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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. Cameron filled a casual vacancy in 1969 but was defeated the federal election later that year. 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. Former senator Nick. That left his former party's two . May 21, 2018: Don Jessop (Liberal, SA, 1971-87), aged 90. We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. 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. More information is available at the Patreon website. Conspiracy to defraud the Australian Mercantile Loan and Guarantee Company. 2 Pauline Hanson's One Nation. [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. The senators have been elected for a six-year term and will join the other six South Australian senatorsalready serving in Canberra. "I must come back, to call them out and to speak out on the issues that have to be tackled.". Comparable data for the House of Representatives is here. 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. Imprisoned for 5 years, released after 2 years and 6 months. "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.". He hasmade a formal complaint about Liberal Party leaflets that say Ms Bedford would support the Labor Party. After July 2, When Will The Next Election Be Held? 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. First elected on December 9, 1961, McClelland remained in the Senate for 25 years. He was joined by Gerry Bates in 1986. In a statement, a spokesperson for the state Liberal Party said it "stands by the statement that a vote for Frances Bedford risks Labor's reckless spending". 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. Recent deaths of senators from this period are: Server costs and suchlike have become prohibitive. The position went to ex-South Australian Liberal senator Nick Minchin. I think that is a red herring," he said. To view former or all members please change the Member Type toggle accordingly. [5] Frank Ford. Defeated at general elections 2022. 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.. She won the sixth and final South Australian Senate position with a primary vote of 6.5 percent. Australian Greens. 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It's nastier, full of hatred and bile that eats away at our nation's core. The Australian Electoral Commission officially announced South Australia's six new senators this afternoon, following last month's election. 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Key points: Nick Xenophon was a senator from 2007 to 2017 He lost a bid to be elected to state parliament in 2018 He says he will run for the Senate this year as an independent Further information is available from the Senators parliamentary home pages. The following table shows the senators elected or appointed between 1949 and 1972 who are still living. Seat in Legislative Council declared vacant after conviction but before the successful appeal to the High Court. List. South Australia's Nick Xenophon announces campaign to return to the Senate at federal election. 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. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this website may contain images and voices of deceased people. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Chapter I of the Constitution of Australia. Emily was studying law when she had to go to court. 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. A minister in the Whitlam government, McClelland went on to become President of the Senate. November 11, 2020: Margaret Guilfoyle (Liberal, Vic, 1971-87), aged 94 The number of seats per party is the same as won at the 2019 federal election. 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. JLNJacqui Lambie Network, LNPLiberal National Party of Queensland, LPLiberal Party of Australia, 23 Liberal Party of Australia. Ltd. Business Development and Project Manager at Sonartech Atlas Pty. "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.". 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. April 3, 2022: Jim Webster (CP, Vic, 1964-80), aged 96 He was Leader of the Opposition in the Council until he retired in 1990. He is the first out gay man to represent SA in the federal parliament, where he was the Australian Greens' spokesperson for Higher Education; Sexuality and Marriage Equality; and Water and the . There are currently 33 serving Parliamentary Members of the Greens. 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 . "I'm here to give legal advice, any political advice is incidental.". 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". Ms Liddle said being Indigenous was part of "her identity", but added there "are so many other things that are important to me". List of Australian Greens parliamentarians, In Tasmania, members were elected as "Green Independents" until the. 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. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. He is one of three surviving ministers from that period and one of only two of the original full Whitlam ministry. He left the Liberal Party when the Liberal Movement was formed but later rejoined. 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. 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. Chosen by the Parliament of South Australia on 14.11.2017 under section 15 of the Constitution to represent that State in the Senate, vice N Xenophon (resigned). "I have worked for Nick as an adviser and I have great respect for him as a politician. 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. Liberal Kerrynne Liddle elected as first Indigenous senator from South Australia. 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. 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He was elected in 2007 and re-elected in 2014, before forming the Nick Xenophon Team to contest the 2016 double-dissolution election. One of a series of prosecutions in relation to bank failures, had been defeated in 1891. On Twitter, Senator Birmingham said Ms Liddle would bring experience in tourism, arts, energy, social housing and Indigenous affairs to her new role as senator. Mr Xenophon said he had not spoken toSenator Patrick, who released a statement saying he wouldtomorrow make an announcement concerning his political intentions. Former South Australian senator Nick Xenophon has announced he will once again run for the Senate. 1996. "My constituents started ringing me when they started getting it in their letterboxes and they were all horrified,"she said. 1 Casual vacancy to be filled (vice J. Molan, died in office 16.1.23), pursuant to section 15 of the Constitution. If you are able to contribute even $1.00/month to keep the site running, please click the Patreon button below. Company Director of Acoustic Force Pty. Please note that the search defaults to current members. We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. Her sister isthe 2022 NT Australian of the Year and was the first female Indigenous police officer in South Australia. 3 Liberal National Party of Queensland. Reduced from 12 months' jail with 9 months suspended on appeal, 49 charges of fraud dismissed. Defeated at general elections 2022. 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. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging. Emily was studying law when she had to go to court. The President of the Senate in the Australian Parliament is the presiding officer who chairs meetings of the Senate. 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. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this website may contain images and voices of deceased people. Farrell, Senator the Hon Donald Edward ( Don) Minister for Trade and Tourism. Office 1.19, Level 1, 140 William Street, Units G2 and G3, 150-152 Riseley Street, Booragoon WA 6154. Resigned from the Legislative Assembly after conviction, conspiracy to fraudulently misrepresent the financial affairs of the Australian Mercantile Loan and Guarantee Company. The Liberal Party's website describes her as aformer business owner and senior leader in the private and public sectors. He can again be a fine representative.". 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. Party Representation: AG 11, ALP 26, CLP 1, IND 2, JLN 2, LNP 3, LP 24, NATS 4, PHON 2, UAP 1. Country Liberal Party. There are 76 senators, 12 from each state and two each from the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory. (Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) SA. "I'm no longer acting for that company and the important thing is this: lawyers act for all sorts of clients.". He said her election also meant that, for the first time since 2008, the Liberals would hold half of the state's Senate seats. 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). It was the first of several public splits between Mr Xenophon and running mates. One of a series of prosecutions in relation to bank failures. "I can no longer sit on the sidelines. "We need the capability now, not in 20 years' time, to defend Australia's interests.".
We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. Resigned from the Greens and continues to sit as an independent. 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. The oldest (Doug McClelland) is 96, whilst the youngest (Martin Cameron) is 87. Australia was the first country in the world to give most women both the right . This is a list of senators from the state of South Australia since Australian Federation in 1901. September 21, 2021: Karen Grogan, a former official of the United Workers Union, and convenor of the Left faction of the South Australian ALP, was appointed by a joint sitting of the South Australian parliament to fill the casual vacancy caused by the death of Senator Alex Gallacher on August 29, 2021. (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. In 1986 he won election to the Tasmanian House of Assembly, serving as one of the members for Bass until 1989. "Not having my name above the line was really I think the biggest factor," he said. This website is in imminent danger of being shut down. The strongest Green votes in the Senate came from Adelaide, Boothbyand Mayo. 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. His state-based party SA Best gained 1 per cent of the vote at Saturday's state election. He was President of the Senate (1983-87) and later served as High Commissioner to the UK. "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. 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. Previously sat as an independent senator from 1 July 1985. "So many of them are too busy doing a job on each other, rather than doing a job we're paying for. Elected in 1970, Townley took up his seat as an Independent senator on July 1, 1971. In 1971, he entered the South Australian Legislative Council. Imprisoned for 7 years, released after 3 years. 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.". (Opposition Whip in the Senate), Davey, Senator Perin McGregor Ms Liddle is an Arrente woman who grew up in Alice Springs. There are 76 senators, 12 from each state and two each from the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory. "Some people who started getting it had never seen me or heard of me (and) thought that I was the Labor candidate as well. Mr Xenophon quit the Senate in 2017 to mount an ultimately unsuccessful bid to win the balance of power in the South Australian parliament. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging. Senators The President All Senators Contacting Senators Photographs of Senators (PDF) Categories Current Senators: By service expiry dates This is a list of Australian Greens Members of Parliament, past and present, for Federal, State and Territory Parliaments of Australia. 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. Can the dogs of Chernobyl teach us new tricks when it comes to survival? Read Today's Paper Tributes. 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Senate Election Senator (Party) Senator (Party) Senator (Party) Senator (Party) Senator (Party) . . Key points: Three Liberal senators, two Labor senators and one from the Greens have been elected from South Australia Former Senator for South Australia Robert Simms was endorsed by the South Australian Parliament in September 2015 as a senator for South Australia. 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". 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)