Daniel Mulino
ALP Federal

Assistant Treasurer

Safe

9.23% Margin

Elected 2019

6 years

Member for Fraser (VIC)

Federal - VIC

Daniel was born in 1969 in Italy, before emigrating to Australia when he was 18 months old. His mother worked as a teacher and his father as a psychiatric nurse. Daniel attended James Ruse Agricultural High School, before moving to Canberra where he completed his schooling at the Marist Brothers school.

Daniel completed a Bachelor of Arts and Laws from the Australian National University in 1993. After working at the Department of Finance as a graduate lawyer between 1996 and 1998, Daniel d...

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Portfolios

  • Assistant Treasurer
  • Minister for Financial Services

Committees

  • Cabinet: Expenditure Review

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First Speech in Parliament

1 August 2019

# Indigenous Recognition # Multiculturalism # Economic Reform

Personal Journey and Values

  • Dr. Mulino reflects on his journey from Italy to Australia, highlighting his parents' hard work and dedication.
  • He expresses a desire for his daughter Carina to be inspired by his values and aspirations.

Community and Multiculturalism

  • Acknowledges the significance of the Vietnamese community in Fraser, linking it to Malcolm Fraser's legacy of generosity towards refugees.
  • Celebrates the multicultural tradition in Fraser, noting a primary school with students from 45 countries.

Economic Vision and Reform

  • Advocates for a new economic agenda that balances reward and risk, drawing lessons from past reforms.
  • Proposes "productivity insurance" to share the benefits of economic growth equitably, especially for those adversely affected by change.
  • Emphasizes the need for targeted, coordinated support systems to assist individuals through economic transitions.

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FAQ

Jim Round is Daniel Mulino's Chief of Staff.

Daniel Mulino represents the electorate of Fraser (VIC) in the Australian Parliament.

Daniel Mulino is a member of the Australian Labor Party.

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In Parliament

COMMITTEES › Economics Committee

Reference to Federation Chamber

Australian Federal Parliament • House of Reps • 27 March

AI Summary

  • Economics Committee addressed the Federation Chamber regarding economic matters.
  • Discussion focused on current economic issues affecting Australia.
  • Potential reforms to improve economic conditions were considered.

COMMITTEES › Economics Committee

Report

Australian Federal Parliament • House of Reps • 27 March

AI Summary

  • The Economics Committee has released a report detailing recommendations for economic reform.
  • Key areas of focus include taxation policy, infrastructure investment, and small business support.
  • The report aims to stimulate economic growth and improve overall fiscal sustainability.

Social Media

Posted on Facebook • 8 July 2025

Indigenous Affairs - General

This year marks the 50th year of National NAIDOC Week - a week which celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year's theme, "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy", celebrates not only the past achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, but also the bright future ahead. This morning at Sunvale Community Park, Brimbank City Council hosted a NAIDOC week flag raising ceremony. This event featured the launch of the newly restored 'Five Elements' artwork by Aunty Lee-Anne Clarke, Aunty Mandi Barton, and Dr. Helen Bodycomb, as well as an opportunity to see Tahlia Palmer’s ‘Occupation Studies: Agriculture’ exhibition. Thank you to Uncle Shane Charles for your Welcome to Country and tho...
Open Post

Posted on Facebook • 7 July 2025

It was a pleasure to visit Wembley Primary School last week to watch a puppet performance by Camp Quality for cancer awareness. This puppet performance helped raise cancer awareness among the students at Wembley and I’d like to thank Camp Quality for inviting me to watch their amazing performance!
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Posted on LinkedIn • 2 July 2025

Banking and Finance Banking Scams

This morning I attended the banking industry’s launch of the new Confirmation of Payee technology. This is an important step to help fight scams by providing a new level of protection when making transfers with BSB and account details. With Confirmation of Payee there is a new name-matching service which returns a match outcome to limit the chances of sending money to unintended accounts or scammers. The new technology provides a clear, user friendly traffic light warning to customers. I w...
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Posted on LinkedIn • 28 June 2025

What an amazing way to celebrate year of the snake - with a Snuff Puppets 🐍 that dozens of kids could take over! Thanks to Snuff Puppets and Australian Vietnamese Arts & Culture for a wonderful event today with puppeteering, culture and a delicious meal.
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