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Dan Repacholi

Dan Repacholi — Findings & Analysis

Rating: C (50/100)

Australian Labor Party · Hunter · Federal

Member for Hunter

Accountability Items
27
2 negative findings
Red Rating
7%
of all rated items
Conflicts of Interest
18
0 critical, 0 high
Relationships
35
tracked connections
Financial Disclosures
11
registered interests
Accountability Rating
Conflicts by Severity
Summary of Findings

Dan Repacholi — Investigation Brief



Subject Profile



Dan Repacholi — Member for Hunter.


Party: Australian Labor Party


Electorate/Jurisdiction: Hunter


Accountability Rating: C

(50/100)




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



Pattern Analysis



Serial Appointments ('Jobs for the Boys'): 6 roles, multiple appointments under Scott Morrison, Anthony Albanese. Pattern suggests patronage.



Revolving Door: 6 government roles held: Olympic Shooter (50m Pistol) → Coal Miner / Diesel Fitter → CFMEU Mining & Energy Division Member → Shooting Coach / Small Business Owner → Member for Hunter → Member, Standing Committee on Agricultur



Key Appointments (6)



  • **Olympic Shooter (50m Pistol)** (Shooting Australia / Australian Olympic Committee)

    • — Jan 2000 to Dec 2020




  • **Coal Miner / Diesel Fitter** (Various Hunter Valley mines (Integra Underground, Ravensworth Operations))

    • — Jan 2002 to Mar 2022




  • **CFMEU Mining & Energy Division Member** (Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union)

    • — Jan 2002 to present




  • **Shooting Coach / Small Business Owner** (Self-employed)

    • — Jan 2015 to Mar 2022




  • **Member for Hunter** (Australian House of Representatives)

    • — May 2022 to present




  • **Member, Standing Committee on Agriculture** (Australian House of Representatives)

    • — Aug 2022 to present




    Accountability Record (27 items)



  • **1** Delivered / Positive

  • **8** Mixed / Under Review

  • **2** Broken / Failed / Negative

  • **16** Unverified / Pending


    • Key Concerns (2)



    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.



    Source: Media reporting

    — [https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/...](https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/)




    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 matt



    Source: Sydney Morning Herald, The Guardian, media reporting

    — [https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/...](https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/)




    Conflicts of Interest (18)



    [ALLEGED] 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.



    Evidence: Auto-detected grant recipient match



    [ALLEGED] 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.



    Evidence: Auto-detected grant recipient match



    [ALLEGED] 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.



    Evidence: Auto-detected career overlap (same jurisdiction)



    [ALLEGED] 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.



    Evidence: Auto-detected grant recipient match



    [ALLEGED] 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.



    Evidence: Auto-detected career overlap



    [ALLEGED] 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.



    Evidence: Auto-detected grant recipient match



    [ALLEGED] 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.



    Evidence: Auto-detected contractor-associate name match



    [ALLEGED] 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.



    Evidence: Auto-detected career-contractor overlap



    [ALLEGED] 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.



    Evidence: Auto-detected donor-associate name match



    [ALLEGED] 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.



    Evidence: Auto-detected grant recipient match



    [ALLEGED] 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.



    Evidence: Auto-detected career-contractor overlap



    [ALLEGED] 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.



    Evidence: Auto-detected grant recipient match



    [ALLEGED] 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.



    Evidence: Auto-detected career-contractor overlap



    [ALLEGED] 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.



    Evidence: Auto-detected grant recipient match



    [ALLEGED] 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.



    Evidence: Auto-detected grant recipient match



    [MEDIUM] 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 energy transition.


    These positions are not necessarily contradictory in the short term but become incre



    Evidence: TheyVoteForYou.org.au, Hansard, media reporting



    [MEDIUM] 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, and separately regarding comments during a parliamentary tour.


    While allegations are not pro



    Evidence: SMH, The Guardian, media reporting



    [MEDIUM] 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 & Energy Division has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to the ALP over decades and exercises significant



    Evidence: AEC Donor Returns, APH Register, Hansard



    Financial Interests (11 disclosures)


  • **Real Property**: Residential property, Cessnock area (family home) (undisclosed)

    • — FY 2023-24



  • **Other Interest**: CFMEU Mining & Energy Division membership (ongoing since ~2002). Significant given CFMEU donations to ALP and policy influence on coal mining regulation. (undisclosed)

    • — FY 2023-24



  • **Other Interest**: Australian Labor Party membership (undisclosed)

    • — FY 2023-24



  • **Other Interest**: Shooting Australia membership and affiliations. Sporting Shooters' Association of Australia (SSAA) connections. (undisclosed)

    • — FY 2023-24



  • **Sponsored Travel**: Various sponsored travel as MP including committee travel and electorate-related travel. Details per APH Register. (undisclosed)

    • — FY 2023-24



  • **Gifts / Hospitality**: Gifts and hospitality received as declared on APH Register. Includes event invitations and industry hospitality. (undisclosed)

    • — FY 2023-24



  • **Shares / Investments**: Savings/investment accounts (self) as declared on Register (undisclosed)

    • — FY 2023-24



  • **Other Interest**: Spouse financial interests as declared on Register (undisclosed)

    • — FY 2023-24



  • **Other Interest**: Mortgage / liabilities as declared on Register (undisclosed)

    • — FY 2023-24



  • **Other Interest**: Shooting coaching business interests (self-employed prior to election). Relevant to firearms regulation policy positions. (undisclosed)

    • — FY 2021-22



  • **Donation Received**: AEC Transparency Register — Australian Labor Party donations (undisclosed)



    • Network Connections (35)


  • **Bill Gates**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who. Both Dan Repacholi and Bill Gates have documented ties to these organisations.

  • **Claire Chandler**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who. Both Dan Repacholi and Claire Chandler have documented ties to these organisations.

  • **Jacinta Allan**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who. Both Dan Repacholi and Jacinta Allan have documented ties to these organisations.

  • **James Paterson**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who. Both Dan Repacholi and James Paterson have documented ties to these organisations.

  • **Jenny Mikakos**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who. Both Dan Repacholi and Jenny Mikakos have documented ties to these organisations.

  • **Jeroen Weimar**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, department of health, who. Both Dan Repacholi and Jeroen Weimar have documented ties to these organisations.

  • **Peter Dutton**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who. Both Dan Repacholi and Peter Dutton have documented ties to these organisations.

  • **Anthony Carbines**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who. Both Dan Repacholi and Anthony Carbines have documented ties to these organisations.

  • **John Setka**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu. Both John Setka and Dan Repacholi have documented ties.

  • **Professor Brett Sutton**: Shared organisational connection: department of health. Both Professor Brett Sutton and Dan Repacholi have documented ties.

  • **Yorick Piper**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu. Both Yorick Piper and Dan Repacholi have documented ties.

  • **Andrew Hastie**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who. Both Dan Repacholi and Andrew Hastie have documented ties to these organisations.

  • **Luba Grigorovitch**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu. Both Luba Grigorovitch and Dan Repacholi have documented ties.

  • **Pat Conroy**: Conroy (Shortland) and Repacholi (Hunter) are the two key Labor MPs in the Hunter/Newcastle region. Work together on regional issues including energy

  • **Kevin Rudd**: Mentioned in Kevin Rudd's intelligence data. Context: "- **Dan Repacholi**: Shared organisational connection: who."

  • **Martin Foley**: Mentioned in Martin Foley's intelligence data. Context: "- **Dan Repacholi**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who."

  • **Aaron Violi**: Associate mentioned in Dan Repacholi's data. Context: "Fitzgibbon held the seat for 26 years and became a vocal in

  • **Aaron Violi**: Co-founded Parl

  • **Gina Rinehart**: Connection confirmed by 1 news article(s). Headlines: Shooters, Fishers and Farmers dump candidate over pro-Putin

  • **Pat Dodson**: Connection confirmed by 1 news article(s). Headlines: Labor MP Dan Repacholi shoots straight on first year in poli

  • **Mark Butler**: Connection confirmed by 9 news article(s). Headlines: Expert advisory group for prostate cancer - Australian Gover | Lauren Broomham Opinion: Aged car


    • Open Questions (16 items requiring verification)


  • Is this pollie off to space?: Hunter gets into April Fool's Day spirit - Newcastle Herald

    • (source: Google News)



  • Speech for Dan Repacholi MP, Australian Men's Shed Association Gathering Dinner – 26 March 2026 - Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

    • (source: Google News)



  • If this suit doesn’t start a conversation, nothing will - Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

    • (source: Google News)



  • Special envoy for men's health visits Western Australia for first time - Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

    • (source: Google News)



  • Repacholi calls for calm as gun reform returns to Parliament - 2nm.com.au

    • (source: Google News)



  • How many guns a person can own - News.com.au

    • (source: Google News)



  • Why Labor MP wore this suit to parliament - Daily Telegraph Sydney

    • (source: Google News)



  • MP's colourful suit to start conversation about suicide - Eastern Riverina Chronicle

    • (source: Google News)



  • Doorstop interview with Dan Repacholi MP, Canberra – 19 November 2025 - Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

    • (source: Google News)



  • Forget the Coalition, Labor has already abandoned net zero in all but name (and its excuses are absurd) - Crikey

    • (source: Google News)




    Evidence Index


  • **ABC News, Newcastle Herald**

    • (1 references)



  • **ABC News, Newcastle Herald, Hansard**

    • (1 references)



  • **ABC News, Newcastle Herald, campaign materials**

    • (1 references)



  • **ABC News, SMH, Newcastle Herald**

    • (1 references)



  • **APH Hansard — First Speech**

    • (1 references)



  • **DISER, Budget papers, Newcastle Herald**

    • (1 references)



  • **Google News**

    • (14 references)



  • **Media reporting**

    • (1 references)



  • **Sydney Morning Herald, The Guardian, media reporting**

    • (1 references)



  • **The Nightly, APH records**

    • (1 references)



  • **TheyVoteForYou.org.au**

    • (1 references)



  • **TheyVoteForYou.org.au, AEC referendum results**

    • (1 references)



  • **TheyVoteForYou.org.au, APH Hansard**

    • (1 references)



  • **danrepacholi.com.au, Budget papers, Infrastructure Australia**

    • (1 references)



    Other Findings (18)
    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, and separately regarding comments during a parliamentary tour. While allegations are not proven findings, the credibility gap between public advocacy for healthy masculinity and alleged personal conduct represents a material accountability issue. Politicians who champion behavioural standards must be held to those standards. Repacholi denied the allegations. Internal parliamentary processes handled the complaints. No public finding or sanction has been reported.

    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 energy transition. These positions are not necessarily contradictory in the short term but become increasingly irreconcilable over the medium term as emissions reduction targets tighten. The accountability question is whether Repacholi is giving coal workers an honest assessment of their industry's trajectory or providing false reassurance while voting for legislation that will accelerate the transition away from coal. Joel Fitzgibbon faced the same tension and chose to cross the floor and resign from the frontbench rather than maintain the dual message. Repacholi has chosen party loyalty.

    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 & Energy Division has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to the ALP over decades and exercises significant political influence in Hunter Valley politics. Repacholi's union membership, his 20+ years as a coal miner, and his representation of the country's largest coal export region create a structural conflict between his personal/union interests and independent assessment of climate policy. This is not necessarily corrupt — it is the nature of representative democracy that coal community MPs advocate for coal. But it should be transparently declared and understood when assessing his climate policy positions.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    The Scorecard (27 items tracked — auto-updated)

    Delivered (1)

    First speech: coal mining identity and Hunter pride

    Mixed (8)

    Eraring power station closure — extend and transition
    Voted YES on Voice to Parliament referendum legislation
    Co-founded Parliamentary Friends of Healthy Masculinities
    Advocacy for Hunter Valley Powering the Regions Fund allocation
    Liddell power station transition support for workers
    Voted YES on Safeguard Mechanism (emissions caps on large facilities)
    Protect coal mining jobs during energy transition
    Hunter region infrastructure investment

    Broken / Failed (2)

    Parliamentary tour conduct incident
    Conduct allegations: inappropriate behaviour at Canberra bar (The Dock)
    Financial Interests & Income
    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
    Career Timeline
    2000 – 2020
    Olympic Shooter (50m Pistol)
    Shooting Australia / Australian Olympic Committee
    Elite sport career spanning two decades. 2004 Athens Olympics (50m pistol, 22nd place). 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games gold medal (50m pistol pairs with Lalith Yakagage). Competed at 2006 Melbourne, 2014 Glasgow, and 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Multiple national titles. ISSF World Cup competitor. One of few Australian Olympians to transition directly into federal politics.
    2002 – 2022
    Coal Miner / Diesel Fitter
    Various Hunter Valley mines (Integra Underground, Ravensworth Operations)
    Worked as a coal miner and diesel fitter at multiple Hunter Valley operations over approximately 20 years. Combined mine work with elite shooting career — used mining income to fund Olympic and Commonwealth Games campaigns. Member of CFMEU Mining & Energy Division throughout. Integra Underground (now Austar) — Glencore operation. Ravensworth Operations — also Glencore. Direct experience of mining conditions, safety issues, and industrial relations.
    2002 – now
    CFMEU Mining & Energy Division Member
    Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union
    Long-standing member of the CFMEU Mining & Energy Division (now part of the Mining and Energy Union after CFMEU restructure). Active union member throughout coal mining career. The CFMEU Mining & Energy division is distinct from the Construction division that was placed into administration in 2024 under corruption allegations, but both are part of the broader CFMEU structure. Mining & Energy division has been a significant Labor donor and political influence in Hunter Valley politics.
    Current
    2015 – 2022
    Shooting Coach / Small Business Owner
    Self-employed
    Ran a small shooting coaching business alongside mining work and competition career. Provided coaching services in the Hunter region. Relevant to his positions on firearm regulation — has personal and professional stake in shooting sports.
    2022 – now
    Member for Hunter
    Australian House of Representatives
    Elected at 2022 federal election with 54.8% TPP, defeating Nationals candidate James Thomson. Retained seat at 2025 election. Backbencher — no ministerial or shadow ministerial appointment. Member of the Standing Committee on Agriculture. Active on mining, energy transition, regional development, and veterans' affairs issues.
    Current
    2022 – now
    Member, Standing Committee on Agriculture
    Australian House of Representatives
    Committee appointment relevant to Hunter electorate — region has significant agricultural interests (thoroughbred breeding, viticulture, beef cattle) alongside mining.
    Current
    Relationship Network (35)
    Connection Type Description
    Peter Dutton Business Connection Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who. Both Dan Repacholi and Peter Dutton have documented ties to these organisations.
    John Setka Business Connection Shared organisational connection: cfmeu. Both John Setka and Dan Repacholi have documented ties.
    Luba Grigorovitch Business Connection Shared organisational connection: cfmeu. Both Luba Grigorovitch and Dan Repacholi have documented ties.
    Yorick Piper Business Connection Shared organisational connection: cfmeu. Both Yorick Piper and Dan Repacholi have documented ties.
    Professor Brett Sutton Business Connection Shared organisational connection: department of health. Both Professor Brett Sutton and Dan Repacholi have documented ties.
    Andrew Hastie Business Connection Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who. Both Dan Repacholi and Andrew Hastie have documented ties to these organisations.
    Anthony Carbines Business Connection Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who. Both Dan Repacholi and Anthony Carbines have documented ties to these organisations.
    Bill Gates Business Connection Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who. Both Dan Repacholi and Bill Gates have documented ties to these organisations.
    Claire Chandler Business Connection Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who. Both Dan Repacholi and Claire Chandler have documented ties to these organisations.
    Jacinta Allan Business Connection Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who. Both Dan Repacholi and Jacinta Allan have documented ties to these organisations.
    James Paterson Business Connection Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who. Both Dan Repacholi and James Paterson have documented ties to these organisations.
    Jenny Mikakos Business Connection Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who. Both Dan Repacholi and Jenny Mikakos have documented ties to these organisations.
    Jeroen Weimar Business Connection Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, department of health, who. Both Dan Repacholi and Jeroen Weimar have documented ties to these organisations.
    Pat Conroy Faction / Ally Conroy (Shortland) and Repacholi (Hunter) are the two key Labor MPs in the Hunter/Newcastle region. Work together on regional issues including energy transition, defence industry investment, and infrastructure for the Hunter. Conroy is a minister and provides a Cabinet-level voice …
    Pat Dodson Other Connection confirmed by 1 news article(s). Headlines: Labor MP Dan Repacholi shoots straight on first year in poli
    Mark Butler Other Connection confirmed by 9 news article(s). Headlines: Expert advisory group for prostate cancer - Australian Gover | Lauren Broomham Opinion: Aged care isn’t “investable” until | newsGP - Mark Butler to stay on as Health Minister - Royal A
    Paul Keating Other Mentioned in Paul Keating's intelligence data. Context: "- **Dan Repacholi**: Shared organisational connection: who."
    Brett Sutton Other Mentioned in Dan Repacholi's intelligence data. Context: "(undisclosed) — FY 2021-22 - **Donation Received**: AEC Transparency Register — Australian Labor Party donations (undisclosed) ## Network Connections (18) - **Professor Brett Sutton**: Shared organisational connection: department of health."
    Alexander Downer Other Mentioned in Alexander Downer's intelligence data. Context: "- **Dan Repacholi**: Shared organisational connection: who."
    David Hurley Other Mentioned in David Hurley's intelligence data. Context: "- **Dan Repacholi**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who."
    Julia Gillard Other Mentioned in Julia Gillard's intelligence data. Context: "- **Dan Repacholi**: Shared organisational connection: who."
    Julie Inman Grant Other Mentioned in Julie Inman Grant's intelligence data. Context: "- **Dan Repacholi**: Shared organisational connection: who."
    Joel Fitzgibbon Other Repacholi succeeded Fitzgibbon as Member for Hunter after Fitzgibbon's retirement in 2022. Fitzgibbon held the seat for 26 years and became a vocal internal critic of Labor's climate policies, warning the party was alienating coal workers. Repacholi's selection as a …
    Aaron Violi Other Co-founded Parliamentary Friends of Healthy Masculinities with Aaron Violi (Liberal, Casey) and David Pocock (Independent, ACT). Cross-party initiative focused on domestic violence prevention and redefining masculinity. Notable as a Labor-Liberal-Independent collaboration. Repacholi's involvement is particularly significant given subsequent conduct allegations …
    David Pocock Other Co-founded Parliamentary Friends of Healthy Masculinities with David Pocock (Independent Senator for ACT) and Aaron Violi (Liberal). Cross-party collaboration on DV prevention.
    Anthony Albanese Other Repacholi is a backbench MP in Albanese's Labor government. His candidacy in Hunter was strategically important for Albanese's 2022 election campaign — demonstrating Labor could hold coal seats while pursuing climate action. Repacholi has been publicly loyal to Albanese's leadership, …
    Martin Foley Other Mentioned in Martin Foley's intelligence data. Context: "- **Dan Repacholi**: Shared organisational connection: cfmeu, who."
    Gina Rinehart Other Connection confirmed by 1 news article(s). Headlines: Shooters, Fishers and Farmers dump candidate over pro-Putin
    Daniel Andrews Other Mentioned in Dan Repacholi's intelligence data. Context: "International Shooting ## Pattern Analysis **Serial Appointments ('Jobs for the Boys'):** 6 roles, multiple appointments under Anthony Albanese, Tim Pallas, Scott Morrison, Daniel Andrews, Luke Donnellan."
    Luke Donnellan Other Mentioned in Dan Repacholi's intelligence data. Context: "International Shooting ## Pattern Analysis **Serial Appointments ('Jobs for the Boys'):** 6 roles, multiple appointments under Anthony Albanese, Tim Pallas, Scott Morrison, Daniel Andrews, Luke Donnellan."
    Scott Morrison Other Mentioned in Dan Repacholi's intelligence data. Context: "International Shooting ## Pattern Analysis **Serial Appointments ('Jobs for the Boys'):** 6 roles, multiple appointments under Anthony Albanese, Tim Pallas, Scott Morrison, Daniel Andrews, Luke Donnellan."
    Tim Pallas Other Mentioned in Dan Repacholi's intelligence data. Context: "International Shooting ## Pattern Analysis **Serial Appointments ('Jobs for the Boys'):** 6 roles, multiple appointments under Anthony Albanese, Tim Pallas, Scott Morrison, Daniel Andrews, Luke Donnellan."
    Aaron Violi Other Associate mentioned in Dan Repacholi's data. Context: "Fitzgibbon held the seat for 26 years and became a vocal in - **Aaron Violi**: Co-founded Parliamentary Friends of Healthy Masculinities with Aaron Violi (Liberal, Casey) and David Pocock (Independent, ACT)."
    Kevin Rudd Other Mentioned in Kevin Rudd's intelligence data. Context: "- **Dan Repacholi**: Shared organisational connection: who."
    CFMEU Mining & Energy Division Union Connection Repacholi is a long-standing CFMEU Mining & Energy Division member from his 20+ years as a Hunter Valley coal miner. The union has been a major ALP donor and political force in Hunter Valley politics. CFMEU Mining & Energy donated …
    Private Sector Employability Assessment (auto-computed)
    Years in Politics
    4
    Private Sector Experience
    27 yrs
    Survival Rating
    7/10
    Red Rating
    7%
    of accountability items
    Critical Conflicts
    0
    Broken Promises
    0

    Assessment

    Private Sector Resume

    Coal Miner / Diesel Fitter @ Various Hunter Valley mines (Integra Underground, Ravensworth Operations)
    Shooting Coach / Small Business Owner @ Self-employed

    Dan Repacholi has substantial private sector experience (27 years) which would provide a genuine foundation for post-politics employment.

    Delivery rate: 4% of tracked items rated positively.

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