Tanya Plibersek
Minister for the Environment and Water
Biography
Background and political history
Tanya Plibersek has represented the inner-city seat of Sydney since 1998 and is currently Australia's longest-serving woman in the House. Growing up in public housing in Sutherland, she was the first in her family to attend university. Plibersek served as Minister for Housing, Status of Women, Human Services and Health in the Rudd-Gillard era and became Deputy Leader of the Labor Party (2013-19). As Environment Minister she is steering the Murray-Darling Basin overhaul and new nature-repair market legislation.
Policy Positions
Key issues and stances
Environment
Strong action
Nat. Strategy for Nature; zero extinctions target; Murray-Darling reform.
Water
Pro-river health
Securing 450 GL for SA and stricter compliance across Basin states.
Housing
Supports affordability
Help-to-Buy 40 % equity scheme; build-to-rent incentives.
Women
Equality advocate
Paid DV leave, gender-responsive budgeting, women's safety agenda.
Foreign Affairs
Progressive multilateralism
Backed UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution & Paris +1.5 °C pathway.
Voting History
Recent votes on key legislation
Climate Change Bill 2022
Legally-binding 43 % emissions target
National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill 2022
Established federal integrity body
Treasury Laws Amendment (Electric Car Discount) 2022
FBT exemption for EVs
Housing Australia Future Fund Bill 2023
10 bn $ social-housing fund
Environment Protection (Nature Repair Market) Bill 2024
Biodiversity certificates scheme
Election History
Past election results
| Year | Electorate | Result | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Sydney | Won | 66.7% |
| 2019 | Sydney | Won | 67.7% |
| 2016 | Sydney | Won | 67.9% |
Contact Information
Get in touch with Tanya Plibersek
Phone
(02) 9379 0700Website
Visit official websiteOffice Address
1A Great Buckingham St, Redfern NSW 2016