Members of the Senate


The Senate has eleven members, all of whom are appointed by the Governor - five on the recommendation of the Government Leader, three on the recommendation of the Leader of the Opposition and three (referred to as Independents) by the Governor acting in his own discretion.

Name Designation
The Hon. Joan E. Dillas-Wright President of the Senate
John Wight Vice President of the Senate
Tawana Tannock Independent Senator
The Hon. Kim Wilkerson Government Leader in the Senate, Attorney-General and Minister of Justice
The Hon. Crystal Caesar Minister of Education
Lindsay Simmons Junior Minister for Home Affairs; Youth, Social Development and Seniors; and National Security
Mischa Fubler Junior Minister for the Cabinet Office and Innovation; Tourism and Transport, Culture and Sport and Public Works and Environment
Tarik Smith Spokesperson on Youth, Social Development and Seniors, National Security, Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sports, Economy and Labour
Victoria Cunningham Opposition Leader in the Senate and Spokesperson on Finance, Education, Health & Legal Affairs
Dion Smith Spokesperson on Public Works and Environment, Housing and Municipalities, Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation, Home Affairs
Lauren Bell Junior Minister for Health, Economy & Labour, and Housing & Municipalities