It’s a privilege to represent the people of Kooyong. As an independent, I look at every piece of legislation, and work with all parliamentary colleagues to get the best outcomes for Kooyong.
For independents, every vote is a conscience vote. My vote will always be informed by evidence and guided by the people of Kooyong. I don’t get told how to vote by a party. I answer only to my constituents—not to a party, to lobby groups, or to outside interests.
My aim is to attend every division (formal vote in the House of Representatives). If I can’t attend a division, I will be transparent about the reason I did not attend.
You can see how I voted in every division here.
So far in this Parliament, the government has passed 343 bills. I’ve supported good laws and I’ve opposed legislation I’ve disagreed with—regardless of who proposed it.
Most decisions made in the House of Representatives are by a vote “on the voices”. This means the MPs who are present in the chamber call out “aye” or “no” and the Speaker declares the result without a record being made of the individual votes. If you would like to know how I voted on a matter decided “on the voices”, please contact me.
As of November 2024, I’ve participated in 504 votes or “divisions” in the 47th Parliament, and I’m proud of my voting record.
- On Labor motions: In favour 108 times, Against 103 times
- On Coalition motions: In favour 50 times, Against 70 times
- On Greens motions: In favour 21 times, Against 16 times
- On crossbench motions: In favour 120 times, Against 16 times
I’ve voted:
- With Independents on climate and integrity
- With the Opposition on industrial relations, small business support, superannuation, and financial accountability
- With the Greens on climate change, environmental protections, and integrity
- With the Government on human rights, housing, and tax cuts.
I support good policy and effective legislation in the public interest. To that end, I’ve proposed successful amendments to bills including those for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, climate change, anti-discrimination and human rights, overseas students, and illegal logging.
