Colin Boyce
Liberal National Party Member for Flynn
Currently sitting
Photo: RegionalQueenslander, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Seat and party history (1)
- Liberal National Party - Flynn (House) - 21 May 2022 to present
- Seat and party records: OpenAustralia member data.
Contact
Electorate office: (07) 4972 5465
76 Goondoon Street, Gladstone QLD 4680
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Compared with other members
Colin Boyce compared with all 150 sitting House members.
Questions asked in Question Time
Lower than 69% of House members- This member
- 4
- Average
- 11.2
- Median
- 12
Debates spoken in
Lower than 75% of House members- This member
- 18
- Average
- 35.9
- Median
- 30.5
Votes cast
Lower than 85% of House members- This member
- 199
- Average
- 253.0
- Median
- 265
Share of divisions voted in
Lower than 87% of House members- This member
- 60%
- 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 Colin Boyce
The member requested data on fuel and diesel availability at service stations in the Northern Territory, South Australia, and Tasmania.
Background: The member for Flynn asked the Minister for Climate Change and Energy for information on diesel and fuel shortages in the Northern Territory, South Australia, and Tasmania.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The Minister stated that the government was working cooperatively with states through National Cabinet and the Energy Ministers Council. He mentioned participating in a Tasmanian roundtable organized by the state government. The Minister reiterated that the release of the minimum stock obligation was conditional on fuel flowing to regional Australia. He did not provide specific figures for the requested jurisdictions.
Question from Colin Boyce
The member asked how many wind turbines and solar panels were needed to meet the 82 per cent renewable energy target.
Background: Questions were raised about the infrastructure required to meet the 82 per cent renewable energy target.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The Minister clarified that the policy was not renewables-only but included gas peaking and firming for the remaining 18 per cent. He stated that the pathway to 82 per cent renewables was informed by the Integrated System Plan and GenCost reports from the CSIRO. He emphasised that investment decisions were primarily made by the private sector and households, noting the significant uptake of rooftop solar and home batteries.
Question from Colin Boyce
The member asked why the promised reduction had not occurred and requested an apology.
Background: The Prime Minister had promised a $275 reduction in household electricity bills by 2025.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The Minister highlighted that 1,128 households in the member's electorate had installed cheaper home batteries, reducing bills by 90 per cent or more. He noted that wholesale electricity prices in Queensland fell from $347 per megawatt hour in May 2022 to $58 currently. He attributed this to increased renewables and policies like Solar Sharer, which the opposition opposed.
Question from Colin Boyce
The member asked how many direct jobs would be lost if the Gladstone Power Station closed.
Background: The NRG Gladstone Power Station was potentially closing in 2029.
Answer from Pat Conroy
The minister initially deferred to the energy minister but then answered, stating there were about 200 direct employees at the station. He argued that keeping coal-fired stations open longer threatened energy reliability, citing unplanned outages at other plants. He claimed the opposition's support for extending coal life was detrimental to industrial jobs and energy prices, advocating instead for modernising the energy system.
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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Tertiary Education and Training
House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026; Report from Federation Chamber
House of Representatives · Wednesday 19 August 2026 · Report from Federation Chamber
Contributed to this debate
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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
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Treasury Laws Amendment (Fuel Excise Relief) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 31 March 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Fuel, Telecommunications
House of Representatives · Tuesday 31 March 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Rural, Regional and Remote Australia: Services
House of Representatives · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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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: mixed
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Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail
House of Representatives · Tuesday 20 January 2026 · Consideration in Detail
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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Medicare
House of Representatives · Monday 24 November 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Telecommunications
House of Representatives · Monday 3 November 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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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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Labor Government
House of Representatives · Thursday 4 September 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
Responded as shadow minister
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Repeal Net Zero Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 1 September 2025 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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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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Repeal Net Zero Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 28 July 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Apprenticeships
House of Representatives · Monday 10 February 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
- Votes recorded
- 199
- Aye votes (41.2%)
- 82
- No votes (58.8%)
- 117
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 -
Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate Message
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 95, Noes 43 · 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 -
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 -
International Relations: Australia and Japan
12 Aug 2026 · Ayes 88, Noes 41 · 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 7, Noes 104 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail
4 Jun 2026 · Ayes 43, Noes 93 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
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 9, Noes 126 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026, Income Tax Rates Amendm...
4 Jun 2026 · Ayes 8, Noes 127 · Failed
VOTED NO -
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
About this page
This page tracks Colin Boyce'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.