Andrew Willcox
Liberal National Party Member for Dawson
Currently sitting
Photo: The State of Queensland (Department of the Premier and Cabinet), CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Seat and party history (1)
- Liberal National Party - Dawson (House) - 21 May 2022 to present
- Seat and party records: OpenAustralia member data.
Contact
Electorate office: (07) 4944 0662
Level 2, 47 Gordon Street, Mackay QLD 4740
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Compared with other members
Andrew Willcox compared with all 150 sitting House members.
Questions asked in Question Time
Lower than 59% of House members- This member
- 8
- Average
- 11.2
- Median
- 12
Debates spoken in
Higher than 81% of House members- This member
- 53
- Average
- 35.9
- Median
- 30.5
Votes cast
Lower than 71% of House members- This member
- 226
- Average
- 253.0
- Median
- 265
Share of divisions voted in
Lower than 76% of House members- This member
- 68%
- 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).
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Question Time
Question from Andrew Willcox
The member asked why the government was making Australians pay more, citing rising coffee prices.
Background: The member cited a $2 increase in coffee prices since 2022, claiming the tax cut did not cover it.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister listed government achievements including tax cuts, wage increases, Medicare clinics, PBS medicines, free TAFE places, and paid parental leave. He cited strong economic growth, lower inflation, record-low gender pay gap, and low unemployment. He accused the opposition of voting against every cost-of-living measure.
Question from Andrew Willcox
The member asked the Prime Minister to admit that his economic strategy had failed, citing comments that living standards had gone backwards.
Background: The Shadow Assistant Minister for Manufacturing challenged the Prime Minister on the state of living standards.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister stated that tax cuts and wage increases were lifting living standards. He provided examples of first-home buyers successfully purchasing properties in various electorates, attributing this to government housing policies. He criticized the Opposition for opposing these measures and for having a history of supporting policies that disadvantaged workers and first-home buyers. He argued that the government was delivering real change and opportunity.
Question from Andrew Willcox
The member asked why the Prime Minister was always the last to lead in a national crisis, citing the impact on volunteer drivers for dialysis patients.
Background: Volunteer drivers for renal patients were reportedly being forced off the road due to fuel shortages.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister acknowledged the anxiety caused by fuel shortages and emphasized the importance of Australians looking after each other. He reiterated that the National Fuel Security Plan aimed to keep the economy moving and that 20 per cent of reserves were being released to regional areas. He highlighted the coordinated approach with business and government to manage the global impact of the war.
Question from Andrew Willcox
The member asked when retail electricity prices would fall and if the $275 promise was never going to be delivered.
Background: The Prime Minister's promise of $275 bill savings by 2025 was unmet, and prices remain high.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The Minister stated that wholesale prices, which influence retail prices, fell by 44 per cent in the last quarter. He cited Queensland wholesale prices dropping from $347 to $58 per megawatt hour. He highlighted policies like Solar Sharer and reforms to the default market offer to protect consumers, criticizing the previous government's energy policy failures.
Question from Andrew Willcox
The member asked when power prices would come down.
Background: The member cited a canefarmer whose average power costs had doubled despite installing solar.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The minister highlighted the Cheaper Home Batteries Program and Solar Sharer policy. He noted that renewable energy supplied 50 per cent of the main grid in October and that wholesale prices had fallen 30 per cent in the last quarter. He stated that the next default market offer would be released in March next year.
Question from Andrew Willcox
The member asked the Prime Minister whether power bills were currently $275 lower than they were in May 2022.
Background: The Prime Minister had previously promised to reduce power bills by $275. A Labor member had questioned the longevity of this promise.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister criticized the opposition for internal disputes and for opposing net zero targets. He stated that the government's position was to support renewables as the cheapest new energy source, backed by batteries and gas for firming capacity. He did not directly confirm the $275 reduction, instead focusing on the government's energy strategy and criticizing the opposition's 'fantasy' proposals.
Question from Andrew Willcox
The member asked if the minister could confirm that smelters were in crisis or seeking bailouts due to high energy costs.
Background: The opposition member claimed smelters in Tomago, Whyalla, Mount Isa, and Tasmania were in crisis due to energy costs.
Answer from Pat Conroy
The minister stated that the government was backing manufacturing and investing in renewable energy to improve reliability and cost. He criticized the previous government for leaving a 'graveyard' of energy policies. He mentioned funding set aside for smelters, the green iron fund, and $2 billion for the aluminium industry's energy transition. He emphasized collaboration with companies, unions, and state governments to address energy and trade issues.
Question from Andrew Willcox
The member asked why the government was imposing additional costs on Australians during a cost-of-living crisis, citing vehicle tax impacts.
Background: The member cited analysis claiming the government's policies would increase costs for family cars and utes.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister dismissed the question as a non-question and highlighted the government's cost-of-living measures, including cheaper medicines and energy rebates, which the opposition had opposed. He criticized the opposition for lacking coherent policy alternatives and focusing on culture wars. He reiterated that the opposition's plans involved $600 billion in nuclear spending and unspecified cuts.
Other Parliamentary Activity
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Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance Rebate) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Sovereign Capability
House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · General Debate
Responded as shadow minister
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Firearms Legislation Amendment (Repealing Unfair Gun Laws) Bill 2026; First Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · First Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Energy
House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Agriculture Industry
House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · General Debate
Responded as shadow minister
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Renewable Energy
House of Representatives · Monday 17 August 2026 · General Debate
Responded as shadow minister
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Economy
House of Representatives · Tuesday 11 August 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Senior Australians
House of Representatives · Tuesday 30 June 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Albanese Government
House of Representatives · Tuesday 30 June 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Sex Discrimination Amendment (Sex-based Rights) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 29 June 2026 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Manufacturing Industry
House of Representatives · Monday 22 June 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Local Government
House of Representatives · Monday 22 June 2026 · General Debate
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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Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026, Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 4 June 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Budget
House of Representatives · Thursday 4 June 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027; Consideration in Detail
House of Representatives · Wednesday 3 June 2026 · Consideration in Detail
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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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: mixed
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Budget
House of Representatives · Tuesday 26 May 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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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
Opened this debate
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Cost of Living
House of Representatives · Monday 25 May 2026 · General Debate
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 · Monday 25 May 2026 · Second Reading
Responded as shadow minister
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Trade with the European Union
House of Representatives · Monday 30 March 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Fuel Tax Credits Scheme
House of Representatives · Monday 30 March 2026 · General Debate
Responded as shadow minister
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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: oppose
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Albanese Government
House of Representatives · Wednesday 25 March 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Housing
House of Representatives · Monday 23 March 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Agriculture Industry
House of Representatives · Monday 23 March 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 11 March 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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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 · Wednesday 11 March 2026 · Second Reading
Responded as shadow minister
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Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Legislation Amendment Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 10 March 2026 · Second Reading
Responded as shadow minister
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Housing
House of Representatives · Monday 2 March 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Energy
House of Representatives · Monday 2 March 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Government Spending
House of Representatives · Monday 9 February 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Excise Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025, Customs Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 3 February 2026 · Second Reading
Responded as shadow minister
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Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 20 January 2026 · Second Reading
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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Small Business
House of Representatives · Monday 24 November 2025 · General Debate
Responded as shadow minister
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Medicare
House of Representatives · Monday 24 November 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Regional Australia
House of Representatives · Wednesday 5 November 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
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: oppose
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United States-Australia Framework for Securing of Supply in the Mining and Processing of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths
House of Representatives · Monday 3 November 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Medicare
House of Representatives · Monday 3 November 2025 · General Debate
Responded as shadow minister
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Manufacturing Industry
House of Representatives · Thursday 9 October 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
Responded as shadow minister
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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: oppose
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Agriculture Industry
House of Representatives · Wednesday 3 September 2025 · Ministerial Statement
Responded as shadow minister
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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
House of Representatives · Monday 1 September 2025 · General Debate
Responded as shadow minister
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Australian National Flag
House of Representatives · Monday 1 September 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Economy
House of Representatives · Tuesday 26 August 2025 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Small Business
House of Representatives · Monday 25 August 2025 · General Debate
Responded as shadow minister
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Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme
House of Representatives · Monday 25 August 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
- Votes recorded
- 226
- Aye votes (42.5%)
- 96
- No votes (57.5%)
- 130
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 NO -
Rearrangement
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 42, Noes 87 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 42, Noes 89 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 85, Noes 44 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance ...
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 88, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance ...
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 87, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance ...
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 86, Noes 47 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance ...
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 45, Noes 87 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance ...
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 46, Noes 86 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Rearrangement
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 49, Noes 87 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Consideration of Legislation
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 43, Noes 87 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate Message
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 95, Noes 43 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate Message
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 95, Noes 42 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Albanese Government; Attempted Censure
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 46, Noes 86 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Statute Update Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate Message
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 84, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minim...
10 Sep 2026 · Ayes 95, Noes 37 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minim...
10 Sep 2026 · Ayes 96, Noes 36 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative-Improved Forest Management in Multi...
10 Sep 2026 · Ayes 38, Noes 92 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation...
9 Sep 2026 · Ayes 52, Noes 86 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Gun Control
9 Sep 2026 · Ayes 88, Noes 47 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Veterans
7 Sep 2026 · Ayes 88, Noes 49 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Cash Distribution Framework Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate Message
20 Aug 2026 · Ayes 84, Noes 34 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Economy
20 Aug 2026 · Ayes 41, Noes 85 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026; Considerati...
20 Aug 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 36 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill 2026; Report from Federation Cha...
20 Aug 2026 · Ayes 39, Noes 90 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Australia's Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Amendment Bi...
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 38, Noes 80 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026; Report from Federation Chamber
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 41, Noes 84 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Minister for Veterans' Affairs
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 83, Noes 44 · Passed
VOTED NO -
News Journalism Payments Bill 2026; Second Reading
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 40, Noes 83 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
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 33, Noes 95 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 96, Noes 9 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 87, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Defence Personnel; Attempted Censure
17 Aug 2026 · Ayes 86, Noes 43 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Cash Distribution Framework Bill 2026; Reference to Federation Chamber
12 Aug 2026 · Ayes 40, Noes 83 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
International Relations: Australia and Japan
12 Aug 2026 · Ayes 88, Noes 41 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Aged Care Amendment (Restoring Human Override for Aged Care Needs Assessments...
11 Aug 2026 · Ayes 42, Noes 87 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Rearrangement
11 Aug 2026 · Ayes 86, Noes 47 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Rearrangement
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 42 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Minister for Defence Industry; Attempted Censure
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 41 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Health Insurance Amendment (Incentive Payments and Other Measures) Bill 2026;...
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 39, Noes 92 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Joint Committee; Appointment
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 38, Noes 101 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 33 · Passed
VOTED NO -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 100, Noes 9 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 101, Noes 7 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 20...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 43 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 20...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 43 · Passed
VOTED NO -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 11, Noes 44 · Failed
VOTED NO -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 9, Noes 50 · Failed
VOTED NO
About this page
This page tracks Andrew Willcox'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.