Carina Garland
ALP Federal

Member for Chisholm (VIC)

Safe

6.4% Margin

Elected 2022

3 years

Member for Chisholm (VIC)

Federal - VIC

Carina grew up in southeast Melbourne. She holds an Honours degree in English Literature from Monash University and then won a scholarship to study at the University of Sydney, where she graduated with a PhD in gender and cultural studies.

Carina has worked as an academic at the University of Sydney as well as a political adviser. She was most recently assistant secretary for the Victorian Trades Hall Council.

Defeating the incumbent Liberal MP Gladys Liu, Carina was elected as the Fe...

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Committees

  • Employment, Education and Training
  • Privileges and Members' Interests
  • Procedure
  • Selection
  • Public Accounts and Audit
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First Speech in Parliament

5 September 2022

# First Nations Recognition # Climate Action # Education and Employment # Cultural Heritage # Multiculturalism # Insecure Work # Labor Movement # Women's Rights # Community Engagement # Arts and Culture

Personal Background and Values

  • Dr. Carina Garland honors her ancestors' legacy, highlighting their contributions to women's suffrage and her family's migration journey from Italy.
  • She emphasizes the importance of recognizing First Nations peoples and their rights, particularly through the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
  • Her motivations are rooted in personal stories from her community, reflecting their hopes and fears for the future.

Policy Goals and Community Focus

  • Advocates for climate action, accountability in government, and securing democratic integrity to ease community fears about the future.
  • Stresses the importance of inclusion and diversity, celebrating multiculturalism in her electorate of Chisholm.
  • Highlights the need for secure employment, denouncing precarious work and advocating for good jobs that allow families to thrive.

Commitment to Education and the Arts

  • Passionate about enhancing educational opportunities at all levels, believing in the transformative power of education for personal and societal growth.
  • Plans to support the arts and cultural initiatives, recognizing their role in enriching community life and contributing to national identity.
  • Draws on her experiences in academia and the union movement to foster a strong, equitable society that values every individual's contributions.

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Carina Garland represents the electorate of Chisholm (VIC) in the Australian Parliament.

Carina Garland is a member of the Australian Labor Party.

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In Parliament

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Albanese Government

Australian Federal Parliament • House of Reps • 27 March

AI Summary

  • Government outlines economic strategies to stimulate growth.
  • Discussion on climate policy and its implications for future legislation.
  • Responses to opposition queries regarding public health and education funding.

MATTERS OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE

Budget

Australian Federal Parliament • House of Reps • 26 March

Economy

AI Summary

  • The discussion centres on the implications of the recent federal budget on various sectors.
  • Key issues raised include funding for healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
  • Members debate the budget's impact on economic growth and social equity.

Social Media

Posted on Facebook • 6 June 2025

Education Arts and Culture Primary Education

Congratulations to the students at St Roch’s Parish Primary School in Glen Iris on a spectacular performance of the original production Magnifico Melbourne! It was great to see the talents of students from Prep to Year 6. I was so impressed to learn that the production was written and directed by St Roch’s Performing Arts Teacher Trish O’Gorman - how incredible! Congratulations to students and teachers on a wonderful show! [Image description: Photo of Carina holding the program for St Roch’s school production for Magnifico Melbourne.]
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Posted on Facebook • 5 June 2025

Eid Mubarak. May this Eid al-Adha bring you joy and strength, and inspire hope for the future. [Image description: Graphic that reads - Eid Al-Adha Mubarak.]
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Posted on X • 30 April 2024

Just to let you know, I’m not really active here anymore. You can find me on Facebook and Instagram, link in bio!
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Posted on X • 4 April 2024

@HudspethDave I’m always eager to meet as we’ve done a number of times already, I’ve always found time for you. We’ll find a time - we’re working through diary after Canberra sittings. I was at an ACF event over the sittings too, recording a video in support of campaigns. Keen to chat soon.
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