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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). Resigned from the Greens and sat as an independent until 9 March 2013. 23 Liberal Party of Australia. Driver's licence suspended for nine months, fined $2,000. Former Nick Xenophon Team senators Rex Patrick and Stirling Griff have lost their seats. 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. (GPO Box 453 Hobart TAS 7001) (03) 6231 2444. Senator Andrew McLachlan (Liberal) Senator Rex Patrick (Independent) Senator Hon Penny Wong (Labor) Senators serving until 2025: Senator Alex Antic (Liberal) Senator Hon David Fawcett (Liberal) Senator Karen Grogan (Labor) Senator Sarah Hanson-Young (Greens) Senator Hon Anne Ruston (Liberal) Senator Marielle Smith (Labor) Comment: Former Senator for South Australia Robert Simms was endorsed by the South Australian Parliament in September 2015 as a senator for South Australia. Living Former Senators (By State) ALABAMA Jones, Doug (D) Sessions, Jeff (R) Shelby, Richard (R) Stewart, Donald (D) Strange, Luther, III (R) ALASKA Begich, Mark (D) Murkowski, Frank (R) ARIZONA DeConcini, Dennis (D) Flake, Jeff (R) Kyl, Jon (R) McSally, Martha (R) ARKANSAS Hutchinson, Tim (R) Lincoln, Blanche Lambert (D) Pryor, David (D) Asked whether the public could expect to see trademark political stuns, Mr Xenophon quipped there would be "no Bollywood" a reference to his 2018 SA campaign ad featuring music and dancing but did not rule them out entirely. Ms Liddle is an Arrente woman who grew up in Alice Springs. 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. 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. First elected on December 9, 1961, McClelland remained in the Senate for 25 years. Party Representation: AG 11, ALP 26, CLP 1, IND 2, JLN 2, LNP 3, LP 24, NATS 4, PHON 2, UAP 1. The oldest member of the 1901 Senate was John Ferguson (FT-Qld), who was 71. 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. The following table shows the senators elected or appointed between 1949 and 1972 who are still living. NATSThe Nationals, PHONPauline Hanson's One Nation, UAPUnited Australia Party. 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A senator is a member of the Australian Senate, elected to represent a state or territory. 6 months, suspended on 12 month good behaviour bond, Seat in Legislative Assembly was declared vacant, Seat in Legislative Council declared vacant by the, Former Minister for Corrective Services. In 1975, he joined the Liberal Party, thus augmenting its numbers when Supply was blocked during the. In those instances where senators prefer to be known by other than his/her first names, the preferred name is underlined. 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. In this section. "I will be interested in Indigenous issues, and I will be equally interested in issues for business, for young people, for parents.". 3 Liberal National Party of Queensland. One Nation received the most votes after the Liberal Party, Labor, the Greensand unaligned candidates that included former senators Nick Xenophon and Bob Day. 12 His state-based party SA Best gained 1 per cent of the vote at Saturday's state election. 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. Mr Xenophon said he had not spoken toSenator Patrick, who released a statement saying he wouldtomorrow make an announcement concerning his political intentions. Read Today's Paper Tributes. Former Greens senator Scott Ludlam is likely to be replaced by 22-year old disability advocate Jordon Steele-John, which would make him Australia's youngest senator. The following table shows the senators elected or appointed between 1949 and 1972 who are still living. 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. After July 2, When Will The Next Election Be Held? "We need the capability now, not in 20 years' time, to defend Australia's interests.". The strongest Green votes in the Senate came from Adelaide, Boothbyand Mayo. Pursuant to section 42 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, the terms of service of the following senators representing the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory expire at the close of the day immediately before the polling day for the next general election of members of the House of Representatives. 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.". 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 "Clearly Nick Xenophon's decision to throw his hat into the SA Senate changes the landscape," he said. 48 We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. 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This is a list of senators from the state of South Australia since Australian Federation in 1901. 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. Emily was studying law when she had to go to court. Defeated at general elections 2022. This is a list of senators from the state of South Australia since Australian Federation in 1901. 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. 1300 numbers are available from within home state or territory only for the cost of a local call. [3] 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. Bob Brown was the first elected Greens representative, initially elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly in 1983. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Resigned from the Legislative Assembly after conviction, conspiracy to fraudulently misrepresent the financial affairs of the Australian Mercantile Loan and Guarantee Company. 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. More information is available at the Patreon website. We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. Derryn Hinch. The Australian Electoral Commission declared results in multiple seats nationwide on Tuesday, including officially confirming the former rugby union star David Pocock had nabbed a Senate seat. 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. "I want to focus on domestic issues, but I also support what the Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader have said, for instance, on Ukraine where the invasion of Ukraine by Putin has been an abomination and a crime against humanity. "It will be an immense responsibility and an honour to represent the people of South Australia," Ms Liddle told ABC News. He is one of three surviving ministers from that period and one of only two of the original full Whitlam ministry. Senator Sarah Hanson-Young For South Australia Positions Manager of Australian Greens Business in the Senate Positions Chair of Environment and Communications References Committee Positions Deputy Chair of Environment and Communications Legislation Committee Party Australian Greens Connect Track (What's this?) "The real concern is that thousands of South Australian jobs are going to be lost because we're still all at sea literally when it comes to what is happening with the subs deal," he said. Information about individual members, including contact details and appointments (if relevant) can be viewed by clicking on the member's name. 1 Casual vacancy to be filled (vice J. Molan, died in office 16.1.23), pursuant to section 15 of the Constitution. It's a question of getting the message across. Former South Australian senator Bob Day has launched a new tilt at the Senate more than five years after going bankrupt and quitting parliament. "Some people who started getting it had never seen me or heard of me (and) thought that I was the Labor candidate as well. DisplayList The Australian Electoral Commission officially announced South Australia's six new senators this afternoon, following last month's election. Seat in Legislative Council declared vacant after conviction but before the successful appeal to the High Court. 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. Liberal Kerrynne Liddle elected as first Indigenous senator from South Australia. He hasmade a formal complaint about Liberal Party leaflets that say Ms Bedford would support the Labor Party. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Chapter I of the Constitution of Australia. The South Australian Senate positions facing election in 2022 were those allocated six-year terms after the 2016 double dissolution election. The Electoral Commission is considering whether the leaflets breach the Electoral Act. 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. "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.". South Australia senator-elect Bob Day. For all that time, they have also had the right to sit in the Australian Parliament. He left the Liberal Party when the Liberal Movement was formed but later rejoined. One of a series of prosecutions in relation to bank failures, had been defeated in 1891. 85 Macquarie Street, Hobart TAS 7000. There are currently 33 serving Parliamentary Members of the Greens. 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. Emily was studying law when she had to go to court. . (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. Imprisoned for 5 years, released after 2 years and 6 months. "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. Can the dogs of Chernobyl teach us new tricks when it comes to survival? Resigned from the Greens and continues to sit as an independent. Former South Australian senator Nick Xenophon intervenes in the state election campaign but he is not helping his former SA Best team. (Deputy Federal Leader of the Nationals andDeputy Leader of the Nationals in the Senate), AGAustralian Greens, ALPAustralian Labor Party, CLPCountry Liberal Party, INDIndependent, SA Best founder Nick Xenophon represents an independent MP in state election flyer fight. Server costs and suchlike have become prohibitive. 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. Please note that the search defaults to current members. Further information is available from the Senators parliamentary home pages. 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. 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. Independent. Former senator Nick. [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. fined $4,000 for failing to register interests; The Liberals have also won another two senate seats, while Labor has picked up two and the Greens one. 10 senators per state 1950-1984 1950-1951: 1949: 1951-1953: 1951: Keith Laught Rex Pearson 1953-1956: 1953: Jim Toohey 1955: Nancy . 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. "So it became apparent to me I had to do something and who else in this state knows more about electoral material than Mr Xenophon and I was extremely lucky he agreed to help me.". Recent deaths of senators from this period are: 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. I think that is a red herring," he said. 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. Download the PDF version of the List of Senators (PDF 366KB) . We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this website may contain images and voices of deceased people. The position went to ex-South Australian Liberal senator Nick Minchin. A 5-5 balance was restored in 1967. Senator Kerrynne Liddle For Mr Xenophon said another priority would be national security and ensuring that submarine jobs flowed to SA,given that "the world is a much more uncertain place than it was a few months ago".