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Tony Zappia

Australian Labor Party · House of Representatives · Makin (SA) · incumbent

Tony Zappia was born on 13 June 1952 in Platì, Italy, and moved with his family to Pooraka, South Australia, as a child, attending primary school and Enfield High School there. From 1969 he worked for ANZ Bank, and from 1976 to 1980 he was employed as a research officer to Senator Jim Cavanagh. [source]

Worked for the ANZ Bank from 1969, research officer to Senator Jim Cavanagh 1976-1980, and ran three fitness centres; won ten national powerlifting championships. Councillor on the City of Salisbury from 1977 and mayor 1997-2007. [source]

Sourced positions

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Foreign policy & aid verified

Zappia has stated in Parliament that he acknowledges the Palestinian people's right to self-determination, including the need to recognise a sovereign and independent State of Palestine, and the need to address the root causes of the conflict including dismantling Israel's 'system of apartheid against all Palestinians.' In an October 2023 speech he said 'the killing of innocent Palestinians in Gaza must also stop' and that 'Israel must show restraint and respect for international law,' and he has called for a permanent two-state resolution.

Citizenship (s44 eligibility) verified

Zappia was born in Italy in 1952 and naturalised as an Australian citizen in 1958. He stated he ceased to be an Italian citizen automatically upon acquiring Australian citizenship in 1958 (Italy then stripping citizenship from those naturalising elsewhere), a position he said the Italian Consul confirmed by letter dated July 2004, supporting his section 44(i) eligibility.

Record last updated 2026-08-13.