Ali France
Counted against the divisions held while they sat, not the whole parliament. Absence from a division is not abstention: pairing arrangements, leave and parliamentary duties are not distinguished in the official record. How these figures are computed.
Background
| Born | 13 May 1973, Durban, South Africa |
|---|---|
| Entered parliament | 3 May 2025 |
| Parliaments | 48th |
| Honours | Represented Australia at World Outrigger Canoe Championships-1 gold medal, 2017. ; Represented Australia at World Outrigger Canoe Championships–2 gold medals, 2016.; Queensland Cadet Journalist of the Year Issued by Media Arts and Entertainment Alliance, 1998; Australian National University – National Parliamentary Internship Program, 1996. |
| Qualification | Institution |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | University of Southern Queensland |
Occupations before parliament
| Role | Organisation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Advisor – Office | Queensland Premier | 2022 – 2024 |
| Senior Advisor – Office of the Deputy Premier of Queensland & Minister | State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government & Planning | 2021 – 2022 |
| Media & Communications Manager | Department of Youth Justice Qld | 2019 – 2021 |
| Communications Manager | Karuna Hospice | 2017 – 2018 |
| TV Producer & Writer | Carbon Creative, Brisbane | 2009 – 2011 |
| Senior Media Officer Westminster City Council | United Kingdom | 2002 |
| Media Manager/Senior Communications Officer – Healthcare Commission | United Kingdom | 2002 – 2005 |
| Senior High Court Reporter | Hong Kong I-Mail (Hong Kong Standard), Hong Kong | 2000 – 2002 |
| Bureau Chief, Columnist, News Journalist, Feature Writer and Cadet | Courier Mail (Brisbane) | 1997 – 2000 |
Election history
| Election | Electorate | Party | First pref % | Swing | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 federal election | Dickson | Australian Labor Party | 33.63 | +1.93 | Elected |
| 2022 federal election | Dickson | Australian Labor Party | 31.70 | +0.37 | Not elected |
| 2019 federal election | Dickson | Australian Labor Party | 31.33 | -3.66 | Not elected |
First-preference share of the formal vote at each event, matched by name within the member's state.
Parliamentary expenses
| Category | Apr-Jun 2026 | Jan-Mar 2026 | Oct-Dec 2025 | Jul-Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Administration | $87,704 | $153,352 | $59,005 | $54,333 |
| Office Facilities | $33,827 | $37,704 | $38,596 | $28,539 |
| Employee Travel | $41,756 | $12,154 | $12,459 | $21,273 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $15,300 | $7,851 | $8,321 | $10,680 |
| Travel Allowance | $7,531 | $5,474 | $5,440 | $7,226 |
| Other Car Costs | $2,106 | $1,848 | $1,723 | $2,208 |
| Family or Nominee Travel | $0 | $1,653 | $0 | $5,153 |
| Telecommunications | $1,513 | $943 | $1,198 | $403 |
| Total | $189,736 | $220,980 | $126,740 | $129,815 |
Expenditure as the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority publishes it each quarter, in its own categories, rounded to the dollar. Travel distances, office locations and roles differ, so totals do not compare between members. IPEA's reports and notes.
Voting record 196 divisions
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Sources: Wikidata, Parliamentary Handbook, AEC (CC BY 4.0), IPEA (CC BY 3.0 AU), They Vote For You (ODbL). Errors? Request a correction.