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Chris Rath

Shadow Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Shadow Minister for Housing, Shadow Minister for Cities, Shadow Minister for the Arts, Shadow Minister for the Illawarra and South Coast

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Shadow Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Shadow Minister for Housing, Shadow Minister for Cities, Shadow Minister for the Arts, Shadow Minister for the Illawarra and South Coast

Chris was born and raised in Wollongong before moving to Sydney for university. After graduating from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Economics and a Master of Management, Chris went on to work in the insurance industry for over six years.

Chris is a strong advocate for the people of the Illawarra and South Coast and has moved back to the region with his husband, Patrick.

As the Shadow Minister for Planning and Housing, Chris will always fight for policies that encourage home ownership and greater opportunities for young people to enter the housing market.

Chris is also passionate about developing economic policy that aligns with Liberal values, such as lower taxes and less regulation.

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The Minns Labor Government has confirmed the Great Western Highway at Victoria Pass will remain closed until at least halfway through 2027, delivering another devastating blow to businesses,...

26 June 2026

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