Ross Cadell — connections and sources

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The Nationals Senator for NSW since 2022 · no sourced faction · attends 60% of votes, rebels Never recorded · 12 sourced connections

The Nationals
60% attendance
Never recorded rebellion
12 connections

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Biography

Ross Cadell (born 4 April 1969) is an Australian politician. He is a member of the National Party and was elected to the Senate on the Coalition's ticket in New South Wales at the 2022 federal election, to a term beginning on 1 July 2022. He was previously the state director of the party in New South Wales.

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Date of birth: 1969-04-04
Place of birth: Waratah, Australia
APH identifier: 300134

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Andrew Willcox · Shared party: The NationalsParliament of Australia (opens in a new tab)
Sam Birrell · Shared party: The NationalsParliament of Australia (opens in a new tab)
Alison Penfold · Shared party: The NationalsParliament of Australia (opens in a new tab)
Kevin Hogan · Shared party: The NationalsParliament of Australia (opens in a new tab)
David Littleproud · Shared party: The NationalsParliament of Australia (opens in a new tab)
Colin Boyce · Shared party: The NationalsParliament of Australia (opens in a new tab)
David Batt · Shared party: The NationalsParliament of Australia (opens in a new tab)
Bridget McKenzie · Shared party: The NationalsParliament of Australia (opens in a new tab)

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Current and senior roles

23 March 2026–presentNationals Whip — in the — Senate
17 February 2026–16 March 2026Shadow Minister — for — Water
17 February 2026–16 March 2026Shadow Minister — for — Fisheries and Forestry
17 February 2026–16 March 2026Shadow Cabinet Minister
28 May 2025–21 January 2026Shadow Minister — for — Water
28 May 2025–21 January 2026Shadow Minister — for — Fisheries and Forestry
28 May 2025–21 January 2026Shadow Minister — for — Emergency Management
28 May 2025–21 January 2026Shadow Cabinet Minister

Committee service

1 August 2022–presentSenate Legislative and General Purpose Standing — Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade: References
1 August 2022–presentSenate Legislative and General Purpose Standing — Environment and Communications: References
1 August 2022–presentSenate Legislative and General Purpose Standing — Environment and Communications: Legislation

Qualifications

No qualifications recorded.

Occupations

1 January 2020–1 January 2022Special Projects Director for the Port of Newcastle from 2020 to 2022.

Current parliamentary service

2022 — presentElected to the Senate for New South Wales, 2022.Source

Sources and methodology

Parliament of AustraliaPerson biography and official service history.WikipediaPerson biography and official service history.They Vote For YouVoting attendance and party-rebellion measures.WikidataIdentity, parliamentary eligibility and public records.WhoRunsAus methodologyDefinitions, limitations and correction policy.

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