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Matt O'Sullivan

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Matt O'Sullivan

Senator for Western Australia, Liberal

About Matt O'Sullivan

Matt O'Sullivan is a Liberal Party senator representing Western Australia. His Facebook and Instagram ads focus on education, the economy and tax, crime and safety, and cost of living.

Born
11 December 1978, Mount Lawley, Western Australia
Education
TAFE certificate in electronics and communications at Midland
Before parliament
Chief operating officer of GenerationOne at time of election
First elected
2019 federal election, Senate, Western Australia
Senate committee
Deputy Chair, Education and Employment committee from mid 2022
Previous seat
Liberal candidate for Burt at 2016 federal election

Summarised by AI from Wikipedia, plus our own records. Sources last checked 11 November 2026.

What Matt O'Sullivan is promising

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  1. Red tape

    The Liberals and Nationals will reduce red tape by 25%.

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How Matt O'Sullivan voted

Recorded votes in the Senate since 23 July 2025, from Hansard.

All votes in the Senate
696votes cast
66%of 1061 divisions held
0votes against their party line

  1. Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation) Bill 2026: limitation of debate

    Voting yes supported the amendments on sheet 4184 being agreed to during limitation of debate on the Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation) Bill 2026, which agrees with adding them to the bill.

    Voted noDefeated 15 to 31

  2. Documents: Russia: order for the production of documents

    Voting yes supported agreeing to a motion by Senator Payman calling for the production of documents relating to Russia, which the Senate defeated.

    Voted noDefeated 17 to 27

  3. Documents: Middle East: order for the production of documents

    Voting yes supported agreeing to Senator Payman's motion calling for the production of documents relating to the Middle East, which would require the government to table them in the Senate.

    Voted noDefeated 17 to 27

  4. Documents: Australian Electoral Commission: order for the production of documents

    Voting yes supported agreeing to Senator Payman's motion No. 772 for the production of documents relating to the Australian Electoral Commission, which the Senate passed 36 to 22.

    Voted yesPassed 36 to 22

  5. Documents: Housing Australia Future Fund: order for the production of documents

    Voting yes supported the Senate ordering the production of documents about the Housing Australia Future Fund, as set out in motion No. 778 moved by Senator Kovacic.

    Voted yesPassed 36 to 22

  6. Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner and Other Measures) Bill 2026: second reading

    Voting yes supported Senator Roberts's amendment to the second reading of the Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner and Other Measures) Bill 2026.

    Voted yesDefeated 20 to 36

  7. Documents: Housing Australia Future Fund, Housing: order for the production of documents

    Voting yes supported agreeing to a Senate motion ordering the production of documents about the Housing Australia Future Fund, as set out in general business notice of motion No. 761.

    Voted yesPassed 35 to 20

  8. Documents: Australian Defence Force: order for the production of documents

    Voting yes supported an order requiring the government to produce documents about the Australian Defence Force, as set out in general business notice of motion No. 753.

    Voted noDefeated 16 to 29

  9. Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026: in committee

    Voting yes supported making One Nation amendments (1) and (2) to the Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026 during committee stage.

    Voted yesDefeated 24 to 33

  10. Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026: in committee

    Voting yes supported agreeing to opposition amendments (1) and (2) on sheet 4037 to the Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026 during committee, which would add those amendments to the bill.

    Voted yesDefeated 24 to 33

  11. Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026: in committee

    Voting yes supported agreeing to opposition amendments on sheets 4029, 4032, 4033, 4036 and 4107 to the Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026 during committee, which would add them to the bill.

    Voted yesDefeated 24 to 30

  12. Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026: in committee

    Voting yes supported adding the opposition amendments on sheet 4027 to the Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026 in committee, which the Senate rejected.

    Voted yesDefeated 24 to 30

A member can miss a division for many reasons: illness, leave, ministerial duties, being in the chair or a pair arrangement. "Against their party" means at least three quarters of the rest of their party voted the other way; votes where any party split (usually free or conscience votes) don't count. Votes on procedure aren't listed.

Spent on ads
$400–$996
Ads seen
6
Running now
6

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  • Crime safety3 ads
  • Education2 ads
  • Economy tax2 ads
  • Cost of living2 ads
  • Leader character1 ad
  • Indigenous1 ad

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons. Party and seat checked against the Parliament House member list on 11 November 2026.