Anne Stanley
Australian Labor Party Member for Werriwa
Currently sitting
Photo: State of New South Wales (Department of Education), CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Seat and party history (1)
- Australian Labor Party - Werriwa (House) - 2 Jul 2016 to present
- Seat and party records: OpenAustralia member data.
Contact
Electorate office: (02) 8783 0977
Shop 7, 441 Hoxton Park Road, Hinchinbrook NSW 2168
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Compared with other members
Anne Stanley compared with all 150 sitting House members.
Questions asked in Question Time
Higher than 71% of House members- This member
- 16
- Average
- 11.2
- Median
- 12
Debates spoken in
Lower than 57% of House members- This member
- 26
- Average
- 35.9
- Median
- 30.5
Votes cast
Higher than 93% of House members- This member
- 325
- Average
- 253.0
- Median
- 265
Share of divisions voted in
Higher than 85% of House members- This member
- 98%
- Average
- 79%
- Median
- 81%
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- 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.
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Question Time
Question from Anne Stanley
The member asked how the government was managing the economy and budget responsibly in the face of global uncertainty.
Background: Global economic uncertainty was rising due to conflicts in the Middle East and inflationary pressures.
Answer from Jim Chalmers
The Treasurer stated that the government's responsible budget management had resulted in lower gross debt to GDP than any major advanced economy. He noted that the bottom line was more than $250 billion better than when the government took office, with gross debt around $200 billion lower. He contrasted this with the opposition's unfunded commitments, which he argued would push up inflation and deficits.
Question from Anne Stanley
The member asked how the government was improving the security and integrity of the superannuation system and what threats existed.
Background: The member asked about the government's delivery on superannuation outcomes and threats to the system's integrity.
Answer from Daniel Mulino
The Assistant Treasurer announced a package of reforms to strengthen the super system, including banning unlicensed real-time communications about super and tightening anti-hawking laws. He highlighted new accountability measures allowing ASIC to direct trustees to remediate failures and giving APRA powers to ensure trustees have financial capability. He also noted progress on financial advice reforms to improve access to safe advice.
Question from Anne Stanley
The member asked for details on the government's progress in rebuilding the aged care workforce and the necessity of these actions.
Background: The member asked about progress in repairing the aged care workforce and why this was necessary after a decade of neglect.
Answer from Sam Rae
The Minister said the government had put nearly $18 billion into raising pay for aged care staff. From 1 July, registered nurses would get an extra $85 weekly, enrolled nurses $67, and personal care workers $59. She noted that the average registered nurse was already more than $28,000 better off per year under the government. The Minister highlighted that another wage increase for nurses would occur on 1 August, emphasizing that supporting workers was essential for a strong aged care system.
Question from Anne Stanley
The member asked how the government was supporting workers after a decade of low wage growth.
Background: The Fair Work Commission had recently announced wage increases.
Answer from Amanda Rishworth
The Minister highlighted a 4.75 per cent pay rise for modern award employees and a 6 per cent hike for minimum wage earners, pushing the minimum wage over $1,000 weekly. She cited reforms enshrining penalty rates and same job, same pay, contrasting this with the previous government's record.
Question from Anne Stanley
The member asked for key updates to migration in the budget and whether there were any alternative approaches.
Background: A government member asked the Minister for Home Affairs about key migration updates in the budget and alternative approaches.
Answer from Tony Burke
The Minister stated that net overseas migration was 45 per cent lower than its peak, which was set by the former government. He outlined three budget changes: shifting 70 per cent of the permanent intake to onshore applicants; introducing a ballot system for working holiday-maker visas; and reducing international student numbers. He criticized the Opposition for opposing legislation to link student numbers to housing availability and for ruling out changes to backpacker visas before the election.
Question from Anne Stanley
The member asked how the government was ensuring fuel was distributed to where it was required.
Background: A government member asked the Minister for Climate Change and Energy how the government was acting to distribute fuel where needed.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The Minister stated that supply remained strong, with all six cancelled ships replaced and additional spot cargo confirmed. He noted that the two domestic refineries were operating at full capacity for Australian use. He explained that suppliers were prioritizing contract holders, leading to shortages in the spot market, but emphasized that government and industry personnel were working long hours to address regional shortages. He reported that Ampol's supplies to independent distributors in regional areas had increased significantly year-on-year, ranging from 19 per cent in Victoria to 66 per cent in South Australia.
Question from Anne Stanley
The member asked what steps the government had taken to protect Australians after the Iranian regime directed antisemitic attacks on Australian soil.
Background: The member asked about steps taken to keep Australians safe following antisemitic attacks directed by the Iranian regime in 2024.
Answer from Michelle Rowland
The Attorney-General stated that the government had passed the Criminal Code Amendment (State Sponsors of Terrorism) Bill 2025, enabling the listing of foreign state entities as state sponsors of terrorism. She confirmed that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was listed on 28 November 2025, enlivening criminal offences for funding or membership. She affirmed that the government had full confidence in national security agencies and would apply the full force of the law against breaches.
Question from Anne Stanley
The member asked what advice the government was providing to Australians impacted by travel disruptions in the Middle East.
Background: Travel disruptions in the Middle East affected Australians in the region.
Answer from Richard Marles
The Minister confirmed that over 100 Australian serving personnel in the region were safe and accounted for. He noted that approximately 115,000 Australians were in the Middle East, with 'do not travel' advisories in place for Iran, Israel, Lebanon, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait. He encouraged Australians to register on the crisis portal for direct communication and to follow Smartraveller advisories. The 24-hour consular hotline was available for assistance. He stated that airspace was currently blacked out, but commercial flights were expected to resume first as the situation stabilised.
Question from Anne Stanley
The member asked how the government was addressing the issue compared to other approaches.
Background: The member asked about the government's work to close the gender pay gap.
Answer from Amanda Rishworth
The minister highlighted pay increases in aged care and early childhood education, and reinvigorated enterprise bargaining, which saw women on agreements earning 12.4 per cent more. She noted the protection of penalty rates and the ban on pay secrecy clauses. She stated the gender pay gap had fallen from 14.1 per cent to a record low of 11.5 per cent.
Question from Anne Stanley
The member asked why the government's gun reforms were important, what they would have meant for the Bondi attack, and what opposition existed.
Background: The question addressed the importance of gun reforms following the Bondi terror attack.
Answer from Tony Burke
The Minister stated that the reforms addressed both the motivation and method of the attack. He clarified that the laws were not a blanket ban and would not affect responsible licence holders, athletes, pest controllers, or farmers. He argued that under the proposed laws, the two attackers would have been able to access zero firearms because only citizens could get licences, and the firearms used would not have been available. He noted that background checks and intelligence sharing would have prevented the issuance of licences to the attackers, and that the opposition voted against these measures.
Question from Anne Stanley
The member asked how the government was standing up for workers, including those working on public holidays.
Background: The member asked about the government's support for workers, particularly regarding public holiday penalties.
Answer from Amanda Rishworth
The Minister stated that legislation protecting penalty rates had been in effect for nine weeks, benefiting nearly 6,000 award-reliant workers in Victoria. She criticized the opposition for opposing the legislation and for focusing on political holidays rather than worker protections.
Question from Anne Stanley
The member asked what the government was doing to ease cost-of-living pressures and strengthen Medicare, and how this compared to alternative approaches.
Background: A government member asked the Treasurer about government actions to ease cost-of-living pressures and strengthen Medicare, comparing these efforts to other approaches.
Answer from Jim Chalmers
The Treasurer stated that the government had halved inflation, grown real wages, kept unemployment low, and secured three interest rate cuts this year, saving a household with a $700,000 mortgage approximately $330 per month. He highlighted Medicare strengthening through expanded bulk-billing incentives, bonuses for fully bulk-billing practices, more urgent care clinics, and cheaper medicines. He also mentioned safeguarding penalty rates, raising pay, reducing student debt, assisting with power bills, and providing two more rounds of tax cuts. He noted improvements to superannuation, including paying super on paid parental leave and lifting the low-income super tax offset, contrasting this responsible management with the opposition's lack of credibility.
Question from Anne Stanley
The member asked about the outcome of the robodebt class action and the circumstances leading to it.
Background: The government reached a settlement in the robodebt class action appeal.
Answer from Michelle Rowland
The Attorney-General announced a historic agreement to settle the Knox v The Commonwealth appeal, subject to Federal Court approval. Under the deal, the Commonwealth would provide $475 million in compensation, marking the largest class action settlement in Australian history. She criticized the previous government's robodebt scheme as illegal and cruel, citing the royal commission's findings. She stated the settlement aimed to provide a fair outcome for victims.
Question from Anne Stanley
The member asked about the key outcomes of the AUKMIN meetings and achievements in progressing AUKUS.
Background: A government member asked about the outcomes of recent AUKMIN consultations and progress on AUKUS.
Answer from Richard Marles
The Minister reported that the AUKMIN meetings with UK officials strengthened the bilateral relationship, particularly regarding AUKUS. He noted that the UK had decided to build and operate the same class of submarines as Australia. He mentioned the signing of the Geelong Treaty, which underpins bilateral arrangements under AUKUS. He emphasized the deep trust and strategic importance of the relationship with the United Kingdom.
Question from Anne Stanley
The member asked how the government had assisted Australians on income support and what alternative policies could harm them.
Background: A government member asked the Social Services Minister how the government had helped income support recipients and what approaches would leave them worse off.
Answer from Amanda Rishworth
The Minister stated that the government had increased Commonwealth rent assistance by 45 per cent and pensions by 16.7 per cent, giving single pensioners an extra $150 fortnightly. She highlighted indexation and cost-of-living measures. She warned that the opposition planned to cut $350 billion from government payments to fund nuclear power, which would harm pensioners, single parents, and students.
Question from Anne Stanley
The member asked how the government is helping aged-care workers upskill and earn more, and how this compares to other approaches that might leave people worse off.
Background: The government has invested in aged care workforce wages and training.
Answer from Anika Wells
The Minister stated that the government put over $15 billion into raising award wages for more than 250,000 aged-care workers since 2023. She noted that registered nurses are earning an extra $14,685 annually and personal care workers are earning an extra $10,573, with additional savings from tax cuts. She highlighted fee-free TAFE places for 130,000 students in care courses. She contrasted this with the opposition's lack of support for pay rises or fee-free TAFE, criticizing their policy of allowing taxpayer-funded corporate lunches.
Other Parliamentary Activity
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Albanese Government
House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 10 September 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to 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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Health Insurance Amendment (Incentive Payments and Other Measures) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 2 July 2026 · Second Reading
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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Health Care
House of Representatives · Wednesday 4 March 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) Bill 2025, Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 9 February 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 5 February 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Translating and Interpreting Services Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 4 February 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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Migration Amendment (Combatting Migrant Exploitation) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 27 November 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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VET Student Loans (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 26 November 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Mental Health Month
House of Representatives · Wednesday 26 November 2025 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Strengthening Oversight of the National Intelligence Community Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 24 November 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Freedom of Information Amendment Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 4 November 2025 · Second Reading
Responded as minister
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Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 3 November 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Dismissal of the Whitlam Government: 50th Anniversary
House of Representatives · Monday 3 November 2025 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Fair Work Amendment (Baby Priya's) Bill 2025; Reference to Federation Chamber
House of Representatives · Wednesday 29 October 2025 · Reference to Federation Chamber
Contributed to this debate
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Pregnancy and Infant Loss
House of Representatives · Monday 27 October 2025 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Australian Centre for Disease Control Bill 2025, Australian Centre for Disease Control (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 9 October 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Health Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures No. 1) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 7 October 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate
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Telecommunications Amendment (Enhancing Consumer Safeguards) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 4 September 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Werriwa Electorate: Infrastructure
House of Representatives · Tuesday 2 September 2025 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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National Health Amendment (Cheaper Medicines) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 27 August 2025 · Second Reading
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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Early Childhood Education and Care (Three Day Guarantee) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 13 February 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
- Votes recorded
- 325
- Aye votes (47.7%)
- 155
- No votes (52.3%)
- 170
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 -
News Journalism Payments Bill 2026; Second Reading
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 40, Noes 83 · 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
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This page tracks Anne Stanley'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.