He was Minister for the Media (1972-75) and Special Minister of State (1975) in the Whitlam government. Senators The President All Senators Contacting Senators Photographs of Senators (PDF) Categories Current Senators: By service expiry dates Joint statements by the Presiding Officers, Parliamentary Friendship Groups (non-country), House of Representatives chamber and business documents, Getting involved in Parliamentary Committees, Department of the House of Representatives. "I want to focus on domestic issues, but I also support what the Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader have said, for instance, on Ukraine where the invasion of Ukraine by Putin has been an abomination and a crime against humanity. Contempt of court, breaching suppression orders. He is the first out gay man to represent SA in the federal parliament, where he was the Australian Greens' spokesperson for Higher Education; Sexuality and Marriage Equality; and Water and the . 22. Last edited on 26 February 2023, at 15:42, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Australian_Greens_parliamentarians&oldid=1141743757, This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 15:42. There are 76 senators, 12 from each state and two each from the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory. He was joined by Gerry Bates in 1986. Further information is available from the Senators parliamentary home pages. Mr Xenophon who is working as a lawyer is helping independent MP Frances Bedford in her campaign for the seat of Newland,SA's most marginal electorate. Read Today's Paper Tributes. Conspiracy to defraud the Australian Mercantile Loan and Guarantee Company. As of January 18, 2023, there are four former senators from this period the Menzies era still living: 2 Liberals, 1 ALP and 1 independent. Lied about misusing parliamentary and electoral office staff to help set up a consultancy. Australia was the first country in the world to give most women both the right . Liberal Kerrynne Liddle has claimed the sixth spot up for grabs in the election for Senate in South Australia, becoming the first Indigenous senator from the state. . Party. 1996. More information is available at the Patreon website. The President is also the spokesperson for the Senate, who represents the Senate in dealings with the Governor-General, the executive government, the House of Representatives and persons outside the Parliament. Committee service. Barbara Pocock will join Sarah Hanson-Young in the Senate for the Greens the first time since 2016 that the party has had two senators from South Australia. Key points: Three Liberal senators, two Labor senators and one from the Greens have been elected from South Australia Party Representation: AG 11, ALP 26, CLP 1, IND 2, JLN 2, LNP 3, LP 24, NATS 4, PHON 2, UAP 1. 24 Simon Birmingham (08) 8354 1644 "I have worked for Nick as an adviser and I have great respect for him as a politician. There are currently 33 serving Parliamentary Members of the Greens. The earliest elected senator from this group is Doug McClelland (ALP-NSW), who was elected in 1961 and took up his seat on July 1, 1962. Mr Xenophon has been in self-imposed political exile since, but emerged on the state election campaign trail in its dying days to help independent candidate Frances Bedford in her unsuccessful tilt for the marginal seat of Newland. [1] The Family First Party was a conservative political party in Australia which existed from 2002 to 2017. He was Leader of the Opposition in the Council until he retired in 1990. All Former Members PARLIAMENTARY BUSINESS. November 11, 2020: Margaret Guilfoyle (Liberal, Vic, 1971-87), aged 94 We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. Special Minister of State. Derryn Hinch. . The senators have been elected for a six-year term and will join the other six South Australian senatorsalready serving in Canberra. Well known for his stunts and cut-through media presence, Nick Xenophon has been a political force in South Australia. To view former or all members please change the Member Type toggle accordingly. The oldest member of the 1901 Senate was John Ferguson (FT-Qld), who was 71. Joint statements by the Presiding Officers, Parliamentary Friendship Groups (non-country), House of Representatives chamber and business documents, Getting involved in Parliamentary Committees, Department of the House of Representatives. Bills Hansard (Record of Debate) MEMBERS. Recent deaths of senators from this period are: Derryn Hinch's Justice Party. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Chapter I of the Constitution of Australia. Defeated at general elections 2022. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. Office 1.19, Level 1, 140 William Street, Units G2 and G3, 150-152 Riseley Street, Booragoon WA 6154. This website is in imminent danger of being shut down. SA Best founder Nick Xenophon represents an independent MP in state election flyer fight. The strongest Green votes in the Senate came from Adelaide, Boothbyand Mayo. On Twitter, Senator Birmingham said Ms Liddle would bring experience in tourism, arts, energy, social housing and Indigenous affairs to her new role as senator. Mr Xenophon resigned from his Senate seat in 2017 to mount an ultimately unsuccessful bid to run for the South Australian parliament. The Greens have previously been represented in the South Australian House of Assembly and the Western Australian Legislative Assembly. Elected in 1970, Townley took up his seat as an Independent senator on July 1, 1971. "So many of them are too busy doing a job on each other, rather than doing a job we're paying for. This is a list of Australian Greens Members of Parliament, past and present, for Federal, State and Territory Parliaments of Australia. Former South Australian senator Nick Xenophon will run for the Senate again on a platform of fixing aged care and targeting manufacturing jobs, as he says he supports Australia's stance on national security after he did work for Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei. Her sister isthe 2022 NT Australian of the Year and was the first female Indigenous police officer in South Australia. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. First elected on December 9, 1961, McClelland remained in the Senate for 25 years. "I've got two university degrees, I've got two professional qualifications, I've contributed across a range of sectors, so for me, I will be a senator for all South Australians," she said. In 1986 he won election to the Tasmanian House of Assembly, serving as one of the members for Bass until 1989. Emily was studying law when she had to go to court. The Liberals have also won another two senate seats, while Labor has picked up two and the Greens one. 1 Casual vacancy to be filled (vice J. Molan, died in office 16.1.23), pursuant to section 15 of the Constitution. Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_senators_from_South_Australia&oldid=1141278076, Members of the Australian Senate for South Australia, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles lacking sources from August 2018, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 24 February 2023, at 07:06. 2 Jacqui Lambie Network. Former South Australian senator Bob Day has launched a new tilt at the Senate more than five years after going bankrupt and quitting parliament. Mr Xenophon's fledgling party secured more than 21 per cent of the statewide Senate vote, securing three Senate seats and one in the House of Representatives. Ms Liddle is an Arrente woman who grew up in Alice Springs. Resigned from the Greens and sat as an independent until 23 March 2019. Former Liberal premier Steele Hall was elected in 1974 on the ticket of the Liberal Movement, taking a seat away from the Liberal Party. List of Australian Greens parliamentarians, In Tasmania, members were elected as "Green Independents" until the. Increased from 7 years on appeal, Offences were committed while operating a used-car business, prior to entering parliament, Convicted of ordering the killing of Australian, 33 counts, including child sex and drug offences, 13 years and 8 months (non-parole period 9 years), Decreased from 13 years and 11 months on appeal, Fined $2,500, three-year good-behaviour bond. Commonwealth Parliament Offices Suite G1, 240-250 Lygon Street, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Suite G04 Kay House 35 Scarborough Street, Southport QLD 4215, Level 4 19 Gouger Street, Adelaide SA 5000. Defeated at general elections 2022. Former South Australian senator Nick Xenophon has announced he will once again run for the Senate. This is a list of senators from the state of South Australia since Australian Federation in 1901. 6 months, suspended on 12 month good behaviour bond, Seat in Legislative Assembly was declared vacant, Seat in Legislative Council declared vacant by the, Former Minister for Corrective Services. Conspiracy to issue a false balance-sheet. For all that time, they have also had the right to sit in the Australian Parliament. Ms Liddle said being Indigenous was part of "her identity", but added there "are so many other things that are important to me". We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. Joint Statutory: Public Accounts and Audit served from 12.2.2018 to 30.6.2022, Senate Legislative and General Purpose Standing: Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade: Legislation served from 15.11.2017 to 1.7.2019; Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade: References served from 15.11.2017 to 1.7.2019; Economics: References served as Substitute member from 7.12.2017 to 28.6.2018; Economics: Legislation served from 2.7.2019 to 30.6.2022; Economics: References served from 2.7.2019 to 30.6.2022, Senate Select: Future of Work and Workers served from 12.2.2018 to 19.2.2018; Future of Work and Workers served as Deputy Chair from 20.2.2018 to 19.9.2018; Multi-Jurisdictional Management and Execution of the Murray Darling Basin Plan served from 23.7.2019 to 31.7.2019; Multi-Jurisdictional Management and Execution of the Murray Darling Basin Plan served as Deputy Chair from 1.8.2019 to 30.9.2021; Australia as a Technology and Financial Centre served from 19.9.2019 to 20.10.2021. Results per page Chosen by the Parliament of South Australia on 14.11.2017 under section 15 of the Constitution to represent that State in the Senate, vice N Xenophon (resigned). Emily was studying law when she had to go to court. Last updated 6 February 2023. Cameron filled a casual vacancy in 1969 but was defeated the federal election later that year. Returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.112. In a statement, a spokesperson for the state Liberal Party said it "stands by the statement that a vote for Frances Bedford risks Labor's reckless spending". Driver's licence suspended for nine months, fined $2,000. Senator Andrew McLachlan (Liberal) Senator Rex Patrick (Independent) Senator Hon Penny Wong (Labor) Senators serving until 2025: Senator Alex Antic (Liberal) Senator Hon David Fawcett (Liberal) Senator Karen Grogan (Labor) Senator Sarah Hanson-Young (Greens) Senator Hon Anne Ruston (Liberal) Senator Marielle Smith (Labor) Comment: "It will be an immense responsibility and an honour to represent the people of South Australia," Ms Liddle told ABC News. One of a series of prosecutions in relation to bank failures, had been defeated in 1891. 1987, 2011, 2014. Comparable data for the House of Representatives is here. [3] Resigned from the Greens and sat as an independent until 9 March 2013. Ltd. He can again be a fine representative.". In a situation similar to 2019, Julia Gillard appointed former Victorian premier Steve Bracks as consul-general in New York in May 2013 but he was sacked by the newly elected Coalition government in September. 96 Senate Election Senator (Party) Senator (Party) Senator (Party) Senator (Party) Senator (Party) . Incredibly, it's gotten worse in Canberra. The following table shows the senators elected or appointed between 1949 and 1972 who are still living. "Some people who started getting it had never seen me or heard of me (and) thought that I was the Labor candidate as well. There are 76 senators, 12 from each state and two each from the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory. Mr Xenophon quit the Senate in 2017 to mount an ultimately unsuccessful bid to win the balance of power in the South Australian parliament. 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Can the dogs of Chernobyl teach us new tricks when it comes to survival? His state-based party SA Best gained 1 per cent of the vote at Saturday's state election. Emily was studying law when she had to go to court. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging. Ltd. Business Development and Project Manager at Sonartech Atlas Pty. Mr Xenophon suggested twice last year that he might run for election again, while promoting a court case, which he ultimately lost,in the US about the Ugg trademark. 48 After July 2, When Will The Next Election Be Held? Farrell, Senator the Hon Donald Edward ( Don) Minister for Trade and Tourism. Whilst a shadow minister, he never served as a minister and is best known for his Committee work that led to the establishment of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Can the dogs of Chernobyl teach us new tricks when it comes to survival? They appear to have gained a seat in Queensland, ousting LNP senator Amanda Stoker, and in South Australia from the former Centre Alliance independent bloc. "I wish everyone well, basically some more than others but I havent had any involvement. Example Senator the Hon Scott Ryan, President of the Senate The Hon Tony Smith MP, Speaker of the House of Representatives Senator the Hon Kristina Keneally [Former premier of NSW] In formal emails and letters to a minister: Open with 'Dear Minister'. 12 days in prison, 5 months' home detention, 50 days in prison. "I must come back, to call them out and to speak out on the issues that have to be tackled.". Joint statements by the Presiding Officers, Parliamentary Friendship Groups (non-country), 1901-2002 (Biographical Dictionary of the Australian Senate), Senate Standing Committees of Senators' Interests, House of Representatives chamber and business documents, Getting involved in Parliamentary Committees, Department of the House of Representatives. "So it became apparent to me I had to do something and who else in this state knows more about electoral material than Mr Xenophon and I was extremely lucky he agreed to help me.". NATSThe Nationals, PHONPauline Hanson's One Nation, UAPUnited Australia Party. Senator Sarah Hanson-Young For South Australia Positions Manager of Australian Greens Business in the Senate Positions Chair of Environment and Communications References Committee Positions Deputy Chair of Environment and Communications Legislation Committee Party Australian Greens Connect Track (What's this?) "We need the capability now, not in 20 years' time, to defend Australia's interests.". [14] History 1977-1986: Foundation and Don Chipp's leadership The Australian Democrats were formed in May 1977 from an amalgamation of the Australia Partyand the New Liberal Movement. A senator is a member of the Australian Senate, elected to represent a state or territory. Reduced from 12 months' jail with 9 months suspended on appeal, 49 charges of fraud dismissed. The Australian Electoral Commission officially announced South Australia's six new senators this afternoon, following last month's election. He was President of the Senate (1983-87) and later served as High Commissioner to the UK. 3 Women in the Senate (PDF 809KB) Women throughout Australia have had the right to vote in elections for the national Parliament for more than one hundred years. Imprisoned for 3 years and 6 months, set aside by High Court. Mr Xenophon said another priority would be national security and ensuring that submarine jobs flowed to SA,given that "the world is a much more uncertain place than it was a few months ago". It was the first of several public splits between Mr Xenophon and running mates. Unit 10, Cockburn Gateway Shopping Centre, 2-12 Macquarie Street, Parramatta NSW 2150, 'The Charles', Suite 101 287 Charles Street, Launceston TAS 7250, 183 Great Eastern Highway, Belmont WA 6104, Tenancy C4, Level 1, 90 Kittyhawk Drive, Chermside QLD 4032, Shops 2-3, 26 Lygon Street, Brunswick East, Commonwealth Parliament Offices Suite 2, Level 36 Waterfront Place 1 Eagle Street, Brisbane QLD 4000. It has been online since 1995, but the personal circumstances of the owner, Malcolm Farnsworth, are such that economies have to be made. One Nation received the most votes after the Liberal Party, Labor, the Greensand unaligned candidates that included former senators Nick Xenophon and Bob Day. Their ticket will compete against another former Centre Alliance-turned-independent Senator Rex Patrick, who last month ruled out a mooted tilt at the regional House of Representatives seat of Grey. The current ages update automatically on the table below. "For the last four years I've tried to be a political hermit, minding my own business and leaving it up to others to be involved in the political decisions that ultimately affect our lives, and those of our loved ones," he said in the video. South Wales Senate . The Australian Electoral Commission declared results in multiple seats nationwide on Tuesday, including officially confirming the former rugby union star David Pocock had nabbed a Senate seat. Mr Xenophon said he had not spoken toSenator Patrick, who released a statement saying he wouldtomorrow make an announcement concerning his political intentions. Failing to declare his precuniary interest while a member of parliament and subsequent attempts to influence bureaucrats and Labor colleagues so as to benefit his family, 10 years (non-parole period 7 years) set aside on appeal, Conviction set aside on appeal and re-trial ordered, Conspiracy to wilfully commit misconduct in public office, Eddie Obeid, Moses Obeid and Ian Macdonald conspired for Macdonald to commit misconduct concerning the granting of a coal exploration licence involving the Mount Penny tenement, 8 years (non-parole period 4 years), paroled after 5 years, $1,000 fine and loss of licence for 10 months, Corruption, receiving secret commissions, theft, 42 counts of contempt of Parliament, four counts of failing to register interests and one count of misleading the House, 2 counts of extortion. Resigned from the Greens and continues to sit as an independent. DisplayList The Greens are currently represented in the Australian House of Representatives, the Australian Senate, the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, the New South Wales Legislative Council, the Victorian Legislative Assembly, the Victorian Legislative Council, the Legislative Assembly of Queensland, the Western Australian Legislative Council, the South Australian Legislative Council, the Tasmanian House of Assembly, and the ACT Legislative Assembly. 23 Liberal Party of Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this website may contain images and voices of deceased people. "My constituents started ringing me when they started getting it in their letterboxes and they were all horrified,"she said. "Clearly Nick Xenophon's decision to throw his hat into the SA Senate changes the landscape," he said. In those instances where senators prefer to be known by other than his/her first names, the preferred name is underlined. (Deputy Federal Leader of the Nationals andDeputy Leader of the Nationals in the Senate), AGAustralian Greens, ALPAustralian Labor Party, CLPCountry Liberal Party, INDIndependent, Mr Xenophon will be running as an independent, alongside former Centre Alliance running mate Stirling Griff. [5] Frank Ford. September 21, 2021: Karen Grogan, a former official of the United Workers Union, and convenor of the Left faction of the South Australian ALP, was appointed by a joint sitting of the South Australian parliament to fill the casual vacancy caused by the death of Senator Alex Gallacher on August 29, 2021. Asked whether the public could expect to see trademark political stuns, Mr Xenophon quipped there would be "no Bollywood" a reference to his 2018 SA campaign ad featuring music and dancing but did not rule them out entirely. Ms Liddle will also be the first female Indigenous parliamentarian at state or federal level from South Australia. 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Key points: Nick Xenophon was a senator from 2007 to 2017 He lost a bid to be elected to state parliament in 2018 He says he will run for the Senate this year as an independent The oldest (Doug McClelland) is 96, whilst the youngest (Martin Cameron) is 87. Former Nick Xenophon Team senators Rex Patrick and Stirling Griff have lost their seats. We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. 12 Please note that the search defaults to current members. "I'm here to do a job for Frances Bedford because the Liberal Party has done a job on her and we want the law to intervene to protect electors from being misled and to stop an unfair outcome.". "I can no longer sit on the sidelines. Fourth on the 2006 state ticket, Sarah Hanson-Youngwas first on the ticket at the 2007 federal election, and became South Australia's first Greens Senator.