Sam Birrell
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 | 5 Apr 1975, Shepparton, Victoria |
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| Entered parliament | 21 May 2022 |
| Parliaments | 47th, 48th |
| Honours | Churchill Fellowship, 2020. |
| Qualification | Institution |
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| Master of Business Administration | La Trobe University |
| Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture) | University of Melbourne |
Occupations before parliament
| Role | Period |
|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer | 1 Mar 2016 – 24 Dec 2021 |
| Agronomist | September 2008 – February 2016 |
| Agronomist | February 2002 – September 2008 |
Positions held
| Role | Ministry | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Assistant Minister for Agriculture | Taylor Shadow Ministry | 16 Mar 2026 | current |
| Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Education | Taylor Shadow Ministry | 17 Feb 2026 | current |
| Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Health | Taylor Shadow Ministry | 17 Feb 2026 | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Health | Ley Shadow Ministry | 28 May 2025 | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Education | Ley Shadow Ministry | 28 May 2025 | 21 Jan 2026 |
Committee service
| Committee | Role | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petitions House of Representatives Standing | Member | 1 Aug 2022 | current |
| Treaties Joint Standing | Member | 1 Aug 2022 | current |
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 | Nicholls | The Nationals | 46.24 | +21.93 | Elected |
| 2022 federal election | Nicholls | The Nationals | 26.14 | -25.13 | 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 | $97,675 | $94,617 | $81,512 | $46,848 |
| Office Facilities | $38,038 | $43,833 | $44,157 | $26,100 |
| Employee Travel | $22,415 | $16,239 | $21,258 | $19,356 |
| Other Car Costs | $9,810 | $9,437 | $6,648 | $8,795 |
| Travel Allowance | $9,405 | $7,084 | $8,708 | $8,631 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $7,881 | $4,425 | $9,348 | $7,898 |
| Family or Nominee Travel | $810 | $1,350 | $0 | $2,385 |
| Telecommunications | $366 | $329 | $354 | $381 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20 |
| Total | $186,400 | $177,314 | $171,986 | $120,416 |
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 161 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.