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Hook
Politicians, bureaucrats, and their associates — the decision-makers whose public footprint runs through this data.
Key Numbers
- Register of Interests disclosures [parliamentary]
- Project and contract connections [BP4]
- Public statements logged [Hansard + media]
- Ego-network graph per subject [derived]
Context
"Subject" is deliberately neutral. It doesn't mean suspect. It means "a person whose public-record footprint intersects with Victorian infrastructure decision-making or delivery". MPs, ministers, senior public servants, board members, named associates — anyone whose public role puts them in the flow of decisions.
Each subject has a profile: their bio, their declared interests from the parliamentary register, their public statements on record, their connections to projects we track, and an ego-network graph of their public relationships. The right of reply applies — any subject can request factual corrections, and we make them.
Takeaway
Decisions about billions in public money are made by people. This is who those people are, based on what they have disclosed.
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Every decision-maker in Victorian infrastructure, with their disclosed interests, statements, and public connections.
Claire Chandler
Rating: C (50/100)Liberal Party · Tasmania · Federal · Parliament ↗ · Findings ↗ · Network Map ↗
Senator for Tasmania
Promises Made
0
Delivery Rate
0%
0 delivered ·
1 broken
Accountability Items
17
Financial Disclosures
1
Conflicts of Interest
16
0 critical ·
0 high
Accountability Rating
Items by Type
Wealth & Pension Reality
Years served
7.0
Modelled ceiling
—
Declared net worth
not disclosed
Plausibility gap
—
Not disclosed
Pension scheme
not disclosed
Figures are transparent calculations against public data — not accusations, not findings. See
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pension analysis ·
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Public Statements
'Trimming a few nice-to-haves shouldn't stop us attracting talent': opposition's plan for APS - The Canberra Times
'Trimming a few nice-to-haves shouldn't stop us attracting talent': opposition's plan for APS The Canberra Times
[Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT] 'Trimming a few nice-to-haves shouldn't stop us attracting talent': opposition's plan for APS - The Canberra Times
'Trimming a few nice-to-haves shouldn't stop us attracting talent': opposition's plan for APS The Canberra Times
17 Mar 2026
Coalition open to radical tax change, as shadow finance minister skirts ‘deficit’ grilling - Sky News Australia
Coalition open to radical tax change, as shadow finance minister skirts ‘deficit’ grilling Sky News Australia
[Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT] Coalition open to radical tax change, as shadow finance minister skirts ‘deficit’ grilling - Sky News Australia
Coalition open to radical tax change, as shadow finance minister skirts ‘deficit’ grilling Sky News Australia
08 Mar 2026
Sky News Australia. . Shadow Finance Minister Claire Chandler discusses the “wasteful spending” taking place by the Albanese government. - facebook.com
Sky News Australia. . Shadow Finance Minister Claire Chandler discusses the “wasteful spending” taking place by the Albanese government. facebook.com
[Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT] Sky News Australia. . Shadow Finance Minister Claire Chandler discusses the “wasteful spending” taking place by the Albanese government. - facebook.com
Sky News Australia. . Shadow Finance Minister Claire Chandler discusses the “wasteful spending” taking place by the Albanese government. facebook.com
23 Feb 2026
Meet Claire Chandler. The would-be finance minister who hates debt - AFR
Meet Claire Chandler. The would-be finance minister who hates debt AFR
[Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT] Meet Claire Chandler. The would-be finance minister who hates debt - AFR
Meet Claire Chandler. The would-be finance minister who hates debt AFR
20 Feb 2026
Chandler puts debt bomb in her sights to attack Labor - The Australian
Chandler puts debt bomb in her sights to attack Labor The Australian
[Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT] Chandler puts debt bomb in her sights to attack Labor - The Australian
Chandler puts debt bomb in her sights to attack Labor The Australian
20 Feb 2026
Under pressure Chalmers suddenly has a challenge on his hands - AFR
Under pressure Chalmers suddenly has a challenge on his hands AFR
[Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT] Under pressure Chalmers suddenly has a challenge on his hands - AFR
Under pressure Chalmers suddenly has a challenge on his hands AFR
20 Feb 2026
‘Turn this ship around’: Senator quits frontbench - The Mercury
‘Turn this ship around’: Senator quits frontbench The Mercury
[Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT] ‘Turn this ship around’: Senator quits frontbench - The Mercury
‘Turn this ship around’: Senator quits frontbench The Mercury
12 Feb 2026
More heavyweights desert Sussan Ley’s frontbench, as open support for Angus Taylor grows - Sky News Australia
More heavyweights desert Sussan Ley’s frontbench, as open support for Angus Taylor grows Sky News Australia
[Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT] More heavyweights desert Sussan Ley’s frontbench, as open support for Angus Taylor grows - Sky News Australia
More heavyweights desert Sussan Ley’s frontbench, as open support for Angus Taylor grows Sky News Australia
12 Feb 2026
ADF and WA Police split with China linked drone supplier - The West Australian
ADF and WA Police split with China linked drone supplier The West Australian
[Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT] ADF and WA Police split with China linked drone supplier - The West Australian
ADF and WA Police split with China linked drone supplier The West Australian
05 Dec 2025
Sky News Australia. . Liberal Senator Claire Chandler has not been offered “any briefing” on why MPs were urged to switch off phones during a Chinese delegation visit to Parliament House. - facebook.c
Sky News Australia. . Liberal Senator Claire Chandler has not been offered “any briefing” on why MPs were urged to switch off phones during a Chinese delegation visit to Parliament House. facebook.com
[Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT] Sky News Australia. . Liberal Senator Claire Chandler says members of the Parliament House were warned “last minute” to turn off their phones when the Chinese delegation visited. - facebook.com
Sky News Australia. . Liberal Senator Claire Chandler says members of the Parliament House were warned “last minute” to turn off their phones when the Chinese delegation visited. facebook.com
[Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT] Sky News Australia. . Liberal Senator Claire Chandler has not been offered “any briefing” on why MPs were urged to switch off phones during a Chinese delegation visit to Parliament House. - facebook.com
Sky News Australia. . Liberal Senator Claire Chandler has not been offered “any briefing” on why MPs were urged to switch off phones during a Chinese delegation visit to Parliament House. facebook.com
[Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT] Sky News Australia. . Liberal Senator Claire Chandler says members of the Parliament House were warned “last minute” to turn off their phones when the Chinese delegation visited. - facebook.com
Sky News Australia. . Liberal Senator Claire Chandler says members of the Parliament House were warned “last minute” to turn off their phones when the Chinese delegation visited. facebook.com
25 Nov 2025
Australian federal MPs warned to turn off phones when Chinese delegation visits Parliament House - The Guardian
Australian federal MPs warned to turn off phones when Chinese delegation visits Parliament House The Guardian
[Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT] Australian federal MPs warned to turn off phones when Chinese delegation visits Parliament House - The Guardian
Australian federal MPs warned to turn off phones when Chinese delegation visits Parliament House The Guardian
24 Nov 2025
Claire Chandler appointed as shadow minister for cyber security - Cyber Daily
Claire Chandler appointed as shadow minister for cyber security Cyber Daily
[Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT] Claire Chandler appointed as shadow minister for cyber security - Cyber Daily
Claire Chandler appointed as shadow minister for cyber security Cyber Daily
15 Sep 2025
Ley reshuffles frontbench in wake of Nampijinpa Price saga - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Ley reshuffles frontbench in wake of Nampijinpa Price saga Australian Broadcasting Corporation
[Sat, 13 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT] Ley reshuffles frontbench in wake of Nampijinpa Price saga - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Ley reshuffles frontbench in wake of Nampijinpa Price saga Australian Broadcasting Corporation
13 Sep 2025
Sky News Australia. . Liberal Senator Clare Chandler says Labor’s expelling of Iran’s ambassador to Australia and listing the IRGC as a terrorist organisation is “too little, too late”. - facebook.com
Sky News Australia. . Liberal Senator Clare Chandler says Labor’s expelling of Iran’s ambassador to Australia and listing the IRGC as a terrorist organisation is “too little, too late”. facebook.com
[Tue, 26 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT] Sky News Australia. . Liberal Senator Clare Chandler says Labor’s expelling of Iran’s ambassador to Australia and listing the IRGC as a terrorist organisation is “too little, too late”. - facebook.com
Sky News Australia. . Liberal Senator Clare Chandler says Labor’s expelling of Iran’s ambassador to Australia and listing the IRGC as a terrorist organisation is “too little, too late”. facebook.com
26 Aug 2025
Sky News Australia. . Liberal Senator Claire Chandler discusses how the Liberal Party intends to “articulate” to the Australian people to believe in them again. - facebook.com
Sky News Australia. . Liberal Senator Claire Chandler discusses how the Liberal Party intends to “articulate” to the Australian people to believe in them again. facebook.com
[Tue, 27 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT] Sky News Australia. . Liberal Senator Claire Chandler discusses how the Liberal Party intends to “articulate” to the Australian people to believe in them again. - facebook.com
Sky News Australia. . Liberal Senator Claire Chandler discusses how the Liberal Party intends to “articulate” to the Australian people to believe in them again. facebook.com
27 May 2025
Sky News Australia. . Liberal Senator Claire Chandler discusses how standing up for the rights of women and girls is not a “culture war” issue as the party reflects on their election loss. - facebook.
Sky News Australia. . Liberal Senator Claire Chandler discusses how standing up for the rights of women and girls is not a “culture war” issue as the party reflects on their election loss. facebook.com
[Tue, 27 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT] Sky News Australia. . Liberal Senator Claire Chandler discusses how standing up for the rights of women and girls is not a “culture war” issue as the party reflects on their election loss. - facebook.com
Sky News Australia. . Liberal Senator Claire Chandler discusses how standing up for the rights of women and girls is not a “culture war” issue as the party reflects on their election loss. facebook.com
27 May 2025
Key Actions
Sky News Australia. . Liberal Senator Claire Chandler has resigned from the shadow ministry in solidarity with Angus Taylor. - facebook.com
Sky News Australia. . Liberal Senator Claire Chandler has resigned from the shadow ministry in solidarity with Angus Taylor. facebook.com
[Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT] Senator Claire Chandler explains her resignation from Sussan Ley’s frontbench - Sky News Australia
Senator Claire Chandler explains her resignation from Sussan Ley’s frontbench Sky News Australia
[Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT] Sky News Australia. . Senator Claire Chandler has posted a video explaining her resignation from Sussan Ley’s shadow ministry. - facebook.com
Sky News Australia. . Senator Claire Chandler has posted a video explaining her resignation from Sussan Ley’s shadow ministry. facebook.com
[Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT] Sky News Australia. . Liberal Senator Claire Chandler has resigned from the shadow ministry in solidarity with Angus Taylor. - facebook.com
Sky News Australia. . Liberal Senator Claire Chandler has resigned from the shadow ministry in solidarity with Angus Taylor. facebook.com
[Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT] Senator Claire Chandler explains her resignation from Sussan Ley’s frontbench - Sky News Australia
Senator Claire Chandler explains her resignation from Sussan Ley’s frontbench Sky News Australia
[Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT] Sky News Australia. . Senator Claire Chandler has posted a video explaining her resignation from Sussan Ley’s shadow ministry. - facebook.com
Sky News Australia. . Senator Claire Chandler has posted a video explaining her resignation from Sussan Ley’s shadow ministry. facebook.com
11 Feb 2026
Financial Interests & Disclosures
| Type | Description | Amount | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donation Received | AEC Transparency Register — Liberal Party donations | — | — | AEC Transparency Register ↗ |
Relationships & Connections
| Person | Relationship | Period | Roles / Positions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Fitzgibbon | Business Connection | ? | Former Member for Hunter (retired 2022) | Auto-detected shared organisation |
| Jenny Mikakos | Business Connection | ? | Former Minister for Health | Auto-detected shared organisation |
| Jeroen Weimar | Business Connection | ? | Auto-detected shared organisation | |
| Yorick Piper | Business Connection | ? |
Board Member
@ Victorian Fisheries Authority
Current
Official
@ CFMEU Victoria
Ministerial Advisor
@ Victorian Government
|
Auto-detected shared organisation |
| John Setka | Business Connection | ? | Auto-detected shared organisation | |
| Luba Grigorovitch | Business Connection | ? |
Secretary for Outdoor Recreation in the Allan Labor Government
@
Current
|
Auto-detected shared organisation |
| Anthony Carbines | Business Connection | ? | Minister for Police, Minister for Crime Prevention, Minister for Racing | Auto-detected shared organisation |
| Brett Sutton | Business Connection | ? | Auto-detected shared organisation | |
| Dan Repacholi | Business Connection | ? | Member for Hunter | Auto-detected shared organisation |
| Jacinta Allan | Business Connection | ? | Premier of Victoria, Minister for Commonwealth-State Relations | Auto-detected shared organisation |
| Aaron Violi | Faction / Ally | 2022 – present | Opposition Chief Whip, Shadow Minister for the Digital Economy, Shadow Minister for Science/Technology/Innovation, Shadow Minister for Cyber Security | Auto-detected party/term overlap |
| Andrew Hastie | Faction / Ally | 2019 – present | Shadow Minister for Defence, Member for Canning | Auto-detected party/term overlap |
| Peter Dutton | Faction / Ally | 2019 – present | Leader of the Opposition | Auto-detected party/term overlap |
| Transurban Group | Other | ? | Google News (1 articles mentioning both) | |
| David Pocock | Other | ? | Independent Senator for the ACT | Wikipedia internal link |
| Alexander Downer | Other | ? | Australia's longest-serving Foreign Minister (1996–2007); former UK High Commissioner; Hakluyt & Co partner | Auto-detected from Alexander Downer's data |
| David Hurley | Other | ? | Former Governor-General of Australia (2019–2024) | Auto-detected from David Hurley's data |
| Julia Gillard | Other | ? | 27th Prime Minister of Australia (2010–2013); Chair, Wellcome Trust; former Chair, Global Partnership for Education | Auto-detected from Julia Gillard's data |
| Julie Inman Grant | Other | ? | eSafety Commissioner (2017–present) | Auto-detected from Julie Inman Grant's data |
| Kevin Rudd | Other | ? | Australian Ambassador to the United States (2023–present); 26th Prime Minister of Australia (2007–2010, 2013) | Auto-detected from Kevin Rudd's data |
| Martin Foley | Other | ? | Former Victorian Minister for Health (2020-2022); Minister for Mental Health, Ambulance Services, Equality, Creative Industries | Auto-detected from Martin Foley's data |
| Paul Keating | Other | ? | 24th Prime Minister of Australia (1991–1996); Treasurer (1983–1991) | Auto-detected from Paul Keating's data |
| Scott Morrison | Other | ? | Former Prime Minister of Australia (2018–2022) | Auto-detected from Scott Morrison's data |
| Tom Calma | Other | ? |
Co-Chair, Reconciliation Australia
@ Reconciliation Australia
Current
chair of the Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity program led by the Univers
@ the Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity program led by the Univers
Co-Chair, Voice Design Group
@ National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA)
National Coordinator
@
|
Google News (1 articles mentioning both) |
| James Paterson | Other | ? | Shadow Minister for Home Affairs and Cyber Security, Senator for Victoria | Wikipedia internal link |
| Daniel Andrews | Other | ? | Former Premier of Victoria (2014–2023) | Auto-detected from accumulated intelligence |
| Luke Donnellan | Other | ? | Former Minister (resigned from cabinet) | Auto-detected from accumulated intelligence |
| Tim Pallas | Other | ? | Treasurer of Victoria | Auto-detected from accumulated intelligence |
| Anthony Albanese | Other | ? | Prime Minister of Australia (31st) | Auto-detected from Anthony Albanese's data |
| Bill Gates | Other | ? | Auto-detected from Bill Gates's data | |
| Pat Conroy | Other | ? | Minister for Defence Industry, Member for Shortland | Google News (5 articles mentioning both) |
| Aaron Violi | Other | ? |
Assistant Minister for Communications in the Ley shadow ministry
@
Current
|
Auto-detected from Claire Chandler's intelligence |
| Gina Rinehart | Other | ? |
Chair of Hancock Prospecting Hancock Prospecting Auto-extracted from i
@ Hancock Prospecting Hancock Prospecting Auto-extracted from i
Chair of Hancock Prospecting
@ Hancock Prospecting
Chairman of Hancock Prospecting Pty Limited (HPPL) and the HPPL Group of
@ Hancock Prospecting Pty Limited (HPPL) and the HPPL Group of
director of Hancock Prospecting and HMHT Investments until 31 October 201
@ Hancock Prospecting and HMHT Investments until 31 October 201
|
Google News (1 articles mentioning both) |
| Marcia Langton | Other | ? |
chair of AIATSIS in Canberra Auto-extracted from Wikipedia AIATSIS in
@ AIATSIS in Canberra Auto-extracted from Wikipedia AIATSIS in
chair of the Voice Design Group (with Tom Calma)
@ the Voice Design Group (with Tom Calma)
Chair of Australian Indigenous Studies at the University of Melbourne
@ Australian Indigenous Studies at the University of Melbourne
chair of AIATSIS in Canberra Auto-extracted from Wikipedia
@ AIATSIS in Canberra Auto-extracted from Wikipedia
chair of the Voice Design Group (with Tom Calma) the Voice Design Group (w
@ the Voice Design Group (with Tom Calma) the Voice Design Group (w
Co-Chair, Voice Design Group
@ National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA)
Chair of Australian Indigenous Studies at the University of Melbourne
@
|
Google News (2 articles mentioning both) |
| Pat Dodson | Other | ? |
chairman of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation and a Commissioner into
@ the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation and a Commissioner into
Special Envoy for Reconciliation
@ Australian Government
|
Google News (2 articles mentioning both) |
| Mark Butler | Other | ? |
Minister for Disability and the National Disability Insurance Scheme
@
Current
Minister for Health and Ageing
@ Minister for Disability and the National Disability Insurance
Current
Minister for Health and Aged Care
@
Current
Minister for the Environment
@
Secretary for Health
@
|
Google News (4 articles mentioning both) |
Conflicts of Interest
| Severity | Type | Description | Connected To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alleged | Grant |
Yorick Piper's org Victorian Government is a grant recipient
Associate Yorick Piper has career ties to Victorian Government, which matches grant recipient 'Victorian Government Department of Families, Fairness and Housing'. Connected to Claire Chandler.
|
Yorick Piper
|
Auto-detected grant recipient match |
| Alleged | Contract |
Transurban Group linked to contractor Transurban
Associate Transurban Group has a name match with contractor Transurban. This associate is connected to Claire Chandler. Requires verification.
|
Transurban Group
|
Auto-detected contractor-associate name match |
| Alleged | Grant |
Brian Houston's org Andrew Evans is a grant recipient
Associate Brian Houston has career ties to Andrew Evans, which matches grant recipient 'ANDREW EVANS'. Connected to Claire Chandler.
|
Brian Houston
|
Auto-detected grant recipient match |
| Alleged | Contract |
John Holland Group / CCCC linked to contractor John Holland
Associate John Holland Group / CCCC has a name match with contractor John Holland. This associate is connected to Claire Chandler. Requires verification.
|
John Holland Group / CCCC
|
Auto-detected contractor-associate name match |
| Alleged | Revolving Door |
John Holland Group / CCCC's role at CPB Contractors links to contractor CPB Contractors
Associate John Holland Group / CCCC held the role 'Connection to CPB Contractors' at CPB Contractors, which matches contractor CPB Contractors. Connected to Claire Chandler.
|
John Holland Group / CCCC
|
Auto-detected career-contractor overlap |
| Alleged | Revolving Door |
Ben Davis's role at GHD links to contractor GHD
Associate Ben Davis held the role 'Connection to GHD' at GHD, which matches contractor GHD. Connected to Claire Chandler.
|
Ben Davis
|
Auto-detected career-contractor overlap |
| Alleged | undeclared_interest |
John Holland Group / CCCC matches donor 'John Holland Group — CUMULATIVE TOTAL (pre-CCCC)' ($190031.00 to Australian Labor Party (all branches))
Associate John Holland Group / CCCC name-matches political donor 'John Holland Group — CUMULATIVE TOTAL (pre-CCCC)' who donated $190031.00 to Australian Labor Party (all branches) (2000-2010). This associate is connected to Claire Chandler.
|
John Holland Group / CCCC
|
Auto-detected donor-associate name match |
| Alleged | Grant |
John Holland Group / CCCC's org CPB Contractors is a grant recipient
Associate John Holland Group / CCCC has career ties to CPB Contractors, which matches grant recipient 'CPB CONTRACTORS PTY LIMITED'. Connected to Claire Chandler.
|
John Holland Group / CCCC
|
Auto-detected grant recipient match |
| Alleged | Grant |
Ben Davis's org GHD is a grant recipient
Associate Ben Davis has career ties to GHD, which matches grant recipient 'GHD (FIJI) PTE LTD'. Connected to Claire Chandler.
|
Ben Davis
|
Auto-detected grant recipient match |
| Alleged | Revolving Door |
Linda Hurley's role at GHD links to contractor GHD
Associate Linda Hurley held the role 'Connection to GHD' at GHD, which matches contractor GHD. Connected to Claire Chandler.
|
Linda Hurley
|
Auto-detected career-contractor overlap |
| Alleged | Grant |
Linda Hurley's org GHD is a grant recipient
Associate Linda Hurley has career ties to GHD, which matches grant recipient 'GHD (FIJI) PTE LTD'. Connected to Claire Chandler.
|
Linda Hurley
|
Auto-detected grant recipient match |
| Alleged | Grant |
Pat Dodson's org Australian Government is a grant recipient
Associate Pat Dodson has career ties to Australian Government, which matches grant recipient 'Australian Government Actuary Commonwealth of Australia'. Connected to Claire Chandler.
|
Pat Dodson
|
Auto-detected grant recipient match |
| Alleged | Grant |
Tim Ayres's org Australian Government is a grant recipient
Associate Tim Ayres has career ties to Australian Government, which matches grant recipient 'Australian Government Actuary Commonwealth of Australia'. Connected to Claire Chandler.
|
Tim Ayres
|
Auto-detected grant recipient match |
| Alleged | Grant |
Tom Calma's org the University of Queensland is a grant recipient
Associate Tom Calma has career ties to the University of Queensland, which matches grant recipient 'The University of Queensland'. Connected to Claire Chandler.
|
Tom Calma
|
Auto-detected grant recipient match |
| Alleged | Grant |
Zed Seselja's org Treasury and Finance is a grant recipient
Associate Zed Seselja has career ties to Treasury and Finance, which matches grant recipient 'Government of South Australia Department of Treasury and Finance'. Connected to Claire Chandler.
|
Zed Seselja
|
Auto-detected grant recipient match |
| Alleged | Revolving Door |
Appointed during Luke Donnellan's tenure
Claire Chandler was appointed to 'manager from 2018 to 2019' (starting 2014-01-01) while Luke Donnellan served as 'Minister for Roads and Road Safety and Minister for Ports by Premier Daniel Andrews' (2006-01-01 – present). Potential patronage appointment — requires investigation.
|
Auto-detected career overlap |
Evidence & Sources
Notes
Claire Chandler (born 1 June 1990) is an Australian politician who was elected as a Senator for Tasmania at the 2019 federal election. She is a member of the Liberal Party, and is currently serving as the Shadow Minister for Finance and Government Services.