Sourced positions
A verified position is the member's own stated view or vote, supported by the listed sources. This page records public statements and conduct only — see methodology.
Immigration verified
In his maiden speech (6 September 2022), Malaysian-born Sam Lim credited former Labor PM Gough Whitlam with ending the White Australia policy and introducing multiculturalism, saying 'because of him we can call Australia home.'
Faith & religion verified
Sam Lim is a practising Buddhist; he became the first person to be sworn into the Australian federal parliament on Buddhist scripture (the Dhammapada), and has said Buddhism has 'always been a positive force' in his life giving him 'great inner strength'. The Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils describes him as 'perhaps the first Buddhist Federal Member of Parliament'.
Economic nationalism verified
Sam Lim has backed local manufacturing and local jobs in connection with defence industry grants, stating "by backing local manufacturing, the Albanese Labor Government is investing in high-skilled, local jobs right here in Tangney," and framing the support as building Australia's local capability and employment.
Citizenship (s44 eligibility) verified
Born in Malaysia, Lim became an Australian citizen in 2008; his Wikipedia citizenship record lists his Malaysian citizenship as held until 2021, before his 2022 election to the House of Representatives.
Record last updated 2026-08-13.