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Marielle Catherine Smith (born 30 December 1986), also known as Marielle Feuerherdt Smith, is an Australian politician. She is a member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and has served as a Senator for South Australia since 2019.
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Rebellions
Never rebelled
2320
Votes attended
3525
Possible votes
66%
Attendance rate
Voting Record
Full record ↗
Voted for
increasing trade unions' powers in the workplace increasing indexation of HECS-HELP debts increasing the foreign aid budget to 0.7% of Gross National Income strengthening gun control laws reducing taxes for high-income earners a Free Trade Agreement with China doctor-initiated medical transfers for asylum seekers universal access to abortion services targeting foreign interference in Australia the territories being able to legalise euthanasia stopping former ministers from taking lobbying positions within five years
Mixed / less clear
a transition plan for coal workers net zero emissions by 2050 federal action on public housing creating a federal Anti-Corruption Commission considering legislation to create a federal anti-corruption commission (procedural) Adani's proposed Carmichael coal mine in the Galilee Basin transgender children and young people having access to gender affirming healthcare making more water from Murray-Darling Basin available to use offshore oil mining encouraging Australian-based industry increasing consumer protections
Voted against
temporary protection visas increasing restrictions on gambling building Australia’s new submarine fleet in South Australia requiring Parliamentary approval of military deployments ending illegal logging increasing funding for legal aid letting all MPs or Senators speak in Parliament (procedural) ending immigration detention on Nauru public transport an Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) maintaining or increasing defence spending
Recent Votes – Current Parliament
The 10 most recent “Aye” and “No” votes recorded in the Australian Parliament's own division records this term, sourced directly from aph.gov.au independently of the voting-record data above.
Most recent Aye votes
- 2026-10-15 – Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner and Other Measures) Bill 2026 (Aged Care/Disability)
- 2026-09-17 – Defence Force Discipline Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures No. 1) Bill 2026 (Defence/National Security)
- 2026-09-15 – Introduction of Red Lines Package Omnibus Bill 2026
- 2026-09-14 – Exemption of bill from cut-off
- 2026-09-14 – Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026 (Tax/Economy/Finance)
- 2026-09-14 – Major Sporting Events (Indicia and Images) Protection Amendment Bill 2026 (Arts/Culture/Sport)
- 2026-09-14 – Major Sporting Events (Indicia and Images) Protection Amendment Bill 2026 (Arts/Culture/Sport)
- 2026-09-10 – Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2026 (Communications/Tech/Media)
- 2026-09-10 – Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2026 (Communications/Tech/Media)
- 2026-09-10 – Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2026 (Communications/Tech/Media)
Most recent No votes
- 2026-10-15 – Crimes Amendment (Prohibiting Shackling During Childbirth) Bill 2026; Crimes Amendment (Prohibiting the Strip Searching of Children) Bill 2026 (Justice/Crime/Law)
- 2026-10-15 – Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee—Direction to committee—Public hearing (Infrastructure/Transport/Energy)
- 2026-10-15 – Compliance with continuing order for production of documents—Estimates—Questions on notice (Government Accountability)
- 2026-10-15 – Orders for the production of documents (Government Accountability)
- 2026-10-15 – Order for production of documents—Minister for Indigenous Australians—Question time briefs (Indigenous Affairs)
- 2026-10-15 – Orders for the production of documents (Government Accountability)
- 2026-10-15 – Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner and Other Measures) Bill 2026 (Aged Care/Disability)
- 2026-10-15 – Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner and Other Measures) Bill 2026 (Aged Care/Disability)
- 2026-10-15 – Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner and Other Measures) Bill 2026 (Aged Care/Disability)
- 2026-10-15 – Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner and Other Measures) Bill 2026 (Aged Care/Disability)
Interests & Gifts
Real Estate
Interests
- Location: Eastern Adelaide, SA · Purpose For Which Owned: Residential
- Location: Walkerville, SA · Purpose For Which Owned: Residential - Residence of mother in law
- Location: Kingston, ACT · Purpose For Which Owned: Residential
Share Holdings
Interests
- Name Of Company: LGT Walkerville Pty Ltd
- Name Of Company: Smith Feuerherdt Foundation Pty Ltd
Trusts
Interests
- Name Of Company: The Walkerville Property Trust · Nature: Property · Interest: Family members · Type: trustee
Registered Directorships Of Companies
Interests
- Name Of Company: Smith Feuerherdt Foundation Pty Ltd · Activities Of Company: Trustee
- Name Of Company: LGT Walkerville Pty Ltd · Activities Of Company: Trustee
Partnerships
Interests
- Name Of Partnership: Shared property ownership with spouse · Nature Of Interest: Financial · Activities Of Partnership: Property - Kingston
Liabilities
Interests
- Nature Of Liability: Residential Mortgage · Creditor: ANZ
Savings Or Investment Accounts
Interests
- Nature Of Account: Savings Account · Name Of Bank Institution: NAB
- Nature Of Account: Savings Account · Name Of Bank Institution: ANZ
- Nature Of Account: Offset Account · Name Of Bank Institution: ANZ
- Nature Of Account: Joint Savings Account · Name Of Bank Institution: ANZ
Other Assets
Interests
- Name Of Other Asset: Superannuation (Super SA)
- Name Of Other Asset: Personal loan issued to family member
- Name Of Other Asset: Superannuation (Public Sector Superannuation Accumulation Scheme)
- Name Of Other Asset: Superannuation (MLC Masterkey Personal Super)
- Name Of Other Asset: MLC Life & TPD Insurance
- Name Of Other Asset: AIA Life, TPD & Income Protection
Gifts
Interests
- Detail Of Gifts: Beyond Lounge Membership
- Detail Of Gifts: Chairmans Lounge Membership
- Detail Of Gifts: Foxtel connection in electorate office provided by the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association
Sponsored Travel Or Hospitality
Alterations
- Alteration Type: Addition · Details: Flights, accommodation, transfers and meals to and from New York City - The Hilary Rodham Clinton Women’s Leadership Program at the Clinton Foundation · Created On: 2026-10-13T22:00:00Z
- Alteration Type: Addition · Details: Upgrade on Qantas flight from Adelaide to Canberra on Sunday 11 October - economy class to business class · Created On: 2026-10-13T22:30:00Z
- Alteration Type: Addition · Details: Attended Formula 1 (entry and hospitality) with BP on 8 March 2026 · Created On: 2026-03-11T04:30:00Z
- Alteration Type: Addition · Details: Adelaide GF - attended South Australia suite (Hosted by SA Government) and race on 29 November · Created On: 2025-12-09T02:00:00Z
Office Holder Donating
Interests
- Name Of Organisation: WEST COAST YOUTH & COMMUNITY - Via the Smith Feuerherdt Foundation
- Name Of Organisation: YALARI - Via the Smith Feuerherdt Foundation
- Name Of Organisation: HUTT STREET CENTRE - Via the Smith Feuerherdt Foundation
- Name Of Organisation: IMMERSIVE LIGHT AND ART - Via the Smith Feuerherdt Foundation
- Name Of Organisation: JUNCTION AUSTRALIA - Via the Smith Feuerherdt Foundation
- Name Of Organisation: Australian Labor Party – Junior Vice President, State Executive Member and Member
- Name Of Organisation: Rare Find Foundation – Patron
- Name Of Organisation: Labor Unity SA – Deputy Convenor and Member
- Name Of Organisation: Member SDA Union (SA and NT)
- Name Of Organisation: Member Transport Workers Union (SA and NT)
- Name Of Organisation: Zoos SA Life Member
- Name Of Organisation: Member of the Inter Parliamentary Union
- Name Of Organisation: Member of the Australian Republican Movement
- Name Of Organisation: Responsible Person for the Smith Feuerherdt Foundation
- Name Of Organisation: Member of the Monaro Car Club of South Australia
Other Interest
Interests
- Nature Of Interest: Potentially fall into a class of beneficiary of family members' trusts - not a listed or named beneficiary, director or trustee
Salary
We estimate Marielle Smith 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: $156,968
- Office Consumables and Services: $2,295
- Printing and Communications: $60,560
- Publications: $560
- Travel Allowance: $6,118
- Private-Plated Vehicle: $3,078
- COMCAR: $888
- Telecommunications - Usage: $1,009
- Fares: $11,354
- Domestic Travel: $29,613
- Office Facilities - Not stated: $41,492
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- New rules for crypto assets will protect consumers and innovators (2022-06-08)
Australia is in the middle of a much-needed process of regulating cryptocurrency and related digital assets, but there’s plenty still to be done. - How to win over Alberta on the ‘just transition’ to a low-carbon energy sector (2023-02-08)
Canada has no choice but to adapt its energy sources and industries in a ‘just transition.’ If it doesn’t, the inevitable transition will be much more disruptive — and much less just.
