22 Facts About Julie Collins

Julie Maree Collins was born on 3 July 1971 and is an Australian politician.

Julie Collins is a member of the Australian Labor Party and has represented the Tasmanian seat of Franklin since the 2007 federal election.

Julie Collins held ministerial positions in the Gillard and Rudd governments, and is Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and Minister for Small Business in the Albanese ministry.

Julie Collins's father died when she was five months old, leaving her mother, Anne Peters, widowed at the age of 19.

Julie Collins spent her early years in her grandparents' housing commission property.

Julie Collins did this as she became aware that she could not financially afford the costs of college.

Julie Collins was one of just 4 members of the 46th Parliament of Australia who did not graduate from high school, the others being Jacqui Lambie, Llew O'Brien and Terry Young.

Julie Collins worked for the state health department, state opposition leader Michael Field, Senator John Coates, Senator Sue Mackay, Hydro Tasmania, state premier Jim Bacon, the state Department of Tourism, Parks, Heritage and the Arts, and Senator Carol Brown.

Julie Collins was state president of Young Labor in 1996 and a delegate to state and national conference.

Julie Collins served as state secretary of the ALP from 2006 to 2007.

Julie Collins was elected to the House of Representatives at the 2007 federal election retaining the Division of Franklin for the ALP following the retirement of Harry Quick and becoming the first woman to represent the electorate.

Harkins resigned as candidate after more controversy and Julie Collins was preselected as the candidate by the ALP's national executive.

Julie Collins had previously unsuccessfully stood for the seat of Denison in the 2006 state election.

Julie Collins successfully held her seat in the 2010 federal election and was sworn in as Parliamentary Secretary for Community Services on 14 September 2010 in the Second Gillard ministry.

In 2011, Julie Collins became Minister for Community Services, Minister for Indigenous Employment and Economic Development, and Minister for the Status of Women in a reshuffle.

In 2012, Julie Collins voted for same-sex marriage when Labor politicians were given a conscience vote.

In 2013, Julie Collins gained additional responsibilities as the Minister for Housing and Homelessness and was promoted to the cabinet in the Second Rudd ministry.

Julie Collins remained in these positions until the defeat of the Rudd government in September 2013.

Julie Collins held her seat in the 2013,2016 and 2019 federal elections.

Julie Collins served in the shadow cabinet in roles including Shadow Minister for Regional Development and Local Government, Shadow Minister for Ageing and Mental Health, Shadow Minister for Women and Shadow Minister for Agriculture.

Julie Collins voted for the Restoring Territory Rights Bill 2022 that removed the block on the ability of the Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory to pass euthanasia laws when Labor politicians were given a conscience vote.

Julie Collins introduced the Housing Australia Future Fund bill into parliament.