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    Simon Kennedy

    Member for Cook

    LiberalCook, NSWIncumbent
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    Biography

    Background and political history

    Management-consultant Simon Kennedy won the April 2024 Cook by-election triggered by Scott Morrison's resignation. A former adviser at McKinsey and Treasury, Kennedy advocates nuclear-powered submarines built in Sutherland Shire and coastal erosion mitigation along Cronulla Beach.

    Policy Positions

    Key issues and stances

    Defence

    Local build

    Shire jobs in nuclear-sub supply chain.

    Environment

    Beach erosion

    Seawall and dune-recharge funding.

    Climate

    Nuclear energy

    Supports SMR pilot at Port Kembla.

    Voting History

    Recent votes on key legislation

    Climate Change (Duty of Care) Bill 2025

    2025-02-20NO

    Opposed climate-duty of politicians

    NACC Bill 2022

    2024-04-15YES

    Supported integrity body on entering House

    AUKUS Implementation (Submarine) Bill 2025

    2025-03-12YES

    Fast-tracked local industry participation

    Election History

    Past election results

    YearElectorateResultVote %
    2024CookWon71.5%

    Contact Information

    Get in touch with Simon Kennedy

    Email

    simon.kennedy.mp@aph.gov.au

    Phone

    (02) 9523 0339

    Website

    Visit official website

    Office Address

    Level 1, 30 Kingsway, Cronulla NSW 2230