House of Representatives

Ben Small

Member for Forrest

Liberal Party of Australia · LIB

Federal parliamentary service3 years 0 month(s) and 0 days.Duration reported by the Parliamentary Handbook · 28 Oct 2026

Current ministry / shadow entries2Includes office-holder entries such as Cabinet membership; not a count of distinct policy areas.

Parliamentary service

First entered federal Parliament: 25 Nov 2020.

Service periods below follow the Handbook’s election and service boundaries. The source-reported duration above is shown separately from our interval calculation.

3 May 2025 – CurrentHouse of Representatives
Elected to the House of Representatives for Forrest, Western Australia, 2025.
18 May 2022 – 30 June 2022Senate
Chosen by the Parliament of Western Australia on 18.5.2022 under section 15 of the Constitution to represent that State in the Senate, vice B Small (resigned). Defeated at general elections 2022.
25 Nov 2020 – 15 Apr 2022Senate
Chosen by the Parliament of Western Australia on 25.11.2020 under section 15 of the Constitution to represent that State in the Senate, vice the Hon. M Cormann (resigned). Resigned 15.4.2022.

Current responsibilities

Ministry and shadow ministry

Shadow Assistant Minister for Electoral Matters17 Feb 2026 – CurrentTaylor Shadow Ministry
Shadow Assistant Minister for Infrastructure17 Feb 2026 – CurrentTaylor Shadow Ministry

Parliamentary and party offices

No additional current parliamentary or party office is recorded in this import.

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Background before Parliament

Qualifications recorded by Parliament

Master of Business Administration (Innovation and Leadership), University of Canberra
Bachelor of Applied Science (Maritime Operations), University of Tasmania, Australian Maritime College
Advanced Diploma in Applied Science (Nautical Science), University of Tasmania, Australian Maritime College

Occupations recorded by Parliament

Marine Manager at Woodside Energy Limited, 2020.
Marine Operations Manager at Woodside Energy Limited from 2018 to 2020.
Marine Operations Superintendent at Woodside Energy Limited from 2017 to 2018.
Operations Manager at Farstad Shipping from 2016 to 2017.
Chief Officer at Farstad Shipping from 2013 to 2016.
Second Officer at Farstad Shipping from 2009 to 2013.
Deck Officer Cadet at BP Shipping Limited from 2006 to 2009.

Appointment history

View 3 dated office and portfolio entries

Shadow Assistant Minister for Electoral Matters17 Feb 2026 – Current
Shadow Assistant Minister for Infrastructure17 Feb 2026 – Current
Member of the Speaker's Panel27 Aug 2025 – 5 Mar 2026

Reported parliamentary expenses

Identity verification pending

Reported office expenditure

April–June 2026 · 2026Q02

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Public financial records

Statutory base salary

$239,270 AUD per year

Base rate effective 30 Aug 2026. This excludes role additions, allowances and personal tax circumstances.

Electorate allowance

$39,700–$57,100 AUD per financial year, depending on division area. The individual rate has not yet been matched to a verified area record.

Tribunal determination · sections 7–8

Checked 28 Oct 2026. Additional offices not matched above remain unverified. A base-only figure is not a verified total salary. Actual expense claims are separate records.

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Declared assets & interests

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Open House Register of Members’ Interests

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Public websites & social accounts

Open Parliamentary Handbook

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Sources & portrait credit

Service, qualifications, occupations and appointments: Parliament of Australia, Parliamentary Handbook. Snapshot as of 28 Oct 2026.

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