Cameron Caldwell
Liberal National Party Member for Fadden
Currently sitting
Seat and party history (1)
- Liberal National Party - Fadden (House) - 15 Jul 2023 to present
- Seat and party records: OpenAustralia member data.
Contact
Electorate office: (07) 5500 5919
Unit 1, 110 Brisbane Road, Labrador QLD 4215
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Compared with other members
Cameron Caldwell compared with all 150 sitting House members.
Questions asked in Question Time
Lower than 71% of House members- This member
- 3
- 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
Lower than 62% of House members- This member
- 234
- Average
- 253.0
- Median
- 265
Share of divisions voted in
Lower than 65% of House members- This member
- 71%
- 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 Cameron Caldwell
The member asked whether the government would support the coalition's bill to ensure human oversight of all aged care decisions, citing the tragic case of Mr Austin whose application was reviewed by an AI tool.
Background: A 98-year-old constituent, Mr Austin, died after his aged care application was assessed as low priority by an automated tool, despite a recent fall.
Answer from Sam Rae
The minister expressed condolences to the family and stated that no one in parliament wants older Australians to die waiting for care. He highlighted that wait times have decreased significantly, with standard priority cases waiting three months less and urgent cases receiving funding within a month. The minister firmly denied the use of artificial intelligence in the assessment system, clarifying that qualified human assessors conduct clinical evaluations which are then processed by an integrated tool to apply rules fairly. He noted that the government has made significant investments to overhaul the aged care system since 2022.
Question from Cameron Caldwell
The member asked if the Prime Minister could guarantee no further interest rate increases this year for struggling Australians.
Background: A constituent expressed distress over interest rate hikes and financial pressure.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister did not provide a guarantee but highlighted the government's economic record, including lower inflation, higher wages, and record job creation. He criticized the opposition for proposing higher deficits and tax increases during the election. He emphasized the government's commitment to cost-of-living relief, contrasting this with the opposition's stated opposition to such measures.
Question from Cameron Caldwell
The member asked why the government was pursuing a policy that would price out lower-income first home buyers, citing potential extra costs of over $52,000 for an $800,000 home.
Background: The Insurance Council of Australia warned that the Help to Buy Scheme expansion could drive house prices up by 6.6 per cent.
Answer from Clare O'Neil
The minister stated that the government was addressing a 40-year housing crisis with a $43 billion investment agenda. She noted that 55,000 social and affordable homes were being built, with 5,000 completed and 25,000 in planning or construction. She highlighted the expansion of the five per cent deposit program to all first home buyers, aiming to reduce the savings timeline from 11 years to two or three years.
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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Gaudron, Hon. Mary Genevieve, KC
House of Representatives · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Condolence
Contributed to this debate
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Housing
House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Aged Care Amendment (Restoring Human Override for Aged Care Needs Assessments) Bill 2026; First Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 11 August 2026 · First Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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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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Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026, Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Reference to Committee
House of Representatives · Wednesday 3 June 2026 · Reference to Committee
Contributed to 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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Private Health Insurance
House of Representatives · Monday 25 May 2026 · General Debate
Responded as shadow minister
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Cost of Living
House of Representatives · Monday 25 May 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Budget
House of Representatives · Monday 25 May 2026 · General Debate
Responded as shadow minister
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Housing
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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Economy
House of Representatives · Tuesday 24 March 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Housing
House of Representatives · Monday 23 March 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Housing
House of Representatives · Monday 2 March 2026 · General Debate
Responded as shadow minister
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Medicare
House of Representatives · Monday 9 February 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Bondi Beach Attack Victims
House of Representatives · Monday 19 January 2026 · Condolence
Contributed to this debate
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Mental Health
House of Representatives · Monday 24 November 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Freedom of Information Amendment Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 5 November 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Housing
House of Representatives · Monday 3 November 2025 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2025-2026; Consideration in Detail
House of Representatives · Thursday 9 October 2025 · Consideration in Detail
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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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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Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
House of Representatives · Thursday 4 September 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Fiscal Policy
House of Representatives · Thursday 28 August 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Small Business
House of Representatives · Monday 28 July 2025 · General Debate
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 · Wednesday 12 February 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
- Votes recorded
- 234
- Aye votes (40.6%)
- 95
- No votes (59.4%)
- 139
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 -
Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minim...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 43, Noes 92 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
National Anti-Corruption Commission Joint Committee; Consideration of Senate ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 93, Noes 45 · Passed
VOTED NO
About this page
This page tracks Cameron Caldwell'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.