• Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Hawke
• Minister for Aged Care and Seniors (since 13 May 2025)
• Left House of Representatives on n/a — Still in office
• Entered House of Representatives on — Federal election

• Voting record
• Numbers

Bills: Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner and Other Measures) Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate Message (15 Oct 2026)

“I move: That the amendments be agreed to. Question agreed to.”

Questions without Notice: Aged Care (15 Oct 2026)

“I thank the member for Richmond. As a former minister for ageing, she plays a critical role in shaping our government's approach to our once-in-a-generation reforms to the aged-care system. More and more older Australians are wanting to stay in their homes for as long as they can, and they deserve to be able to do that with dignity and safety. This Labor government is doing all we can to meet...”

Business: Rearrangement (13 Oct 2026)

“I move: That the debate be adjourned.”

More of Sam Rae's recent appearances

RSS feed (?)

Please note that numbers do not measure quality. Also, Representatives may do other things not currently covered by this site. (More about this)

• Has spoken in 41 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 2 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 148 times in debates — below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)