Senator Karen Grogan

Karen Grogan entered Federal Parliament as a Senator for South Australia in October 2021. 

Born in south-west London and having grown up on the Worlds End public housing estate, Karen migrated to Australia at age 22. Since then, she has a had a wide and varied career, across the social and community services sectors, the environment, mental health, Aboriginal affairs, and education. 

Karen spends her time in the Senate fighting for well-paid and secure jobs, universal access to health care and an equitable education system. She believes in a social safety net that gives people a hand up when they need it the most and is a passionate advocate for the environment and the River Murray.