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    Jess Walsh

    Chair, Select Committee on Work & Care

    LaborVictoria, VICIncumbent
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    Biography

    Background and political history

    Ex-United Workers Union secretary; drives gig-economy safety net and aged-care workforce reforms.

    Policy Positions

    Key issues and stances

    Work & Care

    Fair balance

    Portable leave & secure hours pilot.

    Aged Care

    Workforce uplift

    15 % wage rise funded in Budget 24-25.

    Climate

    Renewables jobs

    Community batteries in outer suburbs.

    Voting History

    Recent votes on key legislation

    Climate Change Bill 2022

    2022-08-04YES

    43 % target

    National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill 2022

    2022-11-30YES

    Integrity commission

    Election History

    Past election results

    YearElectorateResultVote %
    2022VICRe-elected31.2%

    Contact Information

    Get in touch with Jess Walsh

    Email

    senator.walsh@aph.gov.au

    Phone

    (03) 9603 9792

    Office Address

    Lvl 4, 117 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000