Tribune’s note

The House on 22 June 2026 passed a condolence motion for Dr Katrina "Katie" Allen, the former Liberal Member for Higgins, who died at age 59 [TA-260622-house-e61cfd068b50:s191]. Angie Bell MP spoke to the motion, acknowledging Dr Allen's parallel careers as a practising paediatrician, medical researcher, and professor before and during her parliamentary service.

Dr Allen held the seat of Higgins from 2019 to 2022, and the motion singled out her integrity, compassion, and dedication to that role. Her research contributions were centred on paediatric allergy and gastroenterology, and the motion commended her lifelong work improving the health of Australian children and families [TA-260622-house-e61cfd068b50:s191]. The House also acknowledged her advocacy for women in leadership across medicine and politics.

Condolences were extended to her husband Malcolm, their children, and her extended family. This segment carries no partisan policy content; it is a procedural condolence motion and is noted here for completeness of the daily record.

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HansardPRIVATE MEMBERS' BUSINESSAngie BellMonday 22 June 2026