Monique Ryan
AustraliapoliticianFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Monique Ryan is an Australian politician and independent member for the seat of Kooyong in Victoria. She gained prominence in the 2022 federal election when she defeated former treasurer Josh Frydenberg, marking a significant shift in the political landscape. Ryan's platform emphasizes climate change action, women's rights, and transparency in government, appealing to a growing electorate concerned with progressive issues.
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Monique Ryan has joined Zali Steggall in urging the Prime Minister to address the family violence crisis and improve legal assistance services.
Family law fights and the litany of hits to the hip-pocketAustralia· 2026-08-01
Federal independent MP Monique Ryan blasted Education Minister Jason Clare for allowing the hated Job-ready Graduates Package to continue after vocal criticism.
Experts warn the current funding model will cause students to face a lifetime of debtAustralia· 2026-07-22
Independent MP Monique Ryan stated that the Job-ready Graduates scheme will continue at least until 2028.
Why the Albanese government is facing criticism over high university fees and the future of the programAustralia· 2026-07-14
Independent MP Monique Ryan used parliament last week to deliver a blistering spray at Australia’s airline duopoly.
Pauline Hanson visits Islamic College wearing Israeli pinAustralia· 2026-06-30
Monique Ryan remains independent and has ruled herself out of joining the party.
New political party seeks more teals in the dealAustralia· 2026-06-27
Monique Ryan, a Kooyong MP, has ruled out joining Community Strong.
Teal independents Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender launch new political partyAustralia· 2026-06-24
Monique Ryan has ruled out joining the new party.
Teal party would fall short of minor party status as independents back awayAustralia· 2026-06-23
Independent MP Monique Ryan demanded more scrutiny of the AUKUS pact.
Former minister Ed Husic calls for a rethink as concerns grow over US submarine supplyAustralia· 2026-06-02
Monique Ryan is an independent teal MP and a member of the committee investigating the Brethren's activities.
Videos, texts blow lid on Brethren election conductAustralia· 2026-05-29
Australian Member of Parliament Monique Ryan cheered for Taiwan at the parade.
Taiwan group joins Midsumma Pride March in Australia
Taiwan· 2026-02-01
Monique Ryan is a teal MP who declined interview requests about the topic.
Will a new political party be formed to represent the centre?Australia· 2026-01-30
Independent MP Monique Ryan commissioned costings that show the potential for increased annual disbursements to Australian researchers.
Heart Research Institute head says Australia is 'raiding our future' by underfunding medical researchAustralia· 2026-01-16
Monique Ryan declined to be in a photo with Tim Wilson.
Qantas makes Stuart Broad take a walkAustralia· 2025-11-27
Monique Ryan accused the moderates of a lack of courage and integrity.
MPs clash over coal subsidies amid climate and migration debateAustralia· 2025-11-16
Independent MP Monique Ryan praised whistleblowers for exposing concerning practices in offshore processing.
Corruption allegations to be referred to anti-corruption watchdogAustralia· 2025-11-10
Independent MP Monique Ryan held a joint press conference on Monday.
Centre for Public Integrity claims Labor has failed in six of seven transparency fieldsAustralia· 2025-10-27
Independent MP Monique Ryan quit the club over the ordeal.
Senator David Pocock expulsion sparks lobbying investigationAustralia· 2025-10-17
Monique Ryan is one of the teals who made significant electoral gains in the 2022 federal election.
Our voting system works but two changes would make it betterAustralia· 2025-10-02
The release of the costings, commissioned by independent MP Monique Ryan, could not come at a more pertinent time.
Australia’s answer to the Trump ‘anti-science’ crusade is already in the bankAustralia· 2025-09-28
Dr Monique Ryan was noted for wearing teal at the Midwinter Ball.
Few stunts as Australian fashion brands take centre stageAustralia· 2025-08-28
Teal MP Monique Ryan is calling for a 75 per cent target.
How will new Labor government handle the goals of the Paris climate agreement?Australia· 2025-07-22
Independent member for Kooyong, Monique Ryan, is planning to introduce a new bill to lower Australia’s voting age.
If they can pay taxes and join the army, it’s time to let 16-year-olds voteAustralia· 2025-07-22
Monique Ryan also faced significant challenges during the election campaign.
Zoe Daniel feared for her safety in toxic election campaignAustralia· 2025-06-16
Independent MP Monique Ryan has criticised the lack of indexation.
What you should know about Jim Chalmer’s new superannuation tax, from the $3m threshold to unrealised gains and indexingAustralia· 2025-05-23
Monique Ryan backed investor claims that the tax change would reduce investment in start-ups at a time when the country needed more innovation.
Hundreds of thousands could soon be caught, says expertAustralia· 2025-05-22
Monique Ryan is noted for defeating Josh Frydenberg in the election, representing the teal movement.
Potts Point restaurateur explodes during beef with councilAustralia· 2025-05-19
Monique Ryan survived a tough battle in Kooyong.
the teals lose seats of Goldstein and North SydneyAustralia· 2025-05-17
Independent Monique Ryan has a 723-vote lead over Liberal Amelia Hamer.
Liberal Party elders back Sussan Ley to replace Peter Dutton as Liberal leader; Greens leader Adam Bandt set to lose Melbourne seat; AEC vote counts continue in Kooyong and other key seatsAustralia· 2025-05-07
Monique Ryan is one of the teal independents mentioned in the article.
The climate won’t change for the Liberals without more women and fewer oldiesAustralia· 2025-05-06
Monique Ryan is a fellow teal independent MP in Kooyong who is in a stronger position than Zoe Daniel.
Albanese mulls new cabinet; races tighten across the countryAustralia· 2025-05-05
