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Julie Collins
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Collins in 2012
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| Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | |
| Assumed office 29 July 2024 |
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| Prime Minister | Anthony Albanese |
| Preceded by | Murray Watt |
| Minister for Small Business | |
| Assumed office 1 June 2022 |
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| Prime Minister | Anthony Albanese |
| Preceded by | Stuart Robert |
| Minister for Housing and Homelessness | |
| In office 1 June 2022 – 29 July 2024 |
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| Prime Minister | Anthony Albanese |
| Preceded by | Michael Sukkar |
| Succeeded by | Clare O'Neil |
| In office 1 July 2013 – 18 September 2013 |
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| Prime Minister | Kevin Rudd |
| Preceded by | Mark Butler |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Minister for Community Services | |
| In office 14 December 2011 – 18 September 2013 |
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| Prime Minister | Julia Gillard Kevin Rudd |
| Preceded by | Position created |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Minister for the Status of Women | |
| In office 14 December 2011 – 18 September 2013 |
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| Prime Minister | Julia Gillard Kevin Rudd |
| Preceded by | Kate Ellis |
| Succeeded by | Tony Abbott |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Franklin |
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| Assumed office 24 November 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Harry Quick |
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Julie Maree Collins
3 July 1971 Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Political party | Labor |
| Occupation | Politician |
Julie Maree Collins (born 3 July 1971) is an Australian politician. She is a member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP). Since 2007, she has represented the area of Franklin in Tasmania. This is a special area that people vote for in federal elections.
Julie Collins has held important jobs as a minister in different governments. She was a minister in the governments led by Julia Gillard and Kevin Rudd. Currently, she is the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and Minister for Small Business. These roles are part of the government led by Anthony Albanese.
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Early Life and Education
Julie Collins was born in Hobart, Tasmania, on 3 July 1971. Her father passed away when she was very young. Her mother, Anne Peters, was only 19 at the time. Julie spent her first few years living in a home provided by the government for families needing help. Later, her mother remarried, and Julie was adopted by her stepfather, Andrew Collins.
Julie went to Cosgrove High School. She started a college to finish her last two years of high school. However, she had to stop her studies because of money problems. Soon after the 1987 federal election, she began working for the Australian Labor Party. She worked as an administrative assistant, helping with office tasks. She has a special certificate in business administration.
In 2021, it was noted that Julie Collins was one of only a few federal politicians who did not finish high school. This shows that you can still achieve great things even if your path is different.
Starting in Politics
Before becoming a politician herself, Julie Collins worked for many years. She held various office jobs for Labor Party politicians in Tasmania. She also worked for different state government departments. This experience helped her learn a lot about how government works.
She worked for the state health department and for state leaders. She also worked for senators and even the state premier. From 2006 to 2007, she was the state secretary for the Australian Labor Party. This meant she helped manage the party's activities in Tasmania.
Julie Collins is part of a group within the Labor Party called Labor Left. This group generally supports policies that help people and communities.
Working in Government (2007–2013)
Julie Collins was first elected to the Australian House of Representatives in the 2007 Australian federal election. She won the seat of Division of Franklin for the Labor Party. She was the first woman ever to represent this area in federal parliament.
She kept her seat in the 2010 Australian federal election. In 2010, she became a Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services. This was her first step into a ministerial role. In 2011, she became a full Minister. She was the Minister for Community Services, Minister for Indigenous Employment and Economic Development, and Minister for the Status of Women.
In 2012, Julie Collins voted in favour of same-sex marriage. This was a time when Labor politicians could vote based on their personal beliefs. In 2013, she gained more responsibilities. She became the Minister for Housing and Homelessness. She was also promoted to the cabinet, which is a group of senior ministers. She held these roles until the government changed in September 2013.
In Opposition (2013–2022)
After the Labor Party lost the election in 2013, Julie Collins continued to represent Franklin. She was re-elected in the 2013, 2016, and 2019 federal elections.
During this time, she was part of the "shadow cabinet." This is a group of opposition politicians who watch over the government's ministers. She held roles like Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Shadow Minister for Ageing and Mental Health, Shadow Minister for Women, and Shadow Minister for Agriculture.
Current Government Role (2022–Present)
After the 2022 Australian federal election, the Labor Party won. Julie Collins was appointed to new ministerial roles. She became the Minister for Housing, Minister for Homelessness, and Minister for Small Business.
As Minister for Housing, she helped launch a program called the Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee. This program helps people in regional areas buy their first home. She also introduced a new law called the Housing Australia Future Fund bill. This bill aims to create more affordable housing.
In July 2024, there was a change in the government's ministers. Julie Collins was appointed Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. She also kept her role as Minister for Small Business.
Personal Life
Julie Collins is married to Ian Hubbard. They have three children together.
See also
- Second Gillard ministry
- Second Rudd ministry
- Albanese ministry
