Tony Sheldon
Tony Sheldon is an Australian politician and member of the Australian Senate, representing the Australian Labor Party. He has recently been in the news as the special envoy for disaster recovery, actively engaging with local leaders and emergency services in northern New South Wales to address the challenges posed by Cyclone Alfred, particularly in communities still recovering from the devastating floods of 2022.
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Recent news mentions
Labor senator Tony Sheldon backed the proposed aviation reform for setting clear, enforceable standards for airlines and airports.
Airlines warn of higher ticket costs due to government levy
Australia· 2026-02-09
Labor senator Tony Sheldon established the inquiry into university governance.
Million-dollar vice-chancellors face pay caps after scathing Senate reportAustralia· 2025-09-20
Tony Sheldon said the $90m penalty against the airline confirmed workers had been 'sacked in a ruthless, calculated act of corporate cost-cutting'.
Qantas fined $90m for illegally sacking ground staff as judge describes airline as ‘the wrong kind of sorry’ | Qantas
United Kingdom· 2025-08-18
Tony Sheldon was among the federal politicians who attended the protest.
90,000 halt city with march across Harbour BridgeAustralia· 2025-08-03
Senator Tony Sheldon, the special envoy for disaster recovery, was on the ground in northern NSW.
Cyclone Alfred looms over south-east Queensland, NSW; Ukraine military aid paused; Volodymyr Zelensky praises Trump’s leadershipAustralia· 2025-03-04
