Sam Birrell

NAT

Party National Party

Electorate Nicholls

Offices

Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Health
Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Education

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Wikipedia

Samuel Birrell (born 5 April 1975) is a member of the Australian House of Representatives representing the division of Nicholls in northern Victoria for the National Party since the 2022 Australian federal election.

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Rebellions

Never rebelled

506

Votes attended

753

Possible votes

67%

Attendance rate

Voting Record Full record ↗

Voted for

privatising government-owned assets self-governance of the territories making the cashless debit card program voluntary and not mandatory mandatory minimum sentences for certain offences an Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) maintaining or increasing defence spending the territories being able to legalise euthanasia putting welfare payments onto cashless debit cards (or indue cards) on an ongoing basis increasing accessibility of government data and documents

Mixed / less clear

live animal export increasing investment in the coal industry climate change mitigation strategies (e.g., carbon capture and storage) unconventional gas mining suspending the rules to allow a vote to happen (procedural) nuclear energy increasing the cost of humanities degrees criminalising hate speech making university education fee-free banning mobiles and other devices in immigration detention expanding public funded dental care

Voted against

the federal government calling for a ceasefire in Gaza (2023-26) increasing the financial return on fossil fuels net zero emissions by 2035 considering motions on Gaza (2023-26) (procedural) increasing political transparency increasing transparency of big business by making information public increasing workplace protections strengthening gun control laws vehicle efficiency standards banning pay secrecy clauses capping gas prices

Interests & Gifts

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Shareholdings

Spouse/partner: Telstra shares

Real Estate

Self: Location: Shepparton, Victoria · Purpose: Residential
Spouse/partner: Location: Shepparton, Victoria · Purpose: Residential

Liabilities

Self: Nature Of Liability: Mortgage on Residential Property Home Loan · Creditor: ANZ
Spouse/partner: Nature Of Liability: Mortgage on Residential Property Home Loan · Creditor: ANZ

Saving Or Investment Accounts

Self: Nature Of Account: Savings account · Institution: ING; Nature Of Account: Savings account · Institution: ANZ
Spouse/partner: Nature Of Account: Savings account · Institution: ING; Nature Of Account: Savings account · Institution: ANZ; Nature Of Account: Investment Bond · Institution: Generation Life

Other Assets Over 7500

Spouse/partner: Car

Other Substantial Sources Of Income

Spouse/partner: Employment - University of Melbourne

Gifts

Self: McKinnon Institute for Political Leadership Name of program: Advanced Political Leadership 2025 Cost: The total cost of the program is $32,000 (plus GST). What this cost covers: Successful applicants will be provided with a 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. Summary of the program: 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 unique 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.

Memberships Conflict Possible

Self: Melbourne Cricket Club, Member; Alpine Club of Victoria, Member; RACV Club, Member
Spouse/partner: Melbourne Cricket Club, member

Salary

We estimate Sam Birrell received a parliamentary salary of: $299,090

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: $187,631
Printing and Communications: $69,673
Publications: $1,606
Office Consumables and Services: $35,005
Telecommunications - Usage: $329
Private-Plated Vehicle: $7,608
Parking: $488
COMCAR: $1,342
Travel Allowance: $7,084
Fares: $4,425
Domestic Travel: $16,239
Office Facilities - Not stated: $43,833

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