill
2008 (tabled 23 June 2009)
¾ Report on the conduct of the 2007 federal election and matters related thereto (tabled 23
June 2009)
¾ Inquiry into the implications of the Parliamentary Electorates and Elections Amendment
(Automatic Enrolment) Act 2009 (NSW) for the conduct of Commonwealth elections
(tabled 25 February 2010)
¾ Report on the 2007 Federal Election – Events in the Division of Lindsay: Review of
penalty provisions in the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (tabled 18 March 2010)
Secretary
Stephen Boyd (02) 6277 4564
FOREIGN AFFAIRS, DEFENCE AND TRADE
Members
Senator Forshaw (Chair), Mr Hawker (Deputy Chair), and Senators Bishop, Ferguson,
Fifield, Furner, Hanson-Young, Johnston, Ludlam, Moore, O’Brien, Payne and Trood
and Mr Baldwin, Mr Bevis, Ms J Bishop, Mr Coulton, Mr Danby, Ms AL Ellis, Mr Fitzgibbon, Mr
Gibbons, Ms Grierson, Mr Hale, Mrs Markus, Mr Murphy, Mr Oakeshott, Ms Parke, Ms Rea,
Mr Ripoll, Mr Robert, Mr Ruddock, Ms Saffin, Mr Scott and Ms Vamvakinou
Current inquiries
¾ Australia’s trade and investment relations with Asia, the Pacific and Latin America
(referred 4 June 2008)
¾ Human rights mechanisms and the Asia-Pacific (referred 3 September 2008)
¾ Australia’s relations with Africa (adopted 21 October 2009)
Report presented
¾ Review of the Defence annual report 2005-06 (tabled 16 June 2008)
¾ Review of the Defence annual report 2006-07 (tabled 2 December 2008)
¾ Inquiry into Australia’s relationship with ASEAN (tabled 24 June 2009)
¾ Sealing a just outcome: Report from the inquiry into RAAF F-111 Deseal/Reseal workers
and their families (tabled 25 June 2009)
¾ Australia’s relationship with India as an emerging world power (presented to the
President on 7 July 2009, pursuant to standing order 38(7); tabled 11 August 2009)
¾ Review of the Defence annual report 2007-08 (tabled 29 October 2009)
¾ Defence Sub-Committee visit to East Timor, 5 August 2009 (tabled 22 February 2010)
¾ Human rights in the Asia-Pacific: Challenges and opportunities (presented to the Deputy
President on 19 April 2010, pursuant to standing order 38(7); tabled 11 May 2010)
Secretary
Margot Kerley
(02) 6277 4629
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MIGRATION
Members
Mr Danby (Chair), Mrs DS Vale (Deputy Chair), and Senators Bilyk, Boyce, Hanson-Young
and McEwen and Ms D’Ath, Mr Fletcher, Mrs Gash and Mr Zappia
Report presented
¾ Immigration detention in Australia: A new beginning (Criteria for release from immigration
detention)—First report of the inquiry into immigration detention in Australia (tabled 2
December 2008)
¾ Immigration detention in Australia: Community-based alternatives to detention—Second
report of the inquiry into immigration detention in Australia (tabled 15 June 2009)
¾ Immigration detention in Australia: Facilities, services and transparency—Third [final]
report of the inquiry into immigration detention in Australia (tabled 18 August 2009) and
correction (tabled 7 September 2009)
Secretary
Anna Dacre
(02) 6277 4565
NATIONAL CAPITAL AND EXTERNAL TERRITORIES
Members
Senator Lundy (Chair), Mr Johnson (Deputy Chair), and the Deputy President and Chairman
of Committees, the Deputy Speaker, and Senators Adams, Crossin and Humphries and Mr
Adams, Ms AL Ellis, Mr Neville and Mr Turnour
Report presented
¾ The way forward: Inquiry into the role of the National Capital Authority (presented to the
Temporary Chair of Committees, Senator Fierravanti-Wells, on 16 July 2008, pursuant to
standing order 38(7); tabled 26 August 2008)
¾ Inquiry into the immigration bridge proposal (presented to the President on 29 May 2009,
pursuant to standing order 38(7); tabled 15 June 2009)
¾ Inquiry into the changing economic environment in the Indian Ocean Territories
(presented to the Deputy President on 1 April 2010, pursuant to standing order 38(7);
tabled 11 May 2010)
¾ Territories Law Reform Bill 2010 [Provisions]—Advisory report (tabled 11 May 2010)
Secretary
Stephen Boyd (02) 6277 4564
PARLIAMENTARY LIBRARY
Members
Senators Barnett, Bilyk, Cameron, Fielding, Hutchins and Trood and Mr Adams, Mr
Broadbent, Mr Butler, Mr Hawker, Ms Jackson, Mr Melham and Mr Perrett
Secretary
(02) 6277 7102
TREATIES
Members
Mr KJ Thomson (Chair), Senator McGauran (Deputy Chair), and Senators Birmingham, Cash,
Farrell, Ludlam, Pratt and Wortley and Mr Briggs, Mr Forrest, Ms Hall, Mr Kerr, Mr Murphy,
Ms Neal, Ms Parke and Mr Simpkins
Current inquiry
¾ All treaties tabled in the Senate
Report presented
¾ Nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament (tabled 17 September 2009)
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CYBER-SAFETY
Members
Senator Wortley (Chair), Mr Hawke (Deputy Chair) and Senators Barnett, Senator Bushby,
Senator Ludlam, Senator Lundy and Mr Danby, Mr Fletcher , Mr Perrett, Mr Oakeshott, Mr
Ripoll MP, Ms Vamvakinou
Current inquiry
¾ The Joint Select Committee on Cyber-Safety has resolved to focus initially on the
following topics as they relate to children and young people: the online environment in
which Australian children currently engage, including key physical points of access
(schools, libraries, internet cafes, homes, mobiles); abuse of children online, particularly
cyber-bullying; inappropriate social and health behaviours in an online environment (e.g.
technology addiction, online promotion of eating disorders, drug usage, underage
drinking, smoking and gambling); identity theft; breaches of privacy; Australian and
international responses to these cyber-safety threats; opportunities for cooperation
across Australian stakeholders and with international stakeholders in dealing with these
cyber-safety issues; ways to support schools to change their culture to reduce the
incidence and harmful effects of cyber-bullying; and the role of parents, families, carers
and the community.
Secretary: (02) 6277 4202
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SENATE STANDING COMMITTEES
Legislative and General Purpose
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Community Affairs Legislation Committee
Portfolios
Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs; Health and Ageing
Members
Senator Moore (Chair), Senator Siewert (Deputy Chair), and Senators Adams, Boyce, Carol
Brown and Furner
Participating members
Senators Abetz, Back, Barnett, Bernardi, Bilyk, Birmingham, Bishop, Boswell, Brandis, Bob
Brown, Bushby, Cameron, Cash, Colbeck, Collins, Coonan, Cormann, Crossin, Eggleston,
Farrell, Feeney, Ferguson, Fielding, Fierravanti-Wells, Fifield, Fisher, Forshaw, HansonYoung, Heffernan, Humphries, Hurley, Hutchins, Johnston, Joyce, Kroger, Ludlam, Lundy,
Macdonald, Marshall, Mason, McEwen, McGauran, McLucas, Milne, Minchin, Nash, O’Brien,
Parry, Payne, Polley, Pratt, Ronaldson, Ryan, Scullion, Sterle, Troeth, Trood, Williams,
Wortley and Xenophon
Current inquiries
¾ Poker Machine (Reduced Losses—Interim Measures) Bill 2009 and Protecting Problem
Gamblers Bill 2009 (referred 19 November 2009; reporting date: 30 June 2010)
¾ Food Standards Amendment (Truth in Labelling—Palm Oil) Bill 2009 (referred 26
November 2009; reporting date: 31 August 2010)
¾ Plain Tobacco Packaging (Removing Branding from Cigarette Packs) Bill 2009 (referred
26 November 2009; reporting date: 26 August 2010)
¾ Exposure draft of legislation implementing the Government’s announced paid parental
leave scheme (referred upon its release by the Government; order agreed to 18 March
2010; reporting date: 3 June 2010)
¾ Food Standards Australia New Zealand Amendment Bill 2010 [Provisions] (referred 13
May 2010; reporting date: 15 June 2010) *
¾ Paid Parental Leave Bill 2010 [Provisions] (referred 13 May 2010; reporting date: 3 June
2010)
¾ Responsible Takeaway Alcohol Hours Bill 2010 (referred 13 May 2010; reporting date: 25
October 2010)
Reports presented
¾ Compliance audits on Medicare benefits—Interim report (presented to the Temporary
Chair of Committees, Senator Parry, on 10 June 2009, pursuant to standing order 38(7);
tabled 15 June 2009)
¾ Private Health Insurance (National Joint Replacement Register Levy) Bill 2009
[Provisions] (tabled 16 June 2009)
¾ Family Assistance Amendment (Further 2008 Budget Measures) Bill 2009 [Provisions]
(tabled 16 June 2009)
¾ Private Health Insurance Legislation Amendment Bill 2009 [Provisions] (tabled 16 June
2009)
¾ Health Workforce Australia Bill 2009 [Provisions] (tabled 16 June 2009)
¾ Budget estimates 2009-10, dated June 2009 (tabled 23 June 2009)
¾ Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Pension Reform and Other 2009
Budget Measures) Bill 2009 [Provisions] (tabled 24 June 2009)
¾ Fairer Private Health Insurance Incentives Bill 2009 [Provisions], Fairer Private
¾ Health Insurance Incentives (Medicare Levy Surcharge) Bill 2009 [Provisions] and
¾ Fairer Private Health Insurance Incentives (Medicare Levy Surcharge-Fringe Benefits)
Bill 2009 [Provisions] (presented to the President on 5 August 2009, pursuant to standing
order 38(7); tabled 11 August 2009)
¾ Health Insurance Amendment (Extended Medicare Safety Net) Bill 2009 (presented to
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the President on 5 August 2009, pursuant to standing order 38(7); tabled 11 August
2009)
National registration and accreditation scheme for doctors and other health workers
(presented to the President on 6 August 2009, pursuant to standing order 38(7); tabled
11 August 2009)
Therapeutic Goods Amendment (2009 Measures No. 2) Bill 2009 [Provisions] (presented
to the President on 7 August 2009, pursuant to standing order 38(7);tabled 11 August
2009)
Health Legislation Amendment (Midwives and Nurse Practitioners) Bill 2009 [Provisions],
Midwife Professional Indemnity (Commonwealth Contribution) Scheme Bill 2009
[Provisions] and Midwife Professional Indemnity (Run-off Cover Support Payment) Bill
2009 [Provisions]—Interim report (presented to the President on 7 August 2009,
pursuant to standing order 38(7); tabled 11 August 2009)
Health Legislation Amendment (Midwives and Nurse Practitioners) Bill 2009 [Provisions],
Midwife Professional Indemnity (Commonwealth Contribution) Scheme Bill 2009
[Provisions] and Midwife Professional Indemnity (Run-off Cover Support Payment) Bill
2009 [Provisions] (tabled 17 August 2009)
Health Legislation Amendment (Midwives and Nurse Practitioners) Bill 2009,
Midwife Professional Indemnity (Run-off Cover Support Payment) Bill 2009 and
Midwife Professional Indemnity (Commonwealth Contribution) Scheme Bill 2009
(presented to the President on 1 February 2010, pursuant to standing order 38(7); tabled
2 February 2010)
Additional estimates 2009-10, dated February 2010 (tabled 25 February 2010)
Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Reform and Reinstatement
of Racial Discrimination Act) Bill 2009 [Provisions], Families, Housing, Community
Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (2009 Measures) Bill
2009 [Provisions] and Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
and Other Legislation Amendment (Restoration of Racial Discrimination Act) Bill 2009
(tabled 10 March 2010) and correction (tabled 16 March 2010)
Annual reports (No. 1 of 2010), dated March 2010 (tabled 11 March 2010)
Healthcare Identifiers Bill 2010 [Provisions] and Healthcare Identifiers (Consequential
Amendments) Bill 2010 [Provisions] (tabled 15 March 2010)
Health Practitioner Regulation (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2010 [Provisions]
(tabled 12 May 2010)
Health Insurance Amendment (Pathology Requests) Bill 2010 [Provisions] (tabled 12
May 2010)
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Community Affairs References Committee
Members
Senator Siewert (Chair), Senator Moore (Deputy Chair), and Senators Adams, Boyce, Carol
Brown and Coonan
Participating members
Senators Abetz, Back, Barnett, Bernardi, Bilyk, Birmingham, Bishop, Boswell,
Brandis, Bob Brown, Bushby, Cameron, Cash, Colbeck, Collins, Cormann, Crossin,
Eggleston, Farrell, Feeney, Ferguson, Fielding, Fierravanti-Wells, Fifield, Fisher,
Forshaw, Furner, Hanson-Young, Heffernan, Humphries, Hurley, Hutchins, Johnston,
Joyce, Kroger, Ludlam, Lundy, Macdonald, Marshall, Mason, McEwen, McGauran,
McLucas, Milne, Minchin, Nash, O’Brien, Parry, Payne, Polley, Pratt, Ronaldson,
Ryan, Scullion, Sterle, Troeth, Trood, Williams, Wortley and Xenophon
Current inquiries
¾ Impact of gene patents on the provision of healthcare in Australia (referred 11 November
2008; reporting date: last sitting day of 2009)
¾ Suicide in Australia (referred 10 September 2009; reporting date: last sitting day in April
2010)
¾ New therapeutic groups under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (referred 25
November 2009; reporting date: 30 June 2010)
¾ Access to planning options and services for people with a disability (referred 25
November 2009; reporting date: 2 September 2010)
Report presented
¾ Lost innocents and forgotten Australians revisited: Report on the progress with the
implementation of the recommendations of the lost innocents and forgotten Australians
reports (tabled 25 June 2009)
Secretary Elton Humphrey (02) 6277 3005
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ECONOMICS
Economics Legislation Committee
Portfolios
Treasury; Innovation, Industry, Science and Research; Resources, Energy and Tourism
Members
Senator Hurley (Chair), Senator Eggleston (Deputy Chair), and Senators Bushby, Cameron,
Pratt and Xenophon
Participating members
Senators Abetz, Adams, Back, Barnett, Bernardi, Bilyk, Birmingham, Bishop,
Boswell, Boyce, Brandis, Bob Brown, Carol Brown, Cash, Colbeck, Collins, Coonan,
Cormann, Crossin, Farrell, Feeney, Ferguson, Fielding, Fierravanti-Wells, Fifield,
Fisher, Forshaw, Furner, Hanson-Young, Heffernan, Humphries, Hutchins, Johnston,
Joyce, Kroger, Ludlam, Lundy, Macdonald, Marshall, Mason, McEwen, McGauran,
McLucas, Milne, Minchin, Moore, Nash, O’Brien, Parry, Payne, Polley, Ronaldson,
Ryan, Scullion, Siewert, Sterle, Troeth, Trood, Williams and Wortley
Current inquiries
¾ Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Bill (No. 2) 2010 [Provisions]
(referred 18 March 2010; reporting date: 21 May 2010) *
¾ Tax Laws Amendment (Public Benefit Test) Bill 2010 (referred 13 May 2010;reporting
date: 31 August 2010)
¾ * Tax Laws Amendment (Research and Development) Bill 2010 [Provisions] and Income
Tax Rates Amendment (Research and Development) Bill 2010 [Provisions] (referred 13
May 2010; reporting date: 15 June 2010)
Reports Presented
¾ Annual reports (No. 1 of 2010), dated February 2010 (tabled 3 February 2010)
¾ Additional estimates 2009-10, dated February 2010 (tabled 25 February 2010)
¾ Tax Laws Amendment (2009 Measures No. 6) Bill 2009 [Provisions] (tabled 25 February
2010)
¾ Textile, Clothing and Footwear Strategic Investment Program Amendment (Building
Innovative Capability) Bill 2009 [Provisions] (tabled 25 February 2010)
¾ Trade Practices Amendment (Infrastructure Access) Bill 2009 [Provisions] (tabled 9
March 2010)
¾ Tax Laws Amendment (Confidentiality of Taxpayer Information) Bill 2009 [Provisions]
(tabled 11 March 2010)
¾ Tax Laws Amendment (2010 Measures No. 1) Bill 2010 [Provisions] (tabled 15 March
2010)
¾ Safe Climate (Energy Efficient Non-Residential Buildings Scheme) Bill 2009 (tabled 17
March 2010)
¾ Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Legislation Amendment
(Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2010 [Provisions] (presented to the Deputy President on
23 April 2010, pursuant to standing order 38(7); tabled 11 May 2010)
¾ Tax Laws Amendment (2010 Measures No. 2) Bill 2010 [Provisions] (tabled 12 May
2010)*
¾ Trade Practices Amendment (Material Lessening of Competition—Richmond
Amendment) Bill 2009 (tabled 13 May 2010)
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Economics References Committee
Members
Senator Eggleston (Chair), Senator Hurley (Deputy Chair), and Senators Bushby, McGauran,
Pratt and Xenophon
Substitute member
Role of liquidators and administrators—Senator Williams to replace Senator
McGauran
Participating members
Senators Abetz, Adams, Back, Barnett, Bernardi, Bilyk, Birmingham, Bishop,
Boswell, Boyce, Brandis, Bob Brown, Carol Brown, Cameron, Cash, Colbeck,
Collins, Coonan, Cormann, Crossin, Farrell, Feeney, Ferguson, Fielding, FierravantiWells, Fifield, Fisher, Forshaw, Furner, Hanson-Young, Heffernan, Humphries,
Hutchins, Johnston, Joyce, Kroger, Ludlam, Lundy, Macdonald, Marshall, Mason,
McEwen, McGauran, McLucas, Milne, Minchin, Moore, Nash, O’Brien, Parry, Payne,
Polley, Ronaldson, Ryan, Scullion, Siewert, Sterle, Troeth, Trood, Williams and
Wortley
Current inquiries
¾ Role of liquidators and administrators (referred 24 November 2009; reporting date:31
August 2010)
¾ Small business access to finance (referred 3 February 2010; reporting date: 30 June
2010)
Report presented
¾ Employee share schemes (tabled 17 August 2009)
¾ Foreign investment by state-owned entities (tabled 17 September 2009)
¾ Bank mergers (tabled 17 September 2009)
¾ Government measures to address confidence concerns in the financial sector – The
¾ Financial Claims Scheme and the Guarantee Scheme for Large Deposits and Wholesale
Funding (tabled 17 September 2009)
¾ Government’s economic stimulus initiatives—Interim report (presented to the Temporary
Chair of Committees, Senator Forshaw, on 30 September 2009, pursuant to standing
order 38(7); tabled 26 October 2009)
¾ GROCERYchoice website—Interim report (presented to the Deputy President on 20
October 2009, pursuant to standing order 38(7); tabled 26 October 2009)
¾ Government’s economic stimulus initiatives—Final report (tabled 27 October 2009)
¾ GROCERYchoice website (tabled 18 November 2009)
¾ Milking it for all it’s worth – competition and pricing in the Australian dairy industry (tabled
13 May 2010)
Secretary John Hawkins (02) 6277 3541
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EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND WORKPLACE RELATIONS
(formerly Employment, Workplace Relations and Education; name amended 13 February
2008)
Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Legislation Committee
Portfolios
Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
Members
Senator Marshall (Chair), Senator Cash (Deputy Chair), and Senators Back, Bilyk,
Collins and Hanson-Young
Participating members
Senators Abetz, Adams, Barnett, Bernardi, Birmingham, Bishop, Boswell, Boyce,
Brandis, Bob Brown, Carol Brown, Bushby, Cameron, Colbeck, Coonan, Cormann,
Crossin, Eggleston, Farrell, Feeney, Ferguson, Fielding, Fierravanti-Wells, Fifield,
Fisher, Forshaw, Furner, Heffernan, Humphries, Hurley, Hutchins, Johnston, Joyce,
Kroger, Ludlam, Lundy, Macdonald, Mason, McEwen, McGauran, McLucas, Milne,
Minchin, Moore, Nash, O’Brien, Parry, Payne, Polley, Pratt, Ronaldson, Ryan,
Scullion, Siewert, Sterle, Troeth, Trood, Williams, Wortley and Xenophon
Reports presented
¾ Additional estimates 2009-10, dated February 2010 (tabled 25 February 2010)
¾ Occupational Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2009 [Provisions]
(tabled 25 February 2010)
¾ Annual reports (No. 1 of 2010), dated March 2010 (tabled 11 March 2010)
Education, Employment and Workplace Relations References Committee
Members
Senator Cash (Chair), Senator Marshall (Deputy Chair), and Senators Back, Bilyk, Cormann
and Hanson-Young
Participating members
Senators Abetz, Adams, Barnett, Bernardi, Birmingham, Bishop, Boswell, Boyce,
Brandis, Bob Brown, Carol Brown, Bushby, Cameron, Colbeck, Collins, Coonan,
Crossin, Eggleston, Farrell, Feeney, Ferguson, Fielding, Fierravanti-Wells, Fifield,
Fisher, Forshaw, Furner, Heffernan, Humphries, Hurley, Hutchins, Johnston, Joyce,
Kroger, Ludlam, Lundy, Macdonald, Mason, McEwen, McGauran, McLucas, Milne,
Minchin, Moore, Nash, O’Brien, Parry, Payne, Polley, Pratt, Ronaldson, Ryan,
Scullion, Siewert, Sterle, Troeth, Trood, Williams, Wortley and Xenophon
Current inquiries
¾ Primary Schools for the 21st Century program (referred 9 September 2009)
¾ Administration and reporting of NAPLAN testing (referred 13 May 2010; reporting date: 13
August 2010)
Reports presented
¾ DEEWR tender process to award employment services contracts (tabled 25 June 2009)
¾ Report to the Senate on the inquiry into the effects of climate change on training and
employment needs (tabled 8 September 2009)
¾ Provision of childcare (tabled 23 November 2009) and errata (tabled 26 November 2009)
¾ Welfare of international students (tabled 26 November 2009)
Secretary Vacant (02) 6277 3520
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ENVIRONMENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS
(formerly Environment, Communications, Information Technology and the Arts; name
amended 13 February 2008)
Environment, Communications and the Arts Legislation Committee
Portfolios
Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts; Broadband, Communications and the Digital
Economy
Members
Senator McEwen (Chair), Senator Fisher (Deputy Chair), and Senators Ludlam, Lundy,
Troeth and Wortley
Substitute Members
Senator Farrell to replace Senator Lundy on 24 May 2010
Senator Bishop to replace Senator Lundy on 25 May 2010
Senator Marshall to replace Senator Lundy on 26 May 2010
Senator Bilyk to replace Senator Lundy on 27 May 2010
Senator Carol Brown to replace Senator McEwen on 15 June 2010
Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2010 [Provisions], Renewable
Energy (Electricity) (Charge) Amendment Bill 2010 [Provisions] and Renewable
Energy (Electricity) (Small-scale Technology Shortfall Charge) Bill 2010
[Provisions]—Senator Milne to replace Senator Ludlam
Participating members
Senators Abetz, Adams, Back, Barnett, Bernardi, Bilyk, Birmingham, Bishop,
Boswell, Boyce, Brandis, Bob Brown, Carol Brown, Bushby, Cameron, Cash,
Colbeck, Collins, Coonan, Cormann, Crossin, Eggleston, Farrell, Feeney, Ferguson,
Fielding, Fierravanti-Wells, Fifield, Forshaw, Furner, Hanson-Young, Heffernan,
Humphries, Hurley, Hutchins, Johnston, Joyce, Kroger, Ludlam, Lundy, Macdonald,
Marshall, Mason, McEwen, McGauran, McLucas, Milne, Minchin, Moore, Nash,
O’Brien, Parry, Payne, Polley, Pratt, Ronaldson, Ryan, Scullion, Siewert, Sterle,
Trood, Williams and Xenophon
Current inquiries
¾ Keeping Jobs from Going Offshore (Protection of Personal Information) Bill 2009 (referred
13 May 2010; reporting date: 18 October 2010)
¾ Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2010 [Provisions], Renewable Energy
(Electricity) (Charge) Amendment Bill 2010 [Provisions] and Renewable Energy
(Electricity) (Small-scale Technology Shortfall Charge) Bill 2010 [Provisions] (referred 13
May 2010; reporting date: 10 June 2010)
¾ Water (Crisis Powers and Floodwater Diversion) Bill 2010 (referred 13 May 2010;
reporting date: 24 August 2010)
Reports presented
¾ Additional estimates 2009-10, dated February 2010 (tabled 25 February 2010)
¾ Do Not Call Register Legislation Amendment Bill 2009 [Provisions] (tabled 25 February
2010)
¾ Annual reports (No. 1 of 2010), dated March 2010 (tabled 11 March 2010) Broadcasting
Legislation Amendment (Digital Television) Bill 2010 [Provisions] (tabled 12 May 2010)
¾ Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Fibre Deployment) Bill 2010 [Provisions]
(tabled 12 May 2010)
¾ Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Bill 2010 [Provisions] (tabled 12 May 2010)
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Environment, Communications and the Arts References Committee
Members
Senator Fisher (Chair), Senator McEwen (Deputy Chair), and Senators Boswell,
Ludlam, Troeth and Wortley
Substitute members
Administration and effectiveness of the Green Loans Program—Senator Birmingham
to replace Senator Boswell
Australia Post’s treatment of injured and ill workers—Senator Siewert to replace
Senator Ludlam
Energy Efficient Homes Package—Senator Birmingham to replace Senator Boswell
Sustainable management by the Commonwealth of water resources— Senator Birmingham
to replace Senator Boswell, Senator Siewert to replace Senator Ludlam
Participating members
Senators Abetz, Adams, Back, Barnett, Bernardi, Bilyk, Birmingham, Bishop,
Boswell, Boyce, Brandis, Bob Brown, Carol Brown, Bushby, Cameron, Cash,
Colbeck, Collins, Coonan, Cormann, Crossin, Eggleston, Farrell, Feeney, Ferguson,
Fielding, Fierravanti-Wells, Fifield, Forshaw, Furner, Hanson-Young, Heffernan,
Humphries, Hurley, Hutchins, Johnston, Joyce, Kroger, Ludlam, Lundy, Macdonald,
Marshall, Mason, McGauran, McLucas, Milne, Minchin, Moore, Nash, O’Brien,
Parry, Payne, Polley, Pratt, Ronaldson, Ryan, Scullion, Siewert, Sterle, Trood,
Williams and Xenophon
Current inquiries
¾ Sustainable management by the Commonwealth of water resources (referred 20 August
2009; reporting date: 29 November 2009)
¾ Australia Post’s treatment of injured and ill workers (referred 29 October 2009; order
varied 18 November 2009; reporting date: 2 February 2010)
¾ Energy Efficient Homes Package (referred 29 October 2009; reporting date: 30 March
2010)
¾ Administration and effectiveness of the Green Loans Program (referred 10 March 2010;
reporting date: 21 June 2010)
Reports presented
¾ Forestry and mining operations on the Tiwi Islands (tabled 29 October 2009)
¾ The impacts of mining in the Murray Darling Basin (presented to the President on 4
December 2009, pursuant to standing order 38(7))
¾ Sustainable management by the Commonwealth of water resources—Interim report
(presented to the Temporary Chair of Committees, Senator Barnett, on 5 May 2010,
pursuant to standing order 38(7); tabled 11 May 2010)
¾ Energy Efficient Homes Package—Interim report (presented to the Temporary Chair of
Committees, Senator Barnett, on 5 May 2010, pursuant to standing order 38(7); tabled 11
May 2010)
Secretary Ian Holland (02) 6277 3379
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FINANCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee
Portfolios
Parliament; Prime Minister and Cabinet (including Climate Change); Finance and
Deregulation; Human Services
Members
Senator Polley (Chair), Senator Ryan (Deputy Chair), and Senators Cameron, Collins,
Kroger and Siewert
Participating members
Senators Abetz, Adams, Back, Barnett, Bernardi, Bilyk, Birmingham, Bishop,
Boswell, Boyce, Brandis, Bob Brown, Carol Brown, Bushby, Cash, Colbeck, Coonan,
Cormann, Crossin, Eggleston, Farrell, Feeney, Ferguson, Fielding, Fierravanti-Wells,
Fifield, Fisher, Forshaw, Furner, Hanson-Young, Heffernan, Humphries, Hurley,
Hutchins, Johnston, Joyce, Ludlam, Lundy, Macdonald, Marshall, Mason, McEwen,
McGauran, McLucas, Milne, Minchin, Moore, Nash, O’Brien, Parry, Payne, Pratt,
Ronaldson, Scullion, Sterle, Troeth, Trood, Williams, Wortley and Xenophon
Reports presented
¾ Additional estimates 2009-10, dated February 2010 (tabled 25 February 2010)
¾ Annual reports (No. 1 of 2010), dated March 2010 (tabled 11 March 2010)
¾ Governance of Australian Government Superannuation Schemes Bill 2010 [Provisions],
ComSuper Bill 2010 [Provisions] and Superannuation Legislation (Consequential
Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2010 [Provisions] (tabled 15 March 2010)
and correction (tabled 17 March 2010)
¾ Freedom of Information Amendment (Reform) Bill 2009 [Provisions] and Information
Commissioner Bill 2009 [Provisions] (tabled 16 March 2010)
Finance and Public Administration References Committee
Members
Senator Ryan (Chair), Senator Polley (Deputy Chair), and Senators Cameron, Kroger,
Siewert and Williams
Participating members
Senators Abetz, Adams, Back, Barnett, Bernardi, Bilyk, Birmingham, Bishop,
Boswell, Boyce, Brandis, Bob Brown, Carol Brown, Bushby, Cash, Colbeck, Collins,
Coonan, Cormann, Crossin, Eggleston, Farrell, Feeney, Ferguson, Fielding,
Fierravanti-Wells, Fifield, Fisher, Forshaw, Furner, Hanson-Young, Heffernan,
Humphries, Hurley, Hutchins, Johnston, Joyce, Ludlam, Lundy, Macdonald, Marshall,
Mason, McEwen, McGauran, McLucas, Milne, Minchin, Moore, Nash, O’Brien,
Parry, Payne, Pratt, Ronaldson, Scullion, Sterle, Troeth, Trood, Wortley and
Xenophon
Current inquiry
¾ COAG reforms relating to health and hospitals (referred 13 May 2010; reporting date 18
June 2010)
Report presented
¾ Relationship between the Central Land Council and Centrecorp Aboriginal Investment
Corporation Pty Ltd (tabled 26 November 2009)
¾ Independent arbitration of public interest immunity claims (tabled 2 February 2010)
¾ Native vegetation laws, greenhouse gas abatement and climate change measures
(presented to the Temporary Chair of Committees, Senator Moore, on 30 April 2010,
pursuant to standing order 38(7); tabled 11 May 2010)
Secretary Stephen Palethorpe (02) 6277 3530
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FOREIGN AFFAIRS, DEFENCE AND TRADE
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee
Portfolios
Foreign Affairs and Trade; Defence (including Veterans’ Affairs)
Members
Senator Bishop (Chair), Senator Trood (Deputy Chair), and Senators Farrell, Forshaw,
Kroger and Ludlam
Participating members
Senators Abetz, Adams, Back, Barnett, Bernardi, Birmingham, Bilyk, Boswell, Boyce,
Brandis, Bob Brown, Carol Brown, Bushby, Cameron, Cash, Colbeck, Collins,
Coonan, Cormann, Crossin, Eggleston, Feeney, Ferguson, Fielding, Fierravanti-Wells,
Fifield, Fisher, Furner, Hanson-Young, Heffernan, Humphries, Hurley, Hutchins,
Johnston, Joyce, Lundy, Macdonald, Marshall, Mason, McEwen, McGauran,
McLucas, Milne, Minchin, Moore, Nash, O’Brien, Parry, Payne, Polley, Pratt,
Ronaldson, Ryan, Scullion, Siewert, Sterle, Troeth, Williams, Wortley and Xenophon
Reports presented
¾ Budget estimates 2009-10, dated June 2009 (tabled 23 June 2009)
¾ Annual reports (No. 2 of 2009), dated September 2009 (tabled 9 September 2009)
¾ Additional estimates 2009-10, dated February 2010 (tabled 25 February 2010)
¾ Defence Amendment (Parliamentary Approval of Overseas Service) Bill 2008 [No. 2]
(tabled 25 February 2010)
¾ Annual reports (No. 1 of 2010), dated March 2010 (tabled 11 March 2010)
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee
Members
Senator Trood (Chair), Senator Bishop (Deputy Chair), and Senators Ferguson, Forshaw,
Kroger and Ludlam
Participating members
Senators Abetz, Adams, Back, Barnett, Bernardi, Bilyk, Birmingham, Boswell, Boyce,
Brandis, Bob Brown, Carol Brown, Bushby, Cameron, Cash, Colbeck, Collins,
Coonan, Cormann, Crossin, Eggleston, Farrell, Feeney, Fielding, Fierravanti-Wells,
Fifield, Fisher, Furner, Hanson-Young, Heffernan, Humphries, Hurley, Hutchins,
Johnston, Joyce, Lundy, Macdonald, Marshall, Mason, McEwen, McGauran,
McLucas, Milne, Minchin, Moore, Nash, O’Brien, Parry, Payne, Polley, Pratt,
Ronaldson, Ryan, Scullion, Siewert, Sterle, Troeth, Williams, Wortley and Xenophon
Current inquiry
¾ Australia’s administration and management of the Torres Strait (referred 14 September
2009; reporting date: 2 September 2010)
¾ Equity and diversity health checks in the Royal Australian Navy (referred 26 November
2009; interim report presented 18 March 2010; reporting date 2 September 2010)
Reports resented
¾ Inquiry into the major economic and security challenges facing Papua New Guinea and
the island states of the southwest Pacific—Interim report (presented to the President on 27
May 2009, pursuant to standing order 38(7); tabled 15 June 2009)
¾ Economic challenges facing Papua New Guinea and the island states of the southwest
Pacific [Volume I of the committee’s inquiry into economic and security challenge facing
Papua New Guinea and the island states of the southwest Pacific] (tabled 19 November
2009)
¾ Inquiry into the security challenges facing Papua New Guinea and the island states of the
southwest Pacific—Interim report (presented to the Temporary Chair of Committees,
Senator Moore, on 21 December 2009, pursuant to standing order 38(7); tabled 2
February 2010)
¾ Security challenges facing Papua New Guinea and the island states of the southwest
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Pacific [Volume II of the committee’s inquiry into economic and security challenges facing
Papua New Guinea and the island states of the southwest Pacific] (tabled 25 February
2010 No. 122—15 June 2010—Proof Copy 117
¾ Equity and diversity health check in the Royal Australian Navy—HMAS Success— Interim
report (tabled 18 March 2010)
¾ Report on parliamentary privilege—possible interference in the work of the committee:
Inquiry into matters relating to events on HMAS Success (tabled 18 March 2010)
Secretary Kathleen Dermody (02) 6277 3538
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LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS
Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee
Portfolios
Attorney-General; Immigration and Citizenship
Members
Senator Crossin (Chair), Senator Barnett (Deputy Chair), and Senators Feeney,
Ludlam and Marshall and Parry
Substitute member
Consideration of the 2010-11 Budget estimates—Senator McLucas to replace Senator
Marshall from 24 May to 26 May 2010
Participating members
Senators Abetz, Adams, Back, Bernardi, Birmingham, Bilyk, Bishop, Boswell, Boyce,
Brandis, Bob Brown, Carol Brown, Bushby, Cameron, Cash, Colbeck, Collins,
Coonan, Cormann, Eggleston, Farrell, Ferguson, Fielding, Fierravanti-Wells, Fifield,
Fisher, Forshaw, Furner, Hanson-Young, Heffernan, Humphries, Hurley, Johnston,
Joyce, Kroger, Lundy, Macdonald, Mason, McEwen, McGauran, McLucas, Milne,
Minchin, Moore, Nash, O’Brien, Payne, Pratt, Ronaldson, Ryan, Scullion, Siewert,
Sterle, Troeth, Trood, Williams, Wortley and Xenophon
Current inquiries
¾ Criminal Code Amendment (Misrepresentation of Age to a Minor) Bill 2010 (referred 4
February 2010; reporting date: 30 June 2010)
¾ Wild Rivers (Environmental Management) Bill 2010 [No. 2] (referred 25 February 2010;
interim report presented 5 May 2010; final reporting date: 30 June 2010)
¾ National Security Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 [Provisions] and Parliamentary Joint
Committee on Law Enforcement Bill 2010 [Provisions] (referred 18 March 2010; reporting
date: 15 June 2010)
Reports presented
¾ Additional estimates 2009-10, dated February 2010 (tabled 25 February 2010)
¾ Annual reports (No. 1 of 2010), dated March 2010 (tabled 11 March 2010)
¾ Crimes Legislation Amendment (Sexual Offences Against Children) Bill 2010 [Provisions]
(tabled 18 March 2010)
¾ National Radioactive Waste Management Bill 2010 [Provisions]—Interim report
(presented to the Temporary Chair of Committees, Senator Carol Brown, on 30 April
2010, pursuant to standing order 38(7); tabled 11 May 2010)
¾ Anti-People Smuggling and Other Measures Bill 2010 [Provisions] (presented to the
Temporary Chair of Committees, Senator Cash, on 4 May 2010, pursuant to standing
order 38(7); tabled 11 May 2010)
¾ Wild Rivers (Environmental Management) Bill 2010 [No. 2]—Interim report (presented to
the Temporary Chair of Committees, Senator Barnett, on 5 May 2010, pursuant to
standing order 38(7); tabled 11 May 2010)
¾ National Radioactive Waste Management Bill 2010 [Provisions] (presented to the
Temporary Chair of Committees, Senator McGauran, on 7 May 2010, pursuant to
standing order 38(7); tabled 11 May 2010)
¾ Personal Property Securities (Corporations and Other Amendments) Bill 2010
[Provisions] (tabled 12 May 2010)
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Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee
Members
Senator Barnett (Chair), Senator Crossin (Deputy Chair), and Senators Feeney,
Ludlam, Parry and Trood
Substitute member
Review of government discretionary payments in special circumstances—Senator
Siewert to replace Senator Ludlam
Participating members
Senators Abetz, Adams, Back, Bernardi, Bilyk, Birmingham, Bishop, Boswell, Boyce,
Brandis, Bob Brown, Carol Brown, Bushby, Cameron, Cash, Colbeck, Collins,
Coonan, Cormann, Eggleston, Farrell, Ferguson, Fielding, Fierravanti-Wells, Fifield,
Fisher, Forshaw, Furner, Hanson-Young, Heffernan, Humphries, Hurley, Hutchins,
Johnston, Joyce, Kroger, Ludlam, Lundy, Macdonald, Marshall, Mason, McEwen,
McGauran, McLucas, Milne, Minchin, Moore, Nash, O’Brien, Payne, Polley, Pratt,
Ronaldson, Ryan, Scullion, Siewert, Sterle, Troeth, Williams, Wortley and Xenophon
Current inquiry
¾ Review of government discretionary payments in special circumstances (referred 4
February 2010; order varied 18 March 2010; reporting date: 30 September 2010)
Report presented
¾ A possible contempt in relation to a witness to the committee’s inquiry into access to
justice (tabled 8 September 2009)
¾ Australia’s judicial system and the role of judges; Access to justice—Interim report (tabled
26 November 2009)
¾ Australia’s judicial system and the role of judges (presented to the President on 7
December 2009, pursuant to standing order 38(7); tabled 2 February 2010) and errata
(presented to the President on 8 December 2009, pursuant to standing order 38(7);
tabled 2 February 2010)
¾ Access to justice (presented to the President on 8 December 2009, pursuant to standing
order 38(7); tabled 2 February 2010)
Secretary Peter Hallahan (02) 6277 3494
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RURAL AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS AND TRANSPORT
Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee
Portfolios
Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government; Agriculture,
Fisheries and Forestry
Members
Senator Sterle (Chair), Senator Nash (Deputy Chair), and Senators Heffernan, Hutchins,
O’Brien and Siewert
Participating members
Senators Abetz, Adams, Back, Barnett, Bernardi, Bilyk, Birmingham, Bishop,
Boswell, Boyce, Brandis, Bob Brown, Carol Brown, Bushby, Cameron, Cash,
Colbeck, Collins, Coonan, Cormann, Crossin, Eggleston, Farrell, Feeney, Ferguson,
Fielding, Fierravanti-Wells, Fifield, Fisher, Forshaw, Furner, Hanson-Young,
Humphries, Hurley, Johnston, Joyce, Kroger, Ludlam, Lundy, Macdonald, Marshall,
Mason, McEwen, McGauran, McLucas, Milne, Minchin, Moore, Parry, Payne, Polley,
Pratt, Ronaldson, Ryan, Scullion, Troeth, Trood, Williams, Wortley and Xenophon
Reports presented
¾ Nation Building Program (National Land Transport) Amendment Bill 2009
[Provisions] (referred 14 May 2009; reporting date: 15 June 2009)
¾ Budget estimates 2009-10, dated June 2009 (tabled 23 June 2009)
¾ Annual reports (No. 2 of 2009), dated September 2009 (tabled 9 September 2009)
¾ Additional estimates 2009-10, dated February 2010 (tabled 25 February 2010)
¾ Annual reports (No. 1 of 2010), dated March 2010 (tabled 11 March 2010)
s
Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee
Members
Senator Nash (Chair), Senator Sterle (Deputy Chair), and Senators Heffernan,
McGauran,
Milne and O’Brien
Substitute members
Management of aircraft noise by Airservices Australia—Senator Adams to replace
Senator Heffernan
Participating members
Senators Abetz, Adams, Back, Barnett, Bernardi, Bilyk, Birmingham, Bishop,
Boswell, Boyce, Brandis, Bob Brown, Carol Brown, Bushby, Cameron, Cash,
Colbeck, Collins, Coonan, Cormann, Crossin, Eggleston, Farrell, Feeney, Ferguson,
Fielding, Fierravanti-Wells, Fifield, Fisher, Forshaw, Furner, Hanson-Young,
Heffernan, Humphries, Hurley, Hutchins, Johnston, Joyce, Kroger, Ludlam, Lundy,
Macdonald, Marshall, Mason, McEwen, McLucas, Minchin, Moore, Parry, Payne,
Polley, Pratt, Ronaldson, Ryan, Scullion, Siewert, Troeth, Trood, Williams, Wortley
and Xenophon
Current inquiries
¾ Natural resource management and conservation challenges (referred 26 June 2008;
reporting date: 18 December 2009)
¾ Rural and regional access to secondary and tertiary education opportunities (referred
16 June 2009; interim report presented 28 August 2009; final reporting date: 11
December 2009)
¾ Import restrictions on beef (referred 27 October 2009; interim report presented 30
November 2009; final reporting date: 25 February 2010)
¾ Management of aircraft noise by Airservices Australia (referred 25 November 2009;
reporting date: 1 June 2010)
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Reports presented
¾ Implementations for the long-term sustainable management of the Murray-Darling
Basin system—Interim report [matters specified in part (2)] (presented to the
Temporary Chair of Committees, Senator Bernardi, on 22 May 2009, pursuant to
standing order 38(7); tabled 15 June 2009)
¾ Import risk analysis (IRA) for the importation of Cavendish bananas from the
Philippines—Interim report (presented to the Temporary Chair of Committees,
Senator Bernardi, on 22 May 2009, pursuant to standing order 38(7); tabled 15 June
2009)
¾ Matters relating to the establishment of an Australian Football League team for
Tasmania (tabled 25 June 2009)
¾ Implications for long-term sustainable management of the Murray Darling Basin
system—Final report (presented to the President on 25 June 2009, pursuant to
standing order 38(7); tabled 11 August 2009) and correction (tabled 20 August 2009)
¾ Import risk analysis (IRA) for the importation of Cavendish bananas from the
Philippines (presented to the President on 25 June 2009, pursuant to standing order
38(7); tabled 11 August 2009)
¾ Meat marketing (presented to the Temporary Chair of Committees, Senator Moore,
on 30 June 2009, pursuant to standing order 38(7); tabled 11 August 2009)
¾ Investment of Commonwealth and state funds in public passenger transport
infrastructure and services (tabled 20 August 2009)
¾ Rural and regional access to secondary and tertiary education opportunities—Interim
report (presented to the Temporary Chair of Committees, Senator McGauran, on 28
August 2009, pursuant to standing order 38(7); tabled 7 September 2009)
¾ Management of the removal of the rebate for AQIS export certification functions
(tabled 14 September 2009)
¾ Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Income Support for Students) Bill
2009 [Provisions] (tabled 27 October 2009)
¾ Import restrictions on beef—Interim report (tabled 30 November 2009)
¾ Rural and regional access to secondary and tertiary education opportunities—Interim
report (presented to the President on 11 December 2009, pursuant to standing order
38(7); tabled 2 February 2010)
¾ Natural resource management and conservation challenges—Interim report
(presented to the President on 18 December 2009, pursuant to standing order 38(7);
tabled 2 February 2010)
¾ Rural and regional access to secondary and tertiary education opportunities—Final
report (presented to the President on 18 December 2009, pursuant to standing order
38(7); tabled 2 February 2010)
¾ Natural resource management and conservation challenges—Interim report
(presented to the Temporary Chair of Committees, Senator Ryan, on 23 December
2009, pursuant to standing order 38(7); tabled 2 February 2010)
¾ Natural resource management and conservation challenges (tabled 4 February
2010)
¾ The possible impacts and consequences for public health, trade and agriculture of
the Government’s decision to relax import restrictions on beef—Second interim
report
¾ [Import restrictions on beef] (tabled 25 February 2010)
¾ The possible impacts and consequences for public health, trade and agriculture of
the Government’s decision to relax import restrictions on beef—Third interim report
¾ [Import restrictions on beef] (tabled 11 March 2010)
¾ The possible impacts and consequences for public health, trade and agriculture of
the Government’s decision to relax restrictions on beef—First report (tabled 18
March 2010) and correction (tabled 12 May 2010)
Secretary Jeanette Radcliffe (02) 6277 3510
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Legislative Scrutiny
REGULATIONS AND ORDINANCES
Members
Senator Collins (Chairman), Senator Ronaldson (Deputy Chairman), and Senators
Carol Brown, Cash, Cormann and Moore
Documents presented
¾ Delegated legislation monitor—Disallowable legislative instruments tabled in the Senate
in 2008, dated February 2009 (tabled 5 February 2009)
¾ Delegated legislation monitor—Disallowable legislative instruments tabled in the Senate
in 2009, dated February 2010 (tabled 4 February 2010)
¾ Ministerial correspondence relating to the scrutiny of delegated legislation, May to
November 2008 (tabled 4 February 2010)
¾ Ministerial correspondence relating to the scrutiny of delegated legislation, October 2008
to June 2009 (tabled 4 February 2010)
¾ Ministerial correspondence relating to the scrutiny of delegated legislation, June to
November 2009 (tabled 4 February 2010)
Secretary
James Warmenhoven
(02) 6277 3066
SCRUTINY OF BILLS
Members
Senator Coonan (Chairman), Senator Bishop (Deputy Chairman), and Senators Cameron,
Collins, Siewert and Troeth
Current inquiry
¾ Future direction and role of the committee (referred 25 February 2010; interim report
presented 12 May 2010; final reporting date to be determined after the introduction of
legislation to establish the proposed Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights)
Reports presented
¾ Report no. 1 of 2010 (presented 4 February 2010)
¾ Report no. 2 of 2010 (presented 24 February 2010)
¾ Report no. 3 of 2010 (presented 25 February 2010)
¾ Report no. 4 of 2010 (presented 11 March 2010)
¾ Report no. 5 of 2010 (presented 18 March 2010)
¾ Report no. 6 of 2010 (presented 18 March 2010)
¾ * Report no. 7 of 2010 (presented 13 May 2010)
Secretary
Julie Dennett
(02) 6277 3051
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Standing (Domestic)
APPROPRIATIONS AND STAFFING
Members
The President (John Hogg) (Chairman), the Leader of the Government in the Senate (Chris
Evans), the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate (Eric Abetz), and Senators Faulkner,
Lundy, Parry, Sherry and Williams and Xenophon.
Secretary
Neil Bessell
(02) 6277 3015
Reports presented
¾ 45th report—Department of the Senate’s budget; Ordinary annual services of the
government; Parliamentary computer network (tabled 20 March 2008)
¾ 46th report—Estimates for the Department of the Senate 2008-09 (tabled 14 May 2008)
¾ Annual report 2007-08 (tabled 4 September 2008)
¾ 47th report—Estimates for the Department of the Senate 2009-10 (tabled 14 May 2009)
¾ Annual report 2008-09 (tabled 20 August 2009)
¾ 48th report—Appointment of the Clerk of the Senate (tabled 26 November 2009)
¾ 49th report—Estimates for the Department of the Senate 2010-11 (tabled 13 May 2010)
HOUSE
Members
The President (Chair), the Deputy President, and Senators Crossin, Heffernan, Parry,
Stephens and Wortley
Secretary
Brien Hallett
(02) 6277 3398
LIBRARY
Members
The President (Chair), and Senators Barnett, Bilyk, Cameron, Fielding, Hutchins and Trood
PRIVILEGES
Members
Senator Johnston (Chair), and Senators Farrell, Feeney, McGauran, McLucas,
O’Brien and Payne
Current inquiry
¾ Tax Laws Amendment (Confidentiality of Taxpayer Information) Bill 2009 [Provisions]
(referred 18 March 2010; reporting date: 4 June 2010)
Reports presented
¾ 39th report—Persons referred to in the Senate (Mr Alan Cummine) (tabled 26 October
2009)
¾ 140th report—Persons referred to in the Senate (Mr Richard Stanton) (tabled 29 October
2009)
¾ 141st report—Possible interference with, or imposition of a penalty on, a witness before
the Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee (tabled 23 November 2009)
¾ 142nd report—Matters arising from the Economics Legislation Committee hearing on 19
June 2009 (referred 24 June and 12 August 2009) (tabled 25 November 2009)
¾ 143rd report—Persons referred to in the Senate (Vicki Dunstan on behalf of the Church
of Scientology) (tabled 4 February 2010)
Secretary
TBA
(02) 6277 3360
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PROCEDURE
Members
The Deputy President (Chair), the President, the Leader of the Government in the Senate
(Chris Evans), the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate (Eric Abetz), and Senators Brandis,
Bob Brown, Faulkner, Hurley, Ludwig and Parry
Current inquiry
¾ Review of the operation of the order of the Senate agreed to 13 May 2009 relating to
committee proceedings and public interest immunity claims (referred 13 May 2009)
Reports presented
¾ First report of 2008—Restructuring question time; Reference of bills to committees;
¾ Questions to chairs of committees; Deputy chairs of committees; Leave to make
statements (tabled 17 September 2008)
¾ Second report of 2008—Questions to chairs of committees and other senators (tabled 14
October 2008)
¾ Third report of 2008—Restructuring question time (tabled 12 November 2008)
¾ First report of 2009—Restructuring question time; Legislative and general purpose
standing committees; Temporary orders (tabled 12 February 2009)
¾ Second report of 2009—The Senate committee system (presented to the Temporary
Chair of Committees, Senator Humphries, on 16 April 2009, pursuant to standing order
38(7); tabled 12 May 2009)
¾ Third report of 2009—Committee proceedings and public interest immunity claims: order
of the Senate of 13 May 2009; Senators caring for an infant: standing order 175 (tabled
20 August 2009)
¾ Fourth report of 2009—Rules for question time; Public interest immunity claims:
operation of the order of the Senate of 13 May 2009 (tabled 24 November 2009)
¾ First report of 2010—Private senators’ bills – consideration; Bills relying on delegated
legislation; Arrangements for the opening of Parliament (presented to the President on
13 April 2010, pursuant to standing order 38(7); tabled 11 May 2010)
Secretary
Rosemary Laing
(02) 6277 3350
PUBLICATIONS
Members
Senator Carol Brown (Chair), Senator Mason (Deputy Chair), and Senators Bernardi,
Feeney, Marshall, Parry and Sterle
Current inquiry
¾ Electronic distribution of the Parliamentary Papers Series (adopted 13 May 2010; sitting
as a joint committee with the House of Representatives Publications Committee,
pursuant to standing order 22(1))
Reports published
¾ 15th report (tabled 26 November 2009)
¾ 16th report (tabled 25 February 2010)
¾ 17th report (tabled 18 March 2010)
¾ * 18th report (tabled 13 May 2010)
Secretary
Sue Blunden
(02) 6277 3455
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SELECTION OF BILLS
Members
The Government Whip (Chair), the Opposition Whip, the Nationals Whip, the Australian
Greens Whip, the Family First Party Whip, and Senators Adams, Fitfield, Ludwig and
McEwen
Reports presented
¾ Report no. 19 of 2009 (presented 30 November 2009)
¾ Report no. 1 of 2010 (presented 4 February 2010)
¾ Report no. 2 of 2010 (presented 24 February 2010)
¾ Report no. 3 of 2010 (presented 25 February 2010)
¾ Report no. 4 of 2010 (presented 11 March 2010)
¾ Report no. 5 of 2010 (presented 18 March 2010)
¾ Report no. 6 of 2010 (presented 18 March 2010)
¾ * Report no. 7 of 2010 (presented 13 May 2010)
Secretary
Maureen Weeks
(02) 6277 3020
SENATORS’ INTERESTS
Members
Senator Johnston (Chair), Senator Forshaw (Deputy Chair), and Senators Adams, Bilyk, Bob
Brown, Fifield, Humphries and Pratt
Registrar of Senators’ Interests: Rosemary Laing
Updated May 2010
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SENATE SELECT COMMITTEES
AGRICULTURAL AND RELATED INDUSTRIES
(appointed 14 February 2008; resolution of appointment varied 15 May and 13 November
2008)
Members
Senator Heffernan (Chair), and Senators Fisher, Nash, O’Brien and Sterle
Participating members
Senators Abetz, Adams, Back, Barnett, Bernardi, Bilyk, Birmingham, Bishop, Boswell, Boyce,
Brandis, Carol Brown, Bushby, Cameron, Cash, Colbeck, Collins, Coonan, Cormann,
Crossin, Eggleston, Feeney, Ferguson, Fielding, Fierravanti-Wells, Fifield, Forshaw, Furner,
Humphries, Hurley, Hutchins, Johnston, Joyce, Kroger, Lundy, Macdonald, Marshall, Mason,
McEwen, McGauran, McLucas, Milne, Minchin, Moore, Parry, Payne, Polley, Pratt,
Ronaldson, Ryan, Scullion, Siewert, Stephens, Troeth, Trood, Williams, Wortley and
Xenophon
Current inquiry
¾ Food production in Australia (referred 25 June 2008; interim reports presented 18 June
and 27 November 2009; final reporting date: 30 June 2010)
¾ Incidence and severity of bushfires across Australia (referred 12 May 2009; reporting
date: 30 June 2010)
Report presented
¾ Pricing and supply arrangements in the Australian and global fertiliser market - Interim
report (tabled 2 December 2008)
¾ Food production in Australia—Interim report (tabled 18 June 2009)
¾ Pricing and supply arrangements in the Australian and global fertiliser market—Second
interim report (presented to the Temporary Chair of Committees, Senator Moore, on 30
June 2009, pursuant to standing order 38(7); tabled 11 August 2009)
¾ Pricing and supply arrangements in the Australian and global fertiliser market—Final
report (tabled 20 August 2009)
¾ Food production in Australia—Second interim report (presented to the President on 27
November 2009, pursuant to standing order 38(7); tabled 30 November 2009)
¾ Food production in Australia—Third interim report (presented to the President on 27
November 2009, pursuant to standing order 38(7); tabled 30 November 2009)
Secretary
Jeanette Radcliffe
02 6277 3510
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FUEL AND ENERGY
(appointed 25 June 2008; resolution of appointment varied 13 November 2008; reporting
date: 21 October 2009)
Members
Senator Cormann (Chair), Senator Hutchins (Deputy Chair), and Senators Bushby, Fifield,
McDonald and McEwen
Participating members
Senators Abetz, Adams, Back, Barnett, Bernardi, Bilyk, Birmingham, Bishop,
Boswell, Boyce, Brandis, Carol Brown, Cameron, Cash, Colbeck, Collins, Coonan,
Crossin, Eggleston, Farrell, Feeney, Ferguson, Fielding, Fisher, Forshaw, Furner,
Heffernan, Humphries, Hurley, Johnston, Joyce, Kroger, Lundy, Marshall, Mason,
McGauran, McLucas, Milne, Minchin, Moore, Nash, O’Brien, Parry, Payne, Polley,
Pratt, Ronaldson, Ryan, Scullion, Stephens, Sterle, Troeth, Trood, Williams, Wortley
and Xenophon
Report presented
¾ The CPRS: Economic cost without environmental benefit—Interim report (presented to
the Temporary Chair of Committees, Senator McGauran, on 7 May 2009, pursuant to
standing order 38(7); tabled 12 May 2009)
Secretary
Naomi Bleeser
(02) 6277 3743
NATIONAL BROADBAND NETWORK
(appointed 25 June 2008; resolution of appointment varied 13 November 2008, 12 March,
14 May, 23 November and 26 November 2009, 18 March and 12 May 2010; final
reporting date: 17 June 2010)
Members
Senator Macdonald (Chair), Senator Nash (Deputy Chair), and Senators Birmingham,
Fisher, Ludlam, Lundy and Sterle
Participating members
Senators Abetz, Adams, Back, Barnett, Bernardi, Bilyk, Bishop, Boswell, Boyce,
Brandis, Carol Brown, Bushby, Cameron, Cash, Colbeck, Collins, Coonan, Cormann,
Crossin, Eggleston, Farrell, Feeney, Ferguson, Fielding, Fierravanti-Wells, Fifield,
Forshaw, Furner, Heffernan, Humphries, Hurley, Hutchins, Johnston, Joyce, Kroger,
Marshall, Mason, McEwen, McGauran, McLucas, Minchin, Moore, O’Brien, Parry,
Payne, Polley, Pratt, Ronaldson, Ryan, Scullion, Stephens, Troeth, Trood, Williams,
Wortley and Xenophon
Report presented
¾ Interim report (tabled 2 December 2008) and correction (tabled 16 March 2009)
¾ Another fork in the road to national broadband—Second interim report (tabled 12 May
2009)
¾ Third report (tabled 26 November 2009) and erratum (presented to the Temporary Chair
of Committees, Senator Humphries, on 14 December 2009, pursuant to standing order
38(7); tabled 2 February 2010)
Secretary
Alison Kelly
(02) 6277 3639
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REGIONAL AND REMOTE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
(appointed 19 March 2008; resolution of appointment varied 13 November 2008; reporting
dates varied 12 February and 15 June 2009; reporting dates: 26 November 2009, 30 March
2010 and 30 September 2010)
Members
Senator Scullion (Chair), Senator Crossin (Deputy Chair), and Senators Adams, Johnston,
Moore and Siewert
Participating members
Senators Abetz, Back, Barnett, Bernardi, Bilyk, Birmingham, Bishop, Boswell, Boyce,
Brandis, Bob Brown, Carol Brown, Bushby, Cameron, Cash, Colbeck, Collins,
Coonan, Cormann, Eggleston, Farrell, Feeney, Fielding, Fierravanti-Wells, Fifield,
Fisher, Forshaw, Furner, Hanson-Young, Heffernan, Humphries, Hurley, Hutchins,
Joyce, Kroger, Ludlam, Lundy, Macdonald, Marshall, Mason, McEwen, McGauran,
McLucas, Milne, Minchin, Nash, O’Brien, Parry, Payne, Polley, Pratt, Ronaldson,
Ryan, Stephens, Sterle, Troeth, Trood, Williams, Wortley and Xenophon
Reports presented
¾ First report 2008 (presented to the Temporary Chair of Committees, Senator Troeth,on 30
September 2008, pursuant to standing order 38(7); tabled 13 October 2008)
¾ Second report 2009 (presented to the President on 25 June 2009, pursuant to standing
order 38(7); tabled 11 August 2009)
¾ Third report 2009 (tabled 26 November 2009) and correction (tabled 1 December 2009)
¾ Fourth report 2010 (tabled 13 May 2010)
Secretary
Toni Matulick
02 6277 3113
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GENERAL PURPOSE STANDING
COMMITTEES
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER AFFAIRS
Members
Mr Debus (Chair), Mr Laming (Deputy Chair), Mr Andrews, Ms Campbell, Mr Oakeshott, Ms
Rea, Mr K. J.Thomson, Mr Trevor, Mr Turnour, Mrs Vale.
Current inquiry:
High level of involvement of Indigenous juveniles and young adults in the criminal justice
system.
Secretary
Anna Dacre
(02) 6277 4565
CLIMATE CHANGE, WATER, ENVIRONMENT AND THE ARTS
Members
Ms George (Chair), Dr Washer (Deputy Chair), Mr Dreyfus, Mrs Irwin, Ms Livermore, Ms
Marino, Mr Macfarlane, Mr Murphy, Mr Scott, Mr Zappia.
Secretary
Julia Morris
(02) 6277 4194
COMMUNICATIONS
Members
Ms Neal (Chair), Mrs Hull (Deputy Chair), Mr Bradbury, Ms Collins, Mr Georganas, Mr
Lindsay, Ms Marino, Ms Rea, Ms Rishworth, Mr A. D. H. Smith.
Current inquiry:
Cyber Crime.
Secretary
Jerome Brown (02) 6277 4642
ECONOMICS
Members
Mr C. R. Thomson (Chair), Mr Briggs (Deputy Chair), Mr Billson, Mr Bradbury, Mr Fitzgibbon,
Mr Hartsuyker, Ms Jackson, Ms Ley, Ms Owens, Mr Turnour.
Current inquiries:
¾ Productivity growth in the Australian economy.
¾ Review of the Reserve Bank of Australia Annual Report 2009 (Second Report).
Secretary
Stephen Boyd (02) 6277 4564
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Members
Ms Bird (Chair), Dr Jensen (Deputy Chair), Ms Collins, Mrs D'Ath, Mr Irons, Mr Oakeshott, Mr
Sidebottom, Dr Stone, Mr Symon, Mr Zappia.
Current inquiry:
School libraries and teacher librarians in Australian schools.
Secretary
Glenn Worthington
Updated May 2010
(02) 6277 4579
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EMPLOYMENT AND WORKPLACE RELATIONS
Members
Ms Jackson (Chair), Mr Haase (Deputy Chair), Mr Bidgood, Ms Bird, Mr Fitzgibbon, Mr
Keenan, Ms O'Dwyer, Mr Perrett, Mr Ramsey, Mr Symon.
Current inquiry:
Regional skills relocation.
Secretary
Glenn Worthington
(02) 6277 4579
FAMILY, COMMUNITY, HOUSING AND YOUTH
Members
Ms A. L. Ellis (Chair), Mrs Moylan (Deputy Chair), Mr Andrews, Ms Campbell, Mr Ciobo, Ms
Collins, Ms Livermore, Mr Raguse, Mr Simpkins, Mr Trevor.
Current inquiry: The impact of violence on young Australians.
Secretary
James Catchpole
(02) 6277 4157
HEALTH AND AGEING
Members
Mr Georganas (Chair), Mr Irons (Deputy Chair), Mrs B. K. Bishop, Mrs Gash, Ms Hall, Mrs
Irwin, Ms King, Mr Neumann, Ms Rishworth, Dr Southcott.
Current inquiries:
Roundtable forum on burns prevention.
Roundtable forum on youth suicide prevention.
Secretary
James Catchpole
(02) 6277 4157
HOUSE
Members
The Speaker, Mr Broadbent, Mr Hayes, Ms Marino, Mr Price, Ms Saffin, Mr Somlyay.
INDUSTRY, SCIENCE AND INNOVATION
Members
Ms Vamvakinou (Chair), Fran Bailey (Deputy Chair), Mr Champion, Mr Cheeseman, Dr
Jensen, Mr Johnson, Mr Kerr, Mr Ramsey, Ms Rishworth, Mr Symon.
Current inquiry:
Australia's international research collaboration.
Secretary
Russell Chafer (02) 6277 2316
INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENT
Members
Ms King (Chair), Mr Neville (Deputy Chair), Ms Campbell, Mr Cheeseman, Mrs Gash, Mr
Kerr, Mr Macfarlane, Mr Raguse, Mr Randall, Mr Sullivan.
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Current inquiry:
Smart infrastructure in Australia.
Secretary
Julia Morris
(02) 6277 4194
LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS
Members
Mr Dreyfus (Chair), Mr Slipper (Deputy Chair), Mr Debus, Mr Farmer, Mr Keenan, Mr
Melham, Ms Neal, Mr Neumann, Ms O'Dwyer, Mr Perrett.
Secretary
Anna Dacre
(02) 6277 4565
PETITIONS
Members
Mrs Irwin (Chair), Mr Broadbent (Deputy Chair), Mr Adams, Mr Chester, Ms George, Mr
Hawke, Mr C. R. Thomson, Ms Vamvakinou.
Current inquiry:
The work of the Petitions Committee.
Secretary
Catherine Cornish (02) 6277 4670
PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND RESOURCES
Members
Mr Adams (Chair), Mr Schultz (Deputy Chair), Mr Bidgood, Mr Champion, Mr Forrest, Mr
Haase, Ms Livermore, Mr Perrett, Mr Sidebottom, Mr Windsor.
Secretary
Julia Morris
(02) 6277 4194
PRIVILEGES AND MEMBERS’ INTERESTS
Members
Mr Raguse (Chair), Mr Tuckey (Deputy Chair), Mrs Gash, Mr Georganas, Ms George
(nominee of the Leader of the House), Mr Georgiou (nominee of the deputy Leader of the
Opposition), Mr Melham, Mr Price, Mr Randall, Mr Somlyay, Mr C. R. Thomson.
Secretary
David Elder
(02) 6277 4444
PROCEDURE
Members
Ms Owens (Chair), Mr Somlyay (Deputy Chair), Ms Bird, Ms George, Mr Hawker, Mr Price, Dr
Washer.
Current inquiries:
¾ Conduct of the business of the House.
¾ Effectiveness of House committees.
¾ Maintenance of the Standing Orders.
Secretary
Catherine Cornish (02) 6277 4670
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PUBLICATIONS
Members
Mr Hayes (Chair), Mr Irons (Deputy Chair), Mr Coulton, Ms Hall, Mrs Hull, Mr Sidebottom, Mr
Sullivan.
Secretary
Jason Sherd
(02) 6277 4791
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CHAPTER 11
STATE OF THE PARTIES
42nd Parliament
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
State
ALP
LP
NAT
IND
TOTAL
New South Wales
28
15
4
2
49
Victoria
21
14
2
-
37
Queensland
15
10
3
1
29
Western Australia
4
11
-
-
15
South Australia
6
5
-
-
11
Tasmania
5
-
-
-
5
ACT
2
-
-
-
2
NT
2
-
-
-
2
Total
83
55
9
3
150
Updated September 2008
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SENATE
State
LP
ALP
NAT
CLP
IND
AG
FFP
TOTAL
New South Wales
4
6
2
-
-
-
-
12
Victoria
6
5
-
-
-
-
1
12
Queensland
5
5
2
-
-
-
-
12
Western Australia
6
4
-
-
-
2
-
12
South Australia
5
5
-
-
1
1
-
12
Tasmania
5
5
-
-
-
2
-
12
ACT
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
2
NT
-
1
-
1
-
-
-
2
32
32
4
1
1
5
1
76
TOTAL
LP
ALP
NAT
CLP
IND
AG
FFP
Liberal Party of Australia
Australian Labor Party
The Nationals
Country Liberal Party
Independent
Australian Greens
Family First party
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CHAPTER 12
MODES OF ADDRESS
The titles that occur in parliaments are 'The Right Honourable' and 'The Honourable'.
The style 'The Right Honourable' is accorded when a Senator or Member is appointed a member of the Privy Council, an appointment and title
retained for life. (Australia no longer makes recommendations for appointment to the Privy Council)
The style 'The Honourable' is accorded to:
Member of the Federal Executive Council (Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries) - Retained for life
Ministers - Retained for life
Parliamentary Secretaries - Retained for life
President of the Senate
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Ministers of State Governments
Presidents and Members of Legislative Councils
Speakers of Legislative Assemblies
The honorific is also used when a Senator or Member was formerly a Minister, or has served three years in office in any of the following positions:
President of the Senate or State Legislative Councils
Speaker of the House of Representatives or State Legislative Assemblies.
Members of the House of Representatives always have post-nominal ‘MP’ (ie follows after their name).
Senators are always addressed as Senator.
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EXAMPLES OF MODES OF ADDRESS
Position
Title
Salutation and Conclusion
President of the Senate
Senator the Honourable John Smith
Dear Mr President (formal)
Yours faithfully
My dear Mr President (less formal)
Yours sincerely
Dear Senator Smith (social)
Yours sincerely
Speaker of the House of Representatives
The Honourable John Smith, MP
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr Speaker
Yours faithfully
My dear Speaker
Yours sincerely
Dear Mr Smith
Yours sincerely
Prime Minister
The [Right] Honourable John Smith, MP
Prime Minister of Australia
(It is no longer the practice to appoint the Prime Minister a
member of the Privy Council)
Dear Prime Minister
Yours faithfully
My dear Prime Minister
Yours sincerely
Dear Mr Smith
Yours sincerely
Minister (Senate)
Senator the Hon John Smith
Minister for ............................
Dear Minister
Yours faithfully
My dear Minister
Yours sincerely
Dear Senator Smith
Yours sincerely
COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT
Position
Title
Salutation and Conclusion
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Minister (House of Representatives)
The Honourable John Smith, MP
Minister for ............
Dear Minister
Yours faithfully
My dear Minister
Yours sincerely
Dear Mr Smith
Yours sincerely
Senator
Senator John Smith
Dear Senator Smith
Yours sincerely
Member (House of Representatives)
Mr John Smith, MP
Member for ................................
Dear Mr Smith
Yours sincerely
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STATE AND TERRITORY GOVERNMENTS
Australian Capital Territory
Members of the Government of the ACT use the postnominal MLA. They do not use `The Honourable'.
Position
Title
Salutation and Conclusion
Chief Minister
Mr John Smith, MLA
Chief Minister of the ACT
Dear Chief Minister, Yours faithfully
My dear Chief Minister, Yours sincerely
Dear Mr Smith, Yours sincerely
Minister
Mr John Smith, MLA
Minister for ................... in the ACT
Dear Minister, Yours faithfully
My dear Minister, Yours sincerely
My dear Minister, Yours sincerely
Member
Mr John Smith, MLA
Dear Mr Smith, Yours sincerely
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New South Wales
Members of the Executive Council, the Legislative Council and Ministers use `The Honourable'. Members of the Legislative Council use the postnominal MLC.
Members of the Legislative Assembly use the postnominal MP.
Position
Title
Salutation and Conclusion
Premier
The Honourable John Smith, MP
Premier of New South Wales
Dear Premier, Yours faithfully
My dear Premier, Yours sincerely
Dear Mr Smith, Yours sincerely
Minister (Legislative Council)
The Honourable John Smith, MLC
Minister for .........................................
Dear Minister, Yours faithfully
My dear Minister, Yours sincerely
Dear Mr Smith, Yours sincerely
Member (Legislative Council)
The Honourable John Smith, MLC
Dear Mr Smith, Yours sincerely
Minister (Legislative Assembly)
The Honourable John Smith, MP
Minister for ............
Dear Minister, Yours faithfully
My dear Minister, Yours sincerely
Dear Mr Smith, Yours sincerely
Member (Legislative Assembly)
Mr John Smith, MP
Member for ........
Dear Mr Smith, Yours sincerely
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Northern Territory
Members of the Executive Council and Ministers of the Northern Territory use `The Honourable'. Postnominal is MLA.
Position
Title
Salutation and Conclusion
Chief Minister
The Honourable John Smith, MLA
Chief Minister of the Northern Territory
Dear Chief Minister, Yours faithfully
My dear Chief Minister, Yours sincerely
Dear Mr Smith, Yours sincerely
Minister
The Honourable John Smith, MLA
Minister for ....
Dear Minister, Yours faithfully
My dear Minister, Yours sincerely
Dear Mr Smith, Yours sincerely
Member (Legislative Assembly)
Mr John Smith, MLA
Member for ....
Dear Mr Smith, Yours sincerely
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Queensland
Members of the Executive Council and Ministers use `The Honourable'. Postnominal is MLA.
Position
Title
Salutation and Conclusion
Premier
The Honourable John Smith, MLA
Premier of Queensland
As New South Wales
Minister
The Honourable John Smith, MLA
Minister for .....
As New South Wales
Member (Legislative Assembly)
Mr John Smith, MLA
As New South Wales
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South Australia
As for New South Wales - i.e. Members of Legislative Council use postnominal MLC and Members of Legislative Assembly use MP
Tasmania
Members of the Executive Council, Legislative Council and Ministers use `The Honourable'. Postnominal for Member Legislative Council is MLC and for
Members of the House of Assembly MHA. Salutation and Conclusion same as for New South Wales.
Victoria
As for New South Wales
Western Australia
As for New South Wales except postnominal for Members of Legislative Assembly is MLA.
Salutation and conclusion same.
Heads of Federal, State and Territory Departments use:
`The Secretary', `Director-General'
(or Head of Department title)
Department of
Salutation and conclusion are:
Dear Secretary (or correct title) if name not known - Yours faithfully
Dear Mr Smith - Yours sincerely
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CHAPTER 13
SITTING PATTERN 2010
MONTH
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Sat/Sun School Holidays
February
1
2
3
4
5
6/7
U
8 H/AE
9 H/AE
10 H/AE
11 H/AE
12
13/14
T
15
16
17
18
19
20/21
U
22
23
24
25
26
27/28
A
M
March
N
April
May
W
I
N
TAS
1
2
3
4
5
6/7
8 Canberra Day
9
10
11 12
13/14
15
16
17
18
19
20/21
22
23
24
25
26
27/28
29
30
31
1
2 Good Friday
3/4
VIC
5 Easter Monday
6
7
8
9
10/11
All except ACT
12
13
14
15
16
17/18
NSW, SA, WA, ACT
19
20
21
22
23
24/25
ACT
26 ANZAC Day
holiday
3
27
28
29
30
1/2
4
5
6
7
8/9
10
11 Budget
12 13
14
15/16
17
18
19
20
21
22/23
24 H/BE
25 H/BE
26 H/BE
27 H/BE
28
29/30
31 H/BE
1 H/BE
2 H/BE
3 H/BE
4
5/6
TAS
T
7
8
9
10
11
12/13
TAS
E
R
14 Queen’s
Birthday
21
15
16
17
18
19/20
22 23
24
25
26/27
NT
28
29
30
1
2
3/4
VIC, QLD, NT
June
July
August
5
6
7
8
9
10/11
All except TAS
12
13
14
15
16
17/18
NSW, SA, WA, ACT, NT
19
20
21
22
23
24/25
26
27
28
29
30
31/1
2
3
4
5
6
7/8
S
9
10
11
12
13
14/15
P
16
17
18
19
20
21/22
R
23
24
25
26
27
28/29
I
30
31
1
2
3
4/5
N
September
6
7
8
9
10
11/12
TAS
G
13
14
15
16
17
18/19
TAS
20
21
22 23
24
25/26
VIC, QLD
27 ACT Family
Day
4 Labour Day
28
29
30
1
2/3
All except TAS
5
6
7
8
9/10
NSW, SA, WA, ACT
11
12
13
14
15
16/17
18 H/SBE
19 H/SBE
20 H/SBE
21 H/SBE
22
23/24
25
26
27
28
29
30/31
1
2
3
4
5
6/7
8
9
10
11
12
13/14
15
16
17
18 19
20/21
22
23
24
25
26
27/28
October
November
Both houses
AE = Additional Estimates
H = House of Representatives only
BE = Budget Estimates
Updated December 2009
= date of Senate 2/3 cut-off
SBE = Supplementary Budget Estimates
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