Sam Rae
Sam Rae is a prominent Australian politician representing the Labor Party, currently serving as the Member for Hawke in the House of Representatives. Known for his focus on community issues and local concerns, Rae is particularly active in advocating for infrastructure improvements and cost-of-living measures. He has been in the news recently as he faces a challenging electoral landscape, with discussions around the proposed Melbourne Airport rail line and the political dynamics of his marginal seat, held in a competitive environment against the Coalition.
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Sam Rae is the Aged Care Minister who stated that the initiative has reached hundreds of homes.
Taxpayer funding for Maggie Beer Foundation to improve food in aged care under fire
Australia· 2025-10-16
Sam Rae, the Aged Care Minister, described the night of the attacks as harrowing for the community.
Father’s plea for justice after two boys killed in suspected Melbourne youth gang attack
New Zealand· 2025-09-07
Daniel Mulino, Jess Walsh and Sam Rae were Victorians promoted to the outer ministry as part of the renewal process at the start of this term.
How Anthony Albanese’s popularity helped Labor’s left faction finally take power in partyAustralia· 2025-09-05
Sam Rae is the minister for aged care who faced questions about government care packages during question time.
Labor factional player Sam Rae feels sting of question timeAustralia· 2025-09-04
Aged Care Minister Sam Rae was questioned over the delays in home care packages.
Labor could be dealt first defeat over delays for 200,000 AustraliansAustralia· 2025-09-02
Sam Rae is the Aged Care and Seniors Minister.
ABC makes cameo appearance in celebrity legal dramaAustralia· 2025-06-18
Junior portfolio minister Sam Rae decided after strong lobbying by aged care providers.
Labor delays start date for aged care changesAustralia· 2025-06-04
Sam Rae was also involved in the reshuffle to balance the Left and Right factions in NSW.
Ed Husic elbowed aside in fractional frictionAustralia· 2025-05-14
Sam Rae was among the first to arrive at the event.
Ministers, families at Government HouseAustralia· 2025-05-13
Sam Rae becomes minister for aged care despite having very little experience.
All smiles at the swearing in, but there’s blood on the floorAustralia· 2025-05-12
Sam Rae is one of the MPs who received a new spot in the cabinet following the reshuffle.
Richard Marles a ‘factional assassin’, Ed Husic says in attack following factional coupAustralia· 2025-05-11Sam Rae was chosen as a new member of the ministry by the Right faction.
Albanese faces Labor fury over axing ministersAustralia· 2025-05-09
Marles is on the march, he and Rae are terminating opponents in a calculated move through the party.
Albanese’s seen off Dutton and Bandt. Now, he faces his greatest challengeAustralia· 2025-05-08
Labor’s Sam Rae holds the seat in the electorate of Hawke.
Pro-Liberal songs played outside polling booths spark complaintsAustralia· 2025-05-03
Sam Rae is a Hawke MP who was reportedly intimidated by Liberal Party volunteers.
AEC warning follows threats, ‘skulduggery’ and neo-Nazis appearanceAustralia· 2025-05-01
Sam Rae is a Labor incumbent in Hawke, facing challenges from Brethren members during the election.
Plymouth Brethren Christian Church members don’t vote but are secretly campaigning for the CoalitionAustralia· 2025-04-28
Dutton will hold a campaign rally in the outer-Melbourne electorate of Hawke, held by Labor’s Sam Rae.
Bookmakers favour Anthony Albanese over Peter Dutton one week outAustralia· 2025-04-26
