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

TRANSCRIPT – Sky News Sharri

Media Release • 26 March

Foreign Affairs and Trade Petroleum

AI Summary

  • Senator Michaelia Cash criticises Housing Minister Clare O’Neil's use of the term 'hysterical', arguing it reflects a lack of answers regarding the fuel crisis.
  • Cash asserts that the Albanese government is failing to manage the fuel logistics, despite there being sufficient supply in Australia.
  • Cash advocates for a national approach to the fuel crisis, emphasising the need for logistics experts to address distribution issues.

TRANSCRIPT – Channel 7 Sunrise

Media Release • 25 March

AI Summary

  • Clare O'Neil claims a $40 cap on fuel is not currently under consideration, emphasising the government's focus on managing the fuel crisis.
  • Michaelia Cash criticises the government's response to the fuel shortage, demanding transparency and swift action to resolve distribution issues.
  • O'Neil attributes the fuel supply challenges to a sudden spike in demand, while Cash argues that the government has fuel available but is failing to deliver it effectively.

In Parliament

COMMITTEES › Impact of the Conflict in Iran Select Committee

Appointment

Australian Federal Parliament • Senate • 1 April

AI Summary

  • The Impact of the Conflict in Iran Select Committee has been officially appointed.
  • The committee will examine the implications of the ongoing conflict in Iran.
  • Members of the committee will include representatives from various political parties.

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Fuel

Australian Federal Parliament • Senate • 1 April

AI Summary

  • The government faces criticism over rising fuel prices and its response to the energy crisis.
  • Opposition members question the effectiveness of current measures to alleviate cost pressures on consumers.
  • Calls for more transparency regarding fuel price fluctuations and potential government intervention are made.

Social Media

Posted on Facebook • 3 April 2026

Posted on Facebook • 3 April 2026

On this Good Friday, we remember the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ - His suffering, His love, and His gift of salvation. May His grace fill your heart with peace, hope and renewed faith.
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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 • 21 March 2026

This is nothing short of barbaric. A young man - a champion athlete - 19 years of age - executed in public by a regime that fears its own people more than it respects human life. This is the reality of the Iranian regime: brutal, oppressive, and utterly devoid of basic human rights. Australia, and the world, must not stay silent in the face of this cruelty. We should be calling this out for what it is - a disgrace - and standing firmly with those in Iran who are fighting for freedom, dign...
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Posted on LinkedIn • 6 March 2026

Enough. The Australian Human Rights Commission wants Australia to bring back 34 women and children from ISIS detention camps in Syria. Have they learnt nothing? ISIS is a murderous terrorist death cult responsible for barbarism, slavery and mass slaughter. This is reckless. It is out of touch. And it should be rejected.
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