Julie Collins
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 | 3 Jul 1971, Hobart, Tasmania |
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| Entered parliament | 24 Nov 2007 |
| Parliaments | 42nd, 43rd, 44th, 45th, 46th, 47th, 48th |
| Qualification | Institution |
|---|---|
| Certificate IV in Business Administration | TAFE Tasmania |
Occupations before parliament
| Role | Organisation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Adviser | Senator C Brown | 2005 – 2006 |
| Manager of the Ministerial Unit | Department of Tourism, Parks, Heritage and the Arts (Tas.) | 2003 – 2005 |
| Business Support Officer | Hydro Tasmania | 1998 |
| Personal Assistant and Adviser | Premier of Tasmania, the Hon. J Bacon, MHA | 1998 – 2003 |
| Adviser | Senator S Mackay | 1996 – 1998 |
| Electorate Officer | Senator J Coates | 1995 – 1996 |
| Administrative Officer | Leader of the Opposition (Tas.), the Hon. M Field, MHA | 1993 – 1994 |
| Administrative Officer | Department of Health | 1992 – 1993 |
| Administrative Assistant | Minister for Health | 1990 – 1992 |
| Administrative Officer | Australian Labor Party (Tas.) | 1987 – 1990 |
Positions held
| Role | Ministry | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | Albanese Ministry; Albanese Ministry (2nd) | 29 Jul 2024 | current |
| Cabinet Minister | Albanese Ministry; Albanese Ministry (2nd) | 1 Jun 2022 | current |
| Minister for Housing | Albanese Ministry | 1 Jun 2022 | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Minister for Small Business | Albanese Ministry | 1 Jun 2022 | 13 May 2025 |
| Minister for Homelessness | Albanese Ministry | 1 Jun 2022 | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Shadow Minister for Agriculture | Albanese Shadow Ministry | 28 Jan 2021 | 23 May 2022 |
| Shadow Minister for Ageing and Seniors | Albanese Shadow Ministry | 2 Jun 2019 | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Shadow Minister for Women | Albanese Shadow Ministry | 2 Jun 2019 | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Shadow Cabinet Minister | Shorten Shadow Ministry; Albanese Shadow Ministry | 23 Jul 2016 | 23 May 2022 |
| Shadow Minister for Ageing and Mental Health | Shorten Shadow Ministry; Albanese Shadow Ministry | 23 Jul 2016 | 2 Jun 2019 |
| Shadow Minister for Regional Development and Local Government | Shorten Shadow Ministry | 18 Oct 2013 | 23 Jul 2016 |
| Shadow Minister for Employment Services | Shorten Shadow Ministry | 18 Oct 2013 | 23 Jul 2016 |
| Minister for Housing and Homelessness | Rudd Ministry (2nd) | 1 Jul 2013 | 18 Sep 2013 |
| Cabinet Minister | Rudd Ministry (2nd) | 1 Jul 2013 | 18 Sep 2013 |
| Minister for Community Services | Gillard Ministry (2nd); Rudd Ministry (2nd) | 14 Dec 2011 | 18 Sep 2013 |
| Minister for Indigenous Employment and Economic Development | Gillard Ministry (2nd); Rudd Ministry (2nd) | 14 Dec 2011 | 18 Sep 2013 |
| Minister for the Status of Women | Gillard Ministry (2nd); Rudd Ministry (2nd) | 14 Dec 2011 | 18 Sep 2013 |
| Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services | Gillard Ministry (2nd) | 14 Sep 2010 | 14 Dec 2011 |
Committee service
| Committee | Role | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure, Transport and Cities House of Representatives Standing | Member | 10 Nov 2015 | 9 May 2016 |
| Communications House of Representatives Standing | Member | 19 Feb 2008 | 19 Jul 2010 |
| Education and Training (Education and Vocational Training from 1.12.2004 to 17.10.2007) House of Representatives Standing | Member | 19 Feb 2008 | 19 Jul 2010 |
| Family, Community, Housing and Youth House of Representatives Standing | Member | 19 Feb 2008 | 19 Jul 2010 |
Memberships as the Parliamentary Handbook records them; current means no end date is recorded.
Election history
| Election | Electorate | Party | First pref % | Swing | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 federal election | Franklin | Australian Labor Party | 39.03 | +2.34 | Elected |
| 2022 federal election | Franklin | Australian Labor Party | 36.69 | -7.30 | Elected |
| 2019 federal election | Franklin | Australian Labor Party | 43.99 | -2.86 | Elected |
| 2016 federal election | Franklin | Australian Labor Party | 47.01 | +7.08 | Elected |
| 2013 federal election | Franklin | Australian Labor Party | 39.93 | -2.92 | Elected |
| 2010 federal election | Franklin | Australian Labor Party | 42.85 | +2.17 | Elected |
| 2007 federal election | Franklin | Australian Labor Party | 41.39 | -5.03 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee Travel | $130,024 | $106,200 | $102,631 | $128,483 |
| Office Administration | $57,899 | $54,587 | $38,035 | $35,848 |
| Office Facilities | $48,036 | $28,850 | $52,172 | $33,036 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $35,100 | $25,373 | $18,541 | $29,794 |
| Travel Allowance | $11,110 | $8,389 | $8,474 | $8,892 |
| Other Car Costs | $8,509 | $7,142 | $7,758 | $8,622 |
| International Travel | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,369 |
| Telecommunications | $690 | $425 | $283 | $908 |
| Family or Nominee Travel | $927 | $630 | $640 | $0 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $910 | $625 | $418 | $0 |
| Total | $293,205 | $232,220 | $228,953 | $255,952 |
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 | Franklin | Nil return | ||
| 2022 federal election | Franklin | $1,050 | 4 | $40,776 |
| 2019 federal election | Franklin | $9,999 | 31 | $38,301 |
| 2016 federal election | Franklin | Nil return | ||
| 2013 federal election | Franklin | Nil return | ||
| 2010 federal election | Franklin | Nil return | ||
| 2007 federal election | Franklin | Nil return | ||
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. A nil return records no gifts or spending of the candidate's own. A party-endorsed candidate lodges one when the party or its campaign committee handled the campaign's money, and the party discloses it in its own returns. AEC Transparency Register.
Bills raised
| Bill | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Export Control Amendment (Clarifying Obligations Relating to Registered Establishments) Bill 2026 | Introduced | Act |
Sponsor marks the member's own bill; Introduced marks bills they moved, typically as the responsible minister.
Voting record 165 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.