• Australian Labor Party Senator for Victoria
• Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Higgins
• Entered the Senate on 3 May 2025 — Federal election
• Previously Representative for Higgins until 3 May 2025 — retired
• Entered House of Representatives on 21 May 2022 — Federal election
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Committees: Information Integrity on Climate Change and Energy Select Committee; Report (24 Mar 2026)

“There is a war going on in the Middle East that has brought into sharp focus the gaps in our energy resilience. But there is another war, a war that is being waged in the shadows—predominantly in regional Australia—that is simultaneously undermining our energy resilience. This is an information war of false and misleading narratives that are sowing division and doubt, and...”

Questions without Notice: Research and Development: Horizon Europe (24 Mar 2026)

“Scientists and researchers work hard for the benefit of all Australians. How does the Albanese Labor government recognise the contribution Australian scientists make? Why has the government chosen this approach?”

Questions without Notice: Research and Development: Horizon Europe (24 Mar 2026)

“Australia's science and research system is critical to delivering a future made in Australia. What contribution do Australian scientists and researchers make to national resilience and productivity growth?”

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• Has spoken in 41 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
• Has spoken in 47 debates in the last year — below average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
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• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 16–17 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 143 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 36 times in debates — well below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Michelle Ananda-Rajah's latest interest statementLast updated: 13 Aug 2025