Alicia Payne
Australian Labor Party Member for Canberra
Currently sitting
Seat and party history (1)
- Australian Labor Party - Canberra (House) - 18 May 2019 to present
- Seat and party records: OpenAustralia member data.
Contact
Electorate office: (02) 6247 8475
221 London Circuit, Canberra ACT 2601
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Compared with other members
Alicia Payne compared with all 150 sitting House members.
Questions asked in Question Time
Higher than 56% of House members- This member
- 14
- Average
- 11.2
- Median
- 12
Debates spoken in
Lower than 75% of House members- This member
- 18
- Average
- 35.9
- Median
- 30.5
Votes cast
Lower than 89% of House members- This member
- 190
- Average
- 253.0
- Median
- 265
Share of divisions voted in
Lower than 90% of House members- This member
- 57%
- 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 Alicia Payne
The member asked how the government was coordinating a response to H5 bird flu, including vaccine distribution for native species.
Background: A government member asked the Agriculture Minister about the response to H5 bird flu and vaccine rollouts.
Answer from Julie Collins
The minister reported that $2 million had been invested in vaccines, with over 1,800 native birds vaccinated so far. The program aimed to vaccinate nearly 10,000 birds across 162 species, including little penguins and orange-bellied parrots. She confirmed that a sealion in South Australia tested positive for H5, but noted no detections in poultry or agriculture. She urged the public to report sick birds without touching them.
Question from Alicia Payne
The member asked how the government was responding to calls for a safer online environment for children and what obstacles remained.
Background: The government was introducing reforms to protect children online.
Answer from Anika Wells
The minister stated the government was leading global efforts with the social media minimum-age law, which had influenced over 20 countries. She highlighted the proposed laws on digital duty of care, designed to protect children from online risks such as extortion, grooming, and harmful content. She criticised the opposition for rejecting the draft laws and failing to engage in constructive discussion, accusing them of prioritising politics over child safety.
Question from Alicia Payne
The member asked the Minister representing the Minister for Women what actions the government had taken to increase women's superannuation balances and what other approaches were under consideration.
Background: The member asked about government actions to grow women's superannuation and other approaches being considered.
Answer from Catherine King
The minister stated that women nearing retirement had 26 per cent less superannuation than their male counterparts of the same age. She highlighted that the government had expanded paid parental leave to six months and ensured superannuation was paid on this leave. She noted that the low-income super tax offset had been reformed and that payday super had been introduced. She identified the opposition parties as a risk, citing their opposition to universal superannuation.
Question from Alicia Payne
The member asked what the government was doing to help with cost of living and improve the budget, and how this compared to alternative approaches.
Background: A government member asked about cost-of-living measures and budget management compared to other approaches.
Answer from Jim Chalmers
The Treasurer reported that inflation had fallen for three months, leading the RBA to hold rates steady. He highlighted tax cuts, wage boosts, expanded parental leave, and Medicare strengthening. He claimed the budget was managed responsibly with two surpluses and $200 billion less debt than the inherited trajectory, citing S&P Global's reaffirmation of the AAA rating. He contrasted this with opposition commitments totalling $110 billion in deficits and $530 billion in debt over ten years, arguing these would worsen inflation and interest rates.
Question from Alicia Payne
The member asked how the government was fulfilling its pledge to enhance paid parental leave and what risks existed.
Background: The member asked about government commitments to strengthen paid parental leave.
Answer from Tanya Plibersek
The Minister stated that paid parental leave would increase to six months from 1 July, with payments exceeding $1,000 a week. She noted that superannuation would be paid on parental leave. She mentioned that eligibility thresholds would increase. She stated that families would receive almost $30,000 during the six months, more than double the previous amount. She criticized the opposition for historically opposing paid parental leave, citing comments from former politicians and One Nation.
Question from Alicia Payne
The member asked how the Key Apprenticeship Program was supporting tradies to build homes and what the response to the program had been.
Background: The Key Apprenticeship Program was designed to support tradespeople in the housing sector.
Answer from Andrew Giles
The Minister reported that 25,000 new housing construction apprentices had signed up in the first 10 months, including thousands of carpenters, plumbers, and electricians. He highlighted the $10,000 apprentice incentive and employer support, contrasting the program with previous government schemes.
Question from Alicia Payne
The member asked the Prime Minister to outline how the budget supports young people seeking to buy homes and to explain the importance of these measures compared to other policies.
Background: A government member asked the Prime Minister how the budget assists young Australians aspiring to homeownership and whether alternative approaches exist.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister described homeownership as a fundamental aspiration that has become harder to achieve since 1999 due to wage stagnation and competition from investors. He explained that the budget reforms aim to level the playing field by removing unfair tax advantages for investors, thereby helping first-home buyers. He cited a recent example of a young couple in Sydney who successfully purchased their first home at auction without facing investor competition, illustrating the practical impact of the reforms.
Question from Alicia Payne
The member asked how the government was delivering cost-of-living relief and if there were any risks.
Background: The war in Iran was impacting the Australian economy.
Answer from Tanya Plibersek
The Minister declared $11.7 million in additional emergency relief funds, comprising $812 million for 196 providers and $214 million for financial counselling. She outlined further actions such as tax reductions, higher wages, expanded paid parental leave, lower medicine costs, and bulk-billing. She highlighted rises in aged pensions, unemployment benefits, and Commonwealth rent assistance. She condemned the opposition for reducing support for these initiatives while in power.
Question from Alicia Payne
The member asked how the government was collaborating with industry and partners to ensure fuel security and what the response had been to supply chain disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East.
Background: A government member asked how the government was working with industry and partners to support fuel security amidst Middle East conflicts impacting global supply chains.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister emphasized a calm, fact-based approach involving state and territory governments, international partners, and industry. He cited support from BCA CEO Bran Black and ACCI's Andrew McKellar regarding government steps like the National Cabinet and the appointment of Anthea Harris as Fuel Supply Taskforce Coordinator. He confirmed that six cancelled ships due in April had been replaced and suppliers were securing more cargo. The Prime Minister advised Australians not to take more fuel than needed and announced another National Cabinet meeting on Monday to coordinate the response.
Question from Alicia Payne
The member asked how the government was continuing to deliver for small businesses.
Background: Global uncertainty was affecting small businesses.
Answer from Anne Aly
The minister stated that over 26,000 new small businesses were established monthly. She highlighted the National Small Business Strategy and measures to reduce energy costs, including a draft default market offer proposing up to 21 per cent drop in electricity costs. She also noted access to the home battery program and efforts to boost fuel supply.
Question from Alicia Payne
The member asked how the Albanese Labor government was delivering on its commitment to build Australia's future.
Background: The government had been in power for four months.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister listed several policy achievements, including cutting student debt by 20 per cent for three million students, enshrining penalty rates into law, and fast-tracking five per cent deposits for first-home buyers. He highlighted investments in Medicare, including 1.8 million visits to urgent care clinics and an $812 billion investment in bulk-billing. He also noted reductions in medicine costs, from $42 to $25, with a freeze at $7.70 for concession card holders. He stated the government was focused on delivering on election commitments to restore faith in the political system.
Question from Alicia Payne
The member asked how the social media minimum age law would protect young Australians online.
Background: The government was promoting its social media minimum age law.
Answer from Anika Wells
The minister stated that the reforms would delay social media access until age 16, giving children three more years to build resilience. She cited a 1,200-page age assurance trial report published that day, which found age assurance could be done privately and effectively. The minister emphasized that the onus would be on platforms to prevent under-16s from accessing social media, protecting children from violent and explicit content.
Question from Alicia Payne
The member asked the Minister representing the Minister for Women to outline the government's actions to deliver better healthcare for women. She also asked how these measures compared to other approaches that might leave Australians worse off.
Background: The government announced a package to improve healthcare access and affordability for women.
Answer from Catherine King
The Minister detailed a half-billion-dollar package including PBS listings for common contraceptive pills and menopause hormone therapies, effective from 1 March. She noted these changes would save women between $250 and $577 annually depending on their status. The package also includes a 150 per cent boost to Medicare rebates for IUDs and implants, saving up to $400 for around 300,000 women, and a new rebate for menopause health assessments. Additionally, trials will allow pharmacists to provide contraceptives and treat uncomplicated UTIs. The Minister contrasted this with the opposition's history of attempting to introduce a GP tax and cut healthcare funding.
Question from Alicia Payne
The member asked how the government was reducing energy bills and if alternative policies would increase costs.
Background: A government member asked how the government was helping families lower energy bills and what policies would make them worse off.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The Minister stated that the government was providing $300 in bill relief to every household. He highlighted that four gigawatts of dispatchable energy and 15 gigawatts of renewable energy had been added to the grid. He criticized the opposition's nuclear policy as poorly costed, claiming it would cost $600 billion and require cuts to services or higher bills to fund it.
Other Parliamentary Activity
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Infrastructure
House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 19 August 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026, National Self-exclusion Register (Cost Recovery Levy) Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026, Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 2 June 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 · Wednesday 27 May 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Endometriosis
House of Representatives · Monday 25 May 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Budget
House of Representatives · Wednesday 13 May 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Treasury Laws Amendment (Fuel Excise Relief) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 31 March 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Bondi Beach Attack Victims
House of Representatives · Monday 19 January 2026 · Condolence
Contributed to this debate
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Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2025-2026, Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2025-2026, Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2025-2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 4 September 2025 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Police Week
House of Representatives · Monday 1 September 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Battery Industry
House of Representatives · Monday 1 September 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Paid Parental Leave
House of Representatives · Monday 25 August 2025 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Environment
House of Representatives · Thursday 24 July 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Telecommunications Amendment (Enhancing Consumer Safeguards) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 27 March 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Women's Health
House of Representatives · Thursday 13 February 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Apology to Australia's Indigenous Peoples: 17th Anniversary
House of Representatives · Thursday 13 February 2025 · Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Biodiversity
House of Representatives · Wednesday 12 February 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
- Votes recorded
- 190
- Aye votes (49.5%)
- 94
- No votes (50.5%)
- 96
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 -
Cash Distribution Framework Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate Message
20 Aug 2026 · Ayes 84, Noes 34 · 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 -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Third Reading
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 103, Noes 14 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 102, Noes 14 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 11, Noes 62 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 58 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 61 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 58 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 33, Noes 95 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 96, Noes 9 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Second Reading
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 86 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Second Reading
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 85 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 87, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
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
About this page
This page tracks Alicia Payne'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.