Senator Leah Blyth is the Shadow Assistant Minister for Defence Infrastructure and a Liberal Senator for South Australia. An experienced education executive, wife and mother of three children, Leah brings significant executive leadership, marketing expertise and financial acumen to public life, and is committed to being a strong and effective advocate for South Australia.

Leah’s family story reflects the Australian promise of opportunity through hard work, personal responsibility and freedom. Her parents and grandparents migrated from England, India and Burma in search of a better future, drawn by the opportunities Australia offered to those willing to work hard and contribute.

Before entering the Senate, Leah built an extensive career in the education sector, developing a strong passion for educational excellence and the importance of ensuring Australia’s education system remains among the best in the world. She is also a strong advocate for the protection of women’s rights, strong families, affordable and reliable energy, sovereign capability, and policies that support a stronger economy and a more prosperous Australia.

Senator Blyth previously served in the Shadow Ministry as Shadow Assistant Minister for Stronger Families and Stronger Communities and served as Deputy Whip in the Senate. In her current role as Shadow Assistant Minister for Defence Infrastructure, she is focused on strengthening Australia’s sovereign capability, supporting national security and ensuring South Australia continues to play a central role in the nation’s defence future.

In the Senate, Senator Blyth serves as Chair of the Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee and Deputy Chair of the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee. She is also a member of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee, the Joint Standing Committee on Migration, the Senate Standing Committee of Senators’ Interests and the Selection of Bills Committee.