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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Greens urgency motion on coal and gas approvals
Called on the Government to stop approving new coal and gas projects during the climate crisis.
Every new coal and gas project approved now locks in decades more emissions at exactly the time we need to be cutting them. I supported calling out the Government’s continued approvals.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Fail
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Greens motion on Australia’s military ties with the US
Called for Australia to rethink its military relationship with the US, citing President Trump’s erratic conduct.
Australia’s alliance with the US shouldn’t mean turning a blind eye to reckless or dangerous behaviour from its leadership. I backed calling for a serious rethink of how close that relationship should be right now.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Fail
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Greens amendment on charity status and occupied territories
Would have stripped tax-deductible charity status from groups supporting an internationally recognised illegal occupation.
This was about making sure taxpayer-subsidised charity status isn’t being used to support internationally condemned conduct. I supported the principle behind it.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Fail
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Greens amendment on animal welfare tax deductions
Would have made donations to animal welfare charities tax-deductible.
Animal welfare groups do a lot of important work with very little government support. I backed making it easier for everyday Australians to help fund that work through their tax return.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Fail
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Vote to keep a section of the tax adviser bill
Kept a section of the bill in place after One Nation tried to have it removed.
This section was an important part of how the new penalties and oversight powers would actually work in practice. I voted to keep it in the bill rather than water it down.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Pass
- Proposed by
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One Nation procedural move on the tax adviser bill
A procedural bid to change how debate on the tax adviser bill was being run.
This was a technical move about the order and structure of debate rather than the substance of the bill itself. I supported giving it a chance to be properly considered.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Fail
- Proposed by
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One Nation amendment for early access to super
Would have let people withdraw 3% of their compulsory super early to help with cost of living.
While cost-of-living pressure is real, dipping into retirement savings early just shifts the pain to later in life. I voted against it because super is meant to last people through retirement, not patch over short-term bills.
- My vote
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No
- Outcome
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Fail
- Proposed by
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Nationals amendment to send the tax adviser bill to committee
Would have sent the bill off for extra committee scrutiny before the Senate voted on it.
The Nationals wanted more time to examine the bill’s details before it was sent through. I supported giving it that extra scrutiny, even though the bill itself was one I ultimately backed.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Fail
- Proposed by
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Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Adviser Misconduct) Bill 2026
Cracks down on tax advisers who mislead or rip off their clients, with new penalties for serious misconduct.
This bill gives regulators stronger powers to investigate and penalise tax agents who give dodgy advice or breach their professional obligations. I backed it because Australians deserve to trust the people handling their tax affairs.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Pass
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Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement of the Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2026
Double penalties for Social Media services that don’t take reasonable steps to kick kids off. Expand’s eSafety’s power to compel information from just Social Media services to anyone who has relevant information.
Senate Amendments:
Gov:
Sheet ST132 – Existing information request notice explicitly cannot require a person to attend before the commissioner. eSafety may ‘summon’ persons to give evidence, produce documents and answer questions. Must take place in private. Refuse to cooperate = jail for 12 months. No protection for self-incrimination, only for journalism. A court can order you to comply. Based on similar powers for other eSafety functions like explicit image abuse. Limits infringement notices for things like the reasonable steps requirement to 1/5 of the total maximum fine (same ratio for multiple breaches). NOGreens:
Sheet 4091 – Changes penalties from 100 million dollars to 10% of global turnover.Coalition:
Sheet 4059 – Big tech must publish algorithms
Sheet 4088 – Tightens document requests to companies and persons associated with social media, wouldn’t apply to kids or parents anymore
Sheet 4104 – Requires, for example, Apple, to provide access to system-level tools for the management of devices that are available to enterprises.- My vote
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No
- Outcome
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Pass
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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
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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
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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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