Rebekha Sharkie
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Introduce a tax on the excess profits of large corporations (e.g. on banks, gas companies)
While Rebekha Sharkie has not developed a specific policy on this issue, their previous voting record aligns with this position.
Introduce short-term price caps (e.g. on rent and gas prices)
We could not find evidence to suggest that Rebekha Sharkie supports this policy.
Support a significant reduction of individuals employed by the public service
We could not find evidence to suggest that Rebekha Sharkie supports this policy.
Prevent big companies from controlling the market and limiting consumer choice (e.g. supermarkets)
We could not find evidence to suggest that Rebekha Sharkie supports this policy.
Phase out tax concessions for property investors (e.g. negative gearing or capital gains tax discount)
Type: Media
Summary: Rebekha Sharkie “warned against changes to negative gearing and noted that Labor had promised to keep the rules in place. Sharkie argues that “there may be unintended consequences such as reducing the pool of rental properties available”. Sharkie also believes that “such changes would overwhelmingly impact mum and dad investors who may have one or two investment properties as part of their retirement planning”.
Source: SMH, 04/04/2025
Incentivise state/territory government to increase renter rights and protections
We could not find evidence to suggest that Rebekha Sharkie supports this policy.
Increase investment in public and community housing
Type: Voting Record
Summary: Rebekha Sharkie has historically voted in favour of increasing funding for public and community housing.
Source: https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/representatives/mayo/rebekha_sharkie/policies/116
Allow first home-buyers to access their super to help purchase their first home
We could not find evidence to suggest that Rebekha Sharkie supports this policy.
Incentivise state/territory governments to increase housing supply
Type: Parliamentary Speech
Summary: Rebekha Sharkie supported the Housing Australia Future Fund Bill 2023 and argued that it didn’t go far enough.
Help first-home buyers with shared equity programs that would allow participants to co-purchase a home with the government
We could not find evidence to suggest that Rebekha Sharkie supports this policy.
Introduce energy bill rebates
Type: Website
Summary: Rebekha Sharkie supported the 2024/2025 rebates and supports the energy bill rebates from the 2025 budget.
Increase financial support for energy efficiency upgrades
Type: Media
Summary: Rebekha Sharkie has pledged $25,000 of her personal funds to support a $100,000 renewable energy grant program in her electorate of Mayo, with the remaining funds provided by Climate 200.
Increase funding for community batteries that increase access to solar
Type: Media
Summary: Rebekha Sharkie has pledged $25,000 of her personal funds to support a $100,000 renewable energy grant program in her electorate of Mayo, with the remaining funds provided by Climate 200. The initiative aims to assist community groups with projects like solar panel installations.
Strengthen regulations to prevent price-gouging by energy companies
We could not find evidence to suggest that Rebekha Sharkie supports this policy.
Make university free
We could not find evidence to suggest that Rebekha Sharkie supports this policy.
Cut a portion of existing student debt
We could not find evidence to suggest that Rebekha Sharkie supports this policy.
Support more fee-free TAFE places
We could not find evidence to suggest that Rebekha Sharkie supports this policy.
Increase funding for public schools
We could not find evidence to suggest that Rebekha Sharkie supports this policy.
Increase funding for and access to childcare subsidies
Type: Social Media
Summary: Rebekha Sharkie urged the government to bring forward childcare cost cuts when debating the legislation in August, and welcomed the decision to bring them in early in March next year. She also has a childcare survey on her website as this is a major policy focus for her.
Stop fossil fuel project approvals and expansions
Type: Media Quote
Summary: Rebekha Sharkie has publicly stated that she “would be open to new gas projects being approved”.
Source: https://daile.com.au/hung-parliament-would-see-huge-pressure-on-gas-the-australian/
Accelerate the rollout of renewable energy projects
We could not find evidence to suggest that Rebekha Sharkie supports this policy.
Strengthen policies that ensure Australia’s biggest polluters genuinely cut their emissions
Type: Climate Council Report
Summary: Rebekha Sharkie voted in favour of the 2022 Safeguard Mechanism bill.
Increase investment in preventative health programs
We could not find evidence to suggest that Rebekha Sharkie supports this policy.
Make GP visits free or more affordable by increasing bulk billing incentives
While Rebekha Sharkie has not developed a specific policy on this issue, their broader policy approach aligns with this position.
Increase funding to train, attract, and retain more healthcare professionals, especially in regional areas
Type: Website
Summary: Rebekha Sharkie supports increasing funding, particularly for aged care in regional areas.
Increase funding for dental and mental health
While Rebekha Sharkie has not developed a specific policy on this issue, their previous voting record aligns with this position.
Expand subsidies to make more prescription medicines cheaper
Type: Website
Summary: Rebekha Sharkie praised the 2024 budget which proposed to expand the PBS scheme.
Increase investment in large-scale renewable energy and storage
Type: Climate Council Report
Summary: Rebekha Sharkie supported the Future Made in Australia bill in 2024.
Require multinational gas companies to prioritise domestic supply, without supporting the approval of new gas projects
Type: Media Statement
Summary: Rebekha Sharkie said she “would be open to new gas projects being approved”.
Source: https://daile.com.au/hung-parliament-would-see-huge-pressure-on-gas-the-australian/
Invest in nuclear power as a future energy source, while extending the life of coal power and increasing gas use in the interim
We could not find evidence to suggest that Rebekha Sharkie supports this policy.
Improve access to government-held information about government policies and decisions
We could not find evidence to suggest that Rebekha Sharkie supports this policy.
Protect the ABC and SBS’s independence and funding
Type: Media
Summary: Rebekha Sharkie has become the first politician to receive a ‘Defenders Badge’ from the Friends of ABC National.
Source: https://www.rebekhasharkie.com.au/rebekha_named_defender_of_the_abc
Require all lobbyists that meet with politicians to be publicly disclosed
We could not find evidence to suggest that Rebekha Sharkie supports this policy.
Make public transport more frequent and reliable
We could not find evidence to suggest that Rebekha Sharkie supports this policy.
Improve bike paths and footpaths to encourage active transport
We could not find evidence to suggest that Rebekha Sharkie supports this policy.
Increase access and affordability of electric and low-emissions vehicles
Type: Climate Council Report
Summary: Rebekha Sharkie opposed the new vehicle efficiency standard bill 2024.
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