Ali France
Australian Labor Party Member for Dickson
Currently sitting
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Seat and party history (1)
- Australian Labor Party - Dickson (House) - 3 May 2025 to present
- Seat and party records: OpenAustralia member data.
Contact
Electorate office: (07) 3205 9977
454 Gympie Road, Strathpine QLD 4500
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Compared with other members
Ali France compared with all 150 sitting House members.
Questions asked in Question Time
Higher than 51% of House members- This member
- 13
- Average
- 11.2
- Median
- 12
Debates spoken in
Lower than 53% of House members- This member
- 28
- Average
- 35.9
- Median
- 30.5
Votes cast
Lower than 54% of House members- This member
- 250
- Average
- 253.0
- Median
- 265
Share of divisions voted in
Higher than 57% of House members- This member
- 87%
- Average
- 79%
- Median
- 81%
Read these with care
- The median is the middle member: half did more, half did less. It is less affected by a few very active members than the average.
- Ministers answer questions rather than ask them, and the presiding officers rarely vote, so their patterns differ.
- Government backbenchers are often given arranged "Dorothy Dixer" questions, which raises their question counts.
- Votes only record ayes and noes, so a missed vote cannot be told apart from a pair (an agreed absence).
- Counts cover only what is on this site, and do not measure electorate or committee work. New members have less history.
Question Time
Question from Ali France
The member asked the Treasurer how the government's economic management was boosting retirement incomes and strengthening the budget, and how this compared to alternative approaches.
Background: The government was promoting its economic management record and superannuation policies.
Answer from Jim Chalmers
The Treasurer stated that superannuation provided security for workers and reduced budget pressure, citing upcoming Intergenerational Report findings. He noted that international ratings agencies had reaffirmed Australia's AAA credit rating due to sound fiscal performance. He contrasted this with the Queensland government's fiscal deterioration and highlighted global economic uncertainty driven by Middle East conflict and rising inflation. He emphasized that the government's approach involved backing superannuation, delivering tax cuts, and restraining spending.
Question from Ali France
The member asked how housing tax reforms were helping Australians and what policies would make it harder to secure housing.
Background: The member asked about the impact of housing tax reforms and what approaches would hinder housing access.
Answer from Clare O'Neil
The minister stated that reforms aimed to help first home buyers and encourage new home building. She cited data showing a 27 per cent increase in investor lending for new dwellings and a 15 per cent drop in lending for existing homes. She quoted banking executives supporting the reforms and argued that the opposition's policies would defend a broken system, whereas the government was addressing housing insecurity for young people.
Question from Ali France
The member asked for details on the government's progress in strengthening paid parental leave and supporting women in the workforce, and what risks existed.
Background: The member asked how the government was strengthening paid parental leave and supporting families and women in the workforce.
Answer from Tanya Plibersek
The Minister stated that from 1 July, paid parental leave would increase to six months with payments of over $1,000 per week. She noted that the government had more than doubled the entitlement to around $30,000. The Minister highlighted that these changes benefited female-dominated industries like aged care, contributing to the lowest gender pay gap in history. She criticized the opposition and One Nation for their inconsistent or negative stances on paid parental leave.
Question from Ali France
The member asked how the government was progressing toward delivering 55,000 new social and affordable homes and why this approach was superior to alternatives.
Background: A government member asked the Minister for Housing about progress on social housing commitments.
Answer from Clare O'Neil
The Minister stated that the government had completed more than 7,000 homes and had 23,000 in planning or construction. She highlighted recent construction starts in various electorates, totaling over 300 homes in the last six weeks alone. She argued that this pace exceeded the Coalition's output over a decade. She criticized the Opposition for neglecting social and affordable housing during their nine years in government, noting they built no such homes in regional and rural Australia.
Question from Ali France
The member inquired about the role of urgent care clinics in improving access to doctors and strengthening Medicare after previous cuts.
Background: The member asked how the government was making it easier for Australians to access urgent care and how urgent care clinics were strengthening Medicare.
Answer from Mark Butler
The Minister highlighted the Murrumba Downs Medicare urgent care clinic, which was 100 per cent bulk-billing and had seen almost 35,000 patients. He noted that 135 clinics were open, with two more opening soon, totaling 137. These clinics had seen about three million patients, with half reporting they would otherwise have used emergency departments. The clinics were fully bulk-billed and open seven days a week. The budget would lock in urgent care as a permanent part of Medicare with $1.8 billion over five years.
Question from Ali France
The member asked how the government was working with partners to respond to trade disruptions caused by the war.
Background: Ongoing conflict in the Middle East was disrupting global trade and energy supplies.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister attributed disruptions to Iranian actions closing the Strait of Hormuz, affecting 20 per cent of global oil supply. He stated that the government was engaging with international partners, including Singapore and the International Energy Agency, to shield the nation from uncertainty. Domestically, the government established a Fuel Supply Taskforce to coordinate with states and territories on distribution and supply resilience.
Question from Ali France
The member asked what the government was doing to help Australians buy their first home and how this compared to alternative approaches.
Background: The government was promoting first-home buyer assistance programs.
Answer from Clare O'Neil
The Minister stated that the government had helped 230,000 Australians, including 1,700 in the member's electorate, buy their first home through the five per cent deposit program. She argued this reduced the savings period from 10-11 years to two or three years. She criticized the opposition for opposing the program and labeling it a gimmick, asserting it supported ordinary Australians rather than the wealthy.
Question from Ali France
The member asked how the government is delivering more choice, lower costs, and better healthcare for Australian women.
Background: The government introduced a women's health package to address decades of neglect in healthcare for women.
Answer from Mark Butler
The Minister highlighted that over 660,000 women had filled two million scripts for new PBS-listed medicines, saving millions of dollars. He noted that every primary health network now has an endometriosis and pelvic pain clinic, and over 70,000 women had used the new Medicare menopause assessment. He stated that bulk-billed visits for long-acting contraceptives were now widely available.
Question from Ali France
The member asked what threats the social media minimum age law faced and how the government was protecting parents and children.
Background: The social media minimum age law had been passed. The question sought to outline threats to the law and government actions.
Answer from Anika Wells
The minister stated that the government was tabling rules and working with platforms to ensure compliance. She identified threats from opposition parliamentarians who were attempting to repeal the law and undermining trust in it. She criticized the shadow minister for suggesting she would not have supported the law in hindsight.
Question from Ali France
The member asked how the government was strengthening Medicare to provide affordable healthcare and whether there were any threats to this investment.
Background: A government member asked the Prime Minister how the government was delivering on commitments to strengthen Medicare and ensure affordable healthcare, and if there were threats to this investment.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister stated that the government had delivered the biggest investment in Medicare in 40 years, tripling the bulk-billing incentive for all Australians. He noted that over 1,000 clinics had signed up to bulk-bill every patient due to the new incentive payment. He highlighted a visit to a clinic in Belconnen where early intervention, such as sun checks, improved patient health and saved system costs. He emphasized that building trust between GPs and patients leads to better healthcare outcomes and that the policy aims to achieve 90 per cent bulk-billing rates, benefiting 18,000 clinics financially.
Question from Ali France
The member asked how the government had pursued its agenda in the first fortnight and how this compared to other parliamentary approaches.
Background: A government member asked the Prime Minister about the government's agenda in the first fortnight and how it compared to other approaches in parliament.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister highlighted the delivery of cost-of-living relief, including cheaper medicines, protected penalty rates, and student debt cuts. He noted that inflation had fallen to 2.1 per cent annually. He criticized the opposition for internal conflicts over climate change and net zero targets. He stated that the government had a clear agenda of helping Australians, while the opposition was focused on internal disputes.
Question from Ali France
The member asked how the government's infrastructure investments were supporting communities and why this investment was needed.
Background: A government member asked about the government's record infrastructure investments and their impact on communities.
Answer from Catherine King
The Minister stated that $125 billion was being invested in infrastructure over the next 10 years, including projects in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia, the Northern Territory, and the ACT. She highlighted specific projects like the Bruce Highway safety package and Western Sydney airport. She noted that funding for local roads had been doubled for every council, contrasting this with the previous government's neglect of regional infrastructure.
Question from Ali France
The member asked how the government was delivering lasting cost-of-living relief, particularly for young people, students, and apprentices.
Background: A government member asked the Prime Minister to outline measures providing cost-of-living relief for young Australians, students, and apprentices.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister detailed the introduction of legislation to cut student debt by 20 per cent, benefiting approximately three million Australians and saving an average of $512,000 each. He listed other measures effective from 1 July, including paid practical placements for nursing and social work students, $10,000 bonuses for construction workers, free TAFE, extended paid parental leave with superannuation, a 12 per cent superannuation guarantee, $150 energy bill relief, a 3.5 per cent rise in pay for those on the minimum wage, and battery subsidies.
Other Parliamentary Activity
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Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission Yearly Report to Parliament
House of Representatives · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Ministerial Statement
Opened this debate
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Women's Health
House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Housing
House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers (Special Account) (Extending Support and Strengthening Safety) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Economy
House of Representatives · Tuesday 11 August 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Paid Parental Leave
House of Representatives · Monday 29 June 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Aviation Consumer Protection Bill 2026, Aviation Consumer Protection (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026, Aviation Consumer Protection Levy Bill 2026, Aviation Consumer Protection Levy (Collection) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 25 June 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Budget
House of Representatives · Tuesday 23 June 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 22 June 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 27 May 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027, Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2026-2027, Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 26 May 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 31 March 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Treasury Laws Amendment (Doubling Penalties for ACCC Enforcement) Bill 2026, Fair Work Amendment (Fairer Fuel) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 26 March 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Health Legislation Amendment (Improving Choice and Transparency for Private Health Consumers) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 25 March 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Fuel
House of Representatives · Tuesday 24 March 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2025-2026, Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2025-2026, Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 2) 2025-2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 12 March 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Reporting System Reform) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 4 March 2026 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence
House of Representatives · Wednesday 4 March 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Defence and Veterans' Service Commissioner Bill 2025, Defence and Veterans' Service Commissioner (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 11 February 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 20 January 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Energy
House of Representatives · Thursday 27 November 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Medicare
House of Representatives · Monday 24 November 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Environment Protection Reform Bill 2025, National Environmental Protection Agency Bill 2025, Environment Information Australia Bill 2025, Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (Customs Charges Imposition) Bill 2025, Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (Excise Charges Imposition) Bill 2025, Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (General Charges Imposition) Bill 2025, Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (Restoration Charge Imposition) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 5 November 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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National Health Amendment (Cheaper Medicines) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 26 August 2025 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Repeal Net Zero Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 25 August 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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National Disability Insurance Scheme
House of Representatives · Monday 25 August 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Mental Health
House of Representatives · Monday 25 August 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Penalty and Overtime Rates) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 31 July 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
- Votes recorded
- 250
- Aye votes (49.2%)
- 123
- No votes (50.8%)
- 127
Showing the latest 50 votes.
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Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (Veterans' Healthcare With...
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 85, Noes 40 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Rearrangement
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 42, Noes 87 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 42, Noes 89 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 85, Noes 44 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance ...
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 88, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance ...
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 87, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance ...
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 9, Noes 85 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance ...
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 86, Noes 47 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance ...
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 45, Noes 87 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance ...
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 46, Noes 86 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Rearrangement
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 84, Noes 13 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Rearrangement
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 49, Noes 87 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Consideration of Legislation
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 69, Noes 10 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Consideration of Legislation
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 43, Noes 87 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate Message
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 95, Noes 43 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate Message
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 95, Noes 42 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Albanese Government; Attempted Censure
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 46, Noes 86 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Statute Update Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate Message
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 84, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minim...
10 Sep 2026 · Ayes 95, Noes 37 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minim...
10 Sep 2026 · Ayes 96, Noes 36 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative-Improved Forest Management in Multi...
10 Sep 2026 · Ayes 38, Noes 92 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation...
9 Sep 2026 · Ayes 52, Noes 86 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Gun Control
9 Sep 2026 · Ayes 88, Noes 47 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Veterans
7 Sep 2026 · Ayes 88, Noes 49 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Economy
20 Aug 2026 · Ayes 41, Noes 85 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026; Considerati...
20 Aug 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 36 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill 2026; Report from Federation Cha...
20 Aug 2026 · Ayes 39, Noes 90 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Australia's Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Amendment Bi...
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 38, Noes 80 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026; Report from Federation Chamber
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 41, Noes 84 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026; Report from Federation Chamber
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 10, Noes 67 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Minister for Veterans' Affairs
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 83, Noes 44 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
News Media Bargaining (Administration) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 65 · Failed
VOTED NO -
News Journalism Payments Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 11, Noes 69 · Failed
VOTED NO -
News Journalism Payments Bill 2026; Second Reading
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 40, Noes 83 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Defence Personnel; Attempted Censure
17 Aug 2026 · Ayes 86, Noes 43 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Cash Distribution Framework Bill 2026; Reference to Federation Chamber
12 Aug 2026 · Ayes 40, Noes 83 · Failed
VOTED NO -
International Relations: Australia and Japan
12 Aug 2026 · Ayes 88, Noes 41 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Aged Care Amendment (Restoring Human Override for Aged Care Needs Assessments...
11 Aug 2026 · Ayes 42, Noes 87 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders
11 Aug 2026 · Ayes 74, Noes 12 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Rearrangement
11 Aug 2026 · Ayes 86, Noes 47 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Rearrangement
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 42 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Minister for Defence Industry; Attempted Censure
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 41 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Health Insurance Amendment (Incentive Payments and Other Measures) Bill 2026;...
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 39, Noes 92 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Rearrangement
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 71, Noes 12 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Social Policy and Legal Affairs Committee; Reference
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 13, Noes 78 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Social Policy and Legal Affairs Committee; Reference
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 72, Noes 12 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Joint Committee; Appointment
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 38, Noes 101 · Failed
VOTED NO -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 33 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 20...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 43 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 20...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 43 · Passed
VOTED AYE
About this page
This page tracks Ali France's parliamentary activity: questions asked and answered in Question Time, debates spoken in, and votes in divisions. Summaries are in reported speech, not transcripts; each one links to the official record.