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Glenn Sterle (born 3 January 1960) is an Australian politician. A former trade union organiser, he has been an Australian Labor Party member of the Australian Senate since 2005, representing the state of Western Australia.

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Rebellions
Never rebelled
5140
Votes attended
6591
Possible votes
78%
Attendance rate
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Voted for

increasing competition in bulk wheat export recognising local government in the Constitution increasing availability of abortion drugs carbon farming an NBN (using fibre to the premises) a federal inquiry into Queensland government administration giving apprentices access to a $20,000 loan increasing support for community radio and TV making Australians working overseas repay their student debts letting environmental groups challenge the legality of certain government decisions removing parallel import restrictions for books
Mixed / less clear

a Free Trade Agreement with China increasing trade unions' powers in the workplace federal action on public housing targeting foreign interference in Australia increasing workplace protections making the cashless debit card program voluntary and not mandatory self-governance of the territories transgender children and young people having access to gender affirming healthcare giving approval for mining in the Liverpool Plains net zero emissions by 2050 building Australia’s new submarine fleet in South Australia
Voted against

government administered paid parental leave stem cell research increasing the age pension increasing beef import standards deregulating undergraduate university fees charging postgraduate research students fees requiring Parliamentary approval of military deployments using natural resource wealth for the benefit of all Australians Senate electoral reform a review of parliamentary entitlements the use of strong encryption technologies
Interests & Gifts
Real Estate
Interests
  • Location: Kardinya WA · Purpose For Which Owned: Residential
  • Location: Kingston ACT · Purpose For Which Owned: Residential/Investment
  • Location: Kingston ACT · Purpose For Which Owned: Investment
Liabilities
Interests
  • Nature Of Liability: Mortgage on Investment/Residential Property · Creditor: Bankwest
  • Nature Of Liability: Mortgage on Investment Property · Creditor: Bankwest
Savings Or Investment Accounts
Interests
  • Nature Of Account: 2 X Joint Savings Accounts · Name Of Bank Institution: Westpac
  • Nature Of Account: Joint Savings Account · Name Of Bank Institution: Bankwest
  • Nature Of Account: Savings Account · Name Of Bank Institution: Bankwest
  • Nature Of Account: Credit Card · Name Of Bank Institution: Westpac
  • Nature Of Account: Credit Card · Name Of Bank Institution: American Express
Other Assets
Interests
  • Name Of Other Asset: TWU Superannuation Account
Gifts
Interests
  • Detail Of Gifts: Foxtel Subscription - Electorate Office
  • Detail Of Gifts: Complimentary Membership - Qantas Chairman's Lounge
  • Detail Of Gifts: Complimentary Membership - The Club Virgin Australia
Sponsored Travel Or Hospitality
Alterations
  • Alteration Type: Addition · Details: Travel to Bangkok (18/11/25 - 21/11/25) which included airfares, accommodation and hospitality to open 4 Season Co’s latest supplement warehouse provided by 4 Season Company Pty Ltd. · Created On: 2025-11-26T21:00:00Z
  • Alteration Type: Addition · Details: Accommodation and Hospitality supplied by Victorian Transport Association to attend their state conference on Sunday 22 March at Silverwater Resort San Remo · Created On: 2026-03-30T05:30:00Z
Office Holder Donating
Interests
  • Name Of Organisation: Australian Labor Party - Donor
Other Interest
Interests
  • Nature Of Interest: Member TWU WA Branch
  • Nature Of Interest: Medibank Private
Salary

We estimate Glenn Sterle 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: $153,907
  • Parliamentary Duties: $415
  • Electorate Duties: $906
  • Office Consumables and Services: $8,191
  • Printing and Communications: $3,500
  • Telecommunications - Usage: $456
  • Telecommunications - Residential - Official: $450
  • Private-Plated Vehicle: $6,932
  • COMCAR: $1,871
  • Travel Allowance: $7,760
  • Cancelled Accommodation: $100
  • Fares: $21,777
  • Domestic Travel: $30,616
  • Parliamentary Delegations: $25,603
  • Office Facilities - Not stated: $45,330
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