Barnaby Joyce
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party Member for New England
Currently sitting
Photo: Australian Government, CC BY 3.0 au, via Wikimedia Commons
Seat and party history (5)
- Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party - New England (House) - 8 Dec 2025 to present
- Independent - New England (House) - 27 Nov 2025 to 8 Dec 2025
- National Party - New England (House) - 2 Dec 2017 to 27 Nov 2025
- National Party - New England (House) - 7 Sep 2013 to 27 Oct 2017
- National Party - QLD (Senate) - 1 Jul 2005 to 8 Aug 2013
- Seat and party records: OpenAustralia member data.
Contact
Electorate office: (02) 6761 3080
Suite 17, 454-456 Peel Street, Tamworth NSW 2340
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Compared with other members
Barnaby Joyce compared with all 150 sitting House members.
Questions asked in Question Time
Lower than 55% of House members- This member
- 9
- Average
- 11.2
- Median
- 12
Debates spoken in
Higher than 74% of House members- This member
- 47
- Average
- 35.9
- Median
- 30.5
Votes cast
Lower than 94% of House members- This member
- 160
- Average
- 253.0
- Median
- 265
Share of divisions voted in
Lower than 95% of House members- This member
- 48%
- 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 Barnaby Joyce
The member asked how much the government had spent on green hydrogen projects to date.
Background: The One Nation member asked the Climate Change Minister about expenditure on green hydrogen projects.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The minister stated that no payments had been made under the Hydrogen Headstart or production tax credit policies because green hydrogen had not yet been produced. He noted that some hydrogen hubs announced by the previous government had not proceeded. He offered to provide further details on specific hub expenditures and affirmed that green hydrogen had a role in future industrial decarbonisation.
Question from Barnaby Joyce
The member asked the Leader of the House, representing the Minister for Environment and Water, to promise that the government would reverse its decision on environmental flows to restore jobs for the affected workers.
Background: The member cited redundancy notices for 79 workers at Deniliquin and Leeton due to decisions regarding floodwaters and environmental flows.
Answer from Tony Burke
The minister stated that he had not been briefed on the specific details regarding the individual workers mentioned. He indicated that he would seek further information on the matter and report back to the member directly.
Question from Barnaby Joyce
The member asked for a specific cost estimate for the Capacity Investment Scheme, proposing several financial ranges.
Background: A One Nation member asked the Treasurer for an estimate of the cost of the Capacity Investment Scheme, suggesting various ranges.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The Minister stated that the costings were commercial-in-confidence due to the auction nature of the scheme. He noted that the recent auction was expected to generate $17 billion of private capital and result in approximately 19,000 roles in the building sector. The Minister argued that keeping the costs confidential was appropriate to protect taxpayers' interests, citing the member's previous support for commercial confidentiality.
Question from Barnaby Joyce
The member asked the Minister to nominate the five largest cost items contributing to the reported $31 billion blowout, or at least one item, to validate the figure.
Background: The member challenged the Minister's claim of a $31 billion cost blowout for the Inland Rail project, asking for specific cost items.
Answer from Catherine King
The Minister did not provide a breakdown of cost items. Instead, she blamed the previous National Party government for initiating the project without proper planning or funding. She stated that the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) initially could not estimate the additional cost, but an independent review suggested an additional $31.4 billion. Subsequent assessments by ARTC and Inland Rail indicated the total project cost was now $45 billion. She criticized the project's development and stated that the money would never be recovered.
Question from Barnaby Joyce
The member asked what the government's plan was to address the spread of fire ants and requested funding by MYEFO.
Background: The One Nation member asked about the government's plan to combat fire ants spreading from Brisbane.
Answer from Tony Burke
The Minister acknowledged the long-standing challenge of fire ants in Queensland. He stated that containment funding had continued under various governments, including the Howard government and the current administration. While complete eradication had not been achieved, the Minister emphasized that containment efforts made a significant difference and prevented a worse situation. He affirmed the government's commitment to continuing these containment efforts.
Question from Barnaby Joyce
The member asked if the Minister for Agriculture saw any impediments to the production, processing, and transport of food to supermarkets and what the contingency plan was, citing reports of funeral homes and farmers unable to access fuel.
Background: A One Nation member reported that funeral homes and farmers were struggling to get fuel and asked about impediments to food production and transport.
Answer from Julie Collins
The Minister acknowledged challenges for farmers and primary producers and stated she was meeting regularly with them to address ground-level issues. She highlighted government work on fertilizer supply and noted that Australia produces enough food to feed its population, exporting around 80 per cent of primary produce by value. She urged against panic regarding food supply and confirmed the government was continuing to work with farmers on fuel and fertilizer issues, referencing actions outlined by the Prime Minister and other ministers.
Question from Barnaby Joyce
The member asked how quickly the government could organize a meeting with independent distributors and the ACCC to address fuel supply issues from the ground up.
Background: Independent distributors were raising concerns about fuel supply issues, prompting a request for a meeting.
Answer from Jim Chalmers
The Treasurer stated that the government was already engaging with the ACCC and industry, having made announcements that day. He outlined three key actions: working with industry to secure ACCC authorisation for supply coordination, ramping up ACCC surveillance of price spikes, and doubling penalties for misconduct to $100 million. He emphasized that the government did not need an invitation to consult and was already addressing supply chain pressures and ensuring fair prices.
Question from Barnaby Joyce
The member asked what actions had been taken to assure fuel security, specifically diesel, and how many days of diesel supply were currently in store.
Background: Middle East hostilities raised concerns about fuel supply security.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The Minister stated that Australia had 34 days of diesel, 32 days of jet fuel, and 36 days of petrol in stock, the highest levels in 15 years. He clarified that these figures included fuel in Australia or within the exclusive economic zone. He highlighted the introduction of minimum holding stocks and contrasted this with the previous government's reliance on US reserves.
Question from Barnaby Joyce
The member inquired about the exact expense for the Capacity Investment Scheme on the Commonwealth budget in 2025-26.
Background: The member for New England asked the Treasurer for the cost to the 2025-26 budget for the Capacity Investment Scheme.
Answer from Jim Chalmers
The Treasurer stated that specific costs for the Capacity Investment Scheme were not typically published due to ongoing negotiations. He noted that the scheme was generating $73 billion of private capital for renewable energy projects and that all investments were accounted for in the usual way.
Other Parliamentary Activity
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Carbon Credits and Other Legislation Amendment (Integrity and Transparency) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 17 September 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Murray-Darling Basin
House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Tertiary Education and Training
House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Renewable Energy
House of Representatives · Monday 17 August 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Renewable Energy
House of Representatives · Tuesday 11 August 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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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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Environment
House of Representatives · Tuesday 2 June 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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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: 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: oppose
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Regional Australia
House of Representatives · Thursday 14 May 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Amendment (Strategic Reserve) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 30 March 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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Australian Citizenship Amendment (Stripping Terrorists of Australian Citizenship) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 30 March 2026 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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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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Treasury Laws Amendment (Genetic Testing Protections in Life Insurance and Other Measures) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 23 March 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Income Tax
House of Representatives · Monday 23 March 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 2 March 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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Treasury Laws Amendment (Supporting Choice in Superannuation and Other Measures) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 11 February 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 11 February 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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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
House of Representatives · Tuesday 10 February 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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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: mixed
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Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures No. 2) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 3 February 2026 · Second Reading
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
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 20 January 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail
House of Representatives · Tuesday 20 January 2026 · Consideration in Detail
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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Migration Amendment (Combatting Migrant Exploitation) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 26 November 2025 · Second Reading
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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Freedom of Information Amendment Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 4 November 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Competition and Consumer Amendment (Australian Energy Regulator Separation) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 3 November 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Fair Work Amendment (Baby Priya's) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 29 October 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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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 · Monday 27 October 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Financial Systems and Other Measures) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 7 October 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 7 October 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Middle East
House of Representatives · Tuesday 7 October 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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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 · Tuesday 2 September 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Defence
House of Representatives · Tuesday 26 August 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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His Holiness Pope Francis
House of Representatives · Wednesday 30 July 2025 · Condolence
Contributed to this debate
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Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 30 July 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025, Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Levy Amendment Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 30 July 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Repeal Net Zero Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 28 July 2025 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Telecommunications Amendment (Enhancing Consumer Safeguards) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 27 March 2025 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Treasury Laws Amendment (More Cost of Living Relief) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 26 March 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Veterans' Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Bill 2024; Consideration of Senate Message
House of Representatives · Thursday 13 February 2025 · Consideration of Senate Message
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Electricity Infrastructure Legislation Amendment Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 11 February 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Competition and Consumer Amendment (Australian Energy Regulator Separation) Bill 2024; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 6 February 2025 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Regional Australia
House of Representatives · Wednesday 5 February 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Defence Service Homes Amendment (Insurance) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 5 February 2025 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
- Votes recorded
- 160
- Aye votes (45.0%)
- 72
- No votes (55.0%)
- 88
Showing the latest 50 votes.
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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 46, Noes 86 · 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 -
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 -
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 -
Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders
11 Aug 2026 · Ayes 74, Noes 12 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Rearrangement
11 Aug 2026 · Ayes 86, Noes 47 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Third Reading
4 Jun 2026 · Ayes 94, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Consideration in Det
4 Jun 2026 · Ayes 94, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading
4 Jun 2026 · Ayes 94, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading
4 Jun 2026 · Ayes 41, Noes 94 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Third Reading
4 Jun 2026 · Ayes 94, Noes 49 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail
4 Jun 2026 · Ayes 93, Noes 49 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail
4 Jun 2026 · Ayes 50, Noes 87 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail
4 Jun 2026 · Ayes 9, Noes 69 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Consideration of Legislation
4 Jun 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 51 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Consideration of Legislation
4 Jun 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 51 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026, Income Tax Rates Amendm...
4 Jun 2026 · Ayes 92, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026, Income Tax Rates Amendm...
4 Jun 2026 · Ayes 96, Noes 46 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026, Income Tax Rates Amendm...
4 Jun 2026 · Ayes 43, Noes 92 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026, Income Tax Rates Amendm...
4 Jun 2026 · Ayes 89, Noes 49 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026, Income Tax Rates Amendm...
3 Jun 2026 · Ayes 46, Noes 90 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Consideration of Legislation
3 Jun 2026 · Ayes 89, Noes 50 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Consideration of Legislation
3 Jun 2026 · Ayes 45, Noes 90 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Consideration of Legislation
2 Jun 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 47 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Consideration of Legislation
2 Jun 2026 · Ayes 89, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders
2 Jun 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 50 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026, Income Tax Rates Amendm...
28 May 2026 · Ayes 91, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED NO -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
28 May 2026 · Ayes 52, Noes 90 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Telecommunications Amendment (Enhancing Consumer Safeguards) Bill 2025; Secon...
14 May 2026 · Ayes 42, Noes 96 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Competition and Consumer Amendment (Unfair Trading Practices) Bill 2026; Seco...
14 May 2026 · Ayes 40, Noes 95 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Consideration of Legislation
1 Apr 2026 · Ayes 41, Noes 88 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) Bill 2025; Con...
31 Mar 2026 · Ayes 98, Noes 36 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Amendment (Strategic Reserve) Bill 2...
30 Mar 2026 · Ayes 38, Noes 97 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Amendment (Strategic Reserve) Bill 2...
30 Mar 2026 · Ayes 38, Noes 96 · Failed
VOTED AYE
About this page
This page tracks Barnaby Joyce'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.