Nicolette Boele
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 | 10 Nov 1970, Sydney, New South Wales |
|---|---|
| Entered parliament | 3 May 2025 |
| Parliaments | 48th |
| Qualification | Institution |
|---|---|
| Certificate in Environment and Science | Oxford Brookes University |
| Bachelor of Leisure Studies, University of Technology | Sydney |
| Bachelor of Tourism Management, University of Technology | Sydney |
Occupations before parliament
| Role | Organisation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Expert Adviser (Electrification of Everything) | Smart Energy Council | 2022 – 2023 |
| Advisory Board Member | Good Car Company | 2021 – 2024 |
| Executive Manager | Responsible Investment Association Australasia | 2015 – 2021 |
| Project Manager on Low Carbon Investment Registry | Investor Group on Climate Change | 2014 |
| Acting Chief of External Affairs | Clean Energy Finance Corporation | 2012 – 2013 |
| Principal Climate Change (Sustainability Assurance and Advice) | Banarra | 2009 – 2015 |
| Director of Strategic Projects | Climate Institute | 2006 – 2008 |
| Senior Program and Policy Officer | NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water | 2003 – 2004 |
| Sustainable Cities and Industries Campaign Coordinator | Australian Conservation Foundation | 2000 – 2003 |
| Program Leader (Energy Efficiency) | Sustainable Energy Development Authority of NSW | 1996 – 1999 |
Election history
| Election | Electorate | Party | First pref % | Swing | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 federal election | Bradfield | Independent | 27.01 | +10.95 | Elected |
| 2022 federal election | Bradfield | Independent | 20.89 | +20.89 | 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 | $112,329 | $41,378 | $64,586 | $52,441 |
| Office Facilities | $43,255 | $42,731 | $45,711 | $50,158 |
| Employee Travel | $24,441 | $24,274 | $22,259 | $18,741 |
| Travel Allowance | $5,796 | $5,474 | $5,474 | $6,678 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $6,627 | $4,400 | $6,113 | $2,423 |
| Other Car Costs | $1,519 | $1,661 | $2,170 | $1,912 |
| Telecommunications | $720 | $540 | $939 | $476 |
| Family or Nominee Travel | $0 | $617 | $0 | $514 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $94 | $482 | $488 | $35 |
| Total | $194,783 | $121,557 | $147,741 | $133,378 |
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 | Bradfield | Nil return | ||
| 2022 federal election | Bradfield | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Legislation Amendment (National Definition of Affordable Housing) Bill 2026 | Sponsor | Before Reps |
Sponsor marks the member's own bill; Introduced marks bills they moved, typically as the responsible minister.
Voting record 187 divisions
Photo: Nick Fiennes (CC0), via Wikimedia Commons.
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.