Who is my state member of parliament?
Find your state member of parliament in NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT or NT. Postcode lookup, office addresses and which issues state MPs handle.
Updated 25 September 2026
Find your state MP by postcode
Your federal MP, state MP and senators, with the office address to write to.
Find your state MP by postcode
Enter your postcode above to see your state or territory member, along with your federal MP and senators. Each result shows the office address to write to and the correct greeting. Our lookup covers all eight state and territory parliaments, currently 620 sitting members.
If your postcode is split between electorates, you'll see more than one member. Your state electoral commission can confirm your exact electorate from your street address (links for each state are below). Looking for the federal level too? Find your federal MP and senators.
What your state MP is responsible for (vs federal)
Australia's Constitution gives some powers to the Commonwealth and leaves the rest with the states. In practice, many of the services you use every day are run by your state or territory government. Sending your letter to the right level saves weeks.
| Issue | Usually handled by | Write to |
|---|---|---|
| Public schools and TAFE | State or territory | Your state MP or the state education minister |
| Public hospitals and ambulances | State or territory (jointly funded with the Commonwealth) | Your state MP or the state health ministers |
| Police, courts and prisons | State or territory | Your state MP or the police minister |
| Public transport and state roads | State or territory | Your state MP or the transport minister |
| Social housing, tenancy laws, planning rules | State or territory | Your state MP or the housing or planning minister |
| How councils are run | State or territory | Your state MP or the local government minister |
| Bins, local roads, parks, pets, development applications | Local council | Your council first (see our guide to council issues) |
| Centrelink, Medicare, NDIS, aged care, tax, visas | Federal | Your federal MP |
State MPs by state
Every state and territory parliament works a little differently. Here's how each one is set up, how many members it has right now, who leads the government, and the letters members use after their names.
New South Wales members of parliament
NSW has two houses. Members of the Legislative Assembly each represent one electorate. Members of the Legislative Council are elected by voters across the whole state, with half the Council up for election at each state election.
| Chamber | Sitting members | After their name |
|---|---|---|
| Legislative Council | 42 | MLC |
| Legislative Assembly | 93 | MP |
The current Premier of New South Wales is Chris Minns, member for Kogarah. Here's the office address the parliament lists for Chris Minns:
The Hon Chris Minns MP
Suite 1 Ground Floor
22-24 Regent Street
Kogarah NSW 2217
Dear Premier,
Browse all 135 members · Parliament website · NSW Electoral Commission (check your electorate)
Victoria members of parliament
Victoria has two houses. Each Legislative Assembly member represents one district. The Legislative Council is elected by region: the state is divided into eight regions, each electing five members, so you have five MLCs as well as your local MP.
| Chamber | Sitting members | After their name |
|---|---|---|
| Legislative Assembly | 87 | MP |
| Legislative Council | 40 | MLC |
The current Premier of Victoria is Ben Carroll, member for Niddrie. Here's the office address the parliament lists for Ben Carroll:
The Hon Ben Carroll MP
PO Box 554
Niddrie VIC 3042
Dear Premier,
Browse all 127 members · Parliament website · Victorian Electoral Commission (check your electorate)
Queensland members of parliament
Queensland has had only one house since its upper house was abolished in 1922. Every member of the Legislative Assembly represents one electorate, so your local state MP is your only state representative.
| Chamber | Sitting members | After their name |
|---|---|---|
| Legislative Assembly | 93 | MP |
The current Premier of Queensland is David Crisafulli, member for Broadwater. Here's the office address the parliament lists for David Crisafulli:
The Hon David Crisafulli MP
PO Box 758
Paradise Point QLD 4216
Dear Premier,
Browse all 93 members · Parliament website · Electoral Commission of Queensland (check your electorate)
Western Australia members of parliament
Western Australia has two houses. Each Legislative Assembly member (MLA) represents one district. Since the 2025 election, Legislative Council members (MLCs) are elected by the whole state voting as a single electorate.
| Chamber | Sitting members | After their name |
|---|---|---|
| Legislative Assembly | 59 | MLA |
| Legislative Council | 37 | MLC |
The current Premier of Western Australia is Roger Cook, member for Kwinana. Here's the office address the parliament lists for Roger Cook:
The Hon Roger Cook MLA
PO Box 428
Kwinana WA 6966
Dear Premier,
Browse all 96 members · Parliament website · Western Australian Electoral Commission (check your electorate)
South Australia members of parliament
South Australia has two houses. Each House of Assembly member represents one electorate. Legislative Council members are elected by voters across the whole state, with half the Council up for election each time.
| Chamber | Sitting members | After their name |
|---|---|---|
| House of Assembly | 47 | MP |
| Legislative Council | 22 | MLC |
The current Premier of South Australia is Peter Malinauskas, member for Croydon. Here's the office address the parliament lists for Peter Malinauskas:
The Hon Peter Malinauskas MP
488 Port Road
Welland SA 5007
Dear Premier,
Browse all 69 members · Parliament website · Electoral Commission SA (check your electorate)
Tasmania members of parliament
Tasmania does things differently. The House of Assembly has five multi-member divisions, each electing seven members, so you have several lower-house members rather than one. The Legislative Council has single-member divisions, with elections for two or three divisions held each May.
| Chamber | Sitting members | After their name |
|---|---|---|
| House of Assembly | 35 | MP |
| Legislative Council | 15 | MLC |
The current Premier of Tasmania is Jeremy Rockliff, member for Braddon. Here's the office address the parliament lists for Jeremy Rockliff:
The Hon Jeremy Rockliff MP
43 Best Street
Devonport TAS 7310
Dear Premier,
Browse all 50 members · Parliament website · Tasmanian Electoral Commission (check your electorate)
Australian Capital Territory members of parliament
The ACT has one house, the Legislative Assembly. Canberra is divided into five electorates, each electing five members, so you have five local members (MLAs) and can write to any of them.
| Chamber | Sitting members | After their name |
|---|---|---|
| Legislative Assembly | 25 | MLA |
The current Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory is Andrew Barr, member for Kurrajong. Here's the office address the parliament lists for Andrew Barr:
Mr Andrew Barr MLA
GPO Box 1020
Canberra ACT 2601
Dear Chief Minister,
Browse all 25 members · Parliament website · Elections ACT (check your electorate)
Northern Territory members of parliament
The Northern Territory has one house, the Legislative Assembly. Each member (MLA) represents one electorate, from central Darwin to remote communities.
| Chamber | Sitting members | After their name |
|---|---|---|
| Legislative Assembly | 25 | MLA |
The current Chief Minister of the Northern Territory is Lia Finocchiaro, member for Spillett. Here's the office address the parliament lists for Lia Finocchiaro:
The Hon Lia Finocchiaro MLA
PO Box 4248
Palmerston NT 0831
Dear Chief Minister,
Browse all 25 members · Parliament website · NT Electoral Commission (check your electorate)
Names, roles and addresses on this page come from each parliament's official member lists. Data checked 20 October 2026.
Should I write to my lower-house MP or an upper-house member?
For most people, your lower-house member (the one for your electorate) is the best first contact. They represent a specific area, they run an electorate office set up to help locals, and your address tells them you're a constituent.
Upper-house members (MLCs) in NSW, Victoria, WA, SA and Tasmania are also worth writing to, especially about a bill. In NSW, WA and SA they represent the whole state, and in Victoria they represent large regions, so every MLC for your area counts you as a constituent. Upper houses often include minor parties and independents whose votes can decide whether a bill passes. If a bill is heading to the upper house, a letter to those members can matter more than one to your local MP.
In Tasmania and the ACT, where each area elects several lower-house members, you can write to all of them.
How to address your state MP
On the envelope, write the member's title and name, followed by the letters for their chamber, then the office address. For example, "The Hon [Name] MP" for a minister in the NSW Legislative Assembly, or "[Name] MLC" for a Legislative Council member. Ministers and some former ministers use "The Hon". In the letter itself, "Dear Premier", "Dear Minister" or "Dear Mr/Ms [Surname]" is right.
Every politician page on Better Letters shows a ready-made address block in the format that parliament uses. For the details, see MLA and MLC explained in our addressing guide.
Write to your state MP
State MPs deal with problems that affect you directly: a crowded school, a hospital wait, a dangerous intersection, a train line. A short, signed letter from a constituent, posted to the electorate office, is a clear record that someone in the electorate cares.
Template: write to your state MP about a state issue
Dear Mr Example,
I am Sam Citizen, a resident of Wollongong (2500) in your electorate. I am writing about the evening bus service to our local hospital.
Since the timetable changed in March, the last bus from the hospital leaves before evening visiting hours end. Patients' families without a car now rely on taxis, and I have raised this with the transport operator without success.
As my state member, I am asking you to raise this with the Minister for Transport and ask for the evening service to be restored.
I would be grateful for a reply setting out what you will do. Thank you for your time.
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Frequently asked questions
What state electorate am I in?+
Enter your postcode on this page to see the state members for your area. If your postcode crosses a boundary, confirm your exact electorate with your street address on your state or territory electoral commission's website.
Who is my state member of parliament in NSW, QLD or Victoria?+
It depends on where you live. Type your postcode into the lookup and you'll see your state MP in the Legislative Assembly, plus your upper-house members in NSW and Victoria, with their office addresses.
What's the difference between a state MP and a federal MP?+
Your state MP sits in your state or territory parliament and deals with state matters like schools, hospitals, police and transport. Your federal MP sits in Canberra and deals with national matters like Centrelink, Medicare, tax and visas.
What does MLA, MLC or MP mean after a name?+
MLA means Member of the Legislative Assembly, MLC means Member of the Legislative Council (an upper house), and MP means Member of Parliament. Which one a state uses for its lower house varies: WA, the ACT and the NT use MLA.
Can I write to a state MP who isn't my local member?+
Yes. Anyone can write to any member, and ministers deal with letters from the whole state. Your own local member will usually give your letter the most attention, because you're their constituent.
Which issues should go to my state MP instead of my federal MP?+
Public schools, public hospitals and ambulances, police, courts, state roads, public transport, social housing, planning rules and the running of local councils are all state matters.
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