Anthony Chisholm
Australian Labor Party Senator for QLD
Currently sitting
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Seat and party history (1)
- Australian Labor Party - QLD (Senate) - 1 Jul 2016 to present
- Seat and party records: OpenAustralia member data.
Contact
Office: (07) 3881 3710
Level 1, 53 Endeavour Boulevard, North Lakes QLD 4509
Office details: Parliament of Australia, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
Contact details on aph.gov.au Profile on OpenAustraliaThese counts cover what is on this site only. They do not measure electorate work or committee work.
Compared with other members
Anthony Chisholm compared with all 76 sitting senators.
Questions asked in Question Time
Lower than 87% of senators- This member
- 0
- Average
- 10.4
- Median
- 10
Debates spoken in
Higher than 79% of senators- This member
- 59
- Average
- 44.8
- Median
- 40
Votes cast
Higher than 62% of senators- This member
- 903
- Average
- 743.0
- Median
- 730
Share of divisions voted in
Higher than 58% of senators- This member
- 80%
- Average
- 69%
- Median
- 69%
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
No questions recorded for this member.
Other Parliamentary Activity
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Superannuation
Senate · Wednesday 9 September 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Responded as minister
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Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026; Second Reading
Senate · Monday 7 September 2026 · Second Reading
Responded as minister
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Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026, National Self-exclusion Register (Cost Recovery Levy) Amendment Bill 2026, Interactive Gambling (Cost Recovery Levy) Bill 2026; In Committee
Senate · Wednesday 19 August 2026 · In Committee
Responded as minister
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National Disability Insurance Scheme
Senate · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Responded as minister
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Crossin, Ms Patricia Margaret (Trish), AM
Senate · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Condolence
Contributed to this debate
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Public and Educational Lending Rights (Better Income for Authors) Bill 2026, Public and Educational Lending Rights (Better Income for Authors) Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions Bill 2026; Third Reading
Senate · Thursday 14 May 2026 · Third Reading
Contributed to this debate
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Public and Educational Lending Rights (Better Income for Authors) Bill 2026, Public and Educational Lending Rights (Better Income for Authors) Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions Bill 2026; Second Reading
Senate · Thursday 14 May 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Regional Budget Statement
Senate · Wednesday 13 May 2026 · Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
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Customs Legislation Amendment (False Trade Marks Infringement Notices) Bill 2026; Second Reading
Senate · Wednesday 13 May 2026 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Customs Legislation Amendment (False Trade Marks Infringement Notices) Bill 2026; First Reading
Senate · Wednesday 13 May 2026 · First Reading
Contributed to this debate
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Transport Infrastructure
Senate · Tuesday 24 March 2026 · General Debate
Responded as minister
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Treasury Laws Amendment (Supporting Choice in Superannuation and Other Measures) Bill 2025; In Committee
Senate · Monday 23 March 2026 · In Committee
Responded as minister · Position: oppose
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National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Bill 2026, National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People (Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026; Second Reading
Senate · Monday 23 March 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion
Senate · Thursday 12 March 2026 · General Debate
Responded as minister
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Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Reporting System Reform) Bill 2026; Second Reading
Senate · Wednesday 11 March 2026 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Reporting System Reform) Bill 2026; First Reading
Senate · Wednesday 11 March 2026 · First Reading
Contributed to this debate
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Parliamentary Frameworks Legislation Amendment (Reviews) Bill 2026; Second Reading
Senate · Wednesday 11 March 2026 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Parliamentary Frameworks Legislation Amendment (Reviews) Bill 2026; First Reading
Senate · Wednesday 11 March 2026 · First Reading
Contributed to this debate
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Migration Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading
Senate · Wednesday 11 March 2026 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Migration Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Bill 2026; First Reading
Senate · Wednesday 11 March 2026 · First Reading
Opened this debate
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Corporations (Review Fees) Amendment (Technical Amendments) Bill 2025; Third Reading
Senate · Thursday 5 March 2026 · Third Reading
Contributed to this debate
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Labor Government
Senate · Wednesday 4 March 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Responded as minister
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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
Senate · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) Bill 2025, Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025; First Reading
Senate · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · First Reading
Contributed to this debate
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Treasury Laws Amendment (Supporting Choice in Superannuation and Other Measures) Bill 2025; Second Reading
Senate · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Treasury Laws Amendment (Supporting Choice in Superannuation and Other Measures) Bill 2025; First Reading
Senate · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · First Reading
Contributed to this debate
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Royal Commissions Legislation Amendment (Protections for Providing Information) Bill 2026; Second Reading
Senate · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Royal Commissions Legislation Amendment (Protections for Providing Information) Bill 2026; First Reading
Senate · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · First Reading
Opened this debate
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National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Bill 2026, National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People (Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026; First Reading
Senate · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · First Reading
Contributed to this debate
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National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Bill 2026, National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People (Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026; Second Reading
Senate · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Defence and Veterans' Service Commissioner Bill 2025, Defence and Veterans' Service Commissioner (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025; Second Reading
Senate · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Defence and Veterans' Service Commissioner Bill 2025, Defence and Veterans' Service Commissioner (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025; First Reading
Senate · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · First Reading
Contributed to this debate
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Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025, National Health Amendment (Passive Immunological Products) Bill 2026, Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 1) Bill 2026, Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures No. 2) Bill 2026; First Reading
Senate · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · First Reading
Contributed to this debate
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Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025, National Health Amendment (Passive Immunological Products) Bill 2026, Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 1) Bill 2026, Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures No. 2) Bill 2026; Second Reading
Senate · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
Senate · Wednesday 4 February 2026 · General Debate
Responded as minister
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International Relations: Australia and Israel
Senate · Tuesday 3 February 2026 · General Debate
Responded as minister
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Bondi Beach: Attack
Senate · Monday 19 January 2026 · Condolence
Contributed to this debate
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National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2025; Second Reading
Senate · Wednesday 26 November 2025 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2025; First Reading
Senate · Wednesday 26 November 2025 · First Reading
Contributed to this debate
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Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025; Third Reading
Senate · Wednesday 29 October 2025 · Third Reading
Contributed to this debate
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Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025; Second Reading
Senate · Wednesday 29 October 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025; In Committee
Senate · Wednesday 29 October 2025 · In Committee
Responded as minister
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Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (2025 Measures No. 1) Bill 2025; Second Reading
Senate · Wednesday 3 September 2025 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (2025 Measures No. 1) Bill 2025; First Reading
Senate · Wednesday 3 September 2025 · First Reading
Contributed to this debate
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Australian National Flag
Senate · Wednesday 3 September 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
Responded as minister
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Commonwealth Workplace Protection Orders Bill 2025; Second Reading
Senate · Monday 1 September 2025 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Commonwealth Workplace Protection Orders Bill 2025; First Reading
Senate · Monday 1 September 2025 · First Reading
Contributed to this debate
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Pacific Banking Guarantee Bill 2025; Second Reading
Senate · Thursday 28 August 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Pacific Banking Guarantee Bill 2025; In Committee
Senate · Thursday 28 August 2025 · In Committee
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Housing
Senate · Wednesday 27 August 2025 · Ministerial Statement
Opened this debate
- Votes recorded
- 903
- Aye votes (28.8%)
- 260
- No votes (71.2%)
- 643
Showing the latest 50 votes.
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Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026; Second Read
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 21, Noes 32 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026; Second Read
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 13, Noes 23 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026; Second Read
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 13, Noes 23 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Defence Force Discipline Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures...
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 30, Noes 24 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Corruption in the Construction Industry Select Committee; Appointment
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 23, Noes 31 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee; Reference
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 34, Noes 21 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Environment and Communications References Committee; Reference
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 23, Noes 32 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Selection of Bills Committee; Report
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 28 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (Veterans' Healthcare With...
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 33, Noes 19 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (Veterans' Healthcare With...
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 34, Noes 19 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Migration
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 19, Noes 30 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Manufacturing Industry
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 20, Noes 27 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Personal Information and Privacy; Order for the Production of Documents
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 30, Noes 19 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Maritime Industry; Order for the Production of Documents
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 16, Noes 23 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Climate Change; Order for the Production of Documents
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 16, Noes 23 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Census; Order for the Production of Documents
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 23, Noes 30 · Failed
VOTED NO -
ASECA Judicial Seminar; Order for the Production of Documents
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 28 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Middle East; Order for the Production of Documents
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 13, Noes 27 · Failed
VOTED NO -
North to East Australia Pipeline; Order for the Production of Documents
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 18, Noes 25 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Artificial Intelligence Joint Select Committee; Appointment
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 17, Noes 25 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Artificial Intelligence Joint Select Committee; Appointment
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 17, Noes 26 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Improved Native Forest Management; Order for the Production of Documents
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 26, Noes 31 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee; Reference
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 27, Noes 31 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Middle East
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 32, Noes 20 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
A New Tax System (Family Assistance) Amendment (No Jab No Pay Repeal) Bill 20...
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 6, Noes 34 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Economy
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 31, Noes 20 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Australian Federal Police; Order for the Production of Documents
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 31, Noes 19 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Trade Unions; Order for the Production of Documents
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 33, Noes 20 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Consideration of Legislation
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 22, Noes 32 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Cybersafety Legislation; Order for the Production of Documents
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 34, Noes 19 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Executive Remuneration; Order for the Production of Documents
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 17, Noes 26 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Waste Management and Recycling; Order for the Production of Documents
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 34, Noes 19 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Environment and Communications References Committee; Reference
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 21, Noes 33 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Red Lines Package Omnibus Bill 2026; First Reading
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 39, Noes 14 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Artificial Intelligence
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 35, Noes 20 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers (Special Account)...
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 25, Noes 36 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee; Reference
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 25, Noes 31 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Water
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 16, Noes 24 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Cost of Living
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 22, Noes 32 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Digital Seller Underperformance Policy; Order for the Production of Documents
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 32, Noes 18 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Health Care; Order for the Production of Documents
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 23, Noes 28 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Intergenerational Trust Fund for the People of the Republic of Nauru; Order f...
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 35, Noes 19 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee; Reference
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 35, Noes 19 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers (Special Account)...
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 24, Noes 35 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers (Special Account)...
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 25 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Major Sporting Events (Indicia and Images) Protection Amendment Bill 2026; Th...
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 31, Noes 18 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Major Sporting Events (Indicia and Images) Protection Amendment Bill 2026; Se...
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 31, Noes 18 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026; In Committee
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 21, Noes 32 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026; In Committee
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 31, Noes 22 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Consideration of Legislation
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 19, Noes 33 · Failed
VOTED AYE
About this page
This page tracks Anthony Chisholm'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.