Allegra Spender is currently serving as the MP for Wentworth since her election in 2022 - the seat was held by former PM Malcolm Turnbull from 2004-18. As one of the prominent “teal independents,” she campaigned on a platform emphasising climate action, political integrity, and gender equality. Before her political career, Spender held various roles, including managing director of her mother Carla Zampatti’s fashion label and CEO of the Australian Business & Community Network - she is the daughter of former Liberal MP John Spender.
Allegra Spender’s policies focus on key areas:
- Climate Action: advocates for urgent measures to combat climate change, including legislating targets for reducing CO2 emissions and investing in electrifying and decarbonising households.
- Cost of Living: Addressing the cost of living crisis is a priority, with efforts to reform the tax system and deliver a fairer, more inclusive society.
- Political Integrity: emphasises restoring integrity to politics, ensuring transparency and accountability in government2.
In terms of legislative contributions, Spender has been active in introducing and amending several bills:
- Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment (Administration) Bill 2024: proposed amendment to ensure that individuals appointed to union offices meet ‘fit and proper’ criteria, enhancing the integrity of union leadership.
- Net Zero Economy Authority Bill 2024: This bill aims to establish an authority to coordinate efforts across government to lower emissions and support the transition to a net zero economy, facilitating public and private investment in transformational initiatives.
These efforts reflect her commitment to addressing climate change, improving economic fairness, and enhancing political integrity.
Read more about Allegra on her website.