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    Zaneta Mascarenhas

    Labor MP

    LaborSwan, WAIncumbent

    Biography

    Background and political history

    Engineering-consultant Zaneta Mascarenhas flipped long-held Liberal seat Swan in 2022 on a climate and cost-of-living platform. She is the first Indian-born woman elected to the House.

    Policy Positions

    Key issues and stances

    Climate

    Clean-energy jobs

    Green-steel and hydrogen precinct in Kwinana.


    Cost of Living

    Immediate relief

    Energy-bill rebates; rent assistance.


    Diversity

    Inclusive Australia

    Migrant women leadership grants.


    Transport

    Active travel

    Safe-cycle corridors to Curtin Uni.


    Innovation

    Start-up hub

    Tech-incubator at Bentley campus.

    Voting History

    Recent votes on key legislation

    Climate Change Bill 2022

    2022-08-04YES

    43 % target

    Electric Car Discount Bill 2022

    2022-08-03YES

    FBT exemption

    NACC Bill 2022

    2022-11-30YES

    Integrity commission

    Housing Australia Future Fund Bill 2023

    2023-06-15YES

    Social-housing fund

    Nature Repair Market Bill 2024

    2024-10-09YES

    Biodiversity credits

    Election History

    Past election results

    YearElectorateResultVote %
    2022SwanWon59.7%

    Contact Information

    Get in touch with Zaneta Mascarenhas

    Office Address

    Unit 4, 1 Harold St, Victoria Park WA 6100