David Batt
Liberal National Party Member for Hinkler
Currently sitting
Seat and party history (1)
- Liberal National Party - Hinkler (House) - 3 May 2025 to present
- Seat and party records: OpenAustralia member data.
Contact
Electorate office: (07) 4152 0744
41 Woongarra Street, Bundaberg QLD 4670
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Compared with other members
David Batt compared with all 150 sitting House members.
Questions asked in Question Time
Lower than 63% of House members- This member
- 7
- Average
- 11.2
- Median
- 12
Debates spoken in
Lower than 77% of House members- This member
- 17
- Average
- 35.9
- Median
- 30.5
Votes cast
Lower than 83% of House members- This member
- 204
- Average
- 253.0
- Median
- 265
Share of divisions voted in
Lower than 66% 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 David Batt
The member asked if the minister would admit that Labor's taxes had tanked the housing market.
Background: A shadow minister cited declines in home loan applications and attributed them to government taxes.
Answer from Clare O'Neil
The Minister defended the housing tax reforms, stating they level the playing field for first-home buyers. She claimed the reforms would reverse declining home ownership rates and help 75,000 households escape the rent trap. She highlighted the five per cent deposit scheme, which has helped 260,000 Australians into homes.
Question from David Batt
The member asked how the government allowed the fuel crisis to threaten essential transport for vulnerable Australians.
Background: The opposition member asked about diesel supplies for wheelchair-accessible taxis in his electorate.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The Minister thanked taxi operators and stated that fuel supply to Australia continued at expected rates. He acknowledged regional shortages and highlighted increased sales at terminals in Gladstone and Mackay. The release of the minimum stockholding obligation had led to increased allocations to wholesalers and regional distributors, including for mining, rail, and Indigenous communities. The Minister offered to assist specific constituents by contacting fuel companies to address shortages. He expressed appreciation for the work of taxi operators supporting elderly and disabled Australians.
Question from David Batt
The member asked the Prime Minister to accept responsibility for lower living standards, citing a rise in emergency meal demand from 80 to 120 per night, mostly for children.
Background: Demand for emergency relief meals in the member's electorate had increased significantly.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister accepted responsibility for government policies, including pay rises for minimum-wage workers, increased superannuation contributions, and expanded paid parental leave. He highlighted energy bill relief, student debt cuts, and housing apprenticeship bonuses. He noted that the government had restored $20 million in emergency relief funding that the previous government had cut, and emphasized that the opposition opposed these support measures.
Question from David Batt
The member sought confirmation on the delivery of the energy bill reduction.
Background: The member asked if families had seen the promised $275 reduction in energy bills.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The minister highlighted that 230,000 households had installed cheaper home batteries, reducing bills significantly. He noted that 55 per cent of these installations in Queensland were in rural and regional areas.
Question from David Batt
The member asked the Minister to name a single Australian who received the promised $275 reduction in power bills.
Background: The government had promised a $275 reduction in power bills by the end of 2025.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The Minister cited 225,531 households that reduced their bills to zero via cheaper home batteries. He stated that wholesale energy prices fell by 44 per cent in the last quarter due to renewable energy investments. He criticised the previous government for allowing dispatchable power to leave the grid.
Question from David Batt
The member asked how many National Security Committee meetings the minister expected to miss while overseas at COP negotiations.
Background: The Minister for Climate Change and Energy was attending COP negotiations overseas. The question concerned his attendance at National Security Committee meetings.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister stated that it was a breach of the law to discuss what happens at the National Security Committee.
Question from David Batt
The member asked why a 74-year-old constituent in his electorate had not received the promised $275 reduction in her electricity bill, forcing her to return to work.
Background: A member asked the Minister for Climate Change and Energy why a constituent's electricity bill had not been reduced by $275 as promised during the election campaign.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The minister stated that the opposition had voted against three rounds of energy bill relief. He affirmed that the government had worked to lower bills through market reforms and changes to the default market offer. He noted that the Australian people had judged the government's energy policy favorably in the election. He quoted the shadow minister acknowledging that the public supported the government's approach. He committed to continuing the delivery of cheap, reliable, and clean renewable energy.
Other Parliamentary Activity
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Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance Rebate) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Passenger Movement Charge Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 10 September 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Senior Australians
House of Representatives · Thursday 13 August 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Building Cooperative Workplaces No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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Veterans
House of Representatives · Monday 22 June 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026, Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 3 June 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Hinkler Electorate: Aged Care, Budget
House of Representatives · Tuesday 2 June 2026 · General Debate
Opened 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 · Wednesday 27 May 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Neighbourhood and Community Centres
House of Representatives · Monday 30 March 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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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: mixed
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Cost of Living
House of Representatives · Thursday 12 February 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Excise Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025; Consideration in Detail
House of Representatives · Wednesday 4 February 2026 · Consideration in Detail
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 20 January 2026 · Second Reading
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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Aged Care
House of Representatives · Monday 24 November 2025 · General Debate
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 · Monday 3 November 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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Police Week
House of Representatives · Monday 1 September 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
- Votes recorded
- 204
- Aye votes (41.7%)
- 85
- No votes (58.3%)
- 119
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 -
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 -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 10, Noes 70 · Failed
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 -
Member for Groom
30 Jun 2026 · Ayes 102, Noes 33 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Reporting System Reform) Bill 2026; Consid...
30 Jun 2026 · Ayes 98, Noes 40 · Passed
VOTED NO
About this page
This page tracks David Batt'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.