JL
Biography
Background and political history
Former City of Ryde mayor, Jerome Laxale achieved a historic Labor gain of Bennelong in 2022, winning the seat once held by John Howard. He advocates for high-speed rail, Macquarie Park tech-cluster growth and rental-market reform.
Policy Positions
Key issues and stances
Housing
Rent relief
National standard for rent-increases & build-to-rent incentives.
Transport
HSR Sydney-Newcastle
Backs stage 1 acquisition corridor.
Climate
EV rollout
Fast chargers on M1 and Victoria Rd.
Voting History
Recent votes on key legislation
Climate Change Bill 2022
2022-08-04YES
43 % target
Housing Australia Future Fund Bill 2023
2023-06-15YES
$10 bn social housing
High-Speed Rail Authority Bill 2022
2022-11-30YES
Created HSR Authority
Election History
Past election results
| Year | Electorate | Result | Vote % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Bennelong | Won | 52.1% |
Contact Information
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