Monique Ryan

Monique Ryan

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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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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 supply
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-02
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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 conduct
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-05-29
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Australian Member of Parliament Monique Ryan cheered for Taiwan at the parade.

Taiwan group joins Midsumma Pride March in Australia
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-01
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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 research
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-01-16
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Monique Ryan accused the moderates of a lack of courage and integrity.

MPs clash over coal subsidies amid climate and migration debate
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-11-16
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Independent MP Monique Ryan praised whistleblowers for exposing concerning practices in offshore processing.

Corruption allegations to be referred to anti-corruption watchdog
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-11-10
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Independent MP Monique Ryan quit the club over the ordeal.

Senator David Pocock expulsion sparks lobbying investigation
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-10-17
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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 better
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-10-02
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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 bank
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-28
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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 vote
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-22
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Monique Ryan also faced significant challenges during the election campaign.

Zoe Daniel feared for her safety in toxic election campaign
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-06-16
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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 indexing
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-05-23
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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 expert
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-05-22
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Monique Ryan is noted for defeating Josh Frydenberg in the election, representing the teal movement.

Potts Point restaurateur explodes during beef with council
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-05-19
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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 oldies
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-05-06
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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 country
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-05-05
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Ryan told ABC radio on Monday that she and Daniel faced vicious battles to retain their seats.

Teals Monique Ryan, Zoe Daniel fight to hang on as races tighten around the country
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-05-05
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Independent MP Monique Ryan is mentioned in the context of accusations made by Jane Hume regarding her Asian volunteers.

Why Australia's opposition is vying for votes on Chinese social media
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-02
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Liberal candidate Amelia Hamer is trying to dislodge teal MP Monique Ryan in Kooyong.

Jobs-Ready Graduates package one of Morrison’s most cruel measures which Labor won’t change
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-05-01
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Frydenberg is encouraged to run against teal MP Monique Ryan at this election.

Josh Frydenberg admits the campaign isnt going the way they wanted
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-04-30
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The best progressive Liberals could hope for is that Monique Ryan holds Kooyong.

Who will win the Australian election 2025? Peter Dutton has led one of the worst campaigns in living memory
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-04-30
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Monique Ryan is involved in a controversy regarding foreign interference in her campaign.

AEC probes Monique Ryan volunteer video
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-04-29
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