Michaelia Cash
Michaelia Cash is an Australian politician and member of the Liberal Party, representing Western Australia in the Senate. She has backed Pauline Hanson’s call for an inquiry into medical treatments for transgender children, reflecting her involvement in ongoing cultural debates within Australian politics.
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Michaelia Cash said Hanson's comments were not appropriate and the Coalition rejected them.
Penny Wong moves censure motion against Pauline Hanson for remarks about Muslims
Australia· 2026-03-02
Michaelia Cash claimed Burke was deliberately choosing not to use further exclusion orders because he lacked political courage.
Tony Burke says Australia has few options to block return of 34 women and children from Syrian camp | Australian security and counter-terrorism
United Kingdom· 2026-02-22
Senators Michaelia Cash and Anne Ruston could face a challenge.
Challenges Albanese to bipartisan taskforce on government spendingAustralia· 2026-02-15
Michaelia Cash was one of the high-profile defections from Ley’s leadership team.
Angus Taylor challenges Sussan Ley for top jobAustralia· 2026-02-12
Michaelia Cash is a heavy hitter who resigned from the opposition frontbench.
If Angus Taylor defeats Sussan Ley, that’ll be the easy part. Reuniting the Coalition is much tougherAustralia· 2026-02-12
Michaelia Cash is the opposition foreign affairs spokeswoman who criticized the government's handling of the case.
Laos poisoning families condemn $185 fines after Australian teens’ deathsAustralia· 2026-02-09
Shadow foreign affairs spokeswoman Michaelia Cash picks up trade, investment and tourism.
Nationals relegated as Littleproud fails to oust Ley, forcing parliament seating changesAustralia· 2026-01-31
Foreign affairs spokeswoman Michaelia Cash picks up trade, investment and tourism.
Liberal leader gives David Littleproud one week to save CoalitionAustralia· 2026-01-30
Opposition foreign affairs spokeswoman Michaelia Cash called for Albanese to produce a proper plan for the transition of the Port of Darwin.
Chinese firm digs in over Darwin Port ownershipAustralia· 2026-01-29
Michaelia Cash is an influential frontbencher viewed as likely to back Hastie over Taylor.
Sussan Ley digs in as Andrew Hastie supporters hit the phonesAustralia· 2026-01-23
Michaelia Cash also briefed the Nationals-only meetings to alleviate anxiety.
Coalition split as Nationals leave Liberals; David Littleproud blames Sussan Ley for riftAustralia· 2026-01-22The Liberal leader has been directly attacked by Littleproud again and key right-wingers such as Jonno Duniam, Michaelia Cash and James Paterson are fully backing her actions.
David Littleproud threatens to end alliance if Sussan Ley remains leaderAustralia· 2026-01-22
Michaelia Cash is a right-wing Liberal powerbroker who supported Ley's decision to accept the resignations.
Nationals frontbench quit shadow cabinet en masse after hate-speech law split in CoalitionAustralia· 2026-01-21
Coalition frontbencher Michaelia Cash and Hastie-backer Ben Small said the religious exemption could allow Islamic extremists to keep preaching hate.
What is in the ombatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill?Australia· 2026-01-14
Among the MPs with concerns include frontbenchers Angus Taylor, Jonno Duniam and right-wingers Andrew Hastie, Michaelia Cash, Ben Small and Garth Hamilton.
Free speech fears fire up Coalition resistanceAustralia· 2026-01-14
Michaelia Cash slammed the religious exemption, suggesting it would allow Islamic extremists to spread hate.
Jewish leader warns religious exemptions weaken crackdown on hate preachersAustralia· 2026-01-13Sussan Ley has seen them running down the faces of Michaelia Cash.
No tears for Ley’s criticism of WongAustralia· 2025-12-23
Michaelia Cash is the Senate leader who made critical remarks about Paterson.
The inside story of how moderate Liberals lost the debateAustralia· 2025-11-14
Top conservative members of Ley’s leadership team – led by Michaelia Cash – shifted their stance on the 2050 pledge after a dramatic few days.
Hastie leadership threat looms for Ley, opposition under pressure to dump net zero; Medieval tower collapses in Rome, trapping worker underneath rubbleAustralia· 2025-11-03Leader of the opposition in the Senate, Michaelia Cash, and opposition finance spokesperson James Paterson slammed the government for avoiding transparency.
Albanese government threatens retaliation over Senate pressure for release of Lynelle Briggs reviewAustralia· 2025-10-30
Cash noted the time since Trump was elected without a meeting with Albanese.
How preparation and luck secured the Australia-US critical minerals dealAustralia· 2025-10-21
Michaelia Cash later released a statement calling Thorpe’s statements 'disgraceful and shocking but unfortunately unsurprising'.
Lidia Thorpe’s protest declaration sparks controversy as hostage release nearsAustralia· 2025-10-12
Michaelia Cash is a senior member of the old guard and a frontbencher.
The split in the Right has emerged and is reshaping the partyAustralia· 2025-10-10
Michaelia Cash is the opposition foreign affairs spokeswoman who questioned the government's role in the return of ISIS brides to Australia.
Liberal Party divided over what rise of far right in Europe means to Australian votersAustralia· 2025-10-08Michaelia Cash has slammed the government’s decision to return the wives and children of Islamic State fighters to Australia from Syria.
Australian activists released from Israeli jail and deported to Jordan; Gaza ceasefire talks continue in EgyptAustralia· 2025-10-07Michaelia Cash described the lack of detail from the government as a cover-up.
Penny Wong, Michaelia Cash clash over return of women and childrenAustralia· 2025-10-07Shadow Home Affairs minister Michaelia Cash expressed concerns about the return of individuals associated with Islamic State.
Women and children return to Australia after smuggling themselves out of SyriaAustralia· 2025-10-03
Cash commented on Albanese's performance regarding AUKUS and the expectations of Australians.
Kim Beazley calls for critical minerals pact to win Trump supportAustralia· 2025-09-28
Opposition foreign affairs spokeswoman Michaelia Cash said it was disappointing that Albanese had not been able to finalise a deal with Vanuatu.
Australia-Vanuatu security deal delayed as diplomatic battle with China intensifiesAustralia· 2025-09-09
Coalition frontbencher Michaelia Cash expressed concern that the government would pursue an anti-blasphemy law.
Special envoy Aftab Malik’s landmark report on religious discrimination due to be releasedAustralia· 2025-09-01
