Rob Mitchell
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 | 9 Sep 1967, Melbourne, Victoria |
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| Entered parliament | 21 Aug 2010 |
| Parliaments | 43rd, 44th, 45th, 46th, 47th, 48th |
| Qualification | Institution |
|---|---|
| Member | Institute of Automotive Mechanical Engineers |
| Diploma of Automotive Business Management |
Occupations before parliament
| Role | Period |
|---|---|
| Senior Government Adviser (Vic.) | 2006 – 2010 |
| State Manager for diesel engine parts | 2000 – 2002 |
| Sales manager of truck and bus parts | 1998 – 2000 |
| Sales and marketing representative | 1989 – 2000 |
| Apprentice bootmaker and finisher | 1983 – 1987 |
Positions held
| Role | Ministry | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Deputy Speaker | current | ||
| Member of the Speaker's Panel | current |
Committee service
| Committee | Role | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Joint Standing | Member | 28 Jul 2022 | current |
| Industry, Science and Resources House of Representatives Standing | Member | 28 Jul 2022 | current |
| Parliamentary Library Joint Standing | Member | 28 Jul 2022 | current |
| Privileges and Members' Interests House of Representatives Standing | Chair from 16 Aug 2022 | 28 Jul 2022 | current |
| Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport House of Representatives Standing | Member | 28 Jul 2022 | current |
| Appropriations and Administration House of Representatives Standing | Member | 17 Oct 2016 | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Selection House of Representatives Standing | Member | 14 May 2013 | 5 Aug 2013 |
| National Broadband Network Joint Standing | Deputy Chair from 14 Mar 2012 to 14 May 2013 | 14 Mar 2012 | 5 Aug 2013 |
| Agriculture, Resources, Fisheries and Forestry House of Representatives Standing | Member | 25 Oct 2010 | 5 Aug 2013 |
| Publications House of Representatives Standing | Member | 25 Oct 2010 | 5 Aug 2013 |
| Regional Australia House of Representatives Standing | Member | 25 Oct 2010 | 5 Aug 2013 |
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 | McEwen | Australian Labor Party | 37.35 | +0.13 | Elected |
| 2022 federal election | McEwen | Australian Labor Party | 36.81 | -2.98 | Elected |
| 2019 federal election | McEwen | Australian Labor Party | 39.44 | -2.77 | Elected |
| 2016 federal election | McEwen | Australian Labor Party | 44.69 | +7.07 | Elected |
| 2013 federal election | McEwen | Australian Labor Party | 37.62 | -10.19 | Elected |
| 2010 federal election | McEwen | Australian Labor Party | 43.17 | +2.97 | Elected |
| 2007 federal election | McEwen | Australian Labor Party | 40.20 | +5.65 | 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 | $56,289 | $123,390 | $49,426 | $35,526 |
| Office Facilities | $41,183 | $35,955 | $43,569 | $38,457 |
| Employee Travel | $22,177 | $16,615 | $9,967 | $13,667 |
| Other Car Costs | $11,251 | $8,528 | $8,356 | $7,852 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $12,442 | $6,865 | $5,751 | $6,991 |
| Travel Allowance | $7,930 | $4,508 | $5,152 | $2,544 |
| Telecommunications | $1,119 | $1,460 | $1,291 | $1,358 |
| Family or Nominee Travel | $282 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $152,672 | $197,322 | $123,513 | $106,394 |
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 204 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.