Mike Freelander
Mike Freelander is an Australian politician and member of the Australian Labor Party, representing the seat of Macarthur in the House of Representatives since 2016. A medical doctor by profession, Freelander has served as a strong advocate for healthcare and social services, leveraging his medical background to inform his policy positions. He has been active in addressing issues related to mental health, aged care, and community health. Recently, he made headlines as the sitting member in a marginal seat that is closely contested, particularly in light of opposition leader Peter Dutton's campaign efforts in the region.
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Recent news mentions
Labor MP Mike Freelander believes the 50 percent capital gains tax discount is too generous.
Cutting capital gains deductions opens door to bigger cuts
Australia· 2026-02-04
Mike Freelander is mentioned as one of the backbenchers urging for a royal commission.
Family of Lindt cafe victim call for Bondi royal commission, ‘appalled’ by PM invoking siegeAustralia· 2025-12-24
Backbencher Mike Freelander said earlier this week that a federal inquiry should be held.
Former NSW royal commissioner urges Albanese government to hold federal inquiryAustralia· 2025-12-23
Labor MP Mike Freelander has added his voice to calls for a royal commission into the Bondi terror attack.
Albanese stares down backbencher, opposition demands for royal commissionAustralia· 2025-12-22
Freelander is a federal Labor MP who supported a national inquiry into the tragedy.
Albanese and Ley clash over bipartisan response to shooting tragedyAustralia· 2025-12-22
Freelander was correct and courageous to advocate for gambling advertising reforms.
Husic challenges Anthony Albanese over policy ambitionAustralia· 2025-11-27
Federal MP Mike Freelander, a paediatrician and co-chair of the Parliamentary Friends of Aged Care, highlights the impact of elderly care needs on younger patients.
Mum and I spent a night in hospital. Here’s what has to change.Australia· 2025-10-10
Dutton made a $25,000 pledge to fund closed-circuit security cameras at the Al Madinah Mosque in Leppington, which sits in the marginal western Sydney electorate of Macarthur held by Labor MP Mike Freelander.
Peter Dutton floats and dumps two referendum ideas, still backs deportation referendumAustralia· 2025-03-30
