• Australian Labor Party Senator for Victoria
• Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Higgins
• Entered the Senate on 3 May 2025 — Federal election
• Previously Representative for Higgins until 3 May 2025 — retired
• Entered House of Representatives on 21 May 2022 — Federal election
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Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers: Answers to Questions (2 Jul 2026)

“I was going to talk about housing, but in fact I think I'm going to switch to aged care. We seem to think that, as humans, we are perfect decision-makers. In fact, we are far from perfect. We are riven with internal biases, the most dangerous of which are unconscious ones—the ones we don't even recognise. We have our own blind spots, and we are highly subjective. I know this well...”

Questions without Notice: Albanese Government (2 Jul 2026)

“What other support is on the way for households and small businesses, and why is the Albanese Labor government so determined to deliver it in full?”

Questions without Notice: Albanese Government (2 Jul 2026)

“Thank you, Minister. The Albanese Labor government is also backing small businesses with billions in tax support so that they can invest and grow and by providing practical help to make the most of new technologies. How is the government supporting small businesses to get ahead?”

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• Has spoken in 41 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
• Has spoken in 64 debates in the last year — below average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
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• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 16–17 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 143 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 47 times in debates — well below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Michelle Ananda-Rajah's latest interest statementLast updated: 13 Aug 2025