Josh Wilson
ALP
Federal
Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy
Marginal
0.69% Margin
Elected 2016
9 years
Member for Fremantle (WA)
Federal - WA
Josh was born in London in 1972. His childhood was spent in a number of places including in India and Long Island, New York, before the family settled in Fremantle, Western Australia.
Josh holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from the University of Western Australia (UWA) and a Master of Arts (Honours) from the University of Melbourne (UOM). He worked as a freelance writer and photographer from 1995 to 2009 but began his law career in 1996 where he worked as a paralegal at Philips Fox. He w...
Portfolios
- Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy
- Assistant Minister for Emergency Management
First Speech in Parliament
12 September 2016
# Public Health # Indigenous Rights # Climate Change # Economic Inequality # Urban Planning # Arts Support # Social Justice # International Cooperation # Employment Support # Transport Infrastructure
Personal Background and Values
- Grew up in Fremantle, shaped by its culture and multicultural diversity.
- Values responsibility and dedication in representing the community, aiming to connect personal experiences with national policy.
- Influenced by family, especially his mother’s positivity, and father's commitment to good governance and the arts.
Policy Areas and Issues
- Emphasizes the need for public stewardship in areas like health, education, transport, and environmental protection.
- Highlights pressing issues in Fremantle such as climate change, Indigenous rights, and economic inequality.
- Advocates for careful planning in urban development to address housing affordability and transport issues, citing the Perth Freight Link as a contentious project.
Future Agenda
- Expresses a commitment to social justice, including closing the gap for Indigenous Australians and supporting vulnerable communities.
- Plans to advocate for sustainable economic development and support for the arts sector, recognizing the impact of technological changes on the workforce.
- Stresses the importance of Australia’s role in international cooperation and humane treatment of asylum seekers, calling for a regional settlement framework.
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Latest Updates
Media Releases
$23.54 million social housing boost for North Coogee
Media Release • 1 July
Housing and Homelessness Housing & Homelessness
AI Summary
- $23.54 million investment for 38 new social housing dwellings in North Coogee.
- First use of commercial prefabrication masonry in Australia to accelerate construction.
- Completion expected by late 2026, managed by a Community Housing Provider.
- Part of the Albanese Government's broader plan to build 55,000 social and affordable homes nationwide.
- Western Australia to receive $209.2 million from the Social Housing Accelerator Payment fund for over 260 new and 300 refurbished homes.
Certifying Australia’s renewable hydrogen future hits GO
Media Release • 24 June
Environment Energy Energy Emissions Energy Industry Renewables Climate Change
AI Summary
- Consultation on the GO Scheme rules is now open, focusing on renewable hydrogen certification.
- The GO Scheme will certify the provenance of low-emission products, aiding decarbonisation and job creation.
- GO certificates will enhance trust and investment in Australia’s low-emission products, crucial for government initiatives.
- Businesses will produce Product GO and Renewable Electricity GO certificates to demonstrate emissions accountability.
- Consultation closes on 18 July 2025, with submissions available online.
In Parliament
AI Summary
- Rearrangement of business schedule in the Australian Federal Parliament announced.
- Changes impact the order of discussions and legislative considerations.
- Details on specific items affected by the rearrangement are not provided.
BILLS › Competition and Consumer Amendment (Australian Energy Regulator Separation) Bill 2024
Third Reading
Australian Federal Parliament • House of Reps • 6 February
AI Summary
- The Competition and Consumer Amendment (Australian Energy Regulator Separation) Bill 2024 has passed its third reading in Parliament.
- The legislation aims to enhance the independence of the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) by separating it from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
- Proponents argue that this separation will lead to more effective regulation of the energy market.
Social Media
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Indigenous Affairs Heritage Indigenous Affairs - General
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