Ed Husic
ALP Federal

Chair, Standing Committee on Economics

Very Safe

19.83% Margin

Elected 2010

16 years

Member for Chifley (NSW)

Federal - NSW

Ed was born in Sydney in 1970. His parents emigrated from Bosnia, and he was raised in the city’s western suburbs, attending Mitchell High School.

Ed holds a Bachelor of Arts (Applied Communications) from the University of Western Sydney. He entered the workforce as an assistant advisor to the Parliamentary Secretary for Defence, Labor MP Roger Price, in 1991 before taking a position as a consultant at Burson-Marsteller in 1993. He then worked as an assistant advisor to the Minister for C...

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  • Economics
  • Public Accounts and Audit
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First Speech in Parliament

28 October 2010

# Education # Climate Change # Economic Equality # Infrastructure # Healthcare # Multiculturalism # Youth Development # Community Support # Workplace Rights # Trade Training

Personal Background and Values

  • Ed Husic expresses gratitude for his journey to parliament, acknowledging Roger Price’s legacy and support.
  • Highlights the importance of education, crediting public schooling and the establishment of a university in Western Sydney for his success.
  • Shares his parents’ immigrant story, emphasizing values of hard work, family, and community.

Policy Interests

  • Advocates for increased educational opportunities, including funding for schools and trade training centres to improve retention rates and student performance.
  • Focuses on healthcare and infrastructure investment to support the growing Chifley electorate.
  • Stresses the urgency of addressing climate change and environmental repair as a collective responsibility for future generations.

Community and Economic Concerns

  • Critiques the growing wealth disparity and emphasizes the need for fair workplace laws and economic balance to ensure shared prosperity.
  • Calls for a united approach to multiculturalism, emphasizing the contributions of migrant communities and the importance of community support.
  • Expresses a commitment to remaining approachable and responsive to the needs of his diverse electorate.

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Ed Husic represents the electorate of Chifley (NSW) in the Australian Parliament.

Ed Husic is a member of the Australian Labor Party.

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Media Releases

MAJOR CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON $720 MILLION RICHMOND ROAD UPGRADE

Media Release • 23 February

Transport and Infrastructure Planning and Development Roads - Infrastructure and Investment Roads - Traffic Management Planning Infrastructure Regional Development

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  • First sod turned today, marking the start of the Richmond Road upgrade project.
  • $720 million investment to ease congestion and improve safety for up to 89,000 daily users.
  • Upgrade includes widening of Richmond Road, new flyover bridge, and improved public transport access.

NEW SUBURBAN UNIVERSITY STUDY HUB OPENS IN WESTERN SYDNEY

Media Release • 14 August 2025

Education Tertiary Education

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  • A new Suburban University Study Hub has opened in Mt Druitt and Emerton to improve university access for local students.
  • Only 28% of young people in Mt Druitt and 13% in Emerton hold a degree, compared to over 60% in inner Sydney.
  • The hub is part of a $66.9 million investment by the Albanese Government to double the number of University Study Hubs across Australia.

In Parliament

FEDERATION CHAMBER › CONDOLENCES

Scolyer, Professor Richard, AO

Australian Federal Parliament • House of Reps • 2 July

Cancer

AI Summary

  • Highlighted the essence of Australian identity and resilience through historical references.
  • Honoured Professor Richard Scolyer as a national hero for his contributions to melanoma research and personal battle with the disease.
  • Emphasised the importance of investing in science and research to honour Scolyer's legacy and the Australian character.

COMMITTEES › Economics Committee

Reference to Federation Chamber

Australian Federal Parliament • House of Reps • 29 June

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Mr HUSIC - ( - Chifley - ) ( - 12:22 - ): I move: - That the order of the day be referred to the Federation Chamber for debate. - Question agreed to.

Social Media

Posted on Facebook • 22 July 2026

Someone’s gotta do the work supplying our chemists with all the stuff they need and API has a freaking huuuuuge medical distribution facility in Marsden Park where it gets all that work done. Loved visiting them and seeing the hundreds of jobs they’ve created in our area. Well done, love it.
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Posted on Facebook • 21 July 2026

Industry

We deserve a fairer, better deal on our resources. That’s what Australians are saying from across the country and across the political divide. And in Chifley it’s no different. Last week I held a town hall with AWU - Australian Workers' Union National Secretary Paul Farrow and The Australia Institute co-CEO Dr Richard Denniss to hear from locals about why they reckon a 25% tax on gas exports is a good idea. It’s estimated that this could deliver up to $17bn a year for Australia - and we should use this money to invest in the long term good of our nation. We have to demand a better deal and keep the conversation going to get this change - because this is the stuff that really matters to everyday Australians, manufacturers and businesses across the country.
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Posted on LinkedIn • 14 April 2025

Digital Technologies

Today is World Quantum Day and with our Government's work signalling Australia wants to be a world leader and at the cutting edge of research in Quantum computing, there is much to celebrate. In our first term of Government we delivered Australia’s first ever National Quantum Strategy, established Quantum Australia, and allocated half a billion in funding to companies such as Silicon Quantum Computing and PsiQuantum Australia who are developing the first commercially useful quantum computer...
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Posted on LinkedIn • 6 April 2025

Food and Grocery Industry

Ok. I was a sceptic about the taste of oat milk - but this blend actually tasted quite nice. I’m a believer! Many of you may be familiar with Aussie food manufacturer Nuttelex spreads: they’re now broadening out to include plant based milks. My friend and colleague Cassandra Fernando MP was keen for me to check out Nuttelex’s new facilities at Cranbourne West. CEO Geoff Long showed me the investments they made in automating some of their production lines (I absolutely believe we can manu...
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