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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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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Release Housing Australia risk register
Voted to require the Government to release Housing Australia’s risk register
This vote required the Government to release Housing Australia’s risk register outlining the key operational and financial risks facing the agency.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Pass
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Release Housing Australia furniture spending documents
Voted to require the Government to release documents on Housing Australia’s furniture spending
This motion sought documents detailing spending on furniture and office fit-outs by Housing Australia to scrutinise procurement decisions.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Pass
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Release Infrastructure estimates briefing materials
Voted to require the Government to release Infrastructure estimates briefing materials
This order required the Government to release briefing materials prepared by the Infrastructure Department for Senate estimates hearings.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Pass
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Suspend standing orders to debate ADF sex discrimination class action
Voted to suspend standing orders so the Senate could debate the ADF sex discrimination class action
This vote attempted to suspend standing orders to allow urgent debate on the class action relating to sex discrimination within the Australian Defence Force.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Fail
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