Gordon Reid
Australian Labor Party Member for Robertson
Currently sitting
Seat and party history (1)
- Australian Labor Party - Robertson (House) - 21 May 2022 to present
- Seat and party records: OpenAustralia member data.
Contact
Electorate office: (02) 4322 2400
Suite 3.04 & 3.05, Level 3, 69 Central Coast Highway, West Gosford NSW 2250
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Compared with other members
Gordon Reid compared with all 150 sitting House members.
Questions asked in Question Time
Higher than 71% of House members- This member
- 16
- Average
- 11.2
- Median
- 12
Debates spoken in
Lower than 84% of House members- This member
- 14
- Average
- 35.9
- Median
- 30.5
Votes cast
Higher than 76% of House members- This member
- 293
- Average
- 253.0
- Median
- 265
Share of divisions voted in
Higher than 61% of House members- This member
- 89%
- 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).
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Question Time
Question from Gordon Reid
The member asked how the government was progressing real reform and delivering change, and what threats existed to this agenda.
Background: The member asked for an overview of the government's reform achievements and the challenges facing this work.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister highlighted recent legislative successes, including NDIS reforms passed by the Senate, gambling harm legislation passed by the House, and journalism protection reforms. He described these as difficult but necessary actions to safeguard institutions and protect democracy. He emphasized that the government was taking action in areas where progress had previously been slow, aiming to deliver real change for Australians.
Question from Gordon Reid
The member asked for details on the impact of Medicare urgent care clinics and the importance of strengthening Medicare.
Background: The member asked how Medicare urgent care clinics were helping Australians and why strengthening Medicare was important after a decade of cuts.
Answer from Mark Butler
The Minister stated that bulk-billing rates had climbed by more than 10 per cent for non-concession card holders since November. He noted that 137 urgent care clinics had been delivered, with over 3.2 million Australians using them. The clinics were staffed by doctors and nurses, open seven days a week, and fully bulk-billed. The Minister emphasized that these clinics were a permanent feature of Medicare, backed by the trusted Medicare brand.
Question from Gordon Reid
The member asked for an update on the ASIO threat assessment and how parliament could contribute to national safety.
Background: A government member asked the Minister for Home Affairs for an update on the ASIO national threat assessment and the role of parliament in keeping Australians safe.
Answer from Tony Burke
The Minister stated that the threat alert level remained at 'probable' but that the threat dynamic was more diverse and degraded than when the level was first set. He highlighted the convergence of various bigoted groups on antisemitism and cited recent incidents including the Adass Israel synagogue attack and arrests in Perth and Western Australia. He instructed the public to contact the National Security Hotline for concerns and to help lower the temperature of public debate.
Question from Gordon Reid
The member asked how the government was strengthening Medicare after a decade of cuts and what additional budget support was provided to lift bulk-billing rates in the Central Coast and Hunter region.
Background: A government member asked the Minister for Health how the government was strengthening Medicare and what additional support the budget provided for bulk-billing in specific regions.
Answer from Mark Butler
The Minister stated that bulk-billing rates had plummeted under the previous government due to frozen Medicare rebates. He noted that the government had tripled the bulk-billing incentive for pensioners and concession card holders, raising the rate to around 93 per cent, and extended support to all Australians. He reported that over 1,400 general practices had shifted to 100 per cent bulk-billing since November. He acknowledged that bulk-billing rates in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Hunter, and the Central Coast were below the NSW average and announced funding for six new clinics in those regions that would fully bulk bill to increase competition and spread benefits.
Question from Gordon Reid
The member asked how the budget builds on Australian aspiration, what the responses were, and what alternatives existed.
Background: A government member asked the Prime Minister how the budget builds on Australian aspiration and what the responses and alternatives were.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister stated that the budget helps with the cost of living and backs aspiration, citing support from Homelessness Australia, Westpac, St Vincent de Paul, and the Property Council of Australia. He criticized the Opposition for lacking a clear platform, quoting the Deputy Leader of the Opposition as saying they were against Labor's policies but had no positive stance. He looked forward to seeing the Opposition's fully costed policies.
Question from Gordon Reid
The member asked what actions the government had taken to secure fuel for the Australian Defence Force.
Background: Concerns were raised about the Australian Defence Force's ability to train due to fuel shortages.
Answer from Richard Marles
The Minister stated that the Australian Defence Force was training normally and that strategic fuel reserves had been tripled since 2022, doubling the total reserves. He confirmed that Exercise Kakadu, a major maritime exercise involving five Navy ships and 700 personnel, was proceeding in full swing. He attributed this readiness to the government's early investment in strategic reserves.
Question from Gordon Reid
The member asked how the government was acting to get more fuel flowing to where it was needed and why representatives should act in the national interest.
Background: A government member asked the Minister for Climate Change and Energy how the government was ensuring fuel reached areas of need and why national interest action was required.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The minister reported that 20 per cent of the minimum stock obligation had been released on the condition that it flowed to rural and regional Australia, with agreements struck with impacted companies. He stated that 757 million litres were now flowing to regional areas due to these releases. He noted that six cancelled ship arrivals in April had been replaced with alternative spot market orders, and three additional cargo deliveries had been secured for April and May. He criticized the opposition for not making constructive suggestions and for misleading statements regarding exports and Pacific leaders.
Question from Gordon Reid
The member asked what the government was doing to increase healthcare worker education and how this strengthened Medicare.
Background: A government member asked about government efforts to increase education for healthcare workers.
Answer from Jason Clare
The minister reported increases in enrolments for science, engineering, pharmacy, dentistry, and medicine degrees. He highlighted the opening of new medical schools in Darwin and Launceston and announced 1,800 additional medical training places. He also noted that 20,000 nursing students were receiving paid practical training.
Question from Gordon Reid
The member asked how these investments were helping Australians with the cost of living and healthcare access after a decade of cuts.
Background: The government announced historic investments in Medicare and the PBS.
Answer from Richard Marles
The minister noted that the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program would begin soon, aiming to convert around 4,800 GP clinics to full bulk-billing over four years. He stated that from 1 January, PBS scripts would be capped at $25, citing Jardiance as an example of a drug that would become significantly more affordable.
Question from Gordon Reid
The member asked about Professor Scolyer's contributions to cancer research and advocacy. He also inquired about the steps the government had announced to build upon the professor's work.
Background: Professor Richard Scolyer, the 2024 Australian of the Year, was recognized for his contributions to cancer research. The government announced new funding to support his work.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister announced $5.9 million to establish the Richard Scolyer Chair in Brain Cancer Research at the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse in Sydney. This investment would support research positions, including a professorial chair, postdoctoral fellows, research assistants, and PhD scholarships, in conjunction with the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and the University of Sydney. He highlighted Professor Scolyer's role as a pathologist and melanoma researcher who became the first person to receive an experimental treatment adapted from his own immunotherapy research.
Question from Gordon Reid
The member asked how various sectors were embracing clean energy opportunities and what obstacles remained.
Background: The member asked about the adoption of clean energy by homes, businesses, and community groups.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The minister reported that the Cheaper Home Batteries Program had reached 44,895 installations, including for small businesses and community groups like the Umina Surf Life Saving Club. He highlighted strong rural uptake and support from farmers. He criticised the opposition for delaying climate action through reviews and introducing bills to repeal net zero targets, contrasting this with the government's legislative progress on penalty rates, HECS debt reduction, and cheaper medicines.
Question from Gordon Reid
The member asked the Minister for Home Affairs how the government was responding to efforts to spread hatred and undermine social cohesion.
Background: The government announced strong measures against Iranian-sponsored antisemitic attacks following ASIO assessments.
Answer from Tony Burke
The Minister acknowledged the work of ASIO, the AFP, and state police in identifying the threat. He described the attacks as an unprecedented attempt to create fear and division, noting that while no one was physically injured, the Jewish community and broader society were harmed. He affirmed that the government would amend the Criminal Code to list the IRGC, sending a strong signal against such conduct. He emphasised that blame should not fall on Australians of Iranian descent and that the nation stood united against division.
Question from Gordon Reid
The member asked how PBS medicines were improving lives and why the government was determined to make them cheaper.
Background: A government member asked about the impact of PBS medicines on Australians' lives and the government's determination to reduce costs.
Answer from Mark Butler
The Minister stated that four waves of cheaper medicines policies had saved Australians about $112 billion. He highlighted the expansion of access to Trikafta for cystic fibrosis patients with rare mutations, reducing the cost from $250,000 a year to $31 a script, potentially falling to $25. He emphasized the PBS's role in providing affordable access to world-leading medicines and the government's commitment to maintaining this system.
Question from Gordon Reid
The member asked how the government was reducing medicine costs, why this was important, and what risks threatened these savings.
Background: A government member asked the Minister for Health how the government was making medicines cheaper and what risks existed to these measures.
Answer from Mark Butler
The Minister stated that 66 million additional free scripts had been provided to pensioners and the PBS safety net threshold had been lowered to $30. He noted that 60-day scripts had been introduced, saving Australians $1.3 billion. He announced that the maximum price for general patients would drop to $25, preventing a rise to $50. He warned that the opposition had previously opposed these measures and had a history of cutting health funding, posing a risk to Medicare.
Question from Gordon Reid
The member asked why maintaining visa system integrity was important and if the minister was aware of approaches threatening it.
Background: The government had invested in compliance to address integrity issues in the visa system inherited from the previous government.
Answer from Tony Burke
The Minister stated that the government had invested $50 million in compliance to address a decline in staff from 360 to 203 under the previous government. He criticized the previous 'golden ticket' visa system that allowed visas based on cash rather than skills. He accused the Leader of the Opposition of supporting unlimited student visas, cuts to compliance, and cash-for-visa schemes.
Question from Gordon Reid
The member asked how the government was helping families with early childhood education costs and whether any risks existed that could leave families worse off.
Background: A government member asked the Minister for Early Childhood Education how the government was helping families with the cost of living when they used early childhood education.
Answer from Anne Aly
The Minister stated that over one million families had benefited from cheaper childcare reforms, with a family earning $120,000 saving around $2,768 since September 2023. She introduced the Early Childhood Education and Care (Three Day Guarantee) Bill 2025, which guarantees 72 hours of subsidised early learning a fortnight, increasing to 100 hours for First Nations families. She noted this would save over 66,000 families an average of $1,370 per year. She warned that the opposition's planned cuts posed a risk to these benefits.
Other Parliamentary Activity
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Tobacco Control
House of Representatives · Tuesday 8 September 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Veterans
House of Representatives · Wednesday 19 August 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Senior Australians
House of Representatives · Tuesday 30 June 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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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: support
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Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026; Report from Committee
House of Representatives · Tuesday 20 January 2026 · Report from Committee
Contributed to 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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Robertson Electorate: Woy Woy Road
House of Representatives · Tuesday 4 November 2025 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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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: support
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Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Penalty and Overtime Rates) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 31 July 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Tertiary Education
House of Representatives · Monday 28 July 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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National Security
House of Representatives · Monday 28 July 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Crowley, Hon. Dr Rosemary Anne AO
House of Representatives · Wednesday 26 March 2025 · Condolence
Contributed to this debate
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Medicare
House of Representatives · Monday 10 February 2025 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Customs Amendment (Expedited Seizure and Disposal of Engineered Stone) Bill 2024; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 10 February 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
- Votes recorded
- 293
- Aye votes (50.2%)
- 147
- No votes (49.8%)
- 146
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
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This page tracks Gordon Reid'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.