I like to think that my stunts always have a purpose," he said. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this website may contain images and voices of deceased people. Server costs and suchlike have become prohibitive. Emily was studying law when she had to go to court. Mr Xenophon has not been involved in the campaign for SA Best,the party he founded ahead of the 2018 State Election. Key points: Three Liberal senators, two Labor senators and one from the Greens have been elected from South Australia In 1971, he entered the South Australian Legislative Council. More information is available at the Patreon website. 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. 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. 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. fined $4,000 for failing to register interests; Please note that the search defaults to current members. "I'm here as a lawyer, I've kept out of the state election campaign,"he said. Senators The President All Senators Contacting Senators Photographs of Senators (PDF) Categories Current Senators: By service expiry dates List of Australian Greens parliamentarians, In Tasmania, members were elected as "Green Independents" until the. Information about individual members, including contact details and appointments (if relevant) can be viewed by clicking on the member's name. One of a series of prosecutions in relation to bank failures, had been defeated in 1891. 48 96 He was elected in 2007 and re-elected in 2014, before forming the Nick Xenophon Team to contest the 2016 double-dissolution election. While he was talking tough on national security, he defended his legal work on behalf of Chinese tech giant Huawei, which has close links to the Chinese government. Simon Birmingham (08) 8354 1644 He was President of the Senate (1983-87) and later served as High Commissioner to the UK. A senator is a member of the Australian Senate, elected to represent a state or territory. "I wish everyone well, basically some more than others but I havent had any involvement. "Some people who started getting it had never seen me or heard of me (and) thought that I was the Labor candidate as well. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. The strongest Green votes in the Senate came from Adelaide, Boothbyand Mayo. We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. The President of the Senate in the Australian Parliament is the presiding officer who chairs meetings of the Senate. It's a question of getting the message across. 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. Mr Xenophon was a member of South Australia's Legislative Council from 1997 to 2007 under the No Pokies banner and then was a senator from 2008 to 2017. 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. Driver's licence suspended for nine months, fined $2,000. 1996. 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. "I'm no longer acting for that company and the important thing is this: lawyers act for all sorts of clients.". 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. "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.". Former South Australian senator Nick Xenophon intervenes in the state election campaign but he is not helping his former SA Best team. One of a series of prosecutions in relation to bank failures. Cameron filled a casual vacancy in 1969 but was defeated the federal election later that year. "I will be interested in Indigenous issues, and I will be equally interested in issues for business, for young people, for parents.". Ms Liddle said being Indigenous was part of "her identity", but added there "are so many other things that are important to me". To view former or all members please change the Member Type toggle accordingly. That was the election where the Nick Xenophon Team recorded a record vote, resulting in the six seats splitting two Liberal, two Labor and two Nick Xenophon Team. 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. Independent. The Senate is the upper house of the bicameral Parliament of Australia, the lower house being the House of Representatives. That left his former party's two . He said her election also meant that, for the first time since 2008, the Liberals would hold half of the state's Senate seats. He hasmade a formal complaint about Liberal Party leaflets that say Ms Bedford would support the Labor Party. We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. 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. Australian Greens. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this website may contain images and voices of deceased people. Manager of Government Business in the Senate, Leader of Pauline Hansons One Nation and Pauline Hansons One Nation Whip, Shop 1C, 139-143 Hobart Road, Kings MeadowsTAS 7249, Joint statements by the Presiding Officers, Parliamentary Friendship Groups (non-country), PDF version of the List of Senators (PDF 366KB), House of Representatives chamber and business documents, Getting involved in Parliamentary Committees, Department of the House of Representatives, Suite 3, Kingston Plaza 20 Channel Highway, Kingston TAS 7050, 1st Floor, 136 Davey Street, Hobart TAS 7000, Level 5, 19 Gilles Street, Adelaide SA 5000, Unit 3, 40 Corinna Street, Phillip ACT 2601, Level 7, 147 Pirie Street, Adelaide SA 5000, 231-233 Moorabool Street, Geelong VIC 3220, Suite 1 1 Park Avenue, Drummoyne NSW 2047. The current ages update automatically on the table below. He was joined by Gerry Bates in 1986. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging. (Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) SA. In a video posted to a newly created website, Mr Xenophon said he had "tried to be a political hermit" but "can no longer sit on the sidelines.". First elected at the 1967 Senate election, Rae took up his seat on July 1, 1968. Resigned from the Greens and sat as an independent until 9 March 2013. (Supplied) A former South Australian public servant and plumber, Bob Day is also an officer of the Order of Australia for service to the housing industry and social welfare. Emily was studying law when she had to go to court. Her sister isthe 2022 NT Australian of the Year and was the first female Indigenous police officer in South Australia. This website is in imminent danger of being shut down. 10 senators per state 1950-1984 1950-1951: 1949: 1951-1953: 1951: Keith Laught Rex Pearson 1953-1956: 1953: Jim Toohey 1955: Nancy . If you are able to contribute even $1.00/month to keep the site running, please click the Patreon button below. It has been online since 1995, but the personal circumstances of the owner, Malcolm Farnsworth, are such that economies have to be made. Ms Bressington later spectacularly distanced herself from Mr Xenophon, declaring him "more spin than substance". DisplayList 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. As of 2022, the national president of the party is former senator and parliamentary leader Lyn Allison. List. 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In 2020 he pleaded guilty to 30 other charges including Fraud, Sexual Assault and Official Corruption, Producing child pornography and sexual penetration of a child under the age of 17, Imprisonment for 1 months and imprisonment for 3 months, Tax Fraud (10 charges of failing to lodge tax returns), Fined $6600 and ordered her to pay $7,500 court costs, $500 fine and lost of licence for 12 month, Drink driving and driving while disqualified, One-month suspended jail sentence and $300 fine, conspiracy in connection with the Queensland shearers' strike, former state Deputy Premier, paroled after six months, This page was last edited on 19 December 2022, at 07:42. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging. Former South Australian senator Nick Xenophon has announced he will once again run for the Senate. Special Minister of State. 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 . Under the banner of a new party known as SA Best, Mr Xenophon appeared set to win a swag of seats at the 2018 SA election, and was even named as preferred premier in opinion polls leading up to the date. All Former Members PARLIAMENTARY BUSINESS. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Chapter I of the Constitution of Australia. 2 Jacqui Lambie Network. He was Minister for the Media (1972-75) and Special Minister of State (1975) in the Whitlam government. 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. There are 76 senators, 12 from each state and two each from the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging. 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. Mr Xenophon quit state politics to run for the Senate in 2007, visiting the giraffe enclosure at Adelaide Zoo to declare he would "stick his neck out for South Australia". South Australia's Nick Xenophon announces campaign to return to the Senate at federal election. 12 3 Liberal National Party of Queensland. In those instances where senators prefer to be known by other than his/her first names, the preferred name is underlined. 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. No. The Australian Electoral Commission officially announced South Australia's six new senators this afternoon, following last month's election. The oldest member of the 1901 Senate was John Ferguson (FT-Qld), who was 71. He left the Liberal Party when the Liberal Movement was formed but later rejoined. Former South Australian senator Nick Xenophon is preparing legal action against one of Australia's biggest banks, alleging it failed to respond quickly enough to a scam. Previously sat as an independent senator from 1 July 1985. 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'. Former Senators Living Former Senators: Alphabetical | By State Deceased Senators: Since 2000 | Died in Office Senators Interred in Congressional Cemetery All Senators (1789 to Present) For additional lists visit Facts & Milestones Biographies Can the dogs of Chernobyl teach us new tricks when it comes to survival? 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. 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.. 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South Wales Senate . "I can no longer sit on the sidelines. "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. [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. However, the polling did not translate to seat victories at the election, with SA Best failing to win a lower house seat, despite securing almost 15 per cent of the statewide vote. "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. 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. There are currently 33 serving Parliamentary Members of the Greens. At the urging of people online, I have agreed to see if Patreon provides a solution. Former Nick Xenophon Team senators Rex Patrick and Stirling Griff have lost their seats. Joint Statutory: Public Accounts and Audit served from 12.2.2018 to 30.6.2022 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. 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. In this section. At a mediaconference this afternoon, Mr Xenophonsaid thatkey issues for him were "aged care, health, how we deal with the post-pandemic economy", adding that hewanted to "tackle the toxic culture of Canberra". Resigned from the Greens and continues to sit as an independent. Senator Kerrynne Liddle For Contempt of court, breaching suppression orders. 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. "I don't know. 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. Former Senator for South Australia Robert Simms was endorsed by the South Australian Parliament in September 2015 as a senator for South Australia. South Australia was represented by five Labor senators and five Liberal senators from 1951 until the 1961 election, when the ALP managed to gain a 6-4 majority. Bills Hansard (Record of Debate) MEMBERS. "I'm here to give legal advice, any political advice is incidental.". Hinch was a radio announcer at the times of his crimes, and was elected to the Australian Senate in 2016. Former Liberal premier Steele Hall was elected in 1974 on the ticket of the Liberal Movement, taking a seat away from the Liberal Party. 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. Lied about misusing parliamentary and electoral office staff to help set up a consultancy. There are a total of 76 senators: 12 are elected from each of the six Australian states regardless of population and 2 from each of the two autonomous internal . As the third-youngest senator in Australian history, she follows West Australian Greens senator Jordon Steele-John, who became the youngest-ever senator at age 23, and former South Australian . Country Liberal Party. 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. We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. "It will be an immense responsibility and an honour to represent the people of South Australia," Ms Liddle told ABC News. Imprisoned for 7 years, released after 3 years and 7 months. SA Best founder Nick Xenophon represents an independent MP in state election flyer fight. Derryn Hinch's Justice Party. 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. It's nastier, full of hatred and bile that eats away at our nation's core. Mr Xenophon quit the Senate in 2017 to mount an ultimately unsuccessful bid to win the balance of power in the South Australian parliament. April 3, 2022: Jim Webster (CP, Vic, 1964-80), aged 96 In 1986 he won election to the Tasmanian House of Assembly, serving as one of the members for Bass until 1989. Defeated at general elections 2022. (GPO Box 453 Hobart TAS 7001) (03) 6231 2444. Farrell, Senator the Hon Donald Edward ( Don) Minister for Trade and Tourism. Key points: Michael Edwards lost $36,000 after receiving fraudulent text messages He gave his bank the scammers' account numbers but says he has had little response The campaign was a stunning success. Senate Election Senator (Party) Senator (Party) Senator (Party) Senator (Party) Senator (Party) . 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. Australia was the first country in the world to give most women both the right . fined $2,000 for misleading the House; and the Legislative Assembly moved to expel Driscoll from the chamber and declare the seat of Redcliffe vacant "to protect the honour and dignity of the Legislative Authority". The table below represents the parliamentary representation of Greens politicians from 1983 to the present. She said she wanted to focus on the cost-of-living crisis currently facing South Australians, as well as ensuring young people were educated and hadaccess to good information. We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. Tile, Track Former senator Nick. He is one of three surviving ministers from that period and one of only two of the original full Whitlam ministry. A 5-5 balance was restored in 1967. 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). May 21, 2018: Don Jessop (Liberal, SA, 1971-87), aged 90. SOUTH AUSTRALIA SOUTH AUSTRALIA Key People Senator Senator Alex Antic (08) 8359 0303 senator.antic@aph.gov.au https://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members/Parliamentarian?MPID=269375 398 Main North Road Blair Athol SA 5084 398 Main North Road Blair Athol SA 5084 Canberra Phone (02) 6277 3464 Senator Senator the Hon. (What's this?). 1987, 2011, 2014. Emily was studying law when she had to go to court. Derryn Hinch. Download the PDF version of the List of Senators (PDF 366KB) . A senator is a member of the Australian Senate, elected to represent a state or territory. Bob Brown was the first elected Greens representative, initially elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly in 1983. 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. (Opposition Whip in the Senate), Davey, Senator Perin McGregor . 22. 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. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this website may contain images and voices of deceased people. The Liberals have also won another two senate seats, while Labor has picked up two and the Greens one. Australian Labor Party. Can the dogs of Chernobyl teach us new tricks when it comes to survival? The oldest (Doug McClelland) is 96, whilst the youngest (Martin Cameron) is 87. He was successfully re-elected in 2006, securing more than 20 per cent of the statewide vote, enough to get a running-mate Ann Bressington elected. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. Imprisoned for 7 years, released after 3 years. "Not having my name above the line was really I think the biggest factor," he said. It was the first of several public splits between Mr Xenophon and running mates. The Electoral Commission is considering whether the leaflets breach the Electoral Act. Office 1.19, Level 1, 140 William Street, Units G2 and G3, 150-152 Riseley Street, Booragoon WA 6154. (Deputy Federal Leader of the Nationals andDeputy Leader of the Nationals in the Senate), AGAustralian Greens, ALPAustralian Labor Party, CLPCountry Liberal Party, INDIndependent, A minister in the Whitlam government, McClelland went on to become President of the Senate. Further information is available from the Senators parliamentary home pages. Former South Australian senator Bob Day has launched a new tilt at the Senate more than five years after going bankrupt and quitting parliament. The following table shows the senators elected or appointed between 1949 and 1972 who are still living.
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