Sam Rae
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 | 29 Sep 1986, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory |
|---|---|
| Entered parliament | 21 May 2022 |
| Parliaments | 47th, 48th |
| Qualification | Institution |
|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration | Melbourne Business School |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Management | Melbourne Business School |
| Bachelor of Science (Forestry) | Australian National University |
Occupations before parliament
| Role | Organisation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | PwC | 2019 – 2021 |
| State Secretary and Campaign Director | Victorian Labor | 2016 – 2019 |
| Director of Research and Tactics | Victorian Labor | 2015 – 2016 |
| Advisor and Electorate Officer | Hon Senator Stephen Conroy | 2009 – 2015 |
| Policy Advisor | National Association of Forest Industries | 2007 – 2009 |
| Call centre phone operator | 2005 – 2007 | |
| Childcare worker | 2005 | |
| Factory labourer | 2004 – 2005 | |
| Hospitality worker | 2002 – 2004 |
Positions held
| Role | Ministry | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minister for Aged Care and Seniors | Albanese Ministry (2nd) | 13 May 2025 | current |
Committee service
| Committee | Role | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics House of Representatives Standing | Member | 28 Jul 2022 | current |
| Electoral Matters Joint Standing | Member | 28 Jul 2022 | current |
| Public Accounts and Audit Joint Statutory | Member | 28 Jul 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 | Hawke | Australian Labor Party | 39.13 | +2.40 | Elected |
| 2022 federal election | Hawke | Australian Labor Party | 36.73 | -7.44 | 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 | $104,055 | $75,068 | $100,917 | $61,200 |
| Office Facilities | $86,654 | $62,717 | $50,112 | $55,978 |
| Office Administration | $73,872 | $86,416 | $19,501 | $13,709 |
| Other Car Costs | $13,901 | $12,967 | $15,035 | $16,892 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $9,969 | $10,146 | $10,949 | $10,846 |
| Travel Allowance | $2,254 | $8,856 | $18,058 | $0 |
| Telecommunications | $632 | $596 | $597 | $619 |
| Total | $291,337 | $256,765 | $215,169 | $159,244 |
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.
Bills raised
| Bill | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 | Introduced | Act |
Sponsor marks the member's own bill; Introduced marks bills they moved, typically as the responsible minister.
Voting record 165 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.