David Littleproud
National Party Member for Maranoa
Currently sitting
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Seat and party history (1)
- National Party - Maranoa (House) - 2 Jul 2016 to present
- Seat and party records: OpenAustralia member data.
Contact
Electorate office: (07) 4662 2715
T40-42, Dalby Shopping World, 17-67 Cunningham Street, Dalby QLD 4405
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Compared with other members
David Littleproud compared with all 150 sitting House members.
Questions asked in Question Time
Higher than 51% of House members- This member
- 13
- 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 96% of House members- This member
- 156
- Average
- 253.0
- Median
- 265
Share of divisions voted in
Lower than 97% of House members- This member
- 47%
- Average
- 79%
- Median
- 81%
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- 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).
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Question Time
Question from David Littleproud
The member asked the Prime Minister to acknowledge that the budget's tax increases would hurt small-business owners, referencing an open letter from 40 young Australian founders.
Background: The Leader of the Nationals cited an open letter from young founders opposing tax changes.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister stated that the budget included $312 billion in support for small business. He confirmed that legislation would be introduced on Thursday, including tax cuts and frameworks for capital gains and negative gearing reforms. He noted that consultations were underway with tech companies and business groups. He referenced the Shadow Treasurer's past writings supporting tax reform to address intergenerational equity.
Question from David Littleproud
The member thanked the minister for her efforts in coordinating disaster response across jurisdictions and acknowledged first responders.
Background: The opposition leader wished to thank the minister for her coordination efforts.
Answer from Kristy McBain (Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories; Minister for Emergency Management)
The Minister acknowledged the thanks and the support from the opposition. She did not provide new policy information but accepted the recognition of the government's forward-leaning attitude and the work of first responders.
Question from David Littleproud
The member asked when farmers in Allora could expect normal fuel supplies to return, citing severe restrictions for a local distributor.
Background: The Nationals leader cited a fuel distributor in Allora receiving only 10 per cent of normal volumes.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The minister stated that national fuel security was strong and that ships were continuing to arrive. He attributed supply pressures to panic buying and excessive ordering. He confirmed that minimum stock obligation reporting had been increased to weekly and invited the member to provide constructive ideas for improvement.
Question from David Littleproud
The member asked when the Minister for Home Affairs or his office last contacted Dr Jamal Rifi regarding the repatriation of ISIS sympathisers.
Background: Questions persisted regarding government contact with advocates for ISIS sympathiser repatriation.
Answer from Tony Burke
The Minister stated that it had been many months since he last spoke with Dr Rifi on this matter. He referenced a letter from Save the Children following a previous meeting, which expressed disappointment at the government's refusal to provide assistance to Australians overseas.
Question from David Littleproud
The member asked whether the minister was aware of intelligence advice that at least one ISIS sympathiser posed a security threat when he met with Dr Jamal Rifi and Save the Children in June 2025.
Background: Intelligence advice regarding security threats posed by specific ISIS sympathisers was under scrutiny.
Answer from Tony Burke
The Minister declined to discuss specific intelligence advice in the House. He confirmed that ASIO had advised that one member of the cohort met the threshold for a temporary exclusion order, which the government had implemented. He stated that the government would not take risks with national security and would act on agency advice to exclude individuals who met the legal threshold.
Question from David Littleproud
The member asked the Treasurer to apologize to mortgage holders for the rate rise, attributing it to persistent inflation caused by government spending.
Background: Following the interest rate hike, mortgage holders faced increased repayments.
Answer from Jim Chalmers
The Treasurer did not apologize. He reiterated that Australians were under pressure and that the government was acting through cost-of-living relief. He argued that the opposition had left a weaker budget and higher inflation. He claimed the opposition parties were united only in their desire for interest rates to rise. He maintained that the government was focused on the cost-of-living challenge while the opposition was divided.
Question from David Littleproud
The member asked when Australian families would receive the promised $275 reduction to their electricity bills.
Background: The Leader of the Nationals questioned the Prime Minister about the timing of promised power bill reductions.
Answer from Jim Chalmers
The Treasurer argued that downward pressure on electricity prices requires a transition to cleaner, renewable energy sources. He quoted the Leader of the Nationals' past support for renewables and criticized the opposition for abandoning net zero targets, which he claimed would increase prices and create investor uncertainty. He stated that experts agreed an orderly transition to net zero was the best way to reduce costs.
Question from David Littleproud
The member asked how many hectares of Australian land would be required for the government's renewable energy projects.
Background: The question focused on the land requirements for the government's renewable energy rollout.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The Minister cited estimates from the Australian National University of 120,000 hectares, or 1,200 square kilometres. He also referenced a New South Wales Agriculture Commissioner estimate of 55,000 hectares in NSW, representing 0.1 per cent of rural land. He noted that the Commissioner's analysis indicated no material impact on agricultural production from the renewable rollout to 2051.
Question from David Littleproud
The member asked if the Treasurer would review foreign investment thresholds to allow farming families to compete for Australian land.
Background: The Leader of the Nationals cited a US company purchasing $500 million in agricultural land without FIRB oversight.
Answer from Jim Chalmers
The Treasurer stated that foreign investment must align with national economic interests and that strict rules applied to agricultural land purchases. He noted that the current thresholds for US private investors were established by a free trade agreement negotiated by the coalition two decades ago. He mentioned an additional $16 million allocated in the 2024 budget to enhance monitoring and enforcement. He affirmed that the government would continue to analyze cases and ensure the FIRB system remained robust and protected national interests.
Question from David Littleproud
The member asked whether the Inspector General of Biosecurity's recommendations for scientific oversight had been applied when deciding to lift US beef import bans.
Background: The Leader of the Nationals asked about the implementation of biosecurity recommendations regarding US beef imports.
Answer from Julie Collins
The minister stated that the decision was based on a risk assessment using scientific evidence conducted by department officials. She affirmed that Australia's biosecurity system had not been compromised and that $2 billion had been invested in biosecurity since the government took office. She noted that US and Australian traceability systems are equivalent and that all imported food must comply with safety standards.
Question from David Littleproud
The member asked if biosecurity standards for US beef imports would be equivalent to those required for Australian beef exported to the US.
Background: The Leader of the Nationals asked the Minister for Agriculture about biosecurity requirements for newly announced US beef imports.
Answer from Julie Collins
The Minister stated that the decision followed standard departmental processes and that US beef has been importable since 2019. She confirmed that protocols had been provided to the member's office and defended Australia's biosecurity system as the strongest in the world, noting a $2 billion investment to strengthen it.
Question from David Littleproud
The member asked for clarification on how the super tax on unrealised gains would operate for farmers with self-managed super funds experiencing income loss.
Background: The Leader of the Nationals asked the Assistant Treasurer how the super tax on unrealised capital gains would affect farmers with self-managed super funds during poor income years.
Answer from Daniel Mulino
The Assistant Treasurer stated that the reform applies only to balances of $3 million or more, affecting approximately half a per cent of members. He emphasised that concessional tax treatment remains for amounts above $3 million. He noted that all super funds must meet diversification and liquidity requirements under current law, and that self-managed funds holding farms should receive commercial arm's-length payments from those assets.
Question from David Littleproud
The member asked whether the Minister would rule out reintroducing the federal environmental protection bill in the future.
Background: The Leader of the Nationals requested the Environment Minister to exclude the possibility of later introducing the federal environmental protection bill.
Answer from Tanya Plibersek
The Minister stated that the legislation had been withdrawn from the Notice Paper because it could not pass the Senate in the current parliament. She expressed disappointment that the parliament could not agree on necessary environmental law reforms based on the Professor Graeme Samuel report.
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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Passenger Movement Charge Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 10 September 2026 · Second Reading
Responded as shadow minister
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Firearms Legislation Amendment (Repealing Unfair Gun Laws) Bill 2026; First Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · First Reading
Opened this debate
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Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 22 June 2026 · Second Reading
Responded as shadow minister
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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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Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 28 May 2026 · Second Reading
Responded as shadow minister
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Regional Ministerial Budget Statement
House of Representatives · Thursday 14 May 2026 · Ministerial Statement
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: mixed
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Fuel
House of Representatives · Monday 30 March 2026 · General Debate
Responded as shadow minister
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Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 10 March 2026 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Cost of Living
House of Representatives · Wednesday 4 February 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Opened this debate
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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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Manufacturing Industry
House of Representatives · Thursday 9 October 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
Opened this debate
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Labor Government
House of Representatives · Wednesday 23 July 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
Responded as shadow minister
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Regional Budget Statement
House of Representatives · Wednesday 26 March 2025 · Ministerial Statement
Responded as shadow minister
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Albanese Government
House of Representatives · Thursday 13 February 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
Responded as shadow minister
- Votes recorded
- 156
- Aye votes (44.2%)
- 69
- No votes (55.8%)
- 87
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 -
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 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 -
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 -
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 -
Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Reporting System Reform) Bill 2026; Consid...
30 Jun 2026 · Ayes 91, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Albanese Government
30 Jun 2026 · Ayes 91, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED NO
About this page
This page tracks David Littleproud'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.