David Moncrieff
Australian Labor Party Member for Hughes
Currently sitting
Seat and party history (1)
- Australian Labor Party - Hughes (House) - 3 May 2025 to present
- Seat and party records: OpenAustralia member data.
Contact
Electorate office: (02) 9521 6262
Shop 1, 9-15, East Parade, Sutherland NSW 2232
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Compared with other members
David Moncrieff 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
Higher than 50% of House members- This member
- 31
- Average
- 35.9
- Median
- 30.5
Votes cast
Higher than 73% of House members- This member
- 289
- Average
- 253.0
- Median
- 265
Share of divisions voted in
Higher than 98% of House members- This member
- 100%
- 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 Moncrieff
The member asked how the government was advancing Australia's interests overseas and why this was important for Australians.
Background: A government member asked the Prime Minister about progressing Australia's interests overseas amid global uncertainty.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister outlined his upcoming trip to the United States for meetings with private sector leaders and the UN General Assembly. He highlighted efforts to build on the social media ban for under-16s and engage on AI governance with the US and China. He also mentioned launching Australia's bid for a UN Security Council seat and discussing climate change and clean energy transitions with Pacific partners.
Question from David Moncrieff
The member asked what the government was doing to strengthen universal superannuation and the budget, and how this compared to other approaches.
Background: The government was implementing measures to strengthen superannuation.
Answer from Jim Chalmers
The Treasurer highlighted measures including super on paid parental leave, payday super, and boosting the low-income super tax offset. He noted the rise in the superannuation guarantee rate from 9% to 12%. He stated that the upcoming Intergenerational Report would show superannuation helping meet intergenerational obligations, with median retirement balances projected to rise to $450,000. He contrasted this with opposition policies that would reduce the guarantee to nine per cent, potentially leaving a 25-year-old worker $770,000 worse off at retirement.
Question from David Moncrieff
The member asked how the government was delivering real change for workers.
Background: A government member asked about changes for Australian workers.
Answer from Amanda Rishworth
The Minister highlighted pay rises for early educators and aged care workers, and laws making enterprise bargaining easier. She noted that over 8,000 workers received pay rises due to same-job, same-pay laws. She mentioned that the national minimum wage had exceeded $1,000 a week and that penalty and overtime rates were protected. She also cited new standards for gig workers and the establishment of a Fair Work court to resolve disputes more efficiently.
Question from David Moncrieff
The member asked how the government is helping more Australians achieve homeownership and how this approach is more beneficial than others.
Background: A government member asked the Minister for Housing how the government is helping Australians achieve homeownership.
Answer from Clare O'Neil
The Minister stated that nearly 270,000 Australians have entered homeownership through the five per cent deposit program, with over 115,000 first home buyers purchasing annually. She criticized the opposition for wanting to cut Help to Buy and roll back the five per cent deposit scheme. She noted that the opposition supports higher capital gains tax discounts for investors, which she argued disadvantages first home buyers. She highlighted that thousands of constituents in opposition electorates have benefited from government programs.
Question from David Moncrieff
The member asked the Minister for Climate Change and Energy how the budget strengthened Australia's fuel security and how this compared to previous policies.
Background: A government member asked about the budget's impact on fuel security.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The Minister reported that diesel holdings were at 38 days, the highest since the minimum stock obligation began in 2023, with 43 days of diesel and 31 days of jet fuel available. He stated that one billion litres of extra stock had been added in seven weeks, underwritten by Export Finance Australia. He highlighted the budget's investment in a sovereign strategic reserve, contrasting this with the previous government's reliance on reserves held in Texas. He argued that a government-owned reserve was necessary for future security.
Question from David Moncrieff
The member asked how the government was holding social media companies accountable and how other countries were responding to Australian actions.
Background: A government member asked about holding social media companies accountable and international responses to Australian laws.
Answer from Anika Wells
The Minister thanked the member and noted that five million under-16 social media accounts had been removed or restricted due to Australia's social media law. She criticized some platforms for doing the bare minimum and highlighted issues with age assurance systems and reporting pathways. The eSafety Commissioner was investigating potential noncompliance by Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube. The Minister stated that Australia's leadership had inspired over a dozen countries to follow suit, with Canada's minister recently meeting to discuss expertise sharing. She emphasized the government's commitment to introducing a digital duty of care this year.
Question from David Moncrieff
The member asked how the agreement delivers real economic benefits to Australian workers and families.
Background: The government signed a free trade agreement with the European Union.
Answer from Madeleine King
The minister stated that the agreement removes $20 billion in trade impediments and lowers tariffs on imports, including grocery items, which helps ease cost-of-living pressures. She noted that farmers and businesses would benefit from cheaper machinery and equipment sourced from the EU. The agreement also protects the use of terms like 'parmesan' and 'prosecco' for Australian products, with long phase-out periods for other terms like 'feta'.
Question from David Moncrieff
The member asked what steps the government had taken to prevent fuel price gouging and if the Treasurer was aware of alternative approaches.
Background: The member asked about steps to prevent price gouging by fuel suppliers following Middle East events.
Answer from Jim Chalmers
The Treasurer stated that economic growth was 0.8 per cent for the quarter and 2.6 per cent annually, with private demand increasing more rapidly than public demand. He mentioned contacting the ACCC to prevent service stations from price gouging. He criticised the shadow Treasurer for opposing these measures and incorrectly claiming the petrol excise was tied to price rather than volume.
Question from David Moncrieff
The member asked what steps the government is taking to strengthen the budget and support Australians, and how this compares to other approaches.
Background: The government is implementing measures to support Australians with cost of living pressures.
Answer from Jim Chalmers
The Treasurer highlighted tax cuts for 14 million taxpayers and budget surpluses achieved through spending restraint. He stated that real spending growth was reduced to 1.7 per cent and debt was lowered by $176 billion. He contrasted this with the previous government's higher spending and deficits, asserting that the current approach rebuilds incomes while managing fiscal responsibility.
Question from David Moncrieff
The member requested details on government actions to protect social cohesion and counter hate groups.
Background: A government member asked the Minister for Home Affairs about protecting communities from hatred and social division.
Answer from Tony Burke
The minister highlighted the AFP commissioner's work at the Interpol conference to share information on hate groups. He described the cancellation of a visa for a non-citizen involved in a neo-Nazi demonstration in Sydney, noting the individual was in immigration detention awaiting removal. He emphasized that Australia would not tolerate the importation of overseas hatreds and that such individuals were not welcome.
Question from David Moncrieff
The member asked what the government was doing to safeguard young Australians against harmful and abusive technology.
Background: The member asked about protecting young Australians from harmful technology.
Answer from Anika Wells; Anthony Albanese
The minister announced restrictions on nudification and undetectable online stalking tools, following legislation to delay social media access until age 16. She cited statistics on deepfake abuse and the doubling of eSafety reports from under-18s. She emphasised holding big tech accountable and moving the burden of reporting from victims to the source.
Question from David Moncrieff
The member asked how the government was helping Australians with student debt and what support the initiative had received.
Background: A government member asked the Minister for Education about the government's actions to assist Australians with student debt and the support received for these measures.
Answer from Jason Clare
The minister stated that the 20 per cent student debt cut, passed that day, would benefit over three million Australians, including specific numbers in various electorates. He noted that the average Higher Education Loan Program debt of $27,000 would be reduced by approximately $5,500. He explained that the Australian Taxation Office would implement the changes, which would be backdated to 1 June before indexation. He confirmed that the cut was now guaranteed and that affected individuals would receive notification via text message.
Question from David Moncrieff
The member asked what the government was doing to address housing challenges and how it would progress this work in the second term.
Background: A government member asked the Minister for Housing about addressing generational housing challenges.
Answer from Clare O'Neil
The Minister outlined the $43 billion housing agenda, noting that 175,000 Australians had used the five per cent deposit program and over a million households benefited from increased rent assistance. She stated that 28,000 social and affordable homes were under construction. For the second term, she promised to expand eligibility for first-home buyer support, build 100,000 homes exclusively for first-home buyers, and address construction difficulties through the August productivity roundtable.
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: support
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Economy
House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 10 September 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 19 August 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 19 August 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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News Journalism Payments Bill 2026, News Journalism Payments (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2026, News Media Bargaining (Administration) Bill 2026, News Media Bargaining Charge Bill 2026, Treasury Laws Amendment (News Media Bargaining) (Consequential) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate
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Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026, National Self-exclusion Register (Cost Recovery Levy) Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Cost of Living
House of Representatives · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Cash Distribution Framework Bill 2026, Cash Distribution Framework (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate
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Defence Legislation Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures No. 2) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Superannuation
House of Representatives · Monday 22 June 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 22 June 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate
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Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027; Consideration in Detail
House of Representatives · Tuesday 2 June 2026 · Consideration in Detail
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Budget
House of Representatives · Thursday 28 May 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
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: support
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Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2025-2026, Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2025-2026, Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 2) 2025-2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 24 March 2026 · Second Reading
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: support
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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: support
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Jonceski, Mr Ljupco (Luch)
House of Representatives · Tuesday 10 February 2026 · Condolence
Contributed to this debate
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Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 5 February 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Economy
House of Representatives · Thursday 5 February 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Hughes Electorate: Roads
House of Representatives · Tuesday 3 February 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Bondi Beach Attack Victims
House of Representatives · Monday 19 January 2026 · Condolence
Contributed to 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 · Thursday 27 November 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Mental Health Month
House of Representatives · Wednesday 26 November 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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VET Student Loans (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 25 November 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Communications Legislation Amendment (Australian Content Requirement for Subscription Video On Demand (Streaming) Services) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 24 November 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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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: support
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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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Treasury Laws Amendment (Payments System Modernisation) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 2 September 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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National Health Amendment (Cheaper Medicines) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 27 August 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
- Votes recorded
- 289
- Aye votes (46.4%)
- 134
- No votes (53.6%)
- 155
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 AYE -
Rearrangement
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 42, Noes 87 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 42, Noes 89 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 85, Noes 44 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance ...
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 88, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance ...
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 87, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance ...
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 9, Noes 85 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance ...
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 86, Noes 47 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance ...
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 45, Noes 87 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance ...
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 46, Noes 86 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Rearrangement
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 84, Noes 13 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Rearrangement
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 49, Noes 87 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Consideration of Legislation
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 69, Noes 10 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Consideration of Legislation
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 43, Noes 87 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate Message
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 95, Noes 43 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate Message
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 95, Noes 42 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Albanese Government; Attempted Censure
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 46, Noes 86 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Statute Update Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate Message
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 84, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minim...
10 Sep 2026 · Ayes 95, Noes 37 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minim...
10 Sep 2026 · Ayes 96, Noes 36 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative-Improved Forest Management in Multi...
10 Sep 2026 · Ayes 38, Noes 92 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation...
9 Sep 2026 · Ayes 52, Noes 86 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Gun Control
9 Sep 2026 · Ayes 88, Noes 47 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Veterans
7 Sep 2026 · Ayes 88, Noes 49 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Cash Distribution Framework Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate Message
20 Aug 2026 · Ayes 84, Noes 34 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Economy
20 Aug 2026 · Ayes 41, Noes 85 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026; Considerati...
20 Aug 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 36 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill 2026; Report from Federation Cha...
20 Aug 2026 · Ayes 39, Noes 90 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Australia's Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Amendment Bi...
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 38, Noes 80 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026; Report from Federation Chamber
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 41, Noes 84 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026; Report from Federation Chamber
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 10, Noes 67 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Minister for Veterans' Affairs
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 83, Noes 44 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
News Media Bargaining (Administration) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 65 · Failed
VOTED NO -
News Journalism Payments Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 11, Noes 69 · Failed
VOTED NO -
News Journalism Payments Bill 2026; Second Reading
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 40, Noes 83 · Failed
VOTED NO -
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 11, Noes 62 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 58 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 61 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 58 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 33, Noes 95 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 96, Noes 9 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Second Reading
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 86 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Second Reading
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 85 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 87, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Defence Personnel; Attempted Censure
17 Aug 2026 · Ayes 86, Noes 43 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Cash Distribution Framework Bill 2026; Reference to Federation Chamber
12 Aug 2026 · Ayes 40, Noes 83 · Failed
VOTED NO -
International Relations: Australia and Japan
12 Aug 2026 · Ayes 88, Noes 41 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Aged Care Amendment (Restoring Human Override for Aged Care Needs Assessments...
11 Aug 2026 · Ayes 42, Noes 87 · Failed
VOTED NO
About this page
This page tracks David Moncrieff'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.