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Sally Sitou (born 24 September 1982) is an Australian politician. She currently serves as a member of parliament for the Australian Labor Party, representing the western Sydney seat of Reid.

She was elected at the 2022 Australian federal election, defeating the incumbent Liberal member, Fiona Martin.

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Voted for

introducing digital ID making the cashless debit card program voluntary and not mandatory compulsory income management for welfare recipients market-led approaches to protecting biodiversity increasing trade unions' powers in the workplace having a referendum on whether to create an Indigenous Voice to Parliament increasing protection of Australia's fresh water self-governance of the territories increasing workplace protections Build to Rent (BTR) banning the sale of non-therapeutic vapes

Mixed / less clear

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

Voted against

increasing parliamentary scrutiny of laws procedural fairness increasing the financial return on fossil fuels increasing accessibility of government data and documents more scrutiny of intelligence services & police maintaining or increasing defence spending wiping all student debt (university and vocational) paid placements for all students banning new thermal coal mines putting welfare payments onto cashless debit cards (or indue cards) on an ongoing basis privatising government-owned assets

Interests & Gifts

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Shareholdings

Self: Telstra (TLS)
Spouse/partner: Cochlear (COH); Endeavour (EDV); Resmed (RMD); Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS); Vanguard Internationsal Shares ETF (VGS); Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA); AGL (AGL); BHP (BHP); Fortescue (FMG); Vanguard Asia Ex Japan Shares ETF (VAE); Vanguard Diversified High Growth ETF (VDHG); Vanguard International Small Companies ETF (VISM); Beer Cartel; Aecom (NYSE: ACM); Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD); Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST); General Electric (NYSE: GE); GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV); Meta Platforms (NASDQ: META); Maximus Inc (NYSE: MMS); Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM); Consumer Staples Vanguard ETF (NYSE: VDC)

Real Estate

Self: Location: Marrickville (Joint ownership with spouse) · Purpose: Investment; Location: Homebush (Joint ownership with spouse) · Purpose: Residential
Spouse/partner: Location: Marrickville (Joint ownership with spouse) · Purpose: Investment; Location: Homebush (Joint ownership with spouse) · Purpose: Residential

Liabilities

Self: Nature Of Liability: credit card · Creditor: Commonwealth Bank

Bonds Debentures Like Investments

Self: Crypto currency (Ripple); Gold

Saving Or Investment Accounts

Self: Nature Of Account: savings · Institution: ING; Nature Of Account: savings · Institution: Commonwealth Bank
Spouse/partner: Nature Of Account: savings · Institution: ING; Nature Of Account: savings · Institution: Commonwealth Bank

Other Assets Over 7500

Self: Unisuper - superannuation
Spouse/partner: Australian Retirement Trust - superannuation; Australian Retirement Trust - life insurance; Vehicle - Polestar

Other Substantial Sources Of Income

Self: Income from investments
Spouse/partner: Income from investments; Salary

Gifts

Self: Qantas chairman's lounge membership; Advanced Political Leadership 2025 provided by McKinnon Institute for Political Leadership Cost: The total cost of the program is $32,000 (plus GST). This covers full scholarship funded by the McKinnon Institute, covering the costs of tuition, induction, residential intensive and workshop (accommodation for 7-9 nights) and all meals and refreshments. Advanced Political Leadership is a cohort based, face-to-face program designed to help you prepare for ministerial life, and enhance impact and influence through your career. This program challenges participants to lead effectively, legitimately and with an understanding of their democratic stewardship responsibilities. It has been developed with insights from experienced and successful political leaders, and evolved with detailed feedback from past participants. The curriculum is practical and applied, and challenges participants to prepare for their future roles through a combination of self-reflection, structured small group work and whole-of-cohort dialogues.

Sponsored Travel Or Hospitality Over 300

Self: Two tickets and hospitality to AFL game between Giants and Fremantle on 17 May 2025

Memberships Conflict Possible

Self: Australian Labor Party; Western Suburbs District Cricket Club (patron); Concord Junior Soccer Club (patron); Canterbury & District Soccer Football Association (patron); National Serviceman's Association - NSW Branch (patron); Rotary Club - Strathfield (honorary member); NSW Labor Enabled (patron); Member of the Transport Workers Union; Member of the United Services Union

Salary

We estimate Sally Sitou 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: $152,420
Publications: $64
Office Consumables and Services: $5,925
Printing and Communications: $65,399
Parking: $123
Private-Plated Vehicle: $2,858
Telecommunications - Usage: $381
Travel Allowance: $4,508
Fares: $1,234
Domestic Travel: $9,312
Office Facilities - Not stated: $62,615

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