David Shoebridge

Greens NSW Senator David Shoebridge is a recognised voice for social justice and public accountability  

“It is an extraordinary privilege to represent the Greens in Parliament and to have the capacity to focus on the common good rather than corporate interests.

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In all of my work for you as a Greens MP I am committed to living up to this opportunity by putting people and the planet at the centre of my politics. 

It is the same system busily stripmining the environment and fueling runaway climate change that also creates a handful of billionaires, whilst millions struggle just to get by. I know as well that if we build a movement across New South Wales and Australia, inside and outside of Parliament, we can change that system to protect the climate, restore the environment and deliver a fair share to everyone. That’s why I’m in politics.

To make these changes we need to have the courage and passion to hold power to account. This is a job I relish, whether it is taking on a Premier, a Prime Minister or any one of their corporate backers. 

I’m proud to be part of a party that rejects corporate donations and instead relies on the collective work of tens of thousands of Greens members and supporters to send Greens MPs to Parliament. In return, I commit to working with you and using the position you give me to rewrite the rules, so that we start putting people and the planet before profit and self-interest.”

David Shoebridge, NSW Greens Senator

At-a-glance

Senator for New South Wales

David's Portfolios

  • Foreign Affairs, Peace & Nuclear Disarmament
  • Defence & Veterans Affairs
  • Home Affairs, Immigration, Citizenship & Multicultural Affairs
  • Justice (including Attorney-General, Drug Law Reform, Firearms, Territory Rights and the National Anti-Corruption Commission)
  • Digital Rights & IT

Contact

Suite 201, Level 2, 1A Lawson Square, Redfern, NSW, 2016
Phone: (02) 8073 7400
senator.shoebridge@aph.gov.au

Latest from David

Media release: Greens Establish Senate Inquiry into Social Media Age Ban and Search Engine Age Verification

27 August, 2025 - The Senate has today voted to establish an inquiry into the Government's proposed social media age ban and search engine age verification code...

Labor’s latest attack on Migrants - removing natural justice rights

26 August, 2025 - Labor today launched another cruel attack on refugees and migrants, tabling new legislation to strip people of the right to natural justice.&n...

Media release: Sanctions on the Iranian Regime

26 August, 2025 - In solidarity with the Iranian diaspora in Australia, the Greens for years have called on the Australian Government to list the Islamic Revolu...

Current Campaigns

Legalise Cannabis

We know there is a hunger for change. The Greens will keep pushing to make this law and finally legalise it across Australia.

Just Test It

Community-based pill testing will save lives. We cannot wait any longer.

Raise The Rate

JobSeeker is currently 50% below the poverty line – and it's barely changed since 1994. People are living in poverty and this has to change.