Shayne Neumann
ALP Federal

Chair, Procedure Committee

Marginal

5.71% Margin

Elected 2007

19 years

Member for Blair (QLD)

Federal - QLD

Shayne was born in 1961 and was raised in Ipswich (QLD). His mother was a shop assistant and his father a meat worker. Shayne attended Bundamba State Secondary College and found his first job at the Dinmore meatworks.

Studying at the University of Queensland (UQ), Shayne graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Government and Economics) and a Bachelor of Laws. Shayne practised law for around 25 years in Queensland, working at a Brisbane Law firm where he became a senior partner and worked in a ...

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Committees

  • Procedure
  • Electoral Matters
  • Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade
  • Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport
  • Procedure

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First Speech in Parliament

21 February 2008

# Social Justice # Access to Justice # Economic Development

Personal Background

  • First Labor member for Blair, representing Ipswich; significant personal journey from a working-class family to a lawyer and politician.
  • Grew up in Ipswich, faced adversity including addiction and poverty; grateful for the educational opportunities provided by Labor.
  • Extensive experience as a lawyer, specialising in family law, and community service as a councillor and board member for local organisations.

Policy Focus

  • Strong advocate for children’s rights and women's empowerment; emphasises the need for a fair legal system and access to justice for all.
  • Commitment to social welfare, including support for the disadvantaged, aged care, and healthcare improvements in Ipswich.
  • Pledges to tackle issues like Work Choices, homelessness, and the cost of living; calls for transparency in judicial appointments.

Community and Development

  • Highlights importance of local infrastructure, specifically the Ipswich Motorway, to facilitate economic growth.
  • Expresses pride in local industries, community initiatives, and the potential for future developments in Ipswich and surrounding areas.

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In Parliament

ADJOURNMENT

Defence Facilities: Chemical Contamination

Australian Federal Parliament • House of Reps • 3 June

Defence Defence Forces Class Actions

AI Summary

  • The Commonwealth has initiated legal action against 3M Australia for allegedly concealing information regarding the environmental impact of PFAS in firefighting foam used at Defence sites.
  • The government seeks over $2 billion in damages to cover costs associated with PFAS contamination management across 28 Defence bases, including RAAF Base Amberley.
  • Ongoing testing has revealed significant health risks from PFAS in local waterways and food sources, necessitating a review and monitoring plan for affected communities.

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Housing

Australian Federal Parliament • House of Reps • 3 June

AI Summary

  • Mr Neumann questioned the Minister for Housing on the government's efforts to aid homeownership and the effectiveness of the five per cent deposit scheme.
  • He sought to understand the advantages of this approach compared to other housing strategies.
  • The Minister highlighted the success of the scheme, noting that it has helped 5,000 constituents of Blair into homeownership.

Social Media

Posted on Facebook • 10 June 2026

Thrilled to represent Education Minister Jason Clare and officially open upgraded classrooms at Riverview State School today – thanks to $800,000 in funding from the Albanese Labor Government’s Schools Upgrade Fund. It was great to check out the new facilities with Principal Mrs Yvette Phillips and the School Captains, and see the difference they’re already making. We know better school infrastructure helps children learn, and drives better attendance, behaviour and results. And you can tell the students are so proud of their new classrooms. Because schools in our community deserve to have the best facilities.
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Posted on Facebook • 10 June 2026

Workplace Relations

The Albanese Labor Government is embarking on once‑in‑a‑generation reform to the employment services system. We’re overhauling Workforce Australia's one‑size‑fits‑all approach, to help more jobseekers in communities like mine into jobs.
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Posted on X • 10 June 2026

Thrilled to represent Education Minister @JasonClareMP and officially open upgraded classrooms at Riverview State School today – thanks to $800,000 from the Albanese Labor Government’s Schools Upgrade Fund. Because schools in our community deserve to have the best facilities.
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Posted on X • 9 June 2026

Fantastic to officially open the new amenities block at Linville State School in the Somerset Region today with Principal Mrs Monica Thornton and the School Captains. This project was delivered with $850,000 through the Albanese Government’s Schools Upgrade Fund. @JasonClareMP
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