Political families of Australia

Anderson family

• Keith Anderson, member of the NSW Legislative Assembly 1961–1962
• Kath Anderson, member of the New South Wales Legislative Council 1973–1981
• Peter Anderson, member of the NSW Legislative Assembly 1978–1995

Anthony family

Main article: Anthony family (Australian politics)

• Larry Anthony, senior: MHR for Richmond 1937–57; minister in the Menzies Government 1941, 1949–56
• Doug Anthony: MHR for Richmond 1957–84; Deputy Prime Minister 1971–72, 1975–83; Leader of the National Party 1971–84
• Larry Anthony, junior: MHR for Richmond 1996–2004; minister in the Howard Government 1998–2004.

Barnard family

• Claude Barnard: MHR for Bass 1934–49. His son:
• Lance Barnard: MHR for Bass 1954–75, Deputy Prime Minister 1972–74
• Eric Barnard: nephew of Claude Barnard; minister in Tasmanian governments.
• Michael Barnard: grandson of Claude Barnard and nephew of Lance; state MHA for Bass 1969–86; Deputy Premier of Tasmania

Beazley family

• Kim Edward Beazley (1917–2007): MHR for Fremantle 1945–1977; Minister for Education in the Whitlam Government. Son;
• Kim Christian Beazley (born 1948): MHR 1980–2007; Minister in the Hawke and Keating governments 1983–1996; Deputy Prime Minister 1995–96; Leader of the Australian Labor Party and Leader of the Opposition 1996–2001, 2005–2006; Australian Ambassador to the United States 2010–Present

Bjelke-Petersen family

Main article: Bjelke-Petersen family

• Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen was premier of Queensland from 1968 to 1987
• Lady Florence Bjelke-Petersen, his wife, was a Senator for Queensland from 1981 to 1993

Bruxner family

• Sir Michael Bruxner, MLA 1920–1962, First Deputy Premier of New South Wales.
• Tim Bruxner, MLA 1962–1981, Cabinet Minister 1973–1976.

Burke family

Main article: Burke family (Australian politics)

• Tom Burke (1910–1973) (MHR for Perth) 1943–55. Sons;
• Terry Burke (born 1942) (MP for Perth) 1968–87.
• Brian Burke (born 1947) (MP for Balga). Premier of Western Australia 1983–88.

Cain family

• John Cain I (1882–1957) (MP for Northcote) 1927–1957. Premier of Victoria 1943, 1945–47, 1952–55. Son:
• John Cain II (born 1931) (MP for Bundoora) 1976–92. Premier of Victoria 1982–90.

Chaney family

Main article: Chaney family

• Sir Fred Chaney I (1914–2001) (MHR for Perth) 1955–69. and Lord Mayor of Perth 1978–82. Son;
• Fred Chaney II (born 1941) (Senator for WA) Leader of the Opposition in the Senate 1983–90. (MHR for Pearce) 1983–93. Senior Minister in the Fraser Government.

Court family

Main article: Court family

• Sir Charles Court (1911–2007) (MP for Nedlands) 1953–1982. Premier of Western Australia 1974–82. Son;
• Richard Court (born 1947), (MP for Nedlands)1982–2001. Premier of Western Australia from 1993 to 2001. Sister in law;
• Margaret Court (born 1942) (Wife of Barry Court, Charles Court's eldest son). Tennis player and political activist.

Crean family

• Frank Crean (1916–2008) (MHR for Melbourne Ports) 1951–77, Deputy Prime Minister of Australia 1972–75. Sons;
• Simon Crean (born 1949) (MHR for Hotham) 1990–present. Leader of the Australian Opposition 2001–2003. Leader of the Australian Labor Party 2001–2003. Minister in the Keating and Rudd Governments.
• David Crean (born 1950) (MP for Denison (TAS)) 1989–90. (MLC for Elwick (TAS)) 1999–2004.

Douglas family

• John Douglas - Premier of Queensland 1877-1879. Son;
• Henry Douglas - state member for Cook 1907-1915. Grandson;
• Alex Douglas - state member for Gaven 2006 and 2009–present. Alex Douglas is also a nephew of Bob Katter and cousin of Rob Katter (see Katter family below)

Downer family

Main article: Downer family

• Sir John Downer (1843–1915), (MP for Barossa) 1878–1901. Premier of South Australia 1885–87 1892–93. (Senator for SA) 1901–03. (MLC for Southern District) 1905–15.
• Sir Alexander Russell Downer, "Alec" (1910–1981), (MHR for Angas) 1949–64. Senior Minister in the Menzies Ministry. Australian High Commissioner to London 1964–72.
• Alexander John Downer, (born 1951), (MHR for Mayo) 1984–2008. Leader of the Australian Opposition 1994–95. Senior Minister in the Howard Government.

Ferguson family

• Jack Ferguson (1924–2002) (MP for Merrylands) 1959–62, 1968–84 and Fairfield 1962–68. Deputy Premier of New South Wales 1976–84. Sons;
• Laurie Ferguson (born 1952) (MHR for Reid) 1990–present.
• Martin Ferguson (born 1953) (MHR for Batman) 1996–2013. Minister in the Rudd Government

Fraser family

• Sir Simon Fraser (1832–1919) (Senator for VIC) 1901–06. Grandson;
• Malcolm Fraser (born 1930) (MHR for Wannon) 1955–83. Minister in the Holt, McEwen, Gorton and McMahon Ministries. 22nd Prime Minister of Australia 1975–83.

Hawke family

• Albert Hawke (1900–89) (MP for Burra-Burra (S.A)) 1924–27. (MP for Northam (W.A)) 1933–68. Premier of Western Australia 1953–59. Nephew;
• Bob Hawke (born 1929) (MHR for Wills) 1980–92. 23rd Prime Minister of Australia 1983–91.

Hodgman family

Name	Australian House of Representatives	Tasmanian House of Assembly	Tasmanian Legislative Council
William Clark "Bill" Hodgman (1909–97)		1955–64: Member for Denison	1971–83: Member for Queenborough 1981–83: President of the Legislative Council
Michael Hodgman (1938-2013) - son of Bill Hodgman	1975–87: Member for Denison 1980–83: Minister for the Capital Territory in the Fraser Government	1992–98, 2001–10: Member for Denison	1966–74: Member for Huon
Peter Hodgman (born 1946) - son of Bill Hodgman	2001: contested seat of Franklin	1986–2001: Member for Franklin	1974–86: Member for Huon
Will Hodgman (born 1969) - son of Michael Hodgman		2002– : Member for Franklin 2006– : Leader of the Opposition

Hughes family

The Hughes family has a long history in both New South Wales and Federal politics. Sir Thomas Hughes was the first Lord Mayor of Sydney, and also an MLC from 1908 until 1930. His brother, John Francis Hughes, was also an MLC, serving from 1895 until 1912. Sir Thomas' grandson, Tom Hughes, was a Liberal MHR from 1963 until 1973, serving as Attorney-General during the Gorton Government. His daughter, Lucy Turnbull, was the first female Lord Mayor of Sydney, serving from 2003 until 2004. She is married to Malcolm Turnbull, former Leader of the Opposition and current MHR for Wentworth.

Katter family

• Bob Katter, Sr., federal member for Kennedy, Queensland, 1966–1990. Son;
• Bob Katter, state member for Flinders 1974-1992, federal member for Kennedy 1992–present. Son;
• Rob Katter, state member for Mount Isa, 2012–present

Lyons family

• Joseph Lyons (1879–1939) was Tasmanian Leader of the Opposition 1916–23, 1928–29; Premier of Tasmania 1923–28; federal Member for Wilmot 1929–39; Leader of the Opposition 1931–32; 10th Prime Minister of Australia 1932–39. Wife;
• Dame Enid Lyons (1897–1981) was MHR for Darwin 1943–51. First female member of the House of Representatives. Minister in the Menzies Government. Sons;
• Kevin Lyons (1923–2000): MP for Braddon (TAS) 1948–69. Deputy Premier of Tasmania 1969–72. Brother;
• Brendan Lyons: MP for Bass (TAS) 1982–86.

McClelland family

• Alfred McClelland, (dec.) (MP for Northern Tablelands) 1920–27, (Dubbo) 1930–32. Son;
• Doug McClelland (born 1926) (Senator for NSW) 1962–87. Minister in the Whitlam Government and President of the Australian Senate. Son;
• Robert McClelland (born 1958) (MHR for Barton) 1996–present. Minister in the Rudd-Gillard Government.

Newman family

• Kevin Newman (1933–99) - (MP for Bass (TAS)) 1975–84. Minister in the Fraser Government.
• Jocelyn Newman (born 1937) - (Senator for Tasmania) 1986–2002. She was a Minister in the Howard Government. Their son;
• Campbell Newman - Lord Mayor of Brisbane 2004–2011, Premier of Queensland since 2012.

Palaszczuk family

• Henry Palaszczuk (born 1947) - state member for Archerfield 1984-1992 and Inala 1992-2006, and a Minister in the Beattie Government. Daughter;
• Annastacia Palaszczuk (born 1969) - state member for Inala 2006–present, a Minister in the Bligh Government and current state Leader of the Opposition

Playford family

Main article: Playford family

The Playford family has played a significant role in the South Australian and Australian political and social sphere since the early days of European settlement.

• Thomas Playford Senior was a fiery Baptist minister who arrived in Adelaide in 1844 and established ‘The Christian Church’.
• Thomas Playford II (1837–1915) (MP for Onkaparinga (S.A)) Premier of South Australia 1887–89, 1890–92. (Senator for SA) Federal Minister for Defence 1905–07 and Vice President of the Executive Council 1903–04.
• Sir Thomas Playford IV Premier of South Australia 1938–65. (the longest serving elected national or regional leader in the Commonwealth of Nations.)

Wriedt family

• Ken Wriedt (1927–2010) (Senator for TAS). Minister in the Whitlam Government. Daughter;
• Paula Wriedt (born 1968) (MP) 1996–2009. Minister in the Tasmanian Government.

Others

• Anthony Albanese has been a Member of the House of Representatives since 1996, and Minister for Infrastructure since 2007. His wife, Carmel Tebbutt has been member of New South Wales Legislative Assembly since 2005, Education Minister 2005–2007, and Deputy Premier of the State of NSW from 2008. They have been dubbed the "King and Queen of Marrickville".

• Jim Bacon was Premier of Tasmania 1998–2004, while his son, Scott Bacon was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly in 2010.

• Wayne Berry was a member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly for Ginninderra from 1989-2008 and Leader of the Opposition from 1997-1998. His daughter, Yvette Berry, has been a member of the Legislative Assembly for Ginninderra since 2012.

• Jack Birney (1928–1995), was a Liberal member of the House of Representatives (representing the Sydney electorate of Phillip) from 1975 till his defeat in 1983. His son, Matthew John "Matt" Birney (born 1969) was Leader of the Opposition in Western Australia 2005–06.

• George Booth was a member of the NSW Legislative Assembly 1925–1960, while his son, Ken Booth was a member from 1960 to 1988.

• Bert Cremean and his brother Jack Cremean were both Labor members of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Clifton Hill. Jack replaced his brother in a by-election after Bert died of peritonitis following surgery. The family (on their mother's side) was very active in local government Labor politics in the City of Richmond.

• Mary Delahunty was a Labor member for Northcote in the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 1998 to 2006, and was Minister for Education (1999–2002); the Arts (1999 to 2006); Women's Affairs (2002–2006) and Planning (2002–2005). Her brother, Hugh Delahunty, is the current National Party member for Lowan (since 2002); and previously Wimmera (1999–2002). He is currently the Minister for Sport & Recreation and Minister for Veterans Affairs.

• Ray Groom was a Member of the House of Representatives, a Minister in the Fraser Government, then Premier of Tasmania 1992–1996; his son, Matthew Groom was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly in 2010.

• Sir Rupert Hamer, 39th Premier of Victoria 1972–1981, his younger brother, David Hamer served as a Liberal member of the House of Representatives representing Isaacs 1969–1974 and later as a Senator for Victoria 1978–1990.

• Eric Harrison was a Member of the House of Representatives seat of Wentworth from 1931 to 1956, the first Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party of Australia (1944 to 1956) and held several major portfolios. His daughter Shirley Walters was Liberal Party Senator for Tasmania from 1975 to 1993.

• Alan Hunt was a member of the Victorian Legislative Council from 1961–1992. His son, Greg Hunt, is the federal member for Flinders and shadow minister for the environment in the Opposition frontbench.

• Rowley James was the Member for Hunter, New South Wales 1924–1958, while his son, Bertie James was Member for the same seat 1960–1980.

• Harry Jenkins, Sr was Member of Parliament for Scullin, Victoria, 1969–1985, while his son, Harry Jenkins was the Member for the same seat from 1986 to 2013. They have both been Speaker of the House of Representatives.

• Stan Knowles, Member for Macquarie Fields in the NSW Legislative Assembly 1981–1990; and his son, Craig Knowles, member for the same seat 1990–2005.

• Michael Lavarch was Member of Parliament 1987–1996 and Attorney-General in the Keating Government 1993–1996. His wife, Linda Lavarch, has been Member for Kurwongbah in the Queensland Parliament, since 1997, and was Attorney-General in the Beattie government 2005–2006.

• Dawn Lawrie, independent Member for Nightcliff in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, 1974–1983; her daughter, Delia Lawrie, Labor Member for Karama 2001–present.

• John Lemmon was the Labor member for Williamstown in the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 1904 to 1955—at nearly 51 years, the longest term in the Victorian parliament's history. His son, Nelson Lemmon, was a federal Labor MP for the seats of Forrest (WA; 1943–1949) and St George (NSW; 1954–1955), and a minister in the Chifley government.

• Jack Melloy was Queensland Labor deputy leader; his daughter, Elaine Darling was a federal MP; her daughter, Vicky Darling, is a current Queensland state MP.

• George Miles served in the Western Australian Legislative Council from 1916 to 1950, his great niece Jo Vallentine was an Independent / Greens senator for Western Australia from 1985 to 1992 and his great-granddaughter Mary Jo Fisher was a Liberal Party senator for South Australia from 2007 to 2012.

• Sir Crawford Nalder was Deputy Premier of Western Australia from 1962 to 1971. His son, Cambell Nalder, was a member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from 1986 to 1987. His grandson, Dean Nalder, has been a member of the Legislative Assembly since 2013.

• Justin O'Byrne was a member of the Senate for Tasmania 1947–81, President of the Senate 1974–75, and Father of the Senate 1971–75; his distant cousin Michelle O'Byrne was Member for Bass 1998–2004, and Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly 2006– ; and her brother, David O'Byrne, has been Member for Franklin in the Tasmanian House of Assembly since 2010.

• Noel Padgham-Purich was a member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly for Tiwi 1977–1983; Koolpinyah 1983–1990; and Nelson 1990–1997. Her daughter, Kezia Purick, has been member for Goyder since 2008.

• Bess Price (Country Liberal Party) defeated her nephew, Labor MLA Karl Hampton, in the 2012 Northern Territory election and succeeded him as the member for Sturt in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly .

• Philip Ruddock has been Member of Parliament since 1973, and was Immigration Minister 1996–2003 and Attorney-General 2003–2007 in the Howard Government. His father, Max Ruddock was Member of the New South Wales state parliament.

• Lindsay Thompson was a Liberal Party member of the Victorian Legislative Council from 1955 to 1970 and of the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 1970 to 1982. He was the 40th Premier of Victoria. His som Murray Thompson has been a Liberal Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly since 1992.

• William and Richard Vale were brothers who both represented West Ballarat in the Victorian Legislative Assembly during the latter part of the 19th century. William's great-grandson, Monte Vale, was member of the Assembly for Greensborough (1967–70, 1973–77), while Monte's son Roger Vale was member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly for Electoral division of Stuart, 1974–1994.

• David Watkins was Member for Newcastle 1901–1935, while his son David O. Watkins was Member for the same seat 1935–1958.

• Sir Eric Willis was Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly for Earlwood 1950–1978, and was Premier of New South Wales for a few months in 1976. His brother Max Willis, was Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council 1970–1999.

• Donald Robert "Don" Willesee (1916–2003) was a member of the Australian Senate for Western Australia 1950–1975, and a minister in the Whitlam Government. His brother, William Francis Willesee (1911–2000) was a member of the Western Australian Legislative Council for North Province 1954–1965.

• Both Sir Keith Wilson and his son Ian represented the South Australian federal seat of Sturt for over 20 years.

• Michael Wooldridge was a Member of the House of Representatives, and Minister for Health 1996–2001 in the Howard Government. His sister, Mary Wooldridge, has been a member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly since 2006.

External links

• Lumb, Martin (31 October 2012): Parliamentary relations: political families in the Commonwealth Parliament, Australian Parliamentary Library.