Anika Wells

Anika Shay Wells (born 11 August 1985) is an Australian politician. As of October 2026 she is Minister for Communications and Minister for Sport in the Albanese government, having previously served as Minister for Aged Care from 2022 to 2025. She is a member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and has served in the House of Representatives since the 2019 federal election, representing the Division of Lilley in Queensland. She played a significant role in the development of the Online Safety Amendment Act 2024, which was enacted by the following year.