How I vote
I believe in good policy, not party politics. Every bill deserves to be judged on its own merits, and I vote according to what will improve people’s lives. Unlike members of the major parties, I am never told how to vote.
My independence allows me to collaborate when it leads to better outcomes, and to stand firm when a proposal does not serve our community. Progress comes from cooperation, not division, and my focus will always be on creating laws that make a real difference.
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Pass the Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 1) Bill 2026 at second and third reading
Noted support for the Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 1) Bill 2026
The bill made a series of technical and administrative amendments across social security, family assistance and related legislation. Senator McKim recorded Payman’s support for the second reading and all remaining stages. The bill passed on the voices.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Pass
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Greens second reading amendment to the Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 1) Bill 2026
Noted support for the Greens’ amendment to the Social Security technical amendments bill
The Greens moved a second reading amendment relating to debt recovery limits and indexation arrangements. Senator McKim recorded Payman’s support for the amendment. The amendment was defeated 35 votes to 12.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Fail
- Proposed by
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Pocock second reading amendment to the Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 1) Bill 2026
Noted support for Senator Pocock’s amendment on remote area allowance provisions
Senator David Pocock moved a second reading amendment relating to remote area allowance provisions. Senator McKim recorded Payman’s support for the amendment. The amendment was defeated 29 votes to 17.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Fail
- Proposed by
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Pass the Appropriation (Fuel Security Response) Bills 2025–2026 at second and third reading
Noted support for emergency fuel security response funding
The bills appropriated funding for the Government’s fuel security response measures. Senator McKim recorded Payman’s support for the second reading and all remaining stages. Both bills passed on the voices.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Pass
- Proposed by
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Lambie amendment to the Appropriation (Fuel Security Response) Bills 2025–2026
Noted support to the Lambie amendment proposing Defence‑funded domestic fuel reserves
The Jacqui Lambie Network moved an amendment calling for Defence funding to be redirected to establish a 90‑day in‑country fuel reserve. Senator McKim recorded Payman’s support for the amendment. The amendment was defeated on the voices.
- My vote
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No
- Outcome
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Fail
- Proposed by
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Pass the Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures No. 2) Bill 2026 at second and third reading
Noted support for the Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures No. 2) Bill 2026
The bill introduced administrative and service‑related amendments affecting veterans’ affairs legislation. Senator McKim recorded Payman’s support for the second reading and all remaining stages. The bill passed on the voices.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Pass
- Proposed by
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Pass the Commonwealth Parole Board Bill 2025 and related bills at second and third reading
Noted support for the establishment of a Commonwealth Parole Board
The bills established a Commonwealth Parole Board and related transitional arrangements. Senator McKim recorded Payman’s support for the amendments. The bills were agreed to on division.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Pass
- Proposed by
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Thorpe amendments to the Commonwealth Parole Board Bill 2025
Noted support for Senator Thorpe’s amendments on parole procedure and fairness
Senator Lidia Thorpe moved amendments relating to procedural fairness, interview requirements and legal representation before the Commonwealth Parole Board. Senator McKim recorded Payman’s support for the amendments. The amendments were defeated on division.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Fail
- Proposed by
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Pass the Treasury Laws Amendment (Genetic Testing Protections in Life Insurance and Other Measures) Bill 2025 at second and third reading
Noted support for the genetic testing protections in life insurance bill
The bill restricted the use of genetic testing results in life insurance underwriting and made related amendments. Senator McKim recorded Payman’s support for the bill at second and third reading. The bill passed on the voices.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Pass
- Proposed by
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One Nation amendment to the National Health Amendment (Passive Immunological Products) Bill 2026
Noted opposition to the One Nation amendment on vaccine testing standards
One Nation moved an amendment calling for additional placebo‑based vaccine testing requirements. Senator McKim recorded Payman’s opposition to the amendment. The amendment was defeated 43 votes to 5.
- My vote
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No
- Outcome
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Fail
- Proposed by
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Pass the National Health Amendment (Passive Immunological Products) Bill 2026 at second and third reading
Noted support for the National Health Amendment (Passive Immunological Products) Bill 2026
The bill amended regulatory arrangements for passive immunological products under the National Health Act. Senator McKim recorded Payman’s support for the second reading and all remaining stages. The bill passed on division.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Pass
- Proposed by
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Pass the Translating and Interpreting Services Bill 2025 at second and third reading
Noted support for the Translating and Interpreting Services Bill 2025
The bill established a legislative framework for Commonwealth‑funded translating and interpreting services. Senator McKim recorded Payman’s support for the second reading and all remaining stages. The bill passed on the voices.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Pass
- Proposed by
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Payman amendments to the Translating and Interpreting Services Bill 2025
Noted support for Senator Payman’s amendments to strengthen language access
Senator McKim, on behalf of Senator Payman, moved amendments relating to language access and the interpreting workforce. Senator McKim recorded Payman’s support for the amendments. The amendments were defeated.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Fail
- Proposed by
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Pass the Migration Amendment (Combatting Migrant Exploitation) Bill 2025 at second and third reading
Noted support for the Migration Amendment (Combatting Migrant Exploitation) Bill 2025
The bill strengthened compliance and enforcement mechanisms addressing migrant worker exploitation. Senator McKim recorded Payman’s support for the second reading and all remaining stages. The bill passed on the voices.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Pass
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Coalition second reading amendment to the NDIS Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill – partial support noted
Noted partial support for the Coalition’s second reading amendment to the NDIS Integrity Bill
Senator Ruston moved a Coalition second reading amendment to the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2025. Senator McKim recorded that Payman supported parts (a) and (f) of the amendment and opposed parts (b), (c), (d) and (e). The amendment was defeated 34 to 28.
- My vote
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Split
- Outcome
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Fail
- Proposed by
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