Michaelia Cash
LP Federal

Shadow Attorney-General

Elected 2007

19 years

Senator for Western Australia (WA)

Federal - WA

Michaelia was born in 1970 in Subiaco, Western Australia. Her father represented the Liberal Party as a member in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly and later, Legislative Council. Michaelia was one of four children, and attended Iona Presentation College.

Michaelia completed a Bachelor of Arts, with a triple major in public relations, politics, and journalism, from Curtin University in 1990. She also holds an Honours Degree in Law from the University of London and a Graduate Dip...

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Portfolios

  • Shadow Attorney-General
  • Shadow Cabinet Minister

Committees

  • Intelligence and Security

Key Staff

  • Brett McCarthy

    Senior Advisor

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  • Jonathan Sharman

    Senior Advisor

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First Speech in Parliament

2 September 2008

# Federalism # Economic Development # Infrastructure Planning # Energy Security # Regulation # Climate Change # Social Responsibility # Agriculture # Mining # Community Engagement

Personal Background

  • Michaelia Cash highlights her family's political legacy, particularly her father’s role in the Senate, instilling a strong sense of duty and appreciation for governance.
  • She emphasizes her commitment to Western Australia’s interests as a Liberal senator, advocating for a competent Senate to hold the federal government accountable.

Economic Focus

  • Cash outlines Western Australia’s vital role in the national economy, contributing significantly to export revenues, driven by its natural resources.
  • She discusses the potential for economic growth through mineral resource development and the importance of strategic infrastructure to support this growth.
  • Emphasizes a need for minimal government interference and rigorous impact analysis for legislation affecting industry to promote economic prosperity.

Future Agenda

  • Advocates for long-term planning in energy and water supply to support industrial growth, particularly in the north of Western Australia.
  • Stresses the importance of balancing economic opportunities with social and environmental responsibilities, promoting local community engagement.
  • Calls for a global approach to climate change, highlighting the need for cleaner technologies and international cooperation.

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FAQ

Michaelia Cash represents the Senate seat of Western Australia in the Australian Parliament.

Michaelia Cash is a member of the Liberal Party.

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Media Releases

AI Summary

  • Coalition welcomes the Royal Commission's Interim Report on Antisemitism and expresses serious concerns about national security under the Albanese Government.
  • The report indicates a decline in counter-terrorism funding despite increased threats, particularly to the Jewish community.
  • The Coalition calls for the restoration of a full-time Counter-Terrorism Coordinator and accountability for the Albanese Government's failures in national security management.

TRANSCRIPT – Sky News Sunday Agenda

Media Release • 7 April

Energy Industry Economy Integrity and Oversight

AI Summary

  • Michaelia Cash asserts the Liberal-National Coalition will seek government independently, dismissing claims they need One Nation's support.
  • Calls for government action on the fuel crisis, urging tax cuts and better logistics to address supply issues.
  • Highlights the financial strain on Australians, particularly regarding travel plans for Easter amid high fuel prices.
  • Responds to Attorney-General Michelle Rowland's travel expense controversy, emphasising accountability for public officials.

In Parliament

BUDGET

Statement and Documents

Australian Federal Parliament • Senate • 14 May

AI Summary

  • Senator Cash sought leave to table the Leader of the Opposition's budget-in-reply speech for inclusion in Hansard.
  • Leave was granted for the incorporation of the speech.
  • The content of the speech was unavailable at the time of publication.

COMMITTEES › Economics References Committee

Reference

Australian Federal Parliament • Senate • 13 May

Budget Housing & Homelessness Immigration and Citizenship Economy

AI Summary

  • The government allocated $10 billion to the Housing Australia Future Fund, which failed to build any houses in 2025-26, despite promises of creating tens of thousands of homes.
  • Changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax were broken promises, as the government now expects 35,000 fewer homes to be built over the next decade due to new tax policies.
  • The government has overseen an influx of two million people without adequate infrastructure or housing plans, leading to increased homelessness and financial strain on Australians.

Social Media

Posted on Facebook • 21 May 2026

Small Business

Is Anthony Albanese going to be your silent business partner? Rather than helping small businesses, Albanese would rather send them with a bill of up to 47% throughh Capital Gains Tax. Labor's CGT changes are just another bad tax that will only make small business owners and startup's struggle more.
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Posted on Facebook • 20 May 2026

Disgusting.
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Posted on X • 20 February 2026

34 in the ISIS brides cohort. Same terrorist organisation. Same declared area. The same ideology that inspired the Bondi attack. But Labor thinks only ONE is a security risk? Australians deserve answers.
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Posted on X • 18 February 2026

If the Minister is claiming that only one of the 34 strong ISIS Bride cohort is deemed risky enough to warrant a Temporary Exclusion Order, then this raises more questions than answers. These ISIS Brides all travelled to the same ‘declared area’ for the same reason of supporting the same listed terrorist organisation - how can only one member of this group be deemed a risk and the rest somehow okay?
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Posted on LinkedIn • 19 May 2026

More ISIS brides on their way back. Australians left to carry the risk. Weak. Reckless. Unforgivable. You are a disgrace Anthony Albanese.
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Posted on LinkedIn • 16 May 2026

STATEMENT BY Angus Taylor MP Yesterday the Full Federal Court confirmed that Australian law does not properly protect single sex spaces for women and girls. Most Australians would find that hard to believe. A coalition government I lead will fix this. We will amend the Sex Discrimination Act to ensure that women and girls (and men and boys) have protections based on biological sex. We will define biological sex in the Act. Male or female. The sex you are born. And we will protect single-s...
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