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Samuel Thomas Rae (born 29 September 1986) is an Australian politician and a member of the Australian House of Representatives for the Division of Hawke. He was first elected at the 2022 Australian federal election. Prior to his election he was a state secretary for the Labor Party and a partner at PwC.

He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Melbourne Business School and a Bachelor of Science from the Australian National University.

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Voted for

increasing the cost of humanities degrees nuclear energy regional processing of asylum seekers vehicle efficiency standards a character test for Australian visas federal action on public housing banning the sale of non-therapeutic vapes Build to Rent (BTR) capping international student numbers at universities increasing workplace protections self-governance of the territories

Mixed / less clear

federal government action on animal & plant extinctions a transition plan for coal workers speeding things along in Parliament (procedural) climate change mitigation strategies (e.g., carbon capture and storage) letting all MPs or Senators speak in Parliament (procedural) making TAFE education fee-free encouraging Australian-based industry the Paris Climate Agreement reducing tax concessions for high socio-economic status increasing housing affordability net zero emissions by 2050

Voted against

maintaining or increasing defence spending increasing marine conservation considering motions on Gaza (2023-26) (procedural) increasing accessibility of government data and documents increasing the financial return on fossil fuels banning new thermal coal mines no new fossil fuels projects more scrutiny of intelligence services & police implementing refugee and protection conventions reproductive bodily autonomy wiping all student debt (university and vocational)

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

2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Income Tax Rates Amendment (Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Income Tax Rates Amendment (Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026
2026-10-28 – Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill 2026
2026-10-28 – Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill 2026

Most recent No votes

2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Domestic Gas Reservation Bill 2026

Interests & Gifts

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Real Estate

Self: Location: Brunswick East · Purpose: Investment
Spouse/partner: Location: Ballan · Purpose: Residential; Location: Brunswick East · Purpose: Investment

Directorships

Spouse/partner: Member of the Branch Executive Committee of Management, ASU Vic/Tas Branch; Member, National Executive, Australian Services Union

Liabilities

Self: Nature Of Liability: Mortgages on investment property · Creditor: NAB; Nature Of Liability: Credit Card · Creditor: NAB
Spouse/partner: Nature Of Liability: Mortgages on investment property · Creditor: NAB; Nature Of Liability: Credit card · Creditor: NAB; Nature Of Liability: Personal loan · Creditor: Family

Saving Or Investment Accounts

Self: Nature Of Account: Savings (Offset) · Institution: NAB; Nature Of Account: Savings · Institution: CBA; Nature Of Account: Superannuation · Institution: Australian Super; Nature Of Account: Savings (Offset) (2) · Institution: NAB; Nature Of Account: Savings (2) · Institution: CBA; Nature Of Account: Superannuation · Institution: Public Sector Superannuation Scheme
Spouse/partner: Nature Of Account: Savings (Offset) · Institution: NAB; Nature Of Account: Savings (Offset) (2) · Institution: NAB; Nature Of Account: Superannuation · Institution: Vision Super; Nature Of Account: Investment for children · Institution: Hub24

Other Assets Over 7500

Self: 2016 Toyota LandCruiser Prado

Other Substantial Sources Of Income

Spouse/partner: Salary - ASU Victorian and Tasmanian Authorities and Services Branch; Use of work vehicle

Gifts

Self: Complimentary Qantas Chariman's Lounge Membership; Complimentary Virgin Beyond Lounge Membership

Memberships Conflict Possible

Self: Australian Labor Party (Victorian Branch); Transport Workers Union; Geelong Football Club; RSL Sunbury; Australian Super; Public Sector Superannuation Scheme; Melton Superrules Football Club; Qantas Chairman's Lounge; Virgin Beyond Member; CFA (Ballan Brigade)
Spouse/partner: Australian Labor Party (Victorian Branch); Australian Services Union (Vic/Tas Branch); Vision Super; Ballan Primary School Council; ASU Fighting Fund

Other Interests Potential Conflict

Self: Unregistered member of class action against Toyota

Salary

We estimate Sam Rae received a parliamentary salary of: $376,850

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: $326,182
Printing and Communications: $76,075
Office Consumables and Services: $25,519
Publications: $581
Travel Allowance: $12,636
Telecommunications - Usage: $653
Private-Plated Vehicle: $5,751
COMCAR: $10,594
Fares: $10,402
Domestic Travel: $101,144
Office Facilities - Not stated: $82,828

Sam Rae