Ed Husic
Australian Labor Party Member for Chifley
Currently sitting
Photo: Yu Chu Chin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Seat and party history (1)
- Australian Labor Party - Chifley (House) - 21 Aug 2010 to present
- Seat and party records: OpenAustralia member data.
Contact
Electorate office: (02) 9625 4344
Shop 41, Plumpton Marketplace, Cnr Hyatts and Jersey Road, Plumpton NSW 2761
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Compared with other members
Ed Husic compared with all 150 sitting House members.
Questions asked in Question Time
Lower than 81% of House members- This member
- 0
- Average
- 11.2
- Median
- 12
Debates spoken in
Lower than 79% of House members- This member
- 16
- Average
- 35.9
- Median
- 30.5
Votes cast
Higher than 56% of House members- This member
- 276
- Average
- 253.0
- Median
- 265
Share of divisions voted in
Higher than 53% of House members- This member
- 83%
- Average
- 79%
- Median
- 81%
Read these with care
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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).
- Counts cover only what is on this site, and do not measure electorate or committee work. New members have less history.
Question Time
No questions recorded for this member.
Question from Louise Miller-Frost
The member asked what the government was doing to boost manufacturing and what risks threatened Australian industry.
Background: A government member asked the Industry Minister about efforts to increase domestic manufacturing and risks to the sector.
Answer from Ed Husic
The Minister stated that the government had backed the Whyalla Steelworks and invested $2 billion in aluminium production and $750 million in efficient steel and aluminium manufacturing. He highlighted the $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund. He warned that the opposition had no plans to support manufacturing and had opposed government measures, posing a risk to the sector through potential cuts to fund nuclear power.
Question from Fiona Phillips
The member asked how the Future Made in Australia plan was creating secure jobs and whether any alternative approaches would harm the manufacturing sector.
Background: A government member inquired about job creation through manufacturing initiatives.
Answer from Ed Husic
The Minister emphasized the strategic importance of rebuilding manufacturing capability and reducing reliance on concentrated supply chains. He cited the National Reconstruction Fund and a $2 billion investment plan for aluminium smelters as key measures. He stated that the opposition's consistent rejection of these initiatives, including production tax credits, represented the alternative approach that would leave the sector worse off.
Question from Meryl Swanson
The member asked how the government was securing jobs in the aluminium industry and if other policies would leave workers worse off.
Background: A government member asked the Industry Minister about job security for aluminium-producing communities and whether alternative approaches would harm families.
Answer from Ed Husic
The Minister stated that the government had invested $2 billion in production credits to support low-emission aluminium production, potentially opening up $122 billion in annual exports. He cited support from industry leaders and workers. He warned that the opposition's nuclear power plan and lack of transparency on cuts threatened these manufacturing jobs.
Other Parliamentary Activity
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Customs Amendment (Safeguard Inquiries) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 17 September 2026 · Second Reading
Responded as minister
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Scolyer, Professor Richard, AO
House of Representatives · Thursday 2 July 2026 · Condolence
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 · Wednesday 27 May 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Telecommunications Amendment (Enhancing Consumer Safeguards) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 14 May 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Public and Educational Lending Rights (Better Income for Authors) Bill 2026, Public and Educational Lending Rights (Better Income for Authors) Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 13 May 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Artificial Intelligence
House of Representatives · Monday 23 March 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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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 · Thursday 12 March 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Health Care
House of Representatives · Wednesday 4 March 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Consumer Protection
House of Representatives · Monday 2 March 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Social Cohesion
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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My First Speech Competition, Universities
House of Representatives · Tuesday 25 November 2025 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 3 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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Australian Centre for Disease Control Bill 2025, Australian Centre for Disease Control (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 27 October 2025 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Financial Systems and Other Measures) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 8 October 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
- Votes recorded
- 276
- Aye votes (47.8%)
- 132
- No votes (52.2%)
- 144
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
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 -
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 -
Rearrangement
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 42 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Minister for Defence Industry; Attempted Censure
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 41 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Health Insurance Amendment (Incentive Payments and Other Measures) Bill 2026;...
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 39, Noes 92 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Rearrangement
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 71, Noes 12 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Social Policy and Legal Affairs Committee; Reference
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 13, Noes 78 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Social Policy and Legal Affairs Committee; Reference
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 72, Noes 12 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Joint Committee; Appointment
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 38, Noes 101 · Failed
VOTED NO -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 33 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
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 -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 9, Noes 64 · Failed
VOTED NO -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 10, Noes 68 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026; Report from Federation Chamber
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 9, Noes 68 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 20...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 43 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 20...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 43 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 11, Noes 44 · Failed
VOTED NO -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 10, Noes 57 · Failed
VOTED NO -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 9, Noes 50 · Failed
VOTED NO -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 10, Noes 49 · Failed
VOTED NO -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 9, Noes 61 · Failed
VOTED NO -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 10, Noes 66 · Failed
VOTED NO -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 11, Noes 66 · Failed
VOTED NO -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 10, Noes 70 · Failed
VOTED NO -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 11, Noes 70 · Failed
VOTED NO -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 10, Noes 72 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minim...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 43, Noes 92 · Failed
VOTED NO -
National Anti-Corruption Commission Joint Committee; Consideration of Senate ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 93, Noes 45 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Member for Groom
30 Jun 2026 · Ayes 102, Noes 33 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Reporting System Reform) Bill 2026; Consid...
30 Jun 2026 · Ayes 98, Noes 40 · Passed
VOTED AYE
About this page
This page tracks Ed Husic'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.