About Angus

The Honourable ANGUS TAYLOR MP

Shadow Minister for Defence, Federal Member for Hume

Angus Taylor is the Shadow Minister for Defence and Federal Member for Hume. 

Angus was the Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction in the former Coalition Government. Angus has played a key role in reducing energy prices, lowering Australia’s emissions to record lows and establishing mRNA vaccination manufacturing in Australia. 

Angus has also served as the Shadow Treasurer, Minister for Law Enforcement and Cyber Securities, and as the Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister with special responsibility for Cities and Digital Transformation. 

Prior to entering Parliament, Angus was a Director at Port Jackson Partners and a partner at global consulting firm McKinsey & Co. 

Angus has a Bachelor of Economics (First Class Honours and University Medal) and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of Sydney. 

He has a Master of Philosophy in Economics from the University of Oxford, where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar and wrote a thesis on competition policy. 

Angus grew up in southern NSW on a sheep and cattle property at Nimmitabel. 

To stay fit, Angus trains for and regularly competes in triathlons and running events. He represented Australia for his age group at the triathlon World Championships in 2009. He also participates annually in Pollie Pedal, a cycling event to support national charity Wandering Warriors.  

Click here for a transcript of Angus Taylor's First Speech in Parliament on 10 December 2013

Click here for the parliamentary video of his First Speech

Publications: 

The Promise of Digital Government

Earth, Fire, Wind and Water - Economic Opportunity and the Australian Commodities Cycle

Greener Pastures  - The Soft Commodity Opportunity for Australia and New Zealand

The Future for Freight