Trish Cook
221 / 230 divisions voted in this parliament
0 votes against their party's majority position
1.5 years in federal parliament
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 | 6 Jan 1964, Perth, Western Australia |
|---|---|
| Entered parliament | 3 May 2025 |
| Parliaments | 48th |
| Qualification | Institution |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy | Edith Cowan University |
| Master of Occupational Health and Safety | Curtin University |
| Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety | Curtin University |
| Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) | Edith Cowan University |
| Diploma in Registered Midwifery | St John of God Hospital Subiaco |
| Diploma in Registered General Nursing | St John of God Hospital Subiaco |
Occupations before parliament
| Role | Organisation |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurse and Midwife | |
| Occupational Health & Safety Consultant | |
| Owner | Nurses@Work |
| Academic | Kalgoorlie and Northam TAFE and Edith Cowan University |
Election history
| Election | Electorate | Party | First pref % | Swing | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 federal election | Bullwinkel | Australian Labor Party | 31.95 | -4.51 | 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 | $110,446 | $50,818 | $19,941 | $43,802 |
| Office Facilities | $32,066 | $43,513 | $36,769 | $34,471 |
| Employee Travel | $27,172 | $20,597 | $16,138 | $29,838 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $19,922 | $22,057 | $9,499 | $14,193 |
| Other Car Costs | $8,175 | $7,598 | $13,725 | $1,050 |
| Travel Allowance | $9,982 | $1,288 | $11,222 | $5,724 |
| Family or Nominee Travel | $1,387 | $4,889 | $2,414 | $4,936 |
| International Travel | $0 | $6,734 | $4,000 | $0 |
| Telecommunications | $0 | $696 | $48 | $340 |
| Total | $209,151 | $158,189 | $113,756 | $134,354 |
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 221 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.