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 in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly and later in the 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 Diploma in...

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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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Michaelia Cash is a member of the Liberal Party.

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Media Releases

TRANSCRIPT, THE SENATE PERSPECTIVE: ADDRESS TO BUSINESS NEWS

Media Release • 28 July

Energy Housing and Homelessness Mining Construction Labour Market Income Tax Company Tax Housing & Homelessness Immigration and Citizenship Business Regulation Economy

AI Summary

  • Senate decisions significantly impact Australian businesses, affecting energy costs, workplace relations, and regulations.
  • Labor and the Greens' control of the Senate has led to limited scrutiny of legislation, resulting in increased government spending and declining living standards.
  • Cash proposes reforms including tax cuts, simplified laws, and a focus on housing supply and skilled migration to boost the economy.

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.

In Parliament

QUESTIONS TO THE PRESIDENT

Parliamentary Standards

Australian Federal Parliament • Senate • 17 September

AI Summary

  • Senator Cash raised concerns about remarks made by Senator Sheldon, suggesting they might violate standing order 193(3).
  • She requested the President to review the remarks as they could imply improper motives against another member.
  • The President agreed to review the tape to assess whether the comments were offensive.

BILLS › Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (Veterans' Healthcare Without Caps) Bill 2026

Second Reading

Australian Federal Parliament • Senate • 17 September

Health Veterans Affairs

AI Summary

  • Senator Cash argues that veterans should receive treatment based on clinical need, not a financial cap.
  • She condemns the government's previous proposal of a $5,000 allied health cap as cruel and a budget-saving measure.
  • Cash claims the government's reversal on the cap was due to public outcry, not genuine concern for veterans.
  • She urges the government to support Senator Lambie's bill, emphasising the need for accountability and better treatment for veterans.
  • Cash reflects on a pattern of the government retreating from policies harmful to veterans under public pressure.

Social Media

Posted on Facebook • 30 September 2026

Workers didn't wreck the economy, Jim. You did.
Open Post

Posted on Facebook • 30 September 2026

Albo says he feels your pain. Of course he does. His government is the cause of it. Our country needs change. Our Plan: rein in spending, lower taxes, cut red tape, back small business and build more homes. https://www.liberal.org.au/our-plan
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Posted on X • 19 September 2026

National Security

Wonderful to join Coalition colleagues and our Leader @AngusTaylorMP to speak with Reza Pahlavi, a leading voice of the Iranian opposition. The Islamic Republic is an enemy of its own people, an exporter of terrorism and a threat to Australia and the wider world. It tortures and executes its own citizens, funds terrorism and continues to pursue nuclear weapons. But Iran’s future does not have to be its past. Mr Pahlavi spoke of a free and democratic Iran, a future that can be secured by t...
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Posted on X • 18 September 2026

Australians deserve to keep more of what they earn. Our Plan: lower taxes. You keep more of what you earn.
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Posted on LinkedIn • 30 September 2026

Workers didn't wreck the economy, Jim. You did.
Open Post

Posted on LinkedIn • 30 September 2026

Small Business

Albo says he feels your pain. Of course he does. His government is the cause of it. Our country needs change. Our Plan: rein in spending, lower taxes, cut red tape, back small business and build more homes. https://lnkd.in/g8a7FhGA
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