Dai Le
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 | 1 Apr 1968, Saigon, Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Entered parliament | 21 May 2022 |
| Parliaments | 47th, 48th |
| Qualification | Institution |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Macquarie University |
Occupations before parliament
| Role | Period |
|---|---|
| Business owner | 2014 – 2022 |
| Journalist | 1991 – 2008 |
Election history
| Election | Electorate | Party | First pref % | Swing | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 federal election | Fowler | Independent | 33.47 | +5.18 | Elected |
| 2022 federal election | Fowler | Independent | 29.51 | +29.51 | 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 | $33,549 | $34,171 | $139,321 | $105,565 |
| Office Facilities | $58,840 | $55,697 | $51,547 | $53,190 |
| Employee Travel | $15,463 | $13,058 | $13,851 | $14,704 |
| Travel Allowance | $5,928 | $4,508 | $5,152 | $4,770 |
| Other Car Costs | $2,698 | $2,556 | $2,358 | $3,002 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $5,940 | $1,110 | $0 | $0 |
| International Travel | $2,539 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 | $254 | $0 | $148 |
| Telecommunications | $0 | $0 | $1 | $22 |
| Total | $124,957 | $111,354 | $212,229 | $181,401 |
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.
Funding disclosures
| Election | Electorate | Donations | Donors | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 federal election | Fowler | $102,358 | 37 | $214,253 |
| 2022 federal election | Fowler | $81,177 | 123 | $161,131 |
Returns as lodged with the AEC: a candidate's return covers the gifts received and electoral expenditure for that election, a member's annual return the gifts received in the financial year. AEC Transparency Register.
Bills raised
| Bill | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Higher Education Support Amendment (Fair Study and Opportunity) Bill 2025 | Sponsor | Not Proceeding |
| Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Amendment (Local Industry Preference) Bill 2026 | Sponsor | Before Reps |
Sponsor marks the member's own bill; Introduced marks bills they moved, typically as the responsible minister.
Voting record 152 divisions
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Sources: Wikidata, Parliamentary Handbook, AEC (CC BY 4.0), IPEA (CC BY 3.0 AU), AEC disclosures (CC BY 4.0), They Vote For You (ODbL). Errors? Request a correction.