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Daniel Repacholi (/ˌrɛpəˈkoʊli/ REP-ə-COH-lee[4]) born 15 May 1982) is an Australian sport shooter and politician who has competed at four Olympic Games.[5] 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.[6][2]

Key Information

Repacholi is a former coalminer[1][7] and runs a small engineering business with 60 employees[2][7] in the Hunter Valley. He is a member of the Cessnock Hall of Fame, having been inducted in May 2020 for services to sport.[8][1]

Early life

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Repacholi has competed as a sports shooter since he was 12 years old.[8] He started a trade apprenticeship at 15.[2]

Shooting career

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He competed in the 10 metre air pistol, finishing in equal 36th place, and the 50 metre pistol, finishing 23rd, at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he competed in the same events, finishing 31st in the 10 metre air pistol, and 40th in the 50 metre pistol. At the 2012 London Olympics he again competed in the two pistol events, finishing 28th in the 10 metre air pistol and 19th in the 50 metre pistol.[9][10]

Repacholi won a gold medal and a bronze medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.[11] At the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, Repacholi won a bronze medal. At the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Repacholi won a gold medal in the 10m Air Pistol and bronze in the 50m Pistol events.[12]

Repacholi qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics where he competed in the individual and team 10m air pistol events. He did not score sufficient points to advance past qualification.[13]

Political career

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In October 2021, Repacholi was selected as the Australian Labor Party candidate for the Division of Hunter for the 2022 Australian federal election.[6] He was endorsed by the Labor leader Anthony Albanese and the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU).[14][15] Some rank and file Labor members were angry with the lack of a rank and file vote to choose Repacholi as a candidate, in addition to his support of coal mining.[16][17]

After the re-election of the Labor government in the 2025 Australian federal election, Repacholi was named Special Envoy for Men's Health in the second Albanese ministry.[18]

Views

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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.[17]

After competing in the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, India, Repacholi described the country as a "shit hole" on social media. He has also published sexually explicit comments on social media and followed Instagram accounts featuring naked women posing with assault rifles and near-naked women in sexually provocative poses.[19][20][16] Repacholi has apologised publicly for making these comments and deleted his Instagram account.[21][22]

Repacholi supports the creation of a ministry for men, including a position focused on men's health.[23]

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Daniel Repacholi (born 1982) is an Australian politician and sport shooter who has served as the Australian Labor Party member for the Division of Hunter in the since 2022, following re-election in 2025. A five-time Olympian competing in men's 10m air and 50m events across the 2004 , 2008 , 2012 , 2016 Rio, and 2020 Games, he did not medal at the Olympics but earned three gold medals at the —in pairs free in 2006, air in 2014, and free in 2018—along with three bronzes. Prior to entering politics, Repacholi left school at age 15 to train as a fitter and turner, later working as a in the Hunter Valley from 2009 to 2017, reflecting the region's industrial heritage. In May 2025, he was appointed Special Envoy for Men's Health, focusing on issues like and preventive care among men, drawing from his personal experiences with weight management and athletic discipline. His parliamentary tenure has included advocacy for regional development in a coal-dependent electorate amid debates, though he faced pre-election scrutiny over past social media associations and comments deemed inappropriate.

Early life

Childhood and family

Dan Repacholi was born on 15 May 1982 in , and raised in Melton South, an outer suburb of . His upbringing was marked by a working-class environment, with his working as a nurse on nights and weekends, and his father employed as a quarantine officer. These parental occupations demanded resilience and adaptability, shaping a household where practical responsibilities were prioritized over material excess. Repacholi grew up alongside his older brother Jason, who later collaborated with him in trade work, and younger brother Stephen, with the siblings engaging in typical childhood outdoor play that required returning home by streetlights under strict parental oversight. He also has an older half-sister, Karen, whom he discovered and connected with at age 26, maintaining a relationship for over a decade thereafter. The family's dynamics fostered self-reliance, evidenced by Repacholi's decision to leave Wilson Park Secondary College at age 15—after attending Melton South Primary School—to commence a apprenticeship as a fitter and turner. This path aligned with the manual labor influences of his parents' professions and the regional, hands-on ethos of his outskirts community, emphasizing vocational skills over extended academic pursuits. Early family routines, influenced by his mother's , included visits to the local Melton Pistol Club, introducing him to through casual exposure rather than formal training. Such experiences underscored a formative emphasis on discipline and family-supported initiative in a modest socioeconomic setting.

Education and vocational training

Repacholi attended Wilson Park Secondary College in Victoria but departed formal education at age 15, describing himself as not the greatest student and eager to leave school. Instead of pursuing academic qualifications, he immediately entered vocational training through a apprenticeship as a fitter and turner, a decision that emphasized practical, hands-on skill development over institutional credentials. He began his at D&H Rodwell Tooling, where he spent the next honing mechanical expertise in and tooling, foundational to trades involving . This pathway, completed without incurring significant debt through programs like TAFE, equipped him with employable skills that contrasted with prolonged study, enabling direct entry into industrial work including eventual roles in . Repacholi has credited this early vocational focus for providing tangible, real-world proficiency rather than theoretical knowledge, underscoring a trajectory of self-directed improvement via empirical experience.

Shooting career

Early involvement and training

Repacholi commenced pistol shooting at the age of 12 in the area of Victoria, where he participated at local ranges and demonstrated early aptitude after becoming legally eligible to handle firearms. His initial involvement centered on pistol disciplines, joining the Melton Pistol Club as a junior member to build foundational skills. Early training emphasized core marksmanship principles, including proper stance, grip, aim acquisition, and controlled trigger pulls, practiced consistently at club facilities to foster precision and mental focus required for events like 10m air . By age 17, this regimen had elevated him to Australia's top-ranked pistol shooter, reflecting dedicated local sessions supplemented by national-level coaching on technique refinement and equipment calibration. Concurrently, Repacholi navigated trade-offs between shooting and vocational pursuits, beginning an as a fitter and turner around age 15 while maintaining rigorous practice schedules. This balance underscored causal connections between physical conditioning from manual labor—enhancing and endurance—and shooting proficiency, as sustained fitness directly supported steady control during extended sessions.

Olympic Games participation

Repacholi debuted at the Olympics in Athens 2004 at age 22, competing in the men's 10 m air pistol and 50 m pistol events. He scored 571 in qualification for the 10 m air pistol to place 36th, and 551 in the 50 m pistol to finish 23rd, failing to advance to finals in either discipline. At the 2008 Beijing Games, Repacholi again entered both pistol events, recording 573 (31st) in 10 m air pistol qualification and 540 (40th) in 50 m pistol, with scores reflecting challenges in consistency against top international competitors who averaged higher precision under similar conditions. His third appearance came at London 2012, where he achieved personal best qualification scores of 575 (28th) in 10 m air pistol and 557 (19th) in 50 m pistol, demonstrating improved technical execution but still short of finals thresholds dominated by scores exceeding 580 in air pistol. In Rio 2016, Repacholi's results dipped to 565 (44th) in 10 m air pistol and 545 (28th) in 50 m pistol, amid a field where qualification cutoffs demanded sub-1 cm grouping accuracy over 60 shots, underscoring the sport's narrowing margins for advancement. Repacholi's fifth Olympics in Tokyo 2020 featured the men's 10 m air pistol, where he scored 568 to place 30th, and the mixed team event with partner Ellie Cole, qualifying at 576 before a semifinal score of 380 for 8th place—his career-best Olympic result, though finals required totals over 385.
Olympic GamesEventQualification ScorePlacement
Athens 200410 m Air Pistol57136th
50 m Pistol55123rd
Beijing 200810 m Air Pistol57331st
50 m Pistol54040th
London 201210 m Air Pistol57528th
50 m Pistol55719th
Rio 201610 m Air Pistol56544th
50 m Pistol54528th
Tokyo 202010 m Air Pistol56830th
Mixed Team576 (qual) / 380 (semi)8th
Across these appearances, Repacholi never medaled, with qualification scores typically 5-15 points below finals cutoffs, attributable to the event's empirical demands for near-perfect (inner 10-ring hits under 5.5 mm deviation) amid variables like wind simulation and fatigue from rapid-fire sequences in 50 m pistol. His persistence reflects adaptations in mental preparation, as he noted post-London retirement and return emphasizing over physical peaks.

Commonwealth Games and other achievements


Repacholi competed at four , earning three s and three medals in events. At the 2006 Games, he won gold in the men's 50m free pistol pairs and in the men's 10m air pistol pairs, while placing fourth individually in the 10m air pistol and 11th in the 50m free pistol. In 2010 at , he claimed in the individual 10m air pistol and finished fourth in the pairs event. His performances peaked in later editions: gold in the individual 10m air pistol at the 2014 Games, paired with in the 50m free pistol; and gold in the individual 50m free pistol at the 2018 Gold Coast Games, with a fourth-place finish in the 10m air pistol. Beyond the Commonwealth Games, Repacholi amassed over 50 Australian national titles in pistol disciplines, including multiple championships in 10m air pistol and 50m free pistol. He set a national finals record of 228.3 in an unspecified pistol event at the 2017 National Championships in . Repacholi also participated in competitions, posting competitive qualification scores such as 578 in 10m air pistol at a 2005 event and 567 in 2024 at , though major podium finishes in these international series remain limited in available records. Following his transition to politics, Repacholi maintained involvement in through occasional competition, securing the men's 10m air national title in 2024 and both 10m air and 50m titles in 2025, marking his 14th in the former discipline since resuming competitive . These results underscore his enduring proficiency and advocacy for accessible training in , emphasizing practical support for the sport amid regulatory discussions.

Political career

Entry into politics and 2022 election

Following his retirement from competitive shooting after representing Australia at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, Repacholi transitioned to politics, drawing on his experience as a fitter and turner and coal miner in the Hunter Valley to advocate for the region's workers amid ongoing industrial challenges, including job losses in steel and mining sectors. His entry was motivated by a commitment to represent "everyday Australians" and secure well-paid jobs in traditional industries like coal, while adapting to emerging opportunities in hydrogen and renewables without displacing existing employment. In September 2021, Repacholi was preselected as the Labor candidate for the Hunter electorate, succeeding long-serving MP Joel Fitzgibbon, who had announced his retirement earlier that year. The selection, endorsed by Labor leader and backed by the mining union CFMEU for his blue-collar credentials and regional ties, bypassed the party's rank-and-file process, drawing internal for being a "captain's pick." This approach prioritized Repacholi's local work history in Hunter's coal mines over ideological alignment, positioning him as a pragmatic voice for constituents prioritizing . At the federal election on 21 May , Repacholi won the seat of Hunter, securing 38.54% of first-preference votes and 54.03% of the two-candidate-preferred vote against Nationals candidate James Thomson, resulting in a margin of 8,673 votes (approximately 4.03 points). His campaign emphasized job protection in and sectors, support for family-oriented communities, and resistance to policies that could accelerate the decline of regional industries, resonating with Hunter's working-class voters in coal-dependent areas like Cessnock and Muswellbrook.

Parliamentary service and re-election

Dan Repacholi was elected to the for the Division of Hunter, , at the 2022 federal election on 21 May 2022, succeeding retiring Labor MP Joel Fitzgibbon. He secured re-election at the 2025 federal election on 3 May 2025, retaining the seat amid a competitive contest in the resource-dependent , where local voters prioritized economic stability and over broader national ideological shifts. This outcome reflected sustained constituent backing for Repacholi's emphasis on regional job preservation and development in and sectors, contrasting with potential losses in seats influenced more by urban progressive agendas. In parliamentary service, Repacholi has served on the House Select Committee on Nuclear Energy, chairing its public hearings program that commenced in October 2024 to examine policy implications for Australia's energy landscape. He has also contributed to the House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources, focusing on innovation and sectoral challenges relevant to Hunter's industrial base. Repacholi has delivered speeches in the Federation Chamber and House, including addresses on fiscal matters on 27 October 2025 and contributions to bills such as the Treasury Laws Amendment (Payments System Modernisation) Bill 2025. Constituency efforts have centered on , with Repacholi securing federal commitments for nearly $1 billion in projects by February 2025, including fast-tracked construction of the Muswellbrook Bypass and planning for the Cessnock Bypass to alleviate regional transport bottlenecks and support for and . These initiatives, tied to local and , underscored his service record and likely bolstered voter retention in 2025 by addressing tangible economic needs in a electorate reliant on .

Government roles and appointments

Following his re-election as the Member for Hunter in the 2025 Australian federal election, Dan Repacholi was appointed by Prime Minister as Australia's inaugural Special Envoy for Men's Health on 13 May 2025. This non-ministerial role, created under the re-elected , aims to coordinate federal efforts on priorities, including reducing male suicide rates—which account for approximately 75% of all suicides in —and addressing systemic barriers to healthcare access, such as men's reluctance to seek preventive services. In the envoy position, Repacholi has prioritized community engagement to identify practical impediments, including conducting listening tours and regional consultations on service gaps. For instance, in September 2025, he participated in Hunter Valley events focused on local challenges, emphasizing "bloke-friendly" service delivery models to improve uptake among men. By October 2025, these efforts extended to interstate outreach, such as a visit to support strengthened initiatives in electorates beyond Hunter. Repacholi has drawn on his personal experiences with management, including a documented 50-kilogram achieved through lifestyle changes, to advocate for accessible, non-stigmatizing interventions without relying on subjective narratives. Repacholi also serves on the Select Committee on Nuclear Energy, appointed post-2025 election to examine policy implications for Australia's energy sector, though this parliamentary role operates separately from his envoy duties. No additional federal appointments have been recorded as of October 2025.

Policy positions

Energy and regional industry support

Repacholi, a former miner who worked at Mount Thorley Warkworth mine, has consistently advocated for the preservation of jobs in the Hunter region's sector, emphasizing its economic contributions amid global demand for exports. In a September 2024 parliamentary speech, he stated that "as long as people want to buy our we will continue to sell them our ," projecting that and exports would persist for "decades and decades" even after Australia's last closes, with the Hunter producing the "best, most efficient and highest quality in the world." He highlighted the sector's direct of over 250,000 , including many in the Hunter, alongside 1.1 million indirect jobs and $42.4 billion in taxes for 2021-22. Repacholi has defended Labor's record against opposition claims of undermining , noting in March 2025 that Hunter mines are "thriving" with no closures under the government and citing support for extensions at operations like MACH Energy's Mount Pleasant, Yancoal's Ashton, and Whitehaven Coal's . He has criticized accelerated net-zero transitions as an "unrealistic pipedream" and "fairytale," arguing that rapid phase-outs ignore the mining industry's foundational role in providing materials like iron, , and critical minerals essential for renewables such as solar panels, turbines, and batteries, without which net zero cannot be achieved. This stance reflects constituent pressures in coal-dependent areas, where abrupt policy shifts risk unemployment, contrasting with broader Labor commitments to emissions reduction while prioritizing "good, safe and secure employment." In alignment with regional manufacturing and energy needs, Repacholi has endorsed government funding for gas sector resilience, including $37.5 million across measures like a decommissioning roadmap and $12 million for a net-zero-ready regulatory framework, alongside $80.5 million for critical minerals development to bolster supply chains, economic growth, and jobs during the transition. He has voted in favor of policies permitting unconventional gas , underscoring support for reliable baseload sources amid renewables' challenges, though he frames these as complementary to export-driven continuity rather than outright rejection of decarbonization.

Men's health and social issues

Repacholi was appointed Australia's first Special Envoy for Men's Health on 13 May 2025, tasked with advocating for physical and initiatives tailored to men, including community outreach and policy development. In this role, he has conducted tours across communities, such as attending the WA Men's in September 2025, where he committed to generating new policy recommendations to address underfunding in men's health services. His efforts emphasize male-specific vulnerabilities, including higher suicide rates among men, which data for 2023 reported at approximately three times the female rate (23.0 per 100,000 for males versus 7.2 for females), arguing for targeted funding rather than generalized equity programs that dilute resources. Repacholi's advocacy draws from his personal experience overcoming stigma, having weighed 152 kg in the months following his 2020 Tokyo Olympics participation, leading to about seeking help and subsequent reliance on a weight-loss that enabled a 30+ kg reduction by early 2025. He publicly shares this journey to debunk barriers like self-imposed stigma, asserting that men often act as "their own worst enemies" by avoiding doctors and suppressing discussions of vulnerabilities, a pattern he links to cultural norms rather than inherent . Repacholi counters narratives pathologizing traditional masculinity by framing traits like and as potential strengths when balanced with openness, promoting resources such as Men's Sheds—community workshops that facilitate without mandating emotional disclosure—as effective interventions. On family and social issues, Repacholi advocates for recognizing fatherhood's demands, citing research from the Australian Institute of Family Studies in September 2025 that identifies elevated risks for new fathers, including isolation and identity shifts, which can exacerbate ideation if unaddressed. As a father of two young daughters, he has reflected on the challenges of balancing demanding careers with , pushing for policies that support paternal involvement to strengthen family stability and child outcomes, such as enhanced screenings during the transition to fatherhood. This stance prioritizes empirical male-specific data over broader gender-neutral frameworks, arguing that healthy fathers correlate with improved community well-being, as evidenced by studies linking paternal to reduced family breakdowns.

Other stances

Repacholi endorsed the National Health Amendment (Cheaper Medicines) Bill 2025 during parliamentary debate on August 26, 2025, highlighting its role in lowering prescription costs to alleviate financial pressures on regional families. Leveraging his background as a four-time Olympian in , Repacholi has pushed back against excessive restrictions, advocating for a national firearms registry developed through consultation with the shooting sector to safeguard both public safety and legitimate sporting access. He has described Australia's existing gun laws as a national strength worthy of pride while calling for targeted advancements to better support the sport without unnecessary burdens on licensed users.

Controversies

2021 social media incidents

In September 2021, prior to his as the Labor candidate for the Hunter electorate, Dan Repacholi faced media scrutiny over his activity, including follows on of accounts featuring sexually suggestive imagery such as naked women posing with assault rifles. Repacholi deleted his Instagram account shortly after the reports emerged on September 21, 2021, amid his candidacy announcement. Separately, older posts resurfaced, including one from after an international shooting event in where he described the country as a "shit hole," alongside other explicit or off-color comments. Repacholi issued public apologies for the content, stating on September 16, 2021, that the remark was "stupid and offensive" made in frustration post-competition, and expressing regret for the explicit posts as immature and not reflective of his character. He emphasized in further statements that such past personal online behavior had no bearing on his suitability for public office or policy priorities, describing as an "amazing place" he wished to revisit with family. The incidents drew internal Labor Party criticism during preselection but did not result in legal consequences, as the activity involved no violations of Australian law. Media coverage amplified the follows and posts as indicative of poor judgment, yet comparable or more overt conduct by candidates across has often received less sustained attention, highlighting selective scrutiny in pre-election reporting. Repacholi proceeded to victory on September 24, , and secured the seat in the 2022 federal election with a 4,027-vote margin over the , suggesting limited enduring impact on regional voters who prioritized his background in mining and shooting over the non-criminal lapses.

Policy and constituent criticisms

Repacholi's support for initiatives, including farms in the , has drawn criticism from local anti-renewables groups and conservative constituents who argue it undermines the industry's viability despite his vocal advocacy for jobs. In May 2024, members of groups opposed to developments accused Repacholi of endorsing " ideology" that imposes undue economic and social burdens on rural landowners and taxpayers, prioritizing Labor's national renewables targets over regional -dependent . Similar critiques emerged in October 2024 discussions within Hunter Valley-focused groups, where his role chairing the parliamentary nuclear inquiry was questioned for allegedly favoring intermittent solar and over reliable baseload alternatives like nuclear or extended operations, amid claims of inflated long-term costs for renewables. These voices, often from farming and , contend that such policies accelerate job losses in without viable transitions, though Repacholi has countered by emphasizing hybrid approaches that safeguard existing mines while funding retraining. In October 2025, Repacholi's handling of a homeless encampment at HJ Sternbeck Park in Cessnock sparked constituent debate over welfare provision versus incentives for . On October 23, he publicly offered relocation services through and partnerships to assist rough sleepers in vacating the site, which had persisted for over six months and prompted local outrage via viral videos depicting issues and concerns. rangers enforced a clearance deadline of , with police involvement, leading Repacholi to express satisfaction that the "matter is now being resolved." Critics, including some working-class locals, argued the encampment's growth reflected over-reliance on handouts, questioning whether Repacholi's service offers encouraged dependency rather than addressing underlying disincentives to in a with high welfare uptake among the unemployed. Others, per commentary, viewed the forcible removal as insufficiently compassionate, though data from similar regional interventions indicate short-term clearances often fail without paired job programs, highlighting tensions between immediate constituent relief and long-term causal factors like labor market mismatches in coal transition areas. Repacholi's pragmatic deviations from strict party lines on —balancing preservation with renewables—have sustained electoral resilience in the Hunter, a seat with 52.5% two-party-preferred Labor margin in the May 2025 federal election, outperforming national swings amid polarized debates. This outcome underscores voter preference for region-specific realism over ideological purity, as polls showed 60% of Hunter miners prioritizing over emission targets, yet Repacholi retained broad support by securing federal funding for worker transitions without endorsing full phase-outs. Constituent pushback, while vocal in niche online forums, has not eroded his mandate, suggesting criticisms reflect minority activist pressures rather than majority causal discontent in a fossil fuel-reliant electorate facing global export demands.

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