Jess Teesdale
229 / 230 divisions voted in this parliament
0 votes against their party's majority position
1.5 years in federal parliament
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 | 7 Nov 1987, Launceston, Tasmania |
|---|---|
| Entered parliament | 3 May 2025 |
| Parliaments | 48th |
| Qualification | Institution |
|---|---|
| Master of Education | Edith Cowan University |
| Graduate Certificate of Teaching English as a Second or Other Language | Curtin University |
| Bachelor of Education | University of Tasmania |
Occupations before parliament
| Role | Period |
|---|---|
| Teacher | 2011 – 2025 |
Election history
| Election | Electorate | Party | First pref % | Swing | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 federal election | Bass | Australian Labor Party | 39.63 | +11.02 | 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 | $135,424 | $31,661 | $8,361 | $1,857 |
| Office Facilities | $48,042 | $21,484 | $40,589 | $30,675 |
| Employee Travel | $23,075 | $17,893 | $20,708 | $23,208 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $8,530 | $9,860 | $6,313 | $6,532 |
| Travel Allowance | $7,950 | $5,152 | $6,440 | $8,581 |
| Other Car Costs | $4,941 | $4,362 | $4,459 | $4,397 |
| Family or Nominee Travel | $776 | $3,757 | $1,632 | $1,789 |
| Telecommunications | $436 | $447 | $342 | $684 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $227 | $0 | $0 | $336 |
| Total | $229,401 | $94,616 | $88,845 | $78,058 |
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 229 divisions
Sources: Wikidata, Parliamentary Handbook, AEC (CC BY 4.0), IPEA (CC BY 3.0 AU), They Vote For You (ODbL). Errors? Request a correction.