Andrew Hastie

Party Liberal Party

Electorate Canning

Offices

Shadow Minister for Industry and Sovereign Capability
Deputy Leader in the House of Representatives

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Wikipedia

Andrew William Hastie (born 30 September 1982) is an Australian politician and former military officer who has served as Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives and Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party in the House of Representatives since 2026. He has been the member of parliament (MP) for the Western Australian division of Canning since 2015.

Hastie was born in Wangaratta, Victoria. He completed a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in History and Philosophy through the University of New South Wales (UNSW) at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA), later completing officer training at the Royal Military College, Duntroon, in 2006. He was subsequently deployed to the war in Afghanistan and served as a troop commander in the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR). Hastie left the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in 2015, and was first elected to the House of Representatives at the 2015 Canning by-election, replacing Don Randall.

Hastie served as the Assistant Minister for Defence from 2020 to 2022, during the Morrison government. Following the 2022 election, he served as Shadow Minister for Defence, as well as Shadow Minister for Defence Industry and Defence Personnel in the Dutton shadow ministry. He was the Chair of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security from 2017 to 2020.

Hastie was appointed Shadow Minister for Home Affairs in May 2025. He retired from the role in October 2025 after resigning from the party's frontbench over internal policy disputes. He returned to the frontbench in February 2026, serving as the Shadow Minister for Industry and Sovereign Capability. A prominent member of the National Right faction, his views have been described as right-wing populist and far-right, with strong stances against multiculturalism, immigration, abortion, LGBTQ rights, and net-zero emissions in Australia.

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Rebellions

Never rebelled

1524

Votes attended

2158

Possible votes

71%

Attendance rate

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Voted for

regional processing of asylum seekers privatising government-owned assets decreasing availability of welfare payments increasing accessibility of government data and documents increasing indexation of HECS-HELP debts Senate electoral reform putting welfare payments onto cashless debit cards (or indue cards) on a temporary basis as a trial a same-sex marriage plebiscite increasing the initial tax rate for working holiday makers to 19% an Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) increasing scrutiny of unions

Mixed / less clear

live animal export a combined Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia increasing investment in the coal industry a character test for Australian visas unconventional gas mining compulsory income management for welfare recipients speeding things along in Parliament (procedural) drug testing welfare recipients increasing the cost of humanities degrees climate change mitigation strategies (e.g., carbon capture and storage) increasing marine conservation

Voted against

increasing scrutiny of asylum seeker management increasing trade unions' powers in the workplace increasing protection of Australia's fresh water restricting foreign ownership increasing restrictions on gambling increasing the diversity of media ownership decreasing the gender pay gap creating a federal Anti-Corruption Commission increasing funding for legal aid federal action on public housing ending immigration detention on Nauru

Interests & Gifts

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Real Estate

Self: Location: Mandurah, WA · Purpose: Residential
Spouse/partner: Location: Mandurah, WA · Purpose: Residential

Liabilities

Self: Nature Of Liability: Mortgage on Residential Property (joint with spouse) · Creditor: National Australia Bank
Spouse/partner: Nature Of Liability: Mortgage on Residential Property (joint with spouse) · Creditor: National Australia Bank

Saving Or Investment Accounts

Self: Nature Of Account: Joint Everyday Account (with spouse) · Institution: National Australia Bank; Nature Of Account: Individual Everyday Account · Institution: National Australia Bank
Spouse/partner: Nature Of Account: Joint Everyday Account (with spouse) · Institution: National Australia Bank

Other Assets Over 7500

Self: Life insurance with ALI Group (including trauma cover) (joint with spouse); Military Super (MSBS); Australian Super Fund
Spouse/partner: Life insurance with ALI Group (joint with spouse); Australian Super Fund

Gifts

Self: Complimentary Foxtel subscription in Electorate Office; Honorarium for participation as a guest speaker at the Melbourne Conversazioni in 2018; Tickets to Coldplay concert (Perth - Sunday, 19 Nov 2023) for Mr and Mrs Andrew and Ruth Hastie, provided by Racing and Wagering WA (RWWA).; Tickets to WACA (Perth - Saturday, 15 Dec 2023 - Australia v. Pakistan) for Mr Hastie and guest (son Jonathan Hastie), provided by Cricket WA
Spouse/partner: Tickets to Coldplay concert (Perth - Sunday, 19 Nov 2023) for Mr and Mrs Andrew and Ruth Hastie, provided by Racing and Wagering WA (RWWA).

Sponsored Travel Or Hospitality Over 300

Self: Virgin Membership- The Club (including platinum status); Qantas Chairman's Lounge Membership; 2022: Return flights and accommodation from Dr Alan Mendoza and Henry Jackson Society to participate in their London conference on "Securing the Taiwan Strait with Indo-Pacific Tilt"; 2019: Return flights and accommodation from the Konrad-Adenauer Siftung and Henry Jackson Society to participate in their London conference on Chinese and Russian hybrid Warfare.; 2019: Hospitality at the Australian American Leadership Dialogue (AALD) Forum in Perth.; 2019: Hospitality at the Australian Leadership Dialogue (AALD) Honolulu Leadership Dialogue.; 2019: Return flights, accommodation and registration from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute for the ASPI-BESA Beersheba Dialogue in Israel.; 2018: Return flights to Sydney, accommodation and transport for the purpose of the Pacific Equity Partners Annual Investor Meeting. Participated in a forum with Jennifer Hewitt and Former DPM John Anderson.; 2017: Flights, accommodation, transport and meals for a member of staff to participate in the Joshua Berger Family Fellowship program, conducted jointly by the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies and the Executive Council of Australian Jewry Inc.; 2017: Flights, accommodation, consumables and transport form Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council through the Rambam Israel Fellowship program to attend the Coalition MP Study Group visit to Israel.; 2017: Reimbursement of flight costs from Soldier On Australia in order to fundraiser and take part in Pollie Pedal.; 2016: Complimentary Airport Parking from Perth Airport.; 2016: Economy flights from Perth to Honolulu from the Australian American Leadership Dialogue to attend their Honolulu Dialogue; 2022: Return flights from IPAC (Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China) to participate in their Washington DC conference.; 2023: 9- 19th January 2023 Return economy flights Perth to Singapore, accommodation and incidental expenses for myself, wife and children to attend the Lee Kwan Yew Exchange Fellowship at the invitation of Lee Tzu Yang, Chairman of the LKY Exchange Fellowship. Commemorative gifts were provided by the host and dignitaries.; 2023: 28th October - 4th November 2023 Return business flights Perth - London, accommodation and incidentals for myself to attend the ARC Conference as a member of the ARC Organising Committee Advisory Board.; 2024: 19-26 September 2024- Return economy flights Perth -Washington DC, accommodation and incidentals for myself to attend a national security conference sponsored by the Jamestown Foundation.; 2024: 19-26 September 2024- Return economy flights Sydney- Washington DC, accommodation and incidentals for a staff member to attend a national security conference sponsored by the Jamestown Foundation.
Spouse/partner: Virgin Membership- The Club (including platinum status); Qantas Chairman's Lounge Membership

Memberships Conflict Possible

Self: Liberal Party of Australia (Western Australia Division); Port Bouvard Surf Life Saving Club: Honorary Member; Peel Thunderbirds: Number 3 Ticket Holder; Rotary Club of Mandurah: Honorary Member; Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club: Patron; Gloucester Park Harness Racing Club: Honorary Member; Port Bouvard Pistol and Small Bore Rifle Club: Patron; Surf Life Saving WA: Vice Patron; Mandurah Presbyterian Church; Mandurah Country Club: Member; Pinjarra Race Club: Honorary Member; Peel and District Gun Club: Member; Rotary Club of Pinjarra: Honorary Member; 25/03/2023 Member of the Organisation Committee ARC (Alliance for Responsible Citizenship) nominated by Gerard Holland; Commonwealth Club: Membership; Rats of Tobruk Association: Patron
Spouse/partner: Mandurah Presbyterian Church; Liberal Party of Australia (Western Australia Division)

Other Interests Potential Conflict

Self: Firearms Licence holder (category A & B)

Salary

We estimate Andrew Hastie received a parliamentary salary of: $299,090

Based on the Remuneration Tribunal base salary of $239,270 plus any additional allowance for ministerial, shadow or office-holder roles held at time of generation.

Expenditure

Latest quarter total: $239,913
Telecommunications - Usage: $313
Office Consumables and Services: $9,363
Printing and Communications: $74,696
Travel Allowance: $9,558
Private-Plated Vehicle: $7,990
COMCAR: $4,194
Parliamentary Duties: $34
Fares: $22,267
Domestic Travel: $57,300
Office Facilities - Not stated: $54,198

Latest Guardian Articles

Conversation Articles

Andrew Hastie denounces Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce as ‘lying cowards’ (2026-09-09)
Michelle Grattan
The attack comes after One Nation published a cartoon that makes referenced to Hastie as a ‘traitor’.
Grattan on Friday: it’s taken Hanson’s overreach on Hastie to put some spine into Liberals (2026-09-10)
Michelle Grattan
Pauline Hanson is a woman who says she ‘doesn’t back down’. This week brought two high-risk demonstrations of heels firmly dug in to prove it.
One Nation targets Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie over role in Ben Roberts-Smith affair (2026-05-27)
Michelle Grattan
Andrew Hastie has become a special target for One Nation over his willingness to give evidence against Victoria Cross winner Ben Roberts-Smith.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Andrew Hastie on foreign influence, security and veteran mental health (2019-12-09)
Michelle Grattan
In this podcast, Andrew Hastie speaks with Michelle Grattan about growing concerns over Chinese influence in Australian politics, security clearances for politicians and the mental health of veterans.
Andrew Hastie quits Ley’s shadow cabinet, saying he was excluded from immigration policy role (2025-10-03)
Michelle Grattan
The Liberal rebel has dramatically quit Sussan Ley’s shadow frontbench citing being unable to craft the Liberals’ immigration policy as his core reason.
View from The Hill: Niki Savva outlines Andrew Hastie’s ambition ‘to restore the Menzian big tent’ (2025-11-24)
Michelle Grattan
Those around Sussan Ley seem confident her fragile leadership would survive into next year. But some in the party look to Andrew Hastie as the parties future.
View from The Hill: Andrew Hastie calls out Trump’s war strategy (2026-03-29)
Michelle Grattan
He said he had a “visceral” reaction to Trump’s criticism of US allies not stepping up in the war with Iran.
Grattan on Friday: As the government rejects Trump’s stands, Liberal leadership aspirant Andrew Hastie sounds decidedly Trumpian (2025-09-25)
Michelle Grattan
The prime minister avoided any major pitfalls during his week in the US. Back at home, the Liberal party’s infighting has shown no signs of stopping.
View from The Hill: The Liberals may fell Sussan Ley but she won’t make it easy for Taylor and Hastie (2025-11-17)
Michelle Grattan
While Sussan Ley’s leadership remains under pressure, she isn’t giving any indication that she’s given up yet.
VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the High Court’s free speech ruling - and the public service (2019-08-09)
Michelle Grattan
University of Canberra Deputy Vice-Chancellor Geoff Crisp speaks with Michelle Grattan about the week in politics.
Countdown to Canning byelection: interview with Poll Bludger William Bowe (2015-09-17)
Natalie Mast, William Bowe
Political analyst Natalie Mast speaks with “The Poll Bludger” William Bowe about what Monday’s leadership spill will mean for Saturday’s Canning byelection.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: James Paterson on Andrew Hastie, Sussan Ley and himself (2025-10-02)
Michelle Grattan
Opposition finance spokesman James Paterson canvasses the economy and the budget, says the Liberals need to sort out its stance on net zero sooner rather than later.
Morrison looking at details for commitment to protect shipping (2019-08-08)
Michelle Grattan
Scott Morrison has flagged the government is working with the United States and Britain on details for an Australian role in helping safeguard shipping passages in the Middle East.
Canning byelection test set for September (2015-08-17)
Michelle Grattan
The Canning byelection, set to be a big marker for Tony Abbott and Bill Shorten, has been scheduled for September 19.
Sussan Ley announces (another) frontbench reshuffle (2025-10-13)
Michelle Grattan
Sussan Ley has reshuffled her frontbench team again after Liberal Andrew Haste resigned as Shadow Minister of Home Affairs over immigration concerns .
View from The Hill: Dysfunctional federal opposition is in gridlock (2026-01-27)
Michelle Grattan
A stand-off between leadership hopefuls Andrew Hastie and Angus Taylor delays the inevitable and prolongs the Liberals’ pain.
View from The Hill: New poll brings dreadful news for Ley, another boost for One Nation (2026-02-01)
Michelle Grattan
As the polls slump continues for the Liberals, Angus Taylor is semi-openly rounding up the numbers to challenge Sussan Ley’s leadership.
View from The Hill: Hastie refuses to accept that politics, like military service, requires some discipline (2025-09-16)
Michelle Grattan
Only a few months into her leadership, Sussan Ley is facing an extraordinary insurgency from Liberal frontbenchers.
Sussan Ley fills frontbench holes temporarily, giving a brief window for Nationals to rethink Coalition split (2026-01-30)
Michelle Grattan
With a final reshuffle of the shadow ministry put off for another week, Ley has left the door for political reunification firmly open.
Speaking with: the Poll Bludger William Bowe on the Canning byelection (2015-09-17)
Natalie Mast
Natalie Mast spoke with William Bowe about what the leadership spill means for the Canning byelection, which looms as a test of both new Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten.
View from The Hill: Conservative Liberals hold ‘power walk’ before delivering coup de grâce to net zero (2025-11-12)
Michelle Grattan
The Liberals are set to dump net zero with a strong majority of the party room speaking out against the policy.
Competence and vision: how to be a successful opposition (2025-10-08)
Jill Sheppard
Winning government from opposition broadly involves three stages: establishing competence, offering an alternative vision of government, and surviving the campaign.
View from The Hill: Hastie pulls out but Liberal leadership battle remains in flux (2026-01-30)
Michelle Grattan
With Andrew Hastie out of the way, Angus Taylor has decisions to make. Leadership struggles are always messy but the optics of this one are worse than most.
Mid-range swing a good result for Turnbull in Canning (2015-09-19)
Michelle Grattan
The Liberals’ dumping of Tony Abbott in favour of Malcolm Turnbull appears to have helped contain the swing to give the government an easy win in the Canning byelection. A contest that started as politically…
View from The Hill: It’s not in the ‘national interest’ for the backbench to shut up about China (2019-08-11)
Michelle Grattan
The government is trying to shut down backbench contributions in the name of the “national interest”, but it is more an exercise of attempted control in its own interest.
Paul Keating attacks media for ‘pious belchings’ over China (2019-11-18)
Michelle Grattan
Amid debate about China’s refusal of visa to two federal MPs, former PM Paul Keating denounced the media for ‘failing to present a balanced picture of the rise, legitimacy and importance of China’.
View from The Hill: Liberal frontbencher James Paterson delivers some sharp messages to his party (2025-10-15)
Michelle Grattan
Liberal James Paterson has warned his party against a forever ‘ongoing mass public therapy session.’ saying the party has to focus itself on prosecuting Labor.
Australia needs bold ideas on defence. The Coalition’s increased spending plan falls disappointingly short (2025-04-23)
Peter Layton
The Coalition’s long-awaited defence plan is a ‘steady-as-she-goes’ approach in a world of increasing volatility.
Grattan on Friday: the zeitgeist doesn’t suit Angus Taylor but he could do more to help himself (2026-07-16)
Michelle Grattan
As he surveys the degraded and demoralised Liberal Party he presides over, Angus Taylor has major problems.
Abbott on the nose in Canning but Liberals a nose in front (2015-09-04)
Michelle Grattan
Julie Bishop, deputy Liberal leader and the most senior minister from Western Australia, has a special interest in the tough Canning byelection contest. Liberal candidate Andrew Hastie, a former SAS officer…