Zoe McKenzie
LP Federal

Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health

Marginal

2.29% Margin

Elected 2022

3 years

Member for Flinders (VIC)

Federal - VIC

Zoe was born in Melbourne, 1972. She attended Lauriston Girl’s School and graduated in 1989.

She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) from the University of Melbourne. In her career as a lawyer, Zoe worked in employment and industrial relations law and as a strategic advisor to KPMG. Zoe was chief of staff to the former Trade and Investment Minister Andrew Robb in the Abbott Government and held senior policy development roles in Federal and State Governments. Prio...

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Portfolios

  • Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health
  • Shadow Assistant Minister for Education and Early Learning

Committees

  • Communications and the Arts
  • Employment, Education and Training
  • Intelligence and Security
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First Speech in Parliament

26 September 2022

# Constitutional Monarchy # Workplace Flexibility # Digital Generation Challenges

Personal Background and Values

  • Zoe McKenzie describes her unique upbringing influenced by her mother, a cardiothoracic surgeon and lawyer, who instilled values of hard work and resilience.
  • Personal experiences include living in rural France with a socialist family, which shaped her worldview.
  • Acknowledges the importance of community and local businesses in her electorate of Flinders.

Current Issues and Policy Focus

  • McKenzie reflects on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on local businesses, education, and employment.
  • Advocates for modernizing industrial relations to suit today’s workforce, emphasizing the need for flexibility and choice in work arrangements.
  • Critiques the current government’s approach to industrial relations, especially concerning casual staff and union influences.

Future Agenda and Concerns

  • Highlights challenges faced by the digital generation, including mental health issues related to technology use.
  • Plans to work with technology companies and educators to ensure tools are used positively to foster critical thinking and independence among young people.
  • Emphasizes the need for policies that support literacy and educational engagement in a digital age.

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Zoe McKenzie represents the electorate of Flinders (VIC) in the Australian Parliament.

Zoe McKenzie is a member of the Liberal Party.

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In Parliament

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union

Australian Federal Parliament • House of Reps • 25 March

AI Summary

  • CFMEU raised issues about workplace conditions and safety standards.
  • Emphasis on the necessity for improved regulations in the construction sector.
  • Call for better enforcement of existing safety measures.

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Albanese Government

Australian Federal Parliament • House of Reps • 13 February

AI Summary

  • The Albanese Government was questioned on its economic policies and their impact.
  • Concerns were raised about social issues affecting constituents.
  • Responses highlighted the government's stance on future economic strategies.

Social Media

Posted on Facebook • 17 June 2025

📮 Rosebud Plaza Post Office Closing I was recently informed by Australia Post that the shopfront at Rosebud Plaza is going to close. And while I appreciate there are still post offices in McCrae, Rye and Rosebud Central, it does seem odd to close the office at the one place everyone goes: Rosebud Plaza. I’ve questioned the judgement of this decision with both Australia Post and the Communications Minister. ✍️ Show your support for keeping the post office open by signing my petition: www.zoemckenzie.com.au/keep-rosebud-plaza-post-office-open
Open Post

Posted on Facebook • 14 June 2025

** OFFSITE ** Good folk of Flinders, I am offset for a few days with other parliamentarians from across the political spectrum, and across the breadth of the country, to think through our roles representing our communities, designing better policies and contributing to the prosperity and security of our nation. No phones allowed so excuse my digital silence for a couple of days.
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Posted on LinkedIn • 28 February 2025

** 🇦🇺🇫🇷 DEMOCRACY CLASS - À LA FRANÇAISE 🇦🇺🇫🇷 ** Anyone who follows me on Facebook knows one of my favourite things is Democracy Class - when I go to schools and talk to kids - junior and senior schools - about democracy, elections, parliament, law making, committees, policy development and accountability mechanisms. It’s a huge amount of fun, and there’s always a handful of kids who have that look on their face like they have just discovered chocolate: This Is The Thing, they are thinkin...
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Posted on LinkedIn • 26 February 2025

Folks, the local campaign started early down here, so I am reminding the good folk of Flinders of the improvements to our community made by the Coalition in recent years. They are many, and now much loved parts of the fabric of Flinders. If you want to know more, please follow me on Facebook. But from time to time, I will post here too. Here’s one from yesterday, because its important. ** ABACUS LEARNING CENTRE ** Here is one close to my heart. Three years ago, I went out to visit a p...
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