Ralph Babet
UAP Federal

Parliamentary Leader of the United Australia Party [Palmer]

Elected 2022

4 years

Senator for Victoria (VIC)

Federal - VIC

Ralph Babet is a United Australia Party Member in the Parliament representing Victoria. Ralph Babet, who also goes by Deej Babet, was born in 1983 in Rodrigues, Mauritius. He arrived in Australia aged seven years old and grew up in Doveton, Victoria.

He holds a Bachelor of Business from Swinburne University of Technology and an Advanced Diploma of Sales Marketing from the Chisholm Institute.

Ralph has held a number of roles in the business and real estate sectors including with Telstr...

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Committees

  • Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade
  • Selection of Bills

Key Staff

  • Scott McCamish

    Electorate Officer

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  • Suellen Wrightson

    Chief of Staff

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First Speech in Parliament

3 August 2022

# Patriotism # Economic Independence # Small Business Support

  • Personal Journey and Values

    • Ralph Babet expresses pride in being Australian and gratitude for the opportunity to represent Victoria.
    • He shares his family's migration story, highlighting their hard work and dedication to building a life in Australia.
    • Babet values individualism, hard work, and the family unit as the foundation of society.
  • Economic Independence and Policy Goals

    • Advocates for putting Australia first in decision-making and resisting foreign influence in local affairs.
    • Calls for a return to unfettered capitalism and support for small and medium businesses, which are vital to the economy.
    • Emphasises the importance of Australian superannuation funds being invested locally to boost the economy.
  • Community and National Unity

    • Encourages unity among Australians, regardless of background, to tackle national challenges collectively.
    • Highlights the need to preserve traditional values and institutions against perceived threats from radical ideologies.
    • Babet expresses commitment to working with others across political lines for the betterment of Australia.

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FAQ

Suellen Wrightson is Ralph Babet's Chief of Staff.

Ralph Babet represents the Senate seat of Victoria in the Australian Parliament.

Ralph Babet is a member of the United Australia Party.

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In Parliament

STATEMENTS BY SENATORS

Farrer By-Election

Australian Federal Parliament • Senate • 14 May

AI Summary

  • Albanese's absence in the Farrer by-election is seen as a tactic to avoid negative scrutiny of the Labor Party's popularity.
  • By not contesting, Labor avoided the risk of showcasing poor primary votes and allowed coalition members to argue among themselves.
  • Babet praises Albanese's strategic manoeuvring, comparing it to a masterclass in political positioning despite his governance shortcomings.

STATEMENTS BY SENATORS

Australian Society

Australian Federal Parliament • Senate • 13 May

AI Summary

  • Australia is increasingly facing collectivism with more regulations and government control.
  • Private property rights are being eroded, and citizens are monitored and censored.
  • The government's actions create dependency rather than promoting freedom and incentivising success.

Social Media

Posted on Facebook • 21 May 2026

I reject the idea that anyone is truly neutral, every person serves a doctrine, whether it is God, the state, or Marxist ideology, and I will not abandon mine to submit to another. I have written a hard hitting piece detailing exactly what is happening in our nation at the moment. They will not like this, they are either naive, stupid, or touched by Satan. Read here: https://open.substack.com/pub/senatorbabet/p/they-want-god-gone-and-they-wont?r=txuro&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web Don't forget to subscribe.
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Posted on Facebook • 20 May 2026

You’re a local council, not the United Nations. Pick up the bins, cut the grass, fix the roads, reduce the rates as much as possible. You bunch of morons. 
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