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Tanya Plibersek MP
- Australian Labor Party Representative for Sydney
- Minister for Social Services (since 13 May 2025)
- Entered House of Representatives on 3 October 1998 — Federal election
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Most recent appearances in parliament
- Questions without Notice: Cost of Living (4 Sep 2025)
“Thanks so much, Member for Macquarie. Of course, we're a Labor government—we want people who can work to work. It's good for them and it's good for the economy. But, when people can't work or when they're retired, we need a social security system that supports them to live with dignity. That's why I'm so pleased that, on 20 September, more than five million social security recipients...”
- Bills: Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 2) Bill 2025; Second Reading (4 Sep 2025)
“I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Albanese government is committed to further strengthening Australia's social safety net. The Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 2) Bill 2025 is a significant step towards a fairer, more efficient social security system that better supports Australians when they need it most. The bill builds on the...”
- Matters of Public Importance: Freedom of Information (2 Sep 2025)
“Uh oh!”
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- Has spoken in 27 debates in the last year — average amongst Representatives.
- People have made 10 comments on this Representative's speeches — well above average amongst Representatives.
- This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
- 103 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks — email me whenever Tanya Plibersek speaks.
- Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 774 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)
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More useful links for this person
- Contact form (On the Australian Parliament website)
- Tanya Plibersek on Twitter
- Tanya Plibersek's personal website
- Parliament House web page for Tanya Plibersek
- Biography (From Wikipedia)
- 2022 Election results for Sydney (From ABC)
- 2019 Election results for Sydney (From ABC)
- 2016 Election results for Sydney (From ABC)
- 2013 Election results for Sydney (From ABC)
- 2010 Election results for Sydney (From ABC)
- 2007 Election results for Sydney (From ABC)
Previous Representatives in this constituency
Other offices held in the past
- Minister for the Environment and Water (1 Jun 2022 to 13 May 2025)
- Shadow Minister for Women (28 Jan 2021 to 1 Jun 2022)
- Shadow Minister for Education (28 Jan 2021 to 1 Jun 2022)
- Shadow Minister for International Development and the Pacific (House) (6 Dec 2017 to 2 Jun 2019)
- Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs (House) (6 Dec 2017 to 2 Jun 2019)
- Shadow Minister for Skills, TAFE and Apprenticeships (House) (6 Dec 2017 to 2 Jun 2019)
- Shadow Minister for Women (6 Dec 2017 to 2 Jun 2019)
- Shadow Minister for Education and Training (6 Dec 2017 to 28 Jan 2021)
- Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Development (18 Oct 2013 to 6 Dec 2017)
- Deputy Leader of the Opposition (18 Oct 2013 to 2 Jun 2019)
- Minister for Health and Medical Research (1 Jul 2013 to 18 Sep 2013)
- Minister for Health (14 Dec 2011 to 1 Jul 2013)
- Minister for Social Inclusion (14 Sep 2010 to 14 Dec 2011)
- Minister for Human Services (14 Sep 2010 to 14 Dec 2011)
- Minister for the Status of Women (3 Dec 2007 to 14 Sep 2010)
- Minister for Housing (3 Dec 2007 to 14 Sep 2010)
- Shadow Minister for Human Services, Housing, Youth and Women (10 Dec 2006 to 6 Dec 2007)
- Shadow Minister for Youth (24 Jun 2005 to 10 Dec 2006)
- Shadow Minister for Women (24 Jun 2005 to 10 Dec 2006)
- Shadow Minister for Childcare (24 Jun 2005 to 10 Dec 2006)
- Shadow Minister Assisting the Leader on the Status of Women (26 Oct 2004 to 24 Jun 2005)
- Shadow Minister for Youth and Early Childhood Education (26 Oct 2004 to 24 Jun 2005)
- Shadow Minister for Work, Family and Community (26 Oct 2004 to 24 Jun 2005)
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