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Cassandra Fernando (born 18 September 1987) is a Sri Lankan-born Australian politician and trade unionist who has served as the member of parliament (MP) for the Victorian division of Holt since 2022. She is a member of the Labor Party and the first Sri Lankan-born woman to be seated in the Australian parliament.

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Voted for

increasing the cost of humanities degrees nuclear energy regional processing of asylum seekers vehicle efficiency standards a character test for Australian visas federal action on public housing banning the sale of non-therapeutic vapes Build to Rent (BTR) capping gas prices increasing workplace protections increasing protection of Australia's fresh water

Mixed / less clear

increasing investment in renewable energy a transition plan for coal workers speeding things along in Parliament (procedural) climate change mitigation strategies (e.g., carbon capture and storage) letting all MPs or Senators speak in Parliament (procedural) the Paris Climate Agreement encouraging Australian-based industry making TAFE education fee-free unconventional gas mining reducing tax concessions for high socio-economic status increasing housing affordability

Voted against

putting welfare payments onto cashless debit cards (or indue cards) on an ongoing basis the territories being able to legalise euthanasia paid placements for all students protecting citizens' privacy privatising government-owned assets wiping all student debt (university and vocational) more scrutiny of intelligence services & police increasing legal protections for LGBTI people increasing parliamentary scrutiny of laws procedural fairness implementing refugee and protection conventions

Interests & Gifts

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Shareholdings

Self: Woolworths and Crypto Currency
Spouse/partner: Afterpay, Can Group, Myer and Pin Bella Mines

Real Estate

Self: Location: Dandenong North Victoria · Purpose: Previous family residence; Location: Narre Warren South Victoria · Purpose: Residential
Spouse/partner: Location: St Albans Victoria · Purpose: Residential; Location: Braybrook Victoria · Purpose: Residential

Liabilities

Self: Nature Of Liability: Mortgage on residential property · Creditor: Commonwealth Bank; Nature Of Liability: Mortgage on previous family property · Creditor: Commonwealth Bank; Nature Of Liability: Credit card · Creditor: Commonwealth Bank
Spouse/partner: Nature Of Liability: Mortgage on residential properties · Creditor: ANZ

Saving Or Investment Accounts

Self: Nature Of Account: 2 x everyday offset accounts · Institution: Commonwealth Bank
Spouse/partner: Nature Of Account: Savings account · Institution: ANZ

Other Assets Over 7500

Self: REST Superannuation fund
Spouse/partner: REST Superannuation fund

Other Substantial Sources Of Income

Self: Trade Union Organiser income; Minor income from accounts/investments listed
Spouse/partner: Minor income from accounts/investments listed

Sponsored Travel Or Hospitality Over 300

Self: Hospitality / membership of Qantas and Virgin lounges; Accor Hotels Gold Membership

Memberships Conflict Possible

Self: SDA membership

Salary

We estimate Cassandra Fernando received a parliamentary salary of: $239,270

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: $142,884
Office Consumables and Services: $4,597
Printing and Communications: $57,901
Telecommunications - Usage: $386
Private-Plated Vehicle: $4,775
COMCAR: $735
Travel Allowance: $1,610
Fares: $2,086
Domestic Travel: $17,176
Office Facilities - Not stated: $53,618

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