Biography
Background and political history
A former senior electorate officer to retiring MP Sharon Bird, Alison Byrnes was elected in 2022 to represent Wollongong, Shellharbour and the Illawarra escarpment. She began her working life at the South Coast Labour Council, later managing community campaigns on steelmaking transition, TAFE funding and the NDIS. Byrnes sits on the Joint Standing Committee on the NDIS and champions clean-energy manufacturing at Port Kembla.
Policy Positions
Key issues and stances
Manufacturing
Steel & renewables hub
Backs green-steel pilot and offshore-wind port at Port Kembla.
Higher Ed
TAFE first
Restore TAFE funding and apprenticeship ratios.
Climate
Net-zero 2050
Supports Illawarra Renewable Energy Zone.
Voting History
Recent votes on key legislation
Climate Change Bill 2022
43 % emissions-reduction target
National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill 2022
Established integrity body
Electric Car Discount Bill 2022
FBT exemption for EVs
Election History
Past election results
| Year | Electorate | Result | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Cunningham | Won | 67.4% |
Contact Information
Get in touch with Alison Byrnes
Phone
(02) 4283 0155Website
Visit official websiteOffice Address
Level 1, 121-125 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500