Senator Kate Lundy has represented the Australian Capital Territory in the Australian Federal Parliament as a member of the Australian Labor Party since 1996. She held many portfolios in opposition including Information Technology, Manufacturing, Consumer Affairs, Local Government, Sport and Health Promotion.
Senator Lundy is currently Chair of the Joint Standing Committee for the National Capital and External Territories and a long-standing active member of the Senate Environment, Communications and the Arts Committee. She is also a member of the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit.
Senator Lundy’s passion for her home town Canberra is reflected in her interest in the Capital’s origins and its ongoing relevance to a vibrant 21st century national capital for all Australians to share and enjoy.
She is an active sportswoman who still manages to participate in many sports, especially rowing.
Senator Lundy continues to be a strong advocate for the use of the internet, digital technology and ICT innovation to strengthen the Australian economy for future growth, to transform public engagement with government and to enhance social inclusion within our communities.
She is married to David and they have a blended family of 5 children.