
House of CouncillorsIn officeAustralian Labor PartyAustralian Capital Territory · Australian Capital TerritoryMember of the Australian Senate
Katy Gallagher
Profile
Katy Gallagher is an Australian politician serving as a Senator for the Australian Capital Territory. Since 2022, she has held several senior cabinet positions in the Albanese Government, including Minister for Finance, Minister for Women, and Minister for the Public Service, with the additional portfolio of Minister for Government Services added in 2025. Previously, she served as the 6th Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory from 2011 to 2014. Before entering politics, she worked as a social worker and union organiser.
Details
- Born
- 1970-03-18 · 56 years old
- Birth place
- Canberra, Australia
- Education
- Australian National University
- Career
- Social worker, union organiser



