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Michael Francis McCormack (born 2 August 1964) is an Australian politician who served as the deputy prime minister of Australia and the leader of the National Party from 2018 to 2021. He has been a member of parliament (MP) for the New South Wales division of Riverina since 2010. McCormack previously held various ministerial positions in the Turnbull and Morrison governments.

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Voted for

government administered paid parental leave recognising local government in the Constitution temporary protection visas voluntary student union fees increasing or removing the Government debt limit privatising government-owned assets increasing the price of subsidised medicine decreasing availability of welfare payments an emissions reduction fund increasing funding for road infrastructure decreasing ABC and SBS funding

Mixed / less clear

live animal export climate change mitigation strategies (e.g., carbon capture and storage) increasing investment in the coal industry unconventional gas mining speeding things along in Parliament (procedural) banning mobiles and other devices in immigration detention compulsory income management for welfare recipients regional processing of asylum seekers protecting citizens' privacy expanding public funded dental care nuclear energy

Voted against

same-sex marriage equality tobacco plain packaging a carbon price increasing scrutiny of asylum seeker management increasing trade unions' powers in the workplace increasing competition in bulk wheat export a minerals resource rent tax increasing protection of Australia's fresh water increasing marine conservation increasing investment in renewable energy increasing funding for university education

Interests & Gifts

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Shareholdings

Spouse/partner: Myer

Real Estate

Self: Location: Wagga Wagga · Purpose: Residential; Location: Melbourne · Purpose: Investment
Spouse/partner: Location: Wagga Wagga · Purpose: Residential; Location: Kingston · Purpose: Investment; Location: Melbourne · Purpose: Investment

Liabilities

Self: Nature Of Liability: Mortgage on Investment Property · Creditor: National Australia Bank
Spouse/partner: Nature Of Liability: Mortgage on Investment Property · Creditor: National Australia Bank

Saving Or Investment Accounts

Self: Nature Of Account: Savings Account · Institution: National Australia Bank
Spouse/partner: Nature Of Account: Savings Account · Institution: National Australia Bank

Other Assets Over 7500

Self: Superannuation
Spouse/partner: Superannuation

Gifts

Self: Annual renewal for Foxtel subscription from the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association for the Wagga Wagga Electorate Office.

Sponsored Travel Or Hospitality Over 300

Self: Complimentary Membership of Qantas Chairman's Lounge.; Complimentary Membership of Virgin Club Lounge.; State of Origin 3 - 2 tickets 09/07/2025

Other Interests Potential Conflict

Self: I have been appointed co-chair (with Effie Triantafilopoulos of Canada) of the Communications Committee of the PADEE-WHIA (World Hellenic Inter-Parliamentary Association.

Salary

We estimate Michael McCormack 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: $137,109
Printing and Communications: $17,401
Office Consumables and Services: $24,575
Publications: $428
Travel Allowance: $17,781
Electorate Duties: $8,092
Parliamentary Duties: $713
Private-Plated Vehicle: $4,774
COMCAR: $67
Telecommunications - Usage: $327
Fares: $4,521
Domestic Travel: $14,099
Representing Australia: $8,155
Office Facilities - Not stated: $36,176

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