Jodie Belyea
Australian Labor Party Member for Dunkley
Currently sitting
Photo: Srnagak, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Seat and party history (1)
- Australian Labor Party - Dunkley (House) - 2 Mar 2024 to present
- Seat and party records: OpenAustralia member data.
Contact
Electorate office: (03) 9781 2333
37 Playne Street, Frankston VIC 3199
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Compared with other members
Jodie Belyea compared with all 150 sitting House members.
Questions asked in Question Time
Higher than 62% of House members- This member
- 15
- Average
- 11.2
- Median
- 12
Debates spoken in
Lower than 64% of House members- This member
- 22
- Average
- 35.9
- Median
- 30.5
Votes cast
Higher than 85% of House members- This member
- 318
- Average
- 253.0
- Median
- 265
Share of divisions voted in
Higher than 73% of House members- This member
- 96%
- 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).
- Counts cover only what is on this site, and do not measure electorate or committee work. New members have less history.
Question Time
Question from Jodie Belyea
The member asked how the government was helping families embrace technology to save money on power bills and what obstacles existed.
Background: The government was promoting cheaper home batteries to reduce energy bills.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The minister stated that 540,211 households had installed cheaper home batteries, including 2,326 in Dunkley. He noted the program had doubled the number of battery installers to 8,846, creating jobs in Western Sydney. He highlighted high uptake rates in several Western Sydney electorates. He contrasted the government's support for the program with the opposition's intention to abolish it.
Question from Jodie Belyea
The member asked how the government was supporting small businesses to invest with certainty.
Background: The member asked about government support for small business investment certainty.
Answer from Anne Aly
The minister announced that the $20,000 instant asset write-off had been made permanent. She noted that around 300,000 businesses had claimed the write-off in the 2024-25 financial year. She explained that the measure allowed businesses to write off multiple assets throughout the year, providing confidence for long-term planning and investment.
Question from Jodie Belyea
The member asked why 1 July was an important day for delivering on commitments to strengthen Medicare, help Australians earn and keep more money, and implement real change, and whether any obstacles remained.
Background: The member highlighted the upcoming 1 July date as significant for strengthening Medicare, increasing wages, and delivering real change for Australians.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister confirmed that from 1 July, award wage earners would receive a 4.75 per cent increase and minimum wage earners a higher increase, marking the fifth consecutive rise under the government. He stated that tax cuts would be delivered to every taxpayer, paid parental leave would increase to six months with superannuation contributions, and superannuation would be paid on payday. Additionally, urgent care clinics would become a permanent part of Medicare, and 10 more medicines would be listed on the PBS at lower costs. The Prime Minister contrasted these measures with the opposition's past opposition to wage rises and tax cuts.
Question from Jodie Belyea
The member asked how the government was protecting children from online harm.
Background: Online safety for children was a priority, with new laws in place.
Answer from Anika Wells
The Minister stated that five million under-16 accounts had been removed or restricted under the social media minimum age law. She highlighted eSafety investigations into major platforms and the introduction of a digital duty of care to compel tech companies to manage harms proactively. She noted quadrupled funding for the eSafety Commissioner.
Question from Jodie Belyea
The member asked how the budget provides a fair opportunity for Australians to purchase their first home and the importance of these measures.
Background: A government member asked the Prime Minister to outline how the recent budget assists first-home buyers and why these measures are significant.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister pointed to $2 billion allocated in the budget to accelerate approvals and construct linking infrastructure, raising total spending on the Homes for Australia Plan to $47 billion. He outlined initiatives such as free TAFE, $10,000 payments for construction apprenticeships, 100,000 new homes for first-home buyers, and the Housing Australia Future Fund. He observed that more than 240,000 individuals had purchased their first home with a five per cent deposit. He contended that the existing tax regime benefits property investors, excluding younger generations, and that the budget seeks to fix these imbalances.
Question from Jodie Belyea
The member asked why the recent agreements with the European Union mattered and what the response had been.
Background: A government member asked the Prime Minister about the importance of recent agreements with the European Union and the response to them.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister stated that three agreements were finalized: one boosting research and development through Horizon Europe, one boosting defence and security cooperation, and an Australia-EU free trade agreement after eight years of negotiation. He noted the free trade agreement opened access to 27 European markets for Australian products and made European goods cheaper for Australians. He highlighted that beef access would increase eightfold to 35,000 tonnes and sheepmeat access fivefold. He criticized the opposition for opposing free trade and adopting protectionist policies.
Question from Jodie Belyea
The member asked how the government was delivering cost-of-living relief and how this compared to other approaches.
Background: Australians faced ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister listed several initiatives, including paid practical placements for nurses, free TAFE training with $10,000 incentives for tradespeople, and improved resourcing for veterans. He noted the expansion of bulk-billing GP practices, with 3,400 fully bulk-billing clinics nationwide, and record investment in women's health. He announced 17,000 new homes, including 7,000 for first-home buyers, and highlighted AUKUS submarine construction in Adelaide. He stated that over 250,000 cheaper home batteries had been installed to reduce power bills.
Question from Jodie Belyea
The member asked how the government was supporting families.
Background: The member asked about the government's delivery for Australian families in social services.
Answer from Tanya Plibersek
The minister highlighted up to $5,000 additional funds for pensioners, an extra $1,800 in rent assistance, reduced costs for medicines and childcare, increased pay, reduced tax rates, a 5% deposit scheme, reductions in student debt, and complimentary TAFE. She observed that paid parental leave had nearly doubled, leaving recipients approximately $12,000 better off.
Question from Jodie Belyea
The member asked how the government was delivering cost-of-living relief to workers and what risks existed to workers' wages.
Background: The government had introduced enterprise bargaining reforms.
Answer from Amanda Rishworth
The Minister cited ABS data showing wages for workers on enterprise agreements had risen by 9.6 per cent over two years. She stated that the opposition posed a risk to wages, citing their history of WorkChoices and opposition to penalty rates and work-from-home rights. She argued that regardless of leadership changes, the opposition would seek to cut wages and conditions.
Question from Jodie Belyea
The member asked how the government was helping Australians earn, keep, and retire with more money, and what other approaches were being considered.
Background: The government was introducing payday super reforms and other changes to the superannuation system.
Answer from Jim Chalmers
The treasurer highlighted payday super reforms to ensure timely payments and the increase of the super guarantee to 12 per cent. He listed other measures including expanded performance tests, mandatory service standards, and paying super on parental leave. He stated that targeted concession changes would benefit 1.3 million Australians. He also cited real wage growth and tax cuts as part of the broader economic strategy.
Question from Jodie Belyea
The member asked how the government was delivering on ADF recruitment and retention and what difficulties had been faced.
Background: The member asked about recruitment and retention in the ADF.
Answer from Richard Marles
The minister stated that the ADF separation rate had fallen to 7.7 per cent from 11.2 per cent under the previous government. He noted that 75,000 applications were received in the last 12 months, with over 7,000 enlistments, the highest in 15 years. The full-time force now stands at 61,494, an increase of 2,100. He attributed this to improvements in housing, wages, and retention bonuses.
Question from Jodie Belyea
The member asked the minister how the government was harnessing renewable energy in the national interest and the importance of unity on climate issues.
Background: The member asked the Minister for Climate Change and Energy about acting on climate change and harnessing renewable energy.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The minister reported that 16,302 households had adopted more affordable residential battery systems during the preceding month, contributing 280 megawatt-hours of storage to the grid. He criticized the opposition for lacking moral clarity on net zero, citing a Senate vote where coalition senators were divided or absent. He contrasted the government's progress with the previous administration's nine years of delay and dysfunction in energy policy.
Question from Jodie Belyea
The member asked how the government is assisting Australians to earn and retain more of their income, and whether any opposition exists to these measures.
Background: A government member asked the Prime Minister to outline how the government is helping Australians earn and keep more income, and whether there is opposition to these efforts.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister confirmed the government's desire for people to earn and keep more, noting opposition to measures such as casual conversion, right to disconnect, and minimum wage increases. He stated that real wages had increased for five consecutive quarters and per capita living standards were rising. He highlighted that legislation passed the Senate to provide tax relief for every taxpayer, resulting in an additional $212,000 in savings for the average taxpayer. He contrasted this with the shadow Treasurer's admission that the opposition would increase taxes for all Australians.
Question from Jodie Belyea
The member asked how Australian workers had benefited under the government and what risks threatened these improvements.
Background: A government member asked the Minister representing Employment about how workers were better off and what risks existed to this progress.
Answer from Tony Burke
The Minister stated that workplace law reforms had improved flexibility and wages for workers. He criticized the opposition for opposing these changes and proposing cuts, such as replacing remote work rights with job sharing, which he argued would reduce pay. He cited the removal of 'zombie agreements' as an example of improving conditions, warning that opposition cuts would harm workers' pay packets.
Question from Jodie Belyea
The member asked how the government was helping Australians access homes and what alternative approaches would leave citizens worse off.
Background: The government announced new measures to address housing supply, including changes to how student debt is treated in financing for new apartment blocks.
Answer from Jim Chalmers
The Treasurer highlighted the government's $32 billion investment in housing, including Build to Rent and Help to Buy schemes, and noted new agreements with regulators to treat student debt differently for apartment financing. He criticized the opposition for claiming the announcement provided no new money, arguing it was a cost-neutral regulatory change. He asserted that the opposition's plan to cut $350 billion in spending would include billions in housing cuts, leaving Australians worse off.
Other Parliamentary Activity
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Superannuation, Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence
House of Representatives · Tuesday 15 September 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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National Child Protection Week
House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 2) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 20 August 2026 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026, National Self-exclusion Register (Cost Recovery Levy) Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Health Legislation Amendment (Improving Choice and Transparency for Private Health Consumers) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 25 June 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Women's Budget Statement
House of Representatives · Wednesday 27 May 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate
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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: support
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Budget
House of Representatives · Monday 25 May 2026 · General Debate
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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Trade with the European Union
House of Representatives · Monday 30 March 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Free TAFE Program
House of Representatives · Monday 23 March 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence
House of Representatives · Wednesday 4 March 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Cost of Living
House of Representatives · Wednesday 4 February 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Bondi Beach Attack Victims
House of Representatives · Monday 19 January 2026 · Condolence
Contributed to this debate
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Mental Health Month
House of Representatives · Wednesday 26 November 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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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 · Wednesday 3 September 2025 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Labor Government
House of Representatives · Wednesday 23 July 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Women's Health
House of Representatives · Thursday 13 February 2025 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Hughes, Hon. Thomas Eyre Forrest, AO, KC
House of Representatives · Thursday 13 February 2025 · Condolence
Contributed to this debate
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Road Safety
House of Representatives · Monday 10 February 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Free TAFE Bill 2024; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 4 February 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Cost of Living
House of Representatives · Tuesday 4 February 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
- Votes recorded
- 318
- Aye votes (48.7%)
- 155
- No votes (51.3%)
- 163
Showing the latest 50 votes.
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Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (Veterans' Healthcare With...
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 85, Noes 40 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Rearrangement
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 42, Noes 87 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 42, Noes 89 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 85, Noes 44 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance ...
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 88, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance ...
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 87, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance ...
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 9, Noes 85 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance ...
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 86, Noes 47 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance ...
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 45, Noes 87 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance ...
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 46, Noes 86 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Rearrangement
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 84, Noes 13 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Rearrangement
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 49, Noes 87 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Consideration of Legislation
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 69, Noes 10 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Consideration of Legislation
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 43, Noes 87 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate Message
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 95, Noes 43 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate Message
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 95, Noes 42 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Albanese Government; Attempted Censure
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 46, Noes 86 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Statute Update Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate Message
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 84, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minim...
10 Sep 2026 · Ayes 95, Noes 37 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minim...
10 Sep 2026 · Ayes 96, Noes 36 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative-Improved Forest Management in Multi...
10 Sep 2026 · Ayes 38, Noes 92 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation...
9 Sep 2026 · Ayes 52, Noes 86 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Gun Control
9 Sep 2026 · Ayes 88, Noes 47 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Veterans
7 Sep 2026 · Ayes 88, Noes 49 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Cash Distribution Framework Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate Message
20 Aug 2026 · Ayes 84, Noes 34 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Economy
20 Aug 2026 · Ayes 41, Noes 85 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026; Considerati...
20 Aug 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 36 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill 2026; Report from Federation Cha...
20 Aug 2026 · Ayes 39, Noes 90 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Australia's Foreign Relations (State and Territory Arrangements) Amendment Bi...
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 38, Noes 80 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026; Report from Federation Chamber
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 41, Noes 84 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026; Report from Federation Chamber
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 10, Noes 67 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Minister for Veterans' Affairs
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 83, Noes 44 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
News Media Bargaining (Administration) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 65 · Failed
VOTED NO -
News Journalism Payments Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 11, Noes 69 · Failed
VOTED NO -
News Journalism Payments Bill 2026; Second Reading
19 Aug 2026 · Ayes 40, Noes 83 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Third Reading
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 103, Noes 14 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 102, Noes 14 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 11, Noes 62 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 58 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 61 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 58 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 33, Noes 95 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 96, Noes 9 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Second Reading
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 86 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Second Reading
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 85 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 87, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Defence Personnel; Attempted Censure
17 Aug 2026 · Ayes 86, Noes 43 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Cash Distribution Framework Bill 2026; Reference to Federation Chamber
12 Aug 2026 · Ayes 40, Noes 83 · Failed
VOTED NO -
International Relations: Australia and Japan
12 Aug 2026 · Ayes 88, Noes 41 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Aged Care Amendment (Restoring Human Override for Aged Care Needs Assessments...
11 Aug 2026 · Ayes 42, Noes 87 · Failed
VOTED NO
About this page
This page tracks Jodie Belyea'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.