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 Superannuation Tax Reform Bill (balances above $3 million)
Voted to pass the Superannuation Amendment Bill to increase tax on earnings from super balances above $3 million
Final passage of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Bill 2026, introducing changes to the taxation of superannuation balances above $3 million by increasing the tax applied to earnings on those large balances. Payman voted in favour. The legislation passed 33 to 22.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Pass
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Release ASIC RG97 superannuation fee disclosure correspondence
Voted to require the Government to release correspondence on ASIC Regulatory Guide 97 and superannuation fee disclosure
This vote required the Government to release correspondence relating to ASIC Regulatory Guide 97 and superannuation fee disclosure rules.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Pass
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Release Building a New Life in Australia dataset
Voted to require the Government to release the full Building a New Life in Australia dataset
This motion required the Government to release the full Building a New Life in Australia dataset tracking humanitarian migrants’ settlement outcomes.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Fail
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Urgency motion condemning US-Israel attack on Iran
Voted for a Senate urgency motion condemning the US and Israel’s attack on Iran and calling on Australia to oppose the war
This vote concerned an urgency motion condemning the United States and Israel’s attack on Iran and calling on Australia to oppose further escalation.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Fail
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Keep debate open on Keeping Australia Safe Bill
Voted to keep debate open on whether to urgently bring on the Keeping Australia Safe Bill
This vote sought to keep debate open on the Keeping Australia Safe Bill rather than proceeding immediately to a final vote.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Pass
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Refer Commonwealth Entities Legislation Amendment Bill to committee
Voted to refer the Commonwealth Entities Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 to a Senate committee
This motion proposed referring the Commonwealth Entities Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 to a Senate committee for further scrutiny.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Fail
- Proposed by
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Refer Royal Commissions Legislation Amendment Bill to committee
Voted to refer the Royal Commissions Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 to a Senate committee
This vote proposed referring the Royal Commissions Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 to a Senate committee for detailed review.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Fail
- Proposed by
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Refer superannuation tax reform bills to committee
Voted to refer the superannuation tax reform bills to a Senate committee
This motion proposed referring the Government’s superannuation tax reform bills to a Senate committee for further examination.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Fail
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Release documents on reducing number of senior ADF officers
Voted to require the Government to release documents on plans to reduce the number of senior ADF officers
This vote required the Government to release documents relating to plans to reduce the number of senior officers within the Australian Defence Force.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Pass
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Release documents on PM meeting with student about social media ban
Voted to require the Government to release documents on a meeting between the Prime Minister and a school student about the social media ban
This motion required the Government to release documents relating to a meeting between the Prime Minister and a school student about the proposed social media ban.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Fail
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Suspend standing orders to debate fuel security
Voted to suspend standing orders so the Senate could urgently debate fuel security
This vote sought to suspend standing orders to allow urgent Senate debate on Australia’s fuel security and resilience of the national fuel supply.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Fail
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Release PMO correspondence on antisemitism and extremism bill
Voted to require the Government to release Prime Minister’s Office correspondence on the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill
This vote required the Government to release correspondence from the Prime Minister’s Office relating to the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Pass
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Release ASIO advice on Australia Day security risks
Voted to require the Government to release ASIO advice on Australia Day security risks
This motion sought the release of ASIO advice concerning potential security risks associated with Australia Day events.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Fail
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Release Treasury housing estimates briefing materials
Voted to require the Government to release Treasury housing briefing materials prepared for Senate estimates
This order required the Government to release Treasury briefing materials prepared for Senate estimates relating to housing policy.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Pass
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Release Finance Department estimates briefing materials
Voted to require the Government to release Finance Department estimates briefing materials
This vote required the Government to release briefing materials prepared by the Department of Finance for Senate estimates hearings.
- My vote
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Yes
- Outcome
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Pass
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