Claire Chandler is a Liberal Senator for Tasmania, having been elected in July 2019. Claire served as Deputy Government Whip in the Senate and Chair of the Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee.

Claire has lived and worked in Tasmania all her life. She grew up in the Huon Valley, received her Arts/Law degree at the University of Tasmania, and worked in Hobart.

Claire’s motivation for entering politics was to ensure more opportunities for young Tasmanians to remain in the state rather than move to the mainland.

She is a strong advocate for Tasmanians to have the best possible access to education and training, maintaining infrastructure investment, and looking for ways to make it easier for local businesses to get ahead.

Since her election, Claire has also worked closely on the protection of women’s rights and single-sex sports.

Prior to entering the Senate, Claire worked as a client manager in the Hobart office of a Big Four financial services firm. She is a former Federal President of the Young Liberals and has held various offices within the Tasmanian Division of the Liberal Party.

At the time of her election, Claire was the youngest member of the Morrison Government. She is also Australia’s youngest currently serving female senator.

Claire lives in Blackmans Bay with her husband, Chris.