Patrick Gorman
ALP
Federal
Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister
Very Safe
16.51% Margin
Elected 2018
7 years
Member for Perth (WA)
Federal - WA
Patrick was born in East Fremantle (Perth) in 1984. Patrick’s parents were both teachers and he went to school at Melville Senior High School.
Patrick holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences from Curtin University, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Western Australia and a Graduate Diploma of Business, also from UWA.
Patrick began work as a researcher for Western Australian Labor MLC Ken Travers in 2008 and then for Labor federal MP Melissa Parke. Patrick was...
Portfolios
- Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister
- Assistant Minister for the Public Service
- Assistant Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations
Key Staff
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Katelyn Stubberfield
Executive Officer/Diary Manager
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Martina Ucnikova
Adviser
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First Speech in Parliament
10 September 2018
# Economic Fairness # Education Reform # Indigenous Reconciliation
Personal Background and Values
- Patrick Gorman speaks with pride about his heritage and personal journey, emphasizing love for community, family, and country.
- He shares his connection to his wife Jess and their son Leo, highlighting family as his greatest achievement.
- Gorman's upbringing was influenced by strong women in his family and a commitment to education and fairness.
Policy Goals
- Gorman envisions an Australia focused on economic fairness, advocating for secure wages and a fair tax system, especially for Western Australia, including fair GST distribution.
- Emphasizes the need for comprehensive investment in education, proposing free early childhood education and TAFE reforms to support skills development.
- Calls for continuous reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and a commitment to protecting the environment and addressing climate change.
Future Agenda
- Advocates for infrastructure development in Perth, including light rail and train lines, to enhance economic growth and connectivity.
- Stresses the importance of national security, digital safety, and Australia’s role in international development as part of its humanitarian obligations.
- Gorman aims to contribute to a progressive Australia that prioritizes opportunity, equality, and quality of life for all citizens.
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Media Releases
TRANSCRIPT TELEVISION INTERVIEW SKY NEWS AFTERNOON AGENDA
Media Release • 24 June
Defence International Relations Defence Forces Budget National Security
AI Summary
- Patrick Gorman defends the government's position on a recent US military action in the Middle East, clarifying Australia's lack of involvement and its long-standing policy against Iran's nuclear capabilities.
- Gorman emphasises the need for de-escalation and diplomacy in the region, contrasting his clarity with Prime Minister Albanese's repeated references to the US's unilateral actions.
- Jason Falinski criticises the government's lack of transparency and communication regarding national security, calling for clearer statements on Australia's stance in international affairs.
ASSISTANT MINISTER PATRICK GORMAN - TRANSCRIPT - SKY NEWS
Media Release • 17 June
Education Tertiary Education
AI Summary
- Jason Falinski suggests bipartisan reforms including tax, industrial relations, housing, and education.
- Patrick Gorman agrees on the need to reduce housing regulations to increase availability.
- Gorman highlights Labor's commitment to productivity and transformation through upcoming announcements, including a speech by Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
In Parliament
BILLS › Parliamentary Business Resources Legislation Amendment (Machinery of Government Change) Bill 2025
Second Reading
Australian Federal Parliament • House of Reps • 25 March
AI Summary
- Introduces amendments aimed at improving the efficiency of parliamentary operations.
- Seeks to standardise resource allocation amongst parliamentary offices.
- Addresses machinery of government changes to streamline legislative processes.
MATTERS OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE
Albanese Government
Australian Federal Parliament • House of Reps • 13 February
Education Tertiary Education
AI Summary
- Albanese Government outlines its key policy initiatives.
- Focus on addressing pressing public issues.
- Government's responses to current challenges are highlighted.
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