. Senator David Shoebridge is an Australian Greens Senator for New South Wales, elected to the Federal Parliament in 2022 after serving in the NSW Legislative Council from 2010 to 2022. A former solicitor and barrister, he brings a legal background and experience in state and local government to his parliamentary work. As at 9 … Continue reading Community Forum: Senator David Shoebridge, Federal Greens For NSW
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Community Forum: Senator Richard Dowling, Federal Labor For Tasmania
. Senator Richard Dowling is a Labor Senator for Tasmania who began his term on 1 July 2025. As at 8 December 2025, he brings a background in economics, public policy and international business to his first year in Federal Parliament. Raised on Hobart’s eastern shore and educated in Tasmania’s public schools, he studied economics … Continue reading Community Forum: Senator Richard Dowling, Federal Labor For Tasmania
Community Forum: Michael Taylor, Editor of the Australian Independent Media Network
. Michael Taylor is the co-founder and Managing Editor of The Australian Independent Media Network (AIMN), which he established with Carol Taylor in January 2013. As at 4 December 2025, he brings more than a decade of experience overseeing an independent platform for citizen writers and public-interest commentary. A retired public servant, he holds qualifications … Continue reading Community Forum: Michael Taylor, Editor of the Australian Independent Media Network
Community Forum: Senator Tammy Tyrrell, Federal Independent for Tasmania
. Senator Tammy Tyrrell is an Independent Senator for Tasmania who entered Federal Parliament following the 2022 election. Originally elected with the Jacqui Lambie Network, she left the party in March 2024 and, as at 1 December 2025, serves on the Senate crossbench. Before entering politics, she worked in agriculture and employment services, helping people … Continue reading Community Forum: Senator Tammy Tyrrell, Federal Independent for Tasmania
Community Forum: Dr Andrew Leigh MP, Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury
. Dr Andrew Leigh MP is the Federal Labor Member for Fenner in the ACT and, as at 11 November 2025, serves as Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury. First elected to Federal Parliament in 2010, he previously worked as a professor of economics at the Australian National University. He holds a PhD … Continue reading Community Forum: Dr Andrew Leigh MP, Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury
Community Forum: Senator Jane Hume, Liberal Party for Victoria
. Senator Jane Hume is a Liberal Senator for Victoria, first elected to Federal Parliament in 2016. Born and raised in Melbourne, she studied commerce at the University of Melbourne before building a career in financial services with organisations including National Australia Bank, Rothschild Australia, Deutsche Bank and AustralianSuper. She also served on the boards … Continue reading Community Forum: Senator Jane Hume, Liberal Party for Victoria
Community Forum: Dr Gordon Reid MP, Federal Labor for Robertson (NSW)
. Dr Gordon Reid MP is the Federal Labor Member for Robertson on the New South Wales Central Coast, first elected to Parliament in 2022. A proud Wiradjuri man who grew up at Umina Beach, he brings strong local connections and experience as an emergency department doctor to his parliamentary work. He completed his medical … Continue reading Community Forum: Dr Gordon Reid MP, Federal Labor for Robertson (NSW)
Community Forum: Senator Leah Blyth, Federal Liberal Party for South Australia
. Senator Leah Blyth is a Liberal Senator for South Australia, appointed on 6 February 2025 to fill the vacancy left by Simon Birmingham’s resignation. As at 22 October 2025, she serves as Shadow Assistant Minister for Stronger Families and Stronger Communities. Before entering Federal Parliament, she spent more than twenty years working in education … Continue reading Community Forum: Senator Leah Blyth, Federal Liberal Party for South Australia