Jamie Chaffey
National Party Member for Parkes
Currently sitting
Seat and party history (1)
- National Party - Parkes (House) - 3 May 2025 to present
- Seat and party records: OpenAustralia member data.
Contact
Electorate office: (08) 8087 7649
Brookfield House 275 Argent St, Broken Hill NSW 2880
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Compared with other members
Jamie Chaffey compared with all 150 sitting House members.
Questions asked in Question Time
Lower than 55% of House members- This member
- 9
- Average
- 11.2
- Median
- 12
Debates spoken in
Lower than 69% of House members- This member
- 21
- Average
- 35.9
- Median
- 30.5
Votes cast
Lower than 83% of House members- This member
- 205
- Average
- 253.0
- Median
- 265
Share of divisions voted in
Lower than 64% of House members- This member
- 71%
- 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 Jamie Chaffey
The member asked if the minister was aware of the decline in new home sales and construction insolvencies, and where Australians would live if builders continued to fail.
Background: A report indicated a 20 per cent drop in new home sales and a record number of construction business insolvencies.
Answer from Clare O'Neil
The minister stated that the government had delivered a pro-supply budget supporting up to 30,000 additional homes over the next decade. She cited Budget Paper No. 1 and ABS data showing that new investor loans for new builds were at record highs, with a 27.5 per cent increase. She noted that housing approvals had risen 9.1 per cent for the third consecutive year, contrasting this with the 21 per cent fall in approvals under the previous government.
Question from Jamie Chaffey
The member congratulated Dusty Langby and thanked the government for matching the fundraising amount.
Background: The member wished to associate with the Prime Minister's comments on Dusty Langby.
Answer from Jamie Chaffey (Parkes) (National Party)
The member congratulated Dusty Langby, his family, and the Little Wings team for their efforts. He noted that fundraising had reached almost $540,000 and thanked the Prime Minister for the government's financial support.
Question from Jamie Chaffey
The member asked whether the number of first home buyers has increased since the budget and by how many.
Background: The Prime Minister had previously refused to guarantee housing prices would not fall.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister quoted the shadow housing minister acknowledging price growth and short-term hiccups. He shared anecdotes from constituents and real estate agents in various electorates indicating that young families were successfully purchasing their first homes, often moving from rentals or units. He argued that the government's policies were reducing investor bidding and creating opportunities for first home buyers.
Question from Jamie Chaffey
The member asked whether the Prime Minister would exclude the possibility of accepting the Greens' call to levy a tax on the family home.
Background: The Shadow Assistant Minister for Agriculture questioned the Prime Minister on the deal with the Greens regarding family homes.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister stated that the government supports homeownership through Help to Buy and the five per cent deposit scheme, which has helped 260,000 Australians. He argued that the opposition opposes measures that increase homeownership and favors investors over first home buyers. He cited examples of first home buyers successfully purchasing homes in various electorates, emphasizing that the government protects the family home while increasing supply.
Question from Jamie Chaffey
The member asked how many ships the Minister expected to arrive in Australia in May, citing previous figures of 53 and 81 ships.
Background: The National Party member questioned the consistency of ship arrival figures provided by the Minister.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The Minister clarified that over 53 ships were currently en route, with some imminent and others just leaving refineries. He stated that the historical average of 81 ships per month was expected to continue into May. He confirmed 3.7 billion litres were on the water. Regarding Middle East exports, he noted that around 46 ships had left the Middle East through the Strait of Hormuz since the conflict began, which was below pre-conflict levels. He mentioned Saudi Arabia increasing exports from Yanbu to bypass the Strait and highlighted ongoing engagement with international counterparts.
Question from Jamie Chaffey
The member asked what action the minister was taking to address fuel supply issues for businesses and farms, citing a specific supplier in Gunnedah and Mungindi.
Background: The shadow assistant minister raised concerns about an independent fuel supplier in his electorate being unable to secure fuel.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The minister acknowledged supply chain pressures in regional Australia and stated that the National Oil Supplies Emergency Committee had met three times. He noted that peak industry groups requested public reassurance to prevent panic buying. He announced that minimum stock obligation figures would now be reported weekly instead of quarterly.
Question from Jamie Chaffey
The member asked if the Minister was truthful about the promise to reduce power bills by $275 by 2025.
Background: The government had previously promised a $275 reduction in power bills by 2025.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The Minister cited a drop in wholesale energy prices from $320 to $75 per megawatt hour in New South Wales. He noted that 77,974 cheaper home batteries had been installed, reducing bills for those households by up to 90 per cent. He argued that wholesale price reductions benefit all consumers and criticised the opposition for opposing battery installations.
Question from Jamie Chaffey
The member asked the minister to apologize to families and businesses for the government's failure to deliver a $275 reduction in electricity bills by the end of 2025.
Background: The government had promised a $275 cut to electricity bills. The question demanded an apology for failing to meet this target.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The minister did not apologize but cited a drop in wholesale electricity prices in New South Wales from $320 to $90 per megawatt hour. He criticized the previous government for hiding retail price increases and closing coal plants without replacement. He highlighted that 5.7 gigawatts of renewables and 1 gigawatt of storage had been added in New South Wales since May 2022.
Question from Jamie Chaffey
The member asked if the Prime Minister would rule out any changes to the fuel tax credit system.
Background: The member asked if the Prime Minister would rule out changes to the fuel tax credit system, which helps keep food prices lower.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister stated that the government had not changed the diesel tax rebate. He accused the opposition of arguing for higher taxes and asked if they would introduce legislation for higher taxes as they had promised before the election. He challenged the member to move a private members' bill for higher taxes.
Other Parliamentary Activity
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Murray-Darling Basin
House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · General Debate
Responded as shadow minister
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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 · Thursday 13 August 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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Sex Discrimination Amendment (Sex-based Rights) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 29 June 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Manufacturing Industry
House of Representatives · Monday 22 June 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Local Government
House of Representatives · Monday 22 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 · Wednesday 3 June 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; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 26 May 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Inland Rail
House of Representatives · Monday 25 May 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Albanese Government
House of Representatives · Tuesday 12 May 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Fuel, Local Government, Donald, Emeritus Mayor Ray, OAM
House of Representatives · Tuesday 24 March 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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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 3 March 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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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
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Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 20 January 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Bondi Beach Attack Victims
House of Representatives · Monday 19 January 2026 · Condolence
Contributed to this debate
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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 · Wednesday 5 November 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Telecommunications
House of Representatives · Monday 3 November 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Regional Australia: Roads
House of Representatives · Monday 3 November 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program
House of Representatives · Monday 27 October 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Private Health Insurance (National Joint Replacement Register Levy) Amendment Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 8 October 2025 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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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 · Wednesday 8 October 2025 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2025-2026; Consideration in Detail
House of Representatives · Wednesday 8 October 2025 · Consideration in Detail
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
- Votes recorded
- 205
- Aye votes (41.0%)
- 84
- No votes (59.0%)
- 121
Showing the latest 50 votes.
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Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (Veterans' Healthcare With...
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 85, Noes 40 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Rearrangement
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 42, Noes 87 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 42, Noes 89 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 85, Noes 44 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance ...
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 88, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance ...
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 87, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance ...
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 86, Noes 47 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance ...
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 45, Noes 87 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance ...
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 46, Noes 86 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Rearrangement
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 49, Noes 87 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Consideration of Legislation
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 43, Noes 87 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate Message
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 95, Noes 43 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate Message
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 95, Noes 42 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Albanese Government; Attempted Censure
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 46, Noes 86 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minim...
10 Sep 2026 · Ayes 95, Noes 37 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minim...
10 Sep 2026 · Ayes 96, Noes 36 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative-Improved Forest Management in Multi...
10 Sep 2026 · Ayes 38, Noes 92 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation...
9 Sep 2026 · Ayes 52, Noes 86 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Gun Control
9 Sep 2026 · Ayes 88, Noes 47 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Veterans
7 Sep 2026 · Ayes 88, Noes 49 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Cash Distribution Framework Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate Message
20 Aug 2026 · Ayes 84, Noes 34 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Economy
20 Aug 2026 · Ayes 41, Noes 85 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026; Considerati...
20 Aug 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 36 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill 2026; Report from Federation Cha...
20 Aug 2026 · Ayes 39, Noes 90 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Australia's Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Amendment Bi...
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 38, Noes 80 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026; Report from Federation Chamber
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 41, Noes 84 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Minister for Veterans' Affairs
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 83, Noes 44 · Passed
VOTED NO -
News Journalism Payments Bill 2026; Second Reading
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 40, Noes 83 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Third Reading
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 103, Noes 14 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 102, Noes 14 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 33, Noes 95 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 96, Noes 9 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 87, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Defence Personnel; Attempted Censure
17 Aug 2026 · Ayes 86, Noes 43 · Passed
VOTED NO -
International Relations: Australia and Japan
12 Aug 2026 · Ayes 88, Noes 41 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Aged Care Amendment (Restoring Human Override for Aged Care Needs Assessments...
11 Aug 2026 · Ayes 42, Noes 87 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Rearrangement
11 Aug 2026 · Ayes 86, Noes 47 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Rearrangement
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 42 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Minister for Defence Industry; Attempted Censure
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 41 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Health Insurance Amendment (Incentive Payments and Other Measures) Bill 2026;...
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 39, Noes 92 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Joint Committee; Appointment
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 38, Noes 101 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 33 · Passed
VOTED NO -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 100, Noes 9 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 101, Noes 7 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
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 -
Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 20...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 43 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 20...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 43 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minim...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 43, Noes 92 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
National Anti-Corruption Commission Joint Committee; Consideration of Senate ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 93, Noes 45 · Passed
VOTED NO
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This page tracks Jamie Chaffey'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.