Helen Haines
Independent Member for Indi
Currently sitting
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Seat and party history (1)
- Independent - Indi (House) - 18 May 2019 to present
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Contact
Electorate office: (03) 5721 7077
117 Murphy Street, Wangaratta VIC 3677
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Compared with other members
Helen Haines compared with all 150 sitting House members.
Questions asked in Question Time
Higher than 79% of House members- This member
- 18
- Average
- 11.2
- Median
- 12
Debates spoken in
Higher than 85% of House members- This member
- 60
- Average
- 35.9
- Median
- 30.5
Votes cast
Higher than 69% of House members- This member
- 288
- Average
- 253.0
- Median
- 265
Share of divisions voted in
Higher than 59% of House members- This member
- 87%
- Average
- 79%
- Median
- 81%
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Question Time
Question from Helen Haines
The member asked if the minister would urgently update his direction and reverse the go-slow on working holiday visas, citing desperate employer needs in nursing, fruit picking, and bushfire recovery.
Background: Changes to visa processing, including a go-slow on working holiday visas, were causing shortages in regional areas.
Answer from Tony Burke
The minister acknowledged the issues raised by regional members and stated that net overseas migration needed to be reduced. He explained that the immigration system had been largely demand-driven and that the government was working on legislative options to target the system more effectively. He indicated that further announcements regarding these issues would be made the following day.
Question from Helen Haines
The member asked the Minister representing the Minister for Foreign Affairs what it would take for Australia to join the coalition of countries imposing sanctions, given the government's acknowledgment of the threat to the two-state solution.
Background: Twelve countries had announced sanctions to support the two-state solution, following an ICJ ruling on the illegality of Israel's occupation.
Answer from Richard Marles
The Minister referred to the Prime Minister's earlier answer, reiterating that Israeli settlements breached international law and hindered peace. He stated that Australia had already imposed sanctions and bans on individuals involved in settlements and violence. He confirmed that the government would continue to look at further targeted measures in collaboration with allies to support a two-state solution.
Question from Helen Haines
The member asked why the government was delaying the passage of the UOMO bill despite its importance for disaster roaming and connectivity.
Background: The member noted the bill had been on the Notice Paper for over a year and asked why progress was slow, referencing recent outages and proposed amendments.
Answer from Anika Wells
The minister explained that the UOMO would provide baseline outdoor mobile connectivity for the first time, aiding safety in remote areas. She stated that the bill had not yet passed the House due to other legislative priorities but expected it to return for consideration in detail soon. She noted that the default start date was 1 December 2027, contingent on the development of the direct-to-device market and industry readiness.
Question from Helen Haines
The member asked if the government could guarantee that rural communities without Medicare urgent care clinics would not lose access to after-hours care.
Background: The member noted that Murray Primary Health Network had its after-hours funding cut, citing the rollout of Medicare urgent care clinics, but pointed out that rural areas like Indi still lack access to these clinics.
Answer from Mark Butler
The Minister explained that funding adjustments were due to a transformation in health access, particularly the rollout of 1800MEDICARE, which provides 24/7 nurse advice and free telehealth GP services after 6 pm. He noted that 1800MEDICARE had responded to 700,000 episodes of service since January. While acknowledging that urgent care clinics do not cover every regional community, he stated that the combination of 1800MEDICARE, urgent care clinics, and bulk-billing incentives was delivering a stronger Medicare service. He confirmed that the specific service in question would receive reduced funding for 2026-27 reflecting lower service volumes.
Question from Helen Haines
The member asked the Treasurer to commit to tabling a response to the bank closures report before any further branch closures occurred.
Background: A report on bank closures in regional Australia was tabled in May 2024, noting 596 towns with no banks.
Answer from Jim Chalmers
The Treasurer stated that the government had taken substantial action since the report, including negotiating a moratorium on branch closures for major banks until 27 July. He noted that 700 regional branches closed between 2017 and 2022, but the rate of closures had plummeted under the current government. He mentioned increased investment in Bank@Post, the cash acceptance mandate, and draft legislation on cash distribution. The Treasurer acknowledged that more work was needed and that discussions with banks and regulators were ongoing.
Question from Helen Haines
The member asked when the remaining national environmental standards on community engagement would be released for public consultation.
Background: Six months after agreeing to national environmental standards on community engagement as part of EPBC Act reforms, only two of five standards had been drafted.
Answer from Tony Burke
The Minister noted that the consultation period for the first standard on matters of national environmental significance had just closed. He stated that the second standard on offsets was still open for consultation. Regarding the community engagement standard, he advised that work was well progressed and the government anticipated releasing it for consultation in the coming weeks.
Question from Helen Haines
The member asked whether the long wait times for home support services were acceptable and how the government intended to fix them, citing specific constituents.
Background: The member cited specific cases of elderly residents in her electorate facing long delays for home support services and asked if these delays were acceptable.
Answer from Sam Rae
The Minister acknowledged the correspondence and noted that demand had increased significantly, with over 350,000 Australians receiving care under the Support at Home program. An additional 83,000 places were being allocated this financial year to reduce wait times. Ninety-nine per cent of people on the national priority system were eligible for some support while waiting, and urgent cases were funded within a month. The waitlist had dropped by more than 25,000 people since September 2025. The budget would remove co-contributions for personal care services and invest in residential care sustainability.
Question from Helen Haines
The member asked if the Attorney-General accepted that changes were needed to restore public confidence in the NACC, given its limited public output and internal investigations.
Background: The member questioned the NACC's output, citing few findings of misconduct and no public hearings in three years.
Answer from Michelle Rowland
The minister stated that the Inspector of the NACC was investigating complaints about the commissioner's involvement in Defence referrals. She noted that the commission had received over 6,000 referrals, was conducting 30 preliminary inquiries and 35 corruption investigations, and had secured 11 convictions since July 2023. The minister highlighted other integrity measures, including the Commonwealth Fraud and Corruption Control Framework and anti-money laundering reforms. She affirmed support for the NACC while acknowledging more work was needed.
Question from Helen Haines
The member asked what additional support communities in her electorate could expect from the Commonwealth, given the severe impact of the bushfires on her region.
Background: The member for Indi noted that over 75 per cent of homes lost in the Victorian bushfires were in her electorate and asked for further Commonwealth support beyond what had already been announced.
Answer from Kristy McBain
The minister acknowledged the impact on over 415,000 hectares and mentioned meetings with local communities regarding needs such as rebuilding the Ruffy community centre and improving infrastructure resilience. She noted that $158 million had been announced for supports including power outage assistance, clean-up, temporary accommodation, and mental health services, on top of over $330 million already enacted under Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. She stated that the government would continue to work with state and local governments to identify and provide further assistance as needed.
Question from Helen Haines
The member asked when the government would act to ban gambling advertising, citing a recommendation from a quick assessment of proven methods to stop violence against women.
Background: The 16 Days of Activism campaign was underway, and evidence linked problem gambling to family violence.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister acknowledged the importance of the 16 Days of Activism campaign and the need to address violence against women year-round. He highlighted a 40 per cent funding boost for 1800RESPECT and the $4 billion National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children. He mentioned the creation of a special housing stream for women escaping violence. Regarding gambling, he pointed to BetStop, the National Self-Exclusion Register, which had 51,000 registrations, with 38 per cent choosing a lifetime ban. He did not provide a specific timeline for a total ban on gambling advertising.
Question from Helen Haines
The member asked whether the minister would pledge to adhere to high-quality community consultation norms under the new EPBC Act.
Background: The member raised concerns that poor community consultation was eroding social licence for the energy transition in regional Australia.
Answer from Tony Burke
The Minister explained that the environment legislation was based on the Samuel report, which recommended establishing standards for community consultation. He stated that draft standards would be made available once the bill became law, as standards require legislative backing to have force. He emphasized the need to pass the legislation to implement these recommendations.
Question from Helen Haines
The member asked why the government is expanding cabinet secrecy in the FOI bill when the royal commission recommended the opposite.
Background: The member questioned the government's FOI bill in light of the robodebt royal commission's recommendation to repeal section 34.
Answer from Michelle Rowland
The Attorney-General stated that the premise was incorrect, noting the government initiated the robodebt royal commission. She explained that the FOI amendments clarify existing cabinet exemptions to ensure they are applied consistently with their original intent. She emphasized that merely labeling something 'cabinet-in-confidence' does not automatically exempt it. She affirmed that the government accepted all 56 royal commission recommendations and that cabinet confidentiality is necessary for frank deliberation and collective responsibility.
Question from Helen Haines
The member asked if the minister would give telecommunications companies a deadline to implement disaster roaming, given that they had agreed to accelerate reforms.
Background: The Bean review recommended temporary disaster roaming, and bushfire season was approaching.
Answer from Anika Wells
The minister confirmed that the government accepted the recommendation for temporary disaster roaming and that industry was developing the capability and drafting a memorandum of understanding. She stated it was her expectation that industry would deliver, and her department would examine the extent of roaming availability subject to those outcomes. She also mentioned a commitment to the Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation and a planned simulation drill with emergency management officials to stress-test the system.
Question from Helen Haines
The member asked if the government would release 20,000 new home-care places immediately to prevent waitlists from growing.
Background: Department data showed over 120,000 people waiting for assessments and 87,000 for packages, with no new plans beyond attrition.
Answer from Sam Rae
The minister stated that the Support at Home program would commence on 1 November, providing the legislative framework for new packages. He noted that 87,597 people were on the national priority system waitlist as of 31 March, with over 2,000 packages allocated weekly. The minister explained that assessment wait times were longer than desired but that 521,000 assessments were completed last year. He clarified that 99 per cent of those waiting for packages were already receiving some level of care, and the median assessment wait time was 25 days.
Question from Helen Haines
The member asked what the government was doing to support nearly 90,000 people waiting for home-care packages, given the delay to the new system and the decision not to fund 20,000 bridging packages.
Background: An independent member asked the Minister for Aged Care about the delay to the new aged care system and the lack of funding for bridging packages for those waiting.
Answer from Sam Rae
The minister explained that the deferral until 1 November was to ensure operational and legislative readiness for the Support at Home program. He noted that over 300,000 Australians currently access home-care packages, with spending exceeding $8 billion last year. He confirmed that high-priority individuals would continue to receive packages within a month. He stated that 80,000 additional packages would be rolled out in the first 12 months of the new system.
Question from Helen Haines
The member asked the Minister for Defence to guarantee that Australia was not involved in war crimes in Gaza by manufacturing or exporting weapons to Israel.
Background: An Independent member cited analysis from the Centre for Public Integrity regarding transparency issues around Australian weapons manufacturing and trade with Israel.
Answer from Richard Marles
The Minister guaranteed that Australia is not complicit as described and confirmed that Australia is not manufacturing weapons for supply to Israel, a position held since before the conflict began on 7 October. He rejected claims of lack of transparency, stating that controlled exports are reported openly, and warned that spreading misinformation destabilizes social cohesion.
Question from Helen Haines
The member asked why there was little new funding for regional infrastructure, noting the absence of new money for the Growing Regions Program and Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program despite $1 billion for Victorian roads.
Background: The member for Indi questioned the Treasurer about the lack of new funding for regional grant programs in the budget, contrasting it with funding for Melbourne suburbs.
Answer from Jim Chalmers
The Treasurer stated that the regions were a major focus of the budget, citing an average tax cut of $43 a week in the member's electorate and expected health benefits from bulk-billing reforms. He acknowledged the two funds mentioned, noting they already contained $1 billion in investment ($600 million and $400 million respectively). He argued that other investments, such as NBN upgrades, regional health care, education, and ensuring bank access, also supported regional areas. He emphasized that the government was finding robust ways to invest in regions as the economy recovered.
Question from Helen Haines
The member asked if the minister recognized that some people were worse off after the 3G shutdown and what the government would do to fix connectivity issues in regional areas.
Background: An independent member asked the Minister for Communications about connectivity issues in regional areas following the 3G network shutdown.
Answer from Michelle Rowland
The Minister acknowledged concerns about diminished coverage in regional areas and stated she was monitoring the situation closely. She noted that she had convened industry regulators and carriers on 17 December to review lessons learned. She mentioned that Telstra had established a dedicated 3G helpline and that she had requested weekly reports from carriers. She emphasized the role of the ACMA and ACCC in addressing technical requirements and consumer representations regarding coverage maps.
Other Parliamentary Activity
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Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission Yearly Report to Parliament
House of Representatives · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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Gaudron, Hon. Mary Genevieve, KC
House of Representatives · Tuesday 15 September 2026 · Condolence
Contributed to this debate
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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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Energy
House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate
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Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation) Bill 2025; Consideration in Detail
House of Representatives · Wednesday 9 September 2026 · Consideration in Detail
Opened this debate · Position: support
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Privatisation
House of Representatives · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail
House of Representatives · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · Consideration in Detail
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 17 August 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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Tertiary Education and Training
House of Representatives · Monday 17 August 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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Renewable Energy
House of Representatives · Monday 17 August 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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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: oppose
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National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail
House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Consideration in Detail
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Nuclear Weapons
House of Representatives · Monday 29 June 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Aviation Consumer Protection Bill 2026, Aviation Consumer Protection (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026, Aviation Consumer Protection Levy Bill 2026, Aviation Consumer Protection Levy (Collection) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 25 June 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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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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Albanese Government
House of Representatives · Tuesday 23 June 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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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 · Thursday 4 June 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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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: mixed
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National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 26 May 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Strengthening Communications in Natural Disasters) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 25 May 2026 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Human Rights Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 25 May 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Competition and Consumer Amendment (Responding to Exceptional Circumstances) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 25 May 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Regional Australia
House of Representatives · Thursday 14 May 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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Health Care
House of Representatives · Wednesday 4 March 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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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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Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 11 February 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Iran: Human Rights
House of Representatives · Monday 9 February 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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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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Perth: Attack
House of Representatives · Tuesday 3 February 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail
House of Representatives · Tuesday 20 January 2026 · Consideration in Detail
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 20 January 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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Bondi Beach Attack Victims
House of Representatives · Monday 19 January 2026 · Condolence
Contributed to this debate
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Commonwealth Prac Payment
House of Representatives · Wednesday 26 November 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
Opened this debate
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Repeal Net Zero Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 24 November 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Freedom of Information Amendment Bill 2025; Report from Federation Chamber
House of Representatives · Thursday 6 November 2025 · Report from Federation Chamber
Opened this debate
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Environment Protection Reform Bill 2025, National Environmental Protection Agency Bill 2025, Environment Information Australia Bill 2025, Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (Customs Charges Imposition) Bill 2025, Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (Excise Charges Imposition) Bill 2025, Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (General Charges Imposition) Bill 2025, Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (Restoration Charge Imposition) Bill 2025; Consideration in Detail
House of Representatives · Thursday 6 November 2025 · Consideration in Detail
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Freedom of Information Amendment Bill 2025; Consideration in Detail
House of Representatives · Wednesday 5 November 2025 · Consideration in Detail
Opened this debate
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Freedom of Information Amendment Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 4 November 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Environment Protection Reform Bill 2025, National Environmental Protection Agency Bill 2025, Environment Information Australia Bill 2025, Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (Customs Charges Imposition) Bill 2025, Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (Excise Charges Imposition) Bill 2025, Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (General Charges Imposition) Bill 2025, Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (Restoration Charge Imposition) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 4 November 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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Housing
House of Representatives · Monday 3 November 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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Albanese Government
House of Representatives · Monday 3 November 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 2) Bill 2025; Consideration in Detail
House of Representatives · Wednesday 29 October 2025 · Consideration in Detail
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; Consideration in Detail
House of Representatives · Monday 27 October 2025 · Consideration in Detail
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 · Thursday 9 October 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Triple Zero Custodian and Emergency Calling Powers) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 8 October 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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National Police Remembrance Day
House of Representatives · Thursday 4 September 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Defence Amendment (Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 3 September 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (2025 Measures No. 1) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 2 September 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2025-2026, Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2025-2026, Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2025-2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 2 September 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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Telecommunications
House of Representatives · Monday 1 September 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
- Votes recorded
- 288
- Aye votes (56.9%)
- 164
- No votes (43.1%)
- 124
Showing the latest 50 votes.
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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 NO -
Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 85, Noes 44 · Passed
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Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance ...
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 88, Noes 48 · Passed
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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 9, Noes 85 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
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
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 84, Noes 13 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Rearrangement
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 49, Noes 87 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Consideration of Legislation
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 69, Noes 10 · Passed
VOTED NO -
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 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 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 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 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 AYE -
Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026; Report from Federation Chamber
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 41, Noes 84 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026; Report from Federation Chamber
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 10, Noes 67 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Minister for Veterans' Affairs
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 83, Noes 44 · Passed
VOTED NO -
News Media Bargaining (Administration) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 65 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
News Journalism Payments Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 11, Noes 69 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
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 NO -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 102, Noes 14 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 11, Noes 62 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 58 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 61 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 58 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
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 NO -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Second Reading
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 86 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Second Reading
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 85 · Failed
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 -
Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders
11 Aug 2026 · Ayes 74, Noes 12 · Passed
VOTED NO
About this page
This page tracks Helen Haines'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.