Tim Wilson
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 | 12 Mar 1980, Prahran, Victoria |
|---|---|
| Entered parliament | 2 Jul 2016 |
| Parliaments | 45th, 46th, 48th |
| Qualification | Institution |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate in Energy and Carbon Management | Murdoch University |
| Diploma of Business | Victorian Qualifications Authority |
| Master of Diplomacy and Trade (International Trade) | Monash University |
| Bachelor of Arts (Policy Studies) | Monash University |
Occupations before parliament
| Role | Organisation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Consultant | Dynamic Sunrise Consulting | 2022 – 2025 |
| Principal Consultant | Dynamic Sunrise Consulting | 2016 |
| Human Rights Commissioner | 2014 – 2016 | |
| Contributor and Occasional Host | 3AW 693 Talk Radio | 2012 – 2013 |
| Contributor | Melbourne Talk Radio | 2011 – 2012 |
| Senior Associate | SDA Strategic Communication Consulting | 2007 – 2010 |
| Policy Director | Institute of Public Affairs | 2007 – 2013 |
| Principal Consultant | Dynamic Sunrise Consulting | 2007 – 2014 |
| Trade Consultant | ITS Global | 2006 |
| Project Manager for Development | Australian APEC Study Centre | 2004 – 2006 |
| President | Student Union Caulfield, Monash University (Vic.) | 2002 – 2003 |
| Vice-President | Student Union Caulfield, Monash University (Vic.) | 2001 |
| Electorate Officer | 1999 – 2001 |
Positions held
| Role | Ministry | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Treasurer | Taylor Shadow Ministry | 17 Feb 2026 | current |
| Shadow Cabinet Minister | Ley Shadow Ministry; Taylor Shadow Ministry | 28 May 2025 | current |
| Shadow Minister for Small Business | Ley Shadow Ministry; Taylor Shadow Ministry | 28 May 2025 | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations and Employment | Ley Shadow Ministry; Taylor Shadow Ministry | 28 May 2025 | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Assistant Minister to the Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction | Morrison Ministry (2nd) | 8 Oct 2021 | 23 May 2022 |
Committee service
| Committee | Role | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treaties Joint Standing | Member | 23 Jul 2019 | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Intelligence and Security Joint Statutory | Member | 4 Jul 2019 | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Economics House of Representatives Standing | Chair | 10 Sep 2018 | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Trade and Investment Growth Joint Standing | Member | 20 Jun 2018 | 1 Jul 2019 |
| Health, Aged Care and Sport House of Representatives Standing | Member | 14 Sep 2016 | 11 Apr 2019 |
| Industry, Innovation, Science and Resources House of Representatives Standing | Member | 14 Sep 2016 | 11 Apr 2019 |
| Social Policy and Legal Affairs House of Representatives Standing | Member | 14 Sep 2016 | 11 Apr 2019 |
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 | Goldstein | Liberal | 43.42 | +3.85 | Elected |
| 2022 federal election | Goldstein | Liberal | 40.38 | -12.29 | Not elected |
| 2019 federal election | Goldstein | Liberal | 52.67 | -3.66 | Elected |
| 2016 federal election | Goldstein | Liberal | 56.33 | -0.18 | 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 | $124,779 | $21,006 | $151,125 | $62,007 |
| Office Facilities | $49,066 | $47,287 | $47,744 | $74,561 |
| Employee Travel | $75,731 | $38,080 | $28,396 | $39,814 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $29,508 | $14,088 | $14,797 | $20,118 |
| Travel Allowance | $13,818 | $9,499 | $7,438 | $12,538 |
| Other Car Costs | $8,834 | $4,072 | $3,631 | $2,792 |
| Family or Nominee Travel | $2,167 | $0 | $3,354 | $324 |
| Telecommunications | $2,551 | $499 | $871 | $686 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $1,189 | $39 | $152 | $0 |
| Total | $307,642 | $134,570 | $257,507 | $212,840 |
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 143 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.