Daniel Repacholi

Daniel Repacholi (born 15 May 1982) is an Australian sport shooter and politician who has competed at four Olympic Games. He is a member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and was elected as a member for the New South Wales seat of Hunter in the 2022 election following the retirement of Joel Fitzgibbon.

Repacholi is a former coalminer and runs a small engineering business with 60 employees[2][6] in the Hunter Valley. He is a member of the Cessnock Hall of Fame, having been inducted in May 2020 for services to sport.

Coal Mining

Repacholi has stated a focus on supporting the mining industry,[1] and improving employment opportunities for tradesmen, trainees and apprentices.[2] Repacholi has suggested that opponents of coal mining should "sit in the dark and freeze” in winter.[

Men

Repacholi supports the creation of a ministry for men, including a position focused on men's health.