A political family of Australia (also called a political dynasty) is a family in which multiple members are involved in Australian politics, particularly electoral politics. Members may be related by blood or marriage; often several generations or multiple siblings may be involved. Anderson family Keith Anderson, member of the NSW Legislative Assembly 1961–1962 Kath Anderson, member of the New South Wales Legislative Council 1973–1981 Peter Anderson, member of the NSW Legislative Assembly 1978–1995 Anthony family Larry Anthony, senior: MHR for Richmond 1937–57; minister in the Menzies Government 1941, 1949–56 Doug Anthony: MHR for Richmond 1957–84; Deputy Prime Minister 1971–72, 1975–83; Leader of the National Party 1971–84 Larry Anthony, junior: MHR for Richmond 1996–2004; minister in the Howard Government 1998–2004. Archer family Thomas Archer, Legislative Council of Tasmania 1827–1844 Joseph Archer, Legislative Council of Tasmania 1851–1853 William Archer, Legislative Council & House of Assembly of Tasmania, 1851–1855(MLC)/1860-1862 & 1866–1868 (MHA) Robert Joseph Archer, House of Assembly of Tasmania 1869–1871, Longford Municipality Alderman Basil Archer, House of Assembly of Tasmania 1871–1872 William Henry Davies Archer, House of Assembly of Tasmania, 1882–1886, Longford Municipality Alderman, Council Warden, Treasurer 1872–1894 Frank Archer, House of Assembly of Tasmania, 1893–1902 William Fulbert Archer, Longford Municipality Alderman Thomas Cathcart Archer, Longford Municipality Alderman Baird family Bruce Baird (born 1942), MLA for Northcott NSW 1984—95, Minister in Greiner and Fahey governments. MHR for Cook 1998—2007. His son: Mike Baird (born 1968), MLA for Manly NSW 2007—2017, Minister, Treasurer, 44th NSW Premier 2014—2017 Barnard family Claude Barnard: MHR for Bass 1934–49. His son: Lance Barnard: MHR for Bass 1954–75, Deputy Prime Minister 1972–74 Eric Barnard: nephew of Claude Barnard; minister in Tasmanian governments. Michael Barnard: grandson of Claude Barnard and nephew of Lance; state MHA for Bass 1969–86; Deputy Premier of Tasmania Baume family Michael Baume (born 1930), Member of the Australian House of Representatives for Macarthur (1975—1983), Australian Senator for New South Wales (1985—1996) Peter Baume (born 1935), Australian Senator for New South Wales (1974—1991) They are cousins, the grandsons of Frederick Baume, a member of parliament in New Zealand. Beale-Shorten family Sir Howard Beale (1898–1983) – federal member for Parramatta (1946–1958), and at various times held the Transport, Supply, and Defense Production ministries. He later became the ambassador to the United States (1958–1964) Julian Beale (1934–2021) – federal member for Deakin (1984–90) and Bruce (1990–96) for the Liberal Party. Son of Howard Bill Shorten (born 1967) –