Andrew Charlton
Australian Labor Party Member for Parramatta
Currently sitting
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Seat and party history (1)
- Australian Labor Party - Parramatta (House) - 21 May 2022 to present
- Seat and party records: OpenAustralia member data.
Contact
Electorate office: (02) 9689 1455
Shop 1, Ground floor, 75 George Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
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Compared with other members
Andrew Charlton compared with all 150 sitting House members.
Questions asked in Question Time
Lower than 74% of House members- This member
- 2
- Average
- 11.2
- Median
- 12
Debates spoken in
Lower than 91% of House members- This member
- 11
- Average
- 35.9
- Median
- 30.5
Votes cast
Higher than 79% of House members- This member
- 297
- Average
- 253.0
- Median
- 265
Share of divisions voted in
Higher than 64% of House members- This member
- 90%
- 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 Andrew Charlton
The member asked how the government was helping aged-care workers through wage increases and tax reductions, and whether any threats to this support existed.
Background: A government member asked the Minister for Aged Care about support for aged-care workers regarding pay rises and tax cuts.
Answer from Anika Wells
The Minister stated that the budget included $2.6 billion for pay rises for aged-care nurses, bringing total investment since 2023 to $17.7 billion. She noted that registered nurses were earning an extra $430 a week, or $22,000 a year, and would keep an additional $2,667 due to tax cuts. She highlighted benefits from Medicare investments, cheaper medicines, and affordable housing plans. She warned that the coalition would cut services while maintaining tax levels, threatening the progress made for aged-care workers.
Question from Andrew Charlton
The member asked what the government was doing for education and what approaches would leave students worse off.
Background: The member asked about building a better and fairer education system.
Answer from Jason Clare
The Minister highlighted the passage of legislation guaranteeing three days of government-supported early education and care. He noted the government was fixing school funding and providing free tutoring. He stated that the government would cut student debt by 20 per cent for three million Australians, contrasting this with the opposition's opposition to these measures.
Other Parliamentary Activity
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Artificial Intelligence
House of Representatives · Thursday 17 September 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Responded as minister
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Veterans
House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate
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Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Defence Personnel; Attempted Censure
House of Representatives · Monday 17 August 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Labor Government
House of Representatives · Thursday 26 March 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Responded as minister
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Small Business
House of Representatives · Monday 9 February 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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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; Consideration in Detail
House of Representatives · Wednesday 8 October 2025 · Consideration in Detail
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Treasury Laws Amendment (Payments System Modernisation) Bill 2025; Third Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 2 September 2025 · Third Reading
Contributed to this debate
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Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (2025 Measures No. 1) Bill 2025; Third Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 2 September 2025 · Third Reading
Contributed to this debate
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Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (2025 Measures No. 1) Bill 2025; Reference to Committee
House of Representatives · Monday 1 September 2025 · Reference to Committee
Responded as minister
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Housing, Parramatta Electorate: Pongal
House of Representatives · Tuesday 11 February 2025 · General Debate
Opened this debate
- Votes recorded
- 297
- Aye votes (50.2%)
- 149
- No votes (49.8%)
- 148
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 Journalism Payments Bill 2026; Second Reading
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 40, Noes 83 · 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 -
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
About this page
This page tracks Andrew Charlton'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.