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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Condemn US–Israel strikes on Iran
Voted to condemn the Iran strikes as illegal and call for Australia to withdraw support
This motion proposed that the Senate formally condemn military strikes on Iran carried out by the United States and Israel, arguing the attacks were unlawful and escalatory, and called on the Australian Government to withdraw support.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Fail
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Amend wording of Iran Senate motion
Voted against Labor’s attempt to soften the Senate motion on Iran
This vote concerned an amendment to a Senate motion about the Iran conflict that sought to soften the wording proposed by the Government and change the tone of the chamber’s response to the strikes.
- My vote
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No
- Outcome
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Fail
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Motion congratulating US and Israel for Iran strikes
Voted against ‘congratulating’ the United States and Israel for strikes on Iran
This vote related to language in a Senate motion that would have congratulated the United States and Israel for carrying out military strikes on Iran, a proposal that explicitly praised the actions.
- My vote
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No
- Outcome
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Fail
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Censure Pauline Hanson over anti-Muslim comments
Voted to formally censure Pauline Hanson over comments vilifying Muslim Australians
This motion sought to formally censure Senator Pauline Hanson for public comments widely criticised as vilifying Muslim Australians. A Senate censure is a formal reprimand expressing the chamber’s disapproval.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Pass
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Suspend standing orders to debate Islamophobia
Voted to suspend standing orders so the Senate could debate Islamophobia
This vote attempted to suspend standing orders to allow an urgent Senate debate about Islamophobia in Australia and the broader issue of discrimination against Muslim Australians.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Fail
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Expand cost-of-living inquiry scope
Voted to expand a cost-of-living inquiry to include tax reform and fossil fuel subsidies
This vote proposed expanding the scope of an existing Senate inquiry into cost-of-living pressures so it would also examine tax reform and fossil fuel subsidies as potential contributors to rising costs.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Fail
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Senate inquiry into coal supply and Eraring power station
Voted against establishing a Senate inquiry into coal supply and the future of Eraring power station
This motion sought to establish a Senate inquiry into coal supply issues and the future of the Eraring power station, examining energy security and the reliability of electricity supply.
- My vote
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No
- Outcome
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Fail
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Release 2024 State of Australian Cities report
Voted to require the Government to release the 2024 State of Australian Cities report
This vote required the Government to release the 2024 State of Australian Cities report, which analyses housing, infrastructure, population growth and economic development in Australia’s cities.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Pass
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Release APS cost-saving correspondence
Voted to require the Government to release correspondence about alleged APS cost-saving targets
This order required the Government to release correspondence relating to alleged cost-saving targets imposed on the Australian Public Service, seeking clarity on whether departments had been directed to reduce spending.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Pass
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Release documents on $6.8b budget savings claim
Voted to require the Government to release documents behind its claimed $6
This vote required the Government to produce documents explaining the basis for its claim of $6.8 billion in budget savings and how those savings were calculated.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Pass
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Release documents on UN Board of Peace invitation
Voted to require the Government to release documents on Australia’s invitation to join the UN Board of Peace
This motion ordered the Government to release documents concerning Australia’s invitation to join the United Nations Board of Peace and the diplomatic considerations behind the invitation.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Fail
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Release documents on Bondi attack royal commission decision
Voted to require the Government to release documents on whether to establish a Royal Commission into the Bondi terrorist attack
This vote required the Government to release documents relating to discussions about whether to establish a royal commission into the Bondi terrorist attack.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Pass
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Release documents on Housing Australia chair appointment
Voted to require the Government to release documents on the appointment of a new Housing Australia chair
This motion sought documents relating to the appointment of a new chair of Housing Australia, including advice provided to ministers during the selection process.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Fail
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Release documents on Housing Australia consultants spending
Voted to require the Government to release documents on Housing Australia’s spending on consultants
This vote ordered the Government to release documents detailing Housing Australia’s spending on consultants and external advisory services.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Pass
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Release Housing Australia board meeting minutes
Voted to require the Government to release Housing Australia board meeting minutes
This order required the Government to produce minutes from Housing Australia board meetings to provide insight into governance decisions within the organisation.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Pass
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