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    Mehreen Faruqi

    Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens

    GreensNew South Wales, NSWIncumbent

    Biography

    Background and political history

    Civil engineer and first Muslim woman in parliament; leads Greens' education & anti-racism portfolios.

    Policy Positions

    Key issues and stances

    Climate

    Phase-out coal & gas

    Net-zero by 2035; ban new fossil projects.


    Education

    Free uni & TAFE

    Abolish student debt & fund public schools.


    Anti-racism

    Equality

    National Anti-Racism Strategy & settlement visa pathway.

    Voting History

    Recent votes on key legislation

    Climate Change Bill 2022

    2022-08-04YES

    43 % target (pushed for 75 %)

    National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill 2022

    2022-11-30YES

    Integrity commission

    Election History

    Past election results

    YearElectorateResultVote %
    2022NSWRe-elected8.4%

    Contact Information

    Get in touch with Mehreen Faruqi

    Office Address

    Suite 3, Suite 88 George St, Redfern NSW 2016