Michelle Ananda-Rajah
Michelle Ananda-Rajah is a member of the Australian House of Representatives, representing the seat of Higgins. After winning the seat from the Liberal Party in 2022, she has been actively campaigning for a Senate position due to the upcoming abolition of her current electoral district. Ananda-Rajah is known for her focus on cost of living and women's issues, and she has recently distributed a glossy pamphlet outlining her achievements and future goals.
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Labor’s Michelle Ananda-Rajah paid her respects to Katie Allen, acknowledging her service as a doctor and parliamentarian.
Katie Allen, former Liberal MP for Higgins, dies at 59
Australia· 2025-12-23
Michelle Ananda-Rajah is a Labor senator who pushed back against calls for a Senate inquiry into immigration.
New tone for Liberal Coalition encounters same old problemsAustralia· 2025-09-05
Michelle Ananda-Rajah calls for all Australian data to be freed to tech companies to prevent AI from perpetuating overseas biases.
Use of AI could worsen racism and sexism in Australia, human rights commissioner warns | Artificial intelligence (AI)
United Kingdom· 2025-08-13
Labor senator Michelle Ananda-Rajah has been lobbying colleagues to embrace new AI technology.
Splits in Albanese’s caucus as government moves to kill AI lawsAustralia· 2025-08-10
Michelle Ananda-Rajah is hoping to gain a place in the Senate.
Left faction gets the numbers in Labor caucusAustralia· 2025-05-06
Michelle Ananda-Rajah has a chance of being elected if enough preferences flow her way.
Labor boosts Senate seats but may need to work with Greens, Legalise Cannabis, One NationAustralia· 2025-05-04
Michelle Ananda-Rajah won the seat of Higgins for Labor at the 2022 election.
AEC adds 710,000 people to Australian electoral roll since 2022Australia· 2025-02-21
Michelle Ananda-Rajah is the outgoing member for the abolished federal seat of Higgins and now wannabe Labor senator.
Whistleblower David McBride settles family dispute over mother’s willAustralia· 2025-02-20
Michelle Ananda-Rajah is campaigning for a Senate seat after representing the federal seat of Higgins.
Rose Jackson and the ministerial car to Taylor Swift concertAustralia· 2025-02-13
