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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.
Share Stat
Every decision-maker in Victorian infrastructure, with their disclosed interests, statements, and public connections.
Dan Repacholi
Rating: C (50/100)Australian Labor Party · Hunter · Federal · Parliament ↗ · Findings ↗ · Network Map ↗
Member for Hunter
Salary Package
$217,060
total remuneration
Promises Made
4
Delivery Rate
9%
1 delivered ·
2 broken
Accountability Items
27
Financial Disclosures
11
Conflicts of Interest
18
0 critical ·
0 high
"Safe & Effective"
0
times used in official statements
"I Can't Recall"
0
documented evasions at inquiries
Vaccination Urging
0
official directives to vaccinate
Lockdown Justifications
0
"based on medical advice / the science"
Modelling References
0
cited modelling sources
Promise Delivery Rate
0%
0 of 4 delivered
Accountability Rating
Items by Type
Wealth & Pension Reality
Years served
3.9
Modelled ceiling
$268,036
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
full dashboard ·
pension analysis ·
methodology.
Promise Report Card
| Status | Promise / Commitment | Date | Rating | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promise Made |
Eraring power station closure — extend and transition
Eraring (2,880MW, Australia's largest coal-fired power station) was scheduled for closure in 2025. Repacholi supported the NSW government's decision to extend its operation to 2027 to maintain energy security. Promised …
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01 Jan 2024 | Partially Delivered / Mixed | ABC News, SMH, Newcastle Herald ↗ |
| Promise Made |
Liddell power station transition support for workers
Advocated for transition support for workers affected by the closure of AGL's Liddell power station (closed April 2023). The 500MW station was the first major coal-fired closure in the Hunter. …
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01 Apr 2023 | Partially Delivered / Mixed | ABC News, Newcastle Herald ↗ |
| Promise Made |
Protect coal mining jobs during energy transition
Core 2022 election promise: protect Hunter Valley coal mining jobs and ensure a 'just transition' that does not leave coal communities behind. Repeatedly stated that coal will continue to be …
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01 Apr 2022 | Partially Delivered / Mixed | ABC News, Newcastle Herald, campaign materials ↗ |
| Promise Made |
Hunter region infrastructure investment
Promised to deliver federal infrastructure funding for the Hunter region including roads, rail, and community facilities. Specific commitments included support for the Hunter Expressway extension, Cessnock area road upgrades, and …
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01 Apr 2022 | Partially Delivered / Mixed | danrepacholi.com.au, Budget papers, Infrastructure Australia ↗ |
Key Votes
| Vote / Position | Date | Rating | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
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Voting record: generally consistent Labor party-line voter
Repacholi has voted with the Labor majority on virtually all divisions since entering Parliament. Unlike his predecessor Joel Fitzgibbon, who crossed the floor on climate policy, Repacholi has maintained party …
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01 Dec 2024 | Unverified | TheyVoteForYou.org.au ↗ |
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Voted YES on Voice to Parliament referendum legislation
Voted with Labor to support the Voice to Parliament referendum in 2023. Hunter is a conservative-leaning electorate that voted strongly NO in the October 2023 referendum (estimated 60%+ No in …
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19 Jun 2023 | Partially Delivered / Mixed | TheyVoteForYou.org.au, AEC referendum results ↗ |
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Voted YES on Safeguard Mechanism (emissions caps on large facilities)
Voted with the government on the Safeguard Mechanism legislation in 2023, which imposes declining emissions baselines on Australia's 215 largest industrial facilities — including multiple Hunter Valley coal mines. This …
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30 Mar 2023 | Partially Delivered / Mixed | TheyVoteForYou.org.au, APH Hansard ↗ |
Public Statements
Is this pollie off to space?: Hunter gets into April Fool's Day spirit - Newcastle Herald
Is this pollie off to space?: Hunter gets into April Fool's Day spirit Newcastle Herald
[Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT] Is this pollie off to space?: Hunter gets into April Fool's Day spirit - Newcastle Herald
Is this pollie off to space?: Hunter gets into April Fool's Day spirit Newcastle Herald
01 Apr 2026
Speech for Dan Repacholi MP, Australian Men's Shed Association Gathering Dinner – 26 March 2026 - Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Speech for Dan Repacholi MP, Australian Men's Shed Association Gathering Dinner – 26 March 2026 Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
[Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT] Radio interview with Dan Repacholi MP, ABC Northern Tasmania – 26 February, 2026 - Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Radio interview with Dan Repacholi MP, ABC Northern Tasmania – 26 February, 2026 Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
[Sat, 08 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT] Speech from Dan Repacholi MP, CAPEA National Conference – 8 November 2025 - Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Speech from Dan Repacholi MP, CAPEA National Conference – 8 November 2025 Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
[Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT] Speech from Special Envoy Dan Repacholi, ACT Men's Shed Health Muster – 18 November 2025 - Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Speech from Special Envoy Dan Repacholi, ACT Men's Shed Health Muster – 18 November 2025 Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
[Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT] Strengthening men's health in the NT - Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Strengthening men's health in the NT Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
[Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT] Radio interview with Dan Repacholi MP, MIX 104.9 – 15 October 2025 - Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Radio interview with Dan Repacholi MP, MIX 104.9 – 15 October 2025 Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
[Fri, 23 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT] Special Envoy Repacholi's biography - Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Special Envoy Repacholi's biography Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
[Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT] Speech for Dan Repacholi MP, Australian Men's Shed Association Gathering Dinner – 26 March 2026 - Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Speech for Dan Repacholi MP, Australian Men's Shed Association Gathering Dinner – 26 March 2026 Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
[Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT] Radio interview with Dan Repacholi MP, ABC Northern Tasmania – 26 February, 2026 - Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Radio interview with Dan Repacholi MP, ABC Northern Tasmania – 26 February, 2026 Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
[Sat, 08 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT] Speech from Dan Repacholi MP, CAPEA National Conference – 8 November 2025 - Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Speech from Dan Repacholi MP, CAPEA National Conference – 8 November 2025 A
26 Mar 2026
If this suit doesn’t start a conversation, nothing will - Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
If this suit doesn’t start a conversation, nothing will Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
[Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT] If this suit doesn’t start a conversation, nothing will - Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
If this suit doesn’t start a conversation, nothing will Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
10 Mar 2026
Special envoy for men's health visits Western Australia for first time - Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Special envoy for men's health visits Western Australia for first time Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
[Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT] Special envoy for men's health visits Western Australia for first time - Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Special envoy for men's health visits Western Australia for first time Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
20 Feb 2026
Repacholi calls for calm as gun reform returns to Parliament - 2nm.com.au
Repacholi calls for calm as gun reform returns to Parliament 2nm.com.au
[Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT] Repacholi calls for calm as gun reform returns to Parliament - 2nm.com.au
Repacholi calls for calm as gun reform returns to Parliament 2nm.com.au
19 Jan 2026
How many guns a person can own - News.com.au
How many guns a person can own News.com.au
[Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT] How many guns a person can own - News.com.au
How many guns a person can own News.com.au
19 Dec 2025
Why Labor MP wore this suit to parliament - Daily Telegraph Sydney
Why Labor MP wore this suit to parliament Daily Telegraph Sydney
[Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT] Why Labor MP wore this suit to parliament - Daily Telegraph Sydney
Why Labor MP wore this suit to parliament Daily Telegraph Sydney
25 Nov 2025
MP's colourful suit to start conversation about suicide - Eastern Riverina Chronicle
MP's colourful suit to start conversation about suicide Eastern Riverina Chronicle
[Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT] MP's colourful suit to start conversation about suicide - Eastern Riverina Chronicle
MP's colourful suit to start conversation about suicide Eastern Riverina Chronicle
24 Nov 2025
Doorstop interview with Dan Repacholi MP, Canberra – 19 November 2025 - Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Doorstop interview with Dan Repacholi MP, Canberra – 19 November 2025 Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
[Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT] Doorstop interview with Dan Repacholi MP, Canberra – 19 November 2025 - Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Doorstop interview with Dan Repacholi MP, Canberra – 19 November 2025 Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
19 Nov 2025
Forget the Coalition, Labor has already abandoned net zero in all but name (and its excuses are absurd) - Crikey
Forget the Coalition, Labor has already abandoned net zero in all but name (and its excuses are absurd) Crikey
[Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT] Forget the Coalition, Labor has already abandoned net zero in all but name (and its excuses are absurd) - Crikey
Forget the Coalition, Labor has already abandoned net zero in all but name (and its excuses are absurd) Crikey
06 Nov 2025
MP’s shock stunt with Karl on live TV - The Australian
MP’s shock stunt with Karl on live TV The Australian
[Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT] MP’s shock stunt with Karl on live TV - The Australian
MP’s shock stunt with Karl on live TV The Australian
31 Oct 2025
Dan Repacholi gets a fresh shave - 2HD
Dan Repacholi gets a fresh shave 2HD
31 Oct 2025
Labor MP and former Olympian unrecognisable after losing beard - 9Now
Labor MP and former Olympian unrecognisable after losing beard 9Now
[Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT] Labor MP and former Olympian unrecognisable after losing beard - 9Now
Labor MP and former Olympian unrecognisable after losing beard 9Now
30 Oct 2025
Karl Stefanovic shaves off Dan Repacholi’s beard on the Today Show - News.com.au
Karl Stefanovic shaves off Dan Repacholi’s beard on the Today Show News.com.au
[Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT] Karl Stefanovic shaves off Dan Repacholi’s beard on the Today Show - News.com.au
Karl Stefanovic shaves off Dan Repacholi’s beard on the Today Show News.com.au
30 Oct 2025
Opposition to new coal mine moratorium
Publicly opposed any moratorium on new coal mines. Stated that new mines should be assessed on their merits and that a blanket ban would harm Hunter communities. This position aligns with his electorate's interests but is in tension with Labor's net-zero commitments and the International Energy Agency's 2021 assessment that no new fossil fuel developments are compatible with limiting warming to 1.5 degrees.
01 Jan 2023
First speech: coal mining identity and Hunter pride
Repacholi's maiden speech to Parliament emphasised his identity as a coal miner and shooter, his pride in the Hunter Valley, and his commitment to ensuring coal communities are not left behind in the energy transition. Referenced his father and grandfather's connections to the Hunter. Stated that coal miners 'deserve respect' and that 'we can have responsible climate policy without destroying regional communities.' This speech established the framework for his political identity and the promises against which he should be held accountable.
28 Jul 2022
Key Actions
Parliamentary tour conduct incident
Reports of inappropriate comments made by Repacholi during or around a parliamentary tour group visit. Details limited due to confidential complaint handling processes. Adds to the pattern of conduct concerns raised alongside the Canberra bar allegations.
01 Oct 2023
Conduct allegations: inappropriate behaviour at Canberra bar (The Dock)
In 2023, media reports emerged alleging Repacholi engaged in inappropriate behaviour towards a woman at The Dock bar in Kingston, Canberra — a popular venue for parliamentary staff and MPs. Reports indicated lewd comments and unwanted attention. The matter was raised in the context of the Jenkins Review reforms on parliamentary workplace culture. Repacholi denied the specific allegations. The matter was handled through internal parliamentary behavioural frameworks.
ACCOUNTABILITY SIGNIFICANCE: These allegations are particularly notable given Repacholi co-founded the Parliamentary Friends of Healthy Masculinities, which explicitly advocates for respectful behaviour and domestic violence prevention. The contradiction between public advocacy and alleged personal conduct is a material accountability issue.
01 Sep 2023
Co-founded Parliamentary Friends of Healthy Masculinities
Co-founded the Parliamentary Friends of Healthy Masculinities with David Pocock (Independent) and Aaron Violi (Liberal) in 2023. Cross-party initiative focused on domestic violence prevention, men's mental health, and redefining healthy masculinity. Genuine substantive work that crosses party lines.
ACCOUNTABILITY NOTE: This initiative is complicated by allegations of inappropriate conduct by Repacholi at a Canberra bar and during a parliamentary tour, reported in 2023. The gap between his public advocacy for healthy masculinity and reported personal conduct requires ongoing scrutiny.
01 Jun 2023
Advocacy for Hunter Valley Powering the Regions Fund allocation
Advocated for Hunter Valley allocation from the $1.9 billion Powering the Regions Fund — the government's signature energy transition program for coal communities. Some funding has been directed to Hunter projects including renewable energy zones, hydrogen hubs, and worker retraining. However, coal community groups have criticised the pace and scale of delivery as insufficient compared to the economic impact of mine closures and power station decommissioning.
01 May 2023
Financial Interests & Disclosures
| Type | Description | Amount | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Property | Residential property, Cessnock area (family home) | — | 2023-24 | APH Register of Members' Interests ↗ |
| Other Interest | CFMEU Mining & Energy Division membership (ongoing since ~2002). Significant given CFMEU donations to ALP and policy influence on coal mining regulation. | — | 2023-24 | APH Register of Members' Interests ↗ |
| Other Interest | Australian Labor Party membership | — | 2023-24 | APH Register of Members' Interests ↗ |
| Other Interest | Shooting Australia membership and affiliations. Sporting Shooters' Association of Australia (SSAA) connections. | — | 2023-24 | APH Register of Members' Interests ↗ |
| Sponsored Travel | Various sponsored travel as MP including committee travel and electorate-related travel. Details per APH Register. | — | 2023-24 | APH Register of Members' Interests ↗ |
| Gifts / Hospitality | Gifts and hospitality received as declared on APH Register. Includes event invitations and industry hospitality. | — | 2023-24 | APH Register of Members' Interests ↗ |
| Shares / Investments | Savings/investment accounts (self) as declared on Register | — | 2023-24 | APH Register of Members' Interests ↗ |
| Other Interest | Spouse financial interests as declared on Register | — | 2023-24 | APH Register of Members' Interests ↗ |
| Other Interest | Mortgage / liabilities as declared on Register | — | 2023-24 | APH Register of Members' Interests ↗ |
| Other Interest | Shooting coaching business interests (self-employed prior to election). Relevant to firearms regulation policy positions. | — | 2021-22 | APH Register of Members' Interests ↗ |
| Donation Received | AEC Transparency Register — Australian Labor Party donations | — | — | AEC Transparency Register ↗ |
Relationships & Connections
| Person | Relationship | Period | Roles / Positions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Dutton | Business Connection | ? | Leader of the Opposition | 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 |
| Yorick Piper | Business Connection | ? |
Board Member
@ Victorian Fisheries Authority
Current
Ministerial Advisor
@ Victorian Government
Official
@ CFMEU Victoria
|
Auto-detected shared organisation |
| Professor Brett Sutton | Business Connection | ? |
Director, Health and Biosecurity
@ Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Current
Chief Health Officer of Victoria
@ Government of Victoria
Director of Communicable Disease Epidemiology and Surveillance
@ Victorian Department of Health and Human Services
Field physician / General Practitioner
@ Médecins Sans Frontières / general practice
|
Auto-detected shared organisation |
| Andrew Hastie | Business Connection | ? | Shadow Minister for Defence, Member for Canning | Auto-detected shared organisation |
| Anthony Carbines | Business Connection | ? | Minister for Police, Minister for Crime Prevention, Minister for Racing | Auto-detected shared organisation |
| Bill Gates | Business Connection | ? | Auto-detected shared organisation | |
| Claire Chandler | Business Connection | ? | Senator for Tasmania | Auto-detected shared organisation |
| Jacinta Allan | Business Connection | ? | Premier of Victoria, Minister for Commonwealth-State Relations | Auto-detected shared organisation |
| James Paterson | Business Connection | ? | Shadow Minister for Home Affairs and Cyber Security, Senator for Victoria | Auto-detected shared organisation |
| Jenny Mikakos | Business Connection | ? | Former Minister for Health | Auto-detected shared organisation |
| Jeroen Weimar | Business Connection | ? | Auto-detected shared organisation | |
| Pat Conroy | Faction / Ally | 2022 – present | Minister for Defence Industry, Member for Shortland | APH records, Newcastle Herald ↗ |
| 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 (1 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 (9 articles mentioning both) |
| Paul Keating | Other | ? | 24th Prime Minister of Australia (1991–1996); Treasurer (1983–1991) | Auto-detected from Paul Keating's data |
| Brett Sutton | Other | ? | Auto-detected from accumulated intelligence | |
| 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 |
| Joel Fitzgibbon | Other | 2021 – present | Former Member for Hunter (retired 2022) | ABC News, Newcastle Herald, APH records ↗ |
| Aaron Violi | Other | 2023 – present | Opposition Chief Whip, Shadow Minister for the Digital Economy, Shadow Minister for Science/Technology/Innovation, Shadow Minister for Cyber Security | The Nightly, APH records ↗ |
| David Pocock | Other | 2023 – present | Independent Senator for the ACT | The Nightly, APH records ↗ |
| Anthony Albanese | Other | 2022 – present | Prime Minister of Australia (31st) | APH Hansard, media reporting ↗ |
| 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 |
| Gina Rinehart | Other | ? |
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
Chair of Hancock Prospecting Hancock Prospecting Auto-extracted from i
@ Hancock Prospecting Hancock Prospecting Auto-extracted from i
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Google News (1 articles mentioning both) |
| 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 |
| Scott Morrison | Other | ? | Former Prime Minister of Australia (2018–2022) | Auto-detected from accumulated intelligence |
| Tim Pallas | Other | ? | Treasurer of Victoria | Auto-detected from accumulated intelligence |
| Aaron Violi | Other | ? |
Assistant Minister for Communications in the Ley shadow ministry
@
Current
|
Auto-detected from Dan Repacholi's intelligence |
| 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 |
| CFMEU Mining & Energy Division | Union Connection | 2002 – present | AEC Donor Returns, APH Register, media reporting ↗ |
Conflicts of Interest
| Severity | Type | Description | Connected To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | Other |
Healthy Masculinities co-founder with conduct allegations
Repacholi co-founded the Parliamentary Friends of Healthy Masculinities — an initiative explicitly focused on respectful behaviour, domestic violence prevention, and positive masculinity. He then became the subject of conduct allegations regarding inappropriate behaviour towards a woman at a Canberra bar, …
|
SMH, The Guardian, media reporting ↗ | |
| Medium | Policy Decision |
Dual messaging: pro-coal to electorate, pro-transition to party
Repacholi engages in dual messaging that creates accountability ambiguity: TO HUNTER ELECTORATE: 'Coal will be mined for decades,' opposes mine moratoriums, promises to 'fight for every job.' TO LABOR CAUCUS/PARLIAMENT: Votes for Safeguard Mechanism, supports net-zero by 2050, backs renewable …
|
TheyVoteForYou.org.au, Hansard, media reporting ↗ | |
| Medium | Union Connection |
CFMEU Mining & Energy member voting on coal industry regulation
Repacholi is a long-standing CFMEU Mining & Energy Division member who votes on legislation directly affecting coal mining — including the Safeguard Mechanism (emissions caps on mines), mining approvals processes, and industrial relations laws affecting mining workers. The CFMEU Mining …
|
AEC Donor Returns, APH Register, Hansard ↗ | |
| 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 Dan Repacholi.
|
John Holland Group / CCCC
|
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 Dan Repacholi.
|
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 Dan Repacholi.
|
John Holland Group / CCCC
|
Auto-detected grant recipient match |
| 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 Dan Repacholi.
|
Ben Davis
|
Auto-detected career-contractor overlap |
| 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 Dan Repacholi.
|
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 Dan Repacholi.
|
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 Dan Repacholi.
|
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 Dan Repacholi.
|
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 Dan Repacholi.
|
Tim Ayres
|
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 Dan Repacholi.
|
Zed Seselja
|
Auto-detected grant recipient match |
| 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 Dan Repacholi.
|
Yorick Piper
|
Auto-detected grant recipient match |
| Alleged | Revolving Door |
Appointed during Scott Morrison's tenure
Dan Repacholi was appointed to 'Member for Hunter' (starting 2022-05-21) while Scott Morrison served as 'Prime Minister of Australia' (2018-08-24 – 2022-05-23). Potential patronage — requires investigation.
|
Auto-detected career overlap (same jurisdiction) | |
| 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 Dan Repacholi.
|
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 Dan Repacholi. Requires verification.
|
John Holland Group / CCCC
|
Auto-detected contractor-associate name match |
| Alleged | Revolving Door |
Appointed during Anthony Albanese's tenure
Dan Repacholi was appointed to 'Member, Standing Committee on Agriculture' (starting 2022-08-01) while Anthony Albanese served as 'Prime Minister of Australia' (2022-05-23 – present). Potential patronage appointment — requires investigation.
|
Auto-detected career overlap |
Evidence & Sources
- ABC News, Newcastle Herald ↗
- ABC News, Newcastle Herald, Hansard ↗
- ABC News, Newcastle Herald, campaign materials ↗
- ABC News, SMH, Newcastle Herald ↗
- AEC Donor Returns, APH Register, Hansard ↗
- AEC Transparency Register ↗
- APH Hansard — First Speech ↗
- APH Register of Members' Interests ↗
- DISER, Budget papers, Newcastle Herald ↗
- Google News ↗
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- Media reporting ↗
- SMH, The Guardian, media reporting ↗
- Sydney Morning Herald, The Guardian, media reporting ↗
- The Nightly, APH records ↗
- TheyVoteForYou.org.au ↗
- TheyVoteForYou.org.au, AEC referendum results ↗
- TheyVoteForYou.org.au, APH Hansard ↗
- TheyVoteForYou.org.au, Hansard, media reporting ↗
- danrepacholi.com.au, Budget papers, Infrastructure Australia ↗
Notes
Labor MP for Hunter since 2022 federal election. Born 14 August 1984 in Cessnock, NSW. Raised in the Hunter Valley. Attended Cessnock High School.
SHOOTING CAREER: Represented Australia at the 2004 Athens Olympics (50m pistol), finishing 22nd. Won gold medal at the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games (50m pistol pairs, with Lalith Yakagage). Multiple Commonwealth Games appearances (2006 Melbourne, 2010 Delhi, 2014 Glasgow, 2018 Gold Coast). Multiple national championship titles. International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup competitor. Shooting career funded partly by coal mining work between competitions.
PRE-POLITICS CAREER: Worked as a coal miner at various Hunter Valley mines including Integra Underground (now Austar) and Ravensworth Operations. Member of the CFMEU Mining & Energy Division. Trained diesel fitter / mechanical tradesman. Combined mining work with elite shooting career for over 15 years. Also ran a small shooting coaching business.
2022 ELECTION: Won Hunter from the Nationals' Joel Fitzgibbon retirement successor (Barnaby Joyce's Nationals). Hunter had been held by Joel Fitzgibbon (Labor) 1996-2022, but Fitzgibbon crossed the floor on climate and was increasingly at odds with Labor. Nationals preselected James Thomson. Repacholi won with 54.8% two-party preferred. Significant because Hunter had been trending away from Labor on coal/climate issues.
2025 ELECTION: Retained Hunter. Result confirmed re-election.
ELECTORATE PROFILE: Hunter covers the Upper Hunter, Cessnock, Singleton, Maitland (part), Muswellbrook, and surrounding areas. Population ~170,000. Largest thermal coal export region in the world (Hunter Valley coal chain). Major employers: coal mining, horse breeding (Hunter Valley thoroughbred industry), viticulture (Hunter Valley wine region), power generation (Liddell closed 2023, Eraring set for 2027 closure — both contentious). High rates of mine worker PTSD, silicosis, and industrial disease.
VOTING RECORD: Generally votes with Labor majority. Voted Yes on Voice to Parliament referendum legislation in a conservative-leaning electorate. Supported Safeguard Mechanism legislation (emissions caps on large industrial facilities including coal mines). Has spoken in Parliament about protecting coal mining jobs during energy transition.
CONDUCT CONTROVERSIES: In 2023, allegations surfaced about inappropriate behaviour at a Canberra bar (The Dock). Reports of lewd comments and behaviour towards a woman at a parliamentary social event. Investigated under Parliament House behavioural standards framework. Repacholi denied allegations. The matter was handled through internal processes. Additionally, reported for making inappropriate comments during a parliamentary tour group visit.
Electorate office: 1/3 Edward Street, Cessnock NSW 2325. Backbencher with no shadow or ministerial portfolio. Member of the Standing Committee on Agriculture (from 2022).