Zhi Soon
213 / 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 | 1985, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
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| Entered parliament | 3 May 2025 |
| Parliaments | 48th |
| Honours | Young Australian of the Year (ACT) in 2008. |
| Qualification | Institution |
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| Bachelor of Laws | Australian National University |
| Bachelor of Arts | Australian National University |
| Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice | Australian National University |
Occupations before parliament
| Role |
|---|
| Senior Executive |
| Education Policy Leader |
| Public Policy and Behavioural Economics Leader |
| Australian Diplomat |
| Lawyer |
| Management Consultant |
Election history
| Election | Electorate | Party | First pref % | Swing | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 federal election | Banks | Labor | 36.43 | +0.59 | Elected |
| 2022 federal election | Banks | Labor | 35.26 | -1.09 | 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 | $84,542 | $74,069 | $65,401 | $29,112 |
| Office Facilities | $30,612 | $28,363 | $28,541 | $25,985 |
| Employee Travel | $14,781 | $15,483 | $14,248 | $12,382 |
| Travel Allowance | $4,508 | $8,372 | $5,796 | $7,632 |
| Other Car Costs | $5,784 | $5,075 | $5,145 | $3,340 |
| Telecommunications | $1,061 | $949 | $1,622 | $956 |
| Family or Nominee Travel | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,818 |
| Total | $141,288 | $132,311 | $120,753 | $81,226 |
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 213 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.