Claire Chandler
LP Federal

Senator for Tasmania (TAS)

Elected 2019

6 years

Senator for Tasmania (TAS)

Federal - TAS

Claire was born in 1990 in Hobart. Her father was an animal health officer, working for the Department of Primary Industries, and her mother was a midwife. Claire’s family boasts a long history in Tasmania – her great-great-great grandfather, William Chandler, planted the first garden at Tasmania's Government House. Claire grew up in the Huon Valley and attended St Michael's Collegiate.

Claire completed a Bachelor of Arts and Law from the University of Tasmania in 2014. During her studies, s...

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First Speech in Parliament

23 July 2019

# Youth Opportunities # Education Reform # Economic Growth

Personal Background and Values

  • Claire Chandler highlights her upbringing in the Huon Valley, Tasmania, where she developed a strong sense of community and resilience.
  • Inspired by her family's diverse backgrounds, she emphasizes her commitment to advocating for both urban and rural Tasmanians.
  • Her political journey began in university, driven by a desire to serve and represent her state.

Policy Goals and Issues

  • Advocates for better opportunities for young Tasmanians, ensuring they can pursue careers at home rather than moving to the mainland.
  • Supports investment in agriculture, tourism, and aquaculture, citing recent government commitments to irrigation and infrastructure development.
  • Expresses concern over opposition from environmental groups that threaten job creation and industry growth in Tasmania.

Education and Free Speech

  • Emphasizes the importance of education, advocating for improvements to ensure students are equipped with practical skills for employment.
  • Stresses the need for academic freedom in universities, cautioning against the suppression of diverse viewpoints and encouraging open debate.
  • Asserts her commitment to personal freedoms, advocating for a government that minimizes interference in citizens' lives.

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FAQ

Claire Chandler represents the Senate seat of Tasmania in the Australian Parliament.

Claire Chandler is a member of the Liberal Party.

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Media Releases

Coalition commits to Jewish Arts Quarter project

Media Release • 2 April

AI Summary

  • Coalition Government, led by Peter Dutton, commits $18 million for the Jewish Arts Quarter in Elsternwick, Victoria.
  • Senator Claire Chandler emphasises the importance of recognising the Jewish community's contributions to Australian culture.
  • Liberal candidates Benson Saulo and Tim Wilson highlight the project as a response to increased antisemitism and a means to promote inclusivity and understanding through arts and culture.

Labor’s PsiQuantum timeline in tatters

Media Release • 3 March

Technology

AI Summary

  • Albanese Government's $470 million investment in PsiQuantum faces delays.
  • Planning application for Brisbane site not submitted, with a potential 9-month approval period.
  • Labor's timeline for construction before July 2025 now in doubt.
  • PsiQuantum is advancing with a separate project in Chicago, where building plans are already approved.
  • Concerns raised about the lack of a proper procurement process for the funding.

In Parliament

COMMITTEES › Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme Select Committee

Additional Information

Australian Federal Parliament • Senate • 25 March

Industry

AI Summary

  • Committee reviewed further data on the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme.
  • Focus on the scheme's effects on freight costs for Tasmanian businesses.
  • Discussion on the implications for regional development and economic growth.

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Antisemitism

Australian Federal Parliament • Senate • 13 February

AI Summary

  • Parliament addresses the rise of antisemitism in Australia.
  • Recent incidents of antisemitism are discussed.
  • Government plans to combat hate speech and discrimination are outlined.

Social Media

Posted on Facebook • 12 June 2025

A Tasmanian state election has been called for 19 July. Tasmanians have been left disappointed and frustrated after Dean Winter and the Labor Party forced the Premier’s hand to call an early election. One thing is clear - Tasmania cannot afford another another Labor-Green Government. Only a strong majority Liberal Government with Jeremy Rockliff as Premier can deliver the leadership, certainty and stability Tasmania needs for a better future.
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Posted on Facebook • 3 June 2025

It’s pretty simple: the Liberal Party must get back to basics and show Australians how we’ll make their lives better. Watch my interview with Sharri Markson
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Posted on LinkedIn • 28 January 2025

Foreign Affairs and Trade

It is an honour to be elevated to Peter Dutton’s Shadow Cabinet as Shadow Minister for Government Services and the Digital Economy, and Shadow Minister for Science and the Arts. As a proud Tasmanian, it is terrific to join Senator Jonno Duniam as the second Tasmanian in Shadow Cabinet to ensure our great state’s interests are front and centre. It has been a privilege to work in the foreign affairs portfolio since 2022, particularly in working on important issues such as the wrongful deten...
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