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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Greens amendment to remove Schedule 2 Part 3 from the NDIS Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill
Noted support for the Greens’ amendment to the NDIS Integrity Bill
Senator Steele-John moved a Greens committee amendment to oppose Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2025. Senator McKim recorded Payman’s support for that amendment. The amendment was defeated 30 to 11, meaning Part 3 stood as printed.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Fail
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Greens amendment adding privacy protection for NDIS participants providing information to the CEO
Noted opposition to the Greens’ privacy amendment to the NDIS Integrity Bill
Senator McKim moved a Greens amendment (sheet 3751) inserting a provision that the NDIS CEO must not require a person to provide information unless satisfied it would not unreasonably interfere with their privacy. Senator McKim recorded that Payman opposed this amendment. The amendment passed on the voices.
- My vote
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No
- Outcome
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Pass
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Greens whistleblower protections amendment to the NDIS Integrity Bill
Noted support for Greens whistleblower protections amendment to the NDIS Integrity Bill
Senator McKim moved Greens amendments (sheet 3758) adding whistleblower protections to the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2025, including confidentiality protections for people who disclose information about NDIS provider misconduct. Senator McKim recorded Payman’s support. The amendment passed.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Pass
- Proposed by
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Thorpe amendment restoring NDIS participant choice in plan management
Noted support for Senator Thorpe’s amendment restoring NDIS participant plan management choice
Senator Thorpe’s amendment (sheet 3647) to the NDIS Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2025 sought to restore participant choice in plan management by repealing provisions that limited self-management options. Senator McKim recorded Payman’s support. The amendment was defeated 30 to 13.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Fail
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Final passage of the NDIS Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2025
Noted opposition to the NDIS Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2025 passing
Senator McKim recorded that Payman opposed the question that the bill be agreed to and passed. Despite Payman’s opposition, the bill passed on the voices.
- My vote
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No
- Outcome
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Pass
- Proposed by
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