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 and grew up in Doveton, Victoria.

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

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

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Committees

  • Selection of Bills
  • Foreign Affairs and Trade

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

BUSINESS

Leave of Absence

Australian Federal Parliament • Senate • 2 July

AI Summary

  • Senator Babet requested leave of absence from 11 to 20 August.
  • The reason cited was personal.
  • The motion for leave was agreed to.

STATEMENTS BY SENATORS

Cost of Living

Australian Federal Parliament • Senate • 1 July

Housing and Homelessness Housing & Homelessness Economy

AI Summary

  • The Albanese government announced a minimal tax cut of $5 per week, which Senator Babet argues is insufficient for real relief.
  • Economists predict an interest rate rise that could add $28 to average mortgage repayments, undermining any financial relief.
  • Babet criticises the government's approach as ineffective, claiming it exacerbates financial struggles for families rather than alleviating them.

Social Media

Posted on Facebook • 19 August 2026

The reason they want to dismantle Christianity is because they don't want anything to get in the way of your allegiance to the state.
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Posted on Facebook • 19 August 2026

There should be a team of psychologists put together to study leftist women. They’re a special bunch. When they’re not helping third world invaders flood into the west they’re doing rubbish like this. You have no idea how many thousands of videos like this they upload onto X every single day. It’s nauseating. It’s just stuff like this mixed in with getting illegals across borders.
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