Lidia Thorpe
Independent Senator for VIC
Currently sitting
Photo: Australian Greens, CC BY-SA 2.5 au, via Wikimedia Commons
Seat and party history (2)
- Independent - VIC (Senate) - 6 Feb 2023 to present
- Australian Greens - VIC (Senate) - 4 Sep 2020 to 6 Feb 2023
- Seat and party records: OpenAustralia member data.
Contact
Office: (03) 9070 1950
474 Smith Street, Collingwood VIC 3066
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Compared with other members
Lidia Thorpe compared with all 76 sitting senators.
Questions asked in Question Time
Higher than 87% of senators- This member
- 20
- Average
- 10.4
- Median
- 10
Debates spoken in
Higher than 62% of senators- This member
- 46
- Average
- 44.8
- Median
- 40
Votes cast
Lower than 91% of senators- This member
- 398
- Average
- 743.0
- Median
- 730
Share of divisions voted in
Lower than 93% of senators- This member
- 35%
- Average
- 69%
- Median
- 69%
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 Lidia Thorpe
The senator asked if the government agreed that a genocide had occurred on the continent. In supplementary questions, she cited the new research showing up to two million people were wiped out and asked if any federal government had investigated whether a genocide occurred.
Background: New research published in Nature suggests 2.2 million First Peoples lived on the continent before invasion.
Answer from Penny Wong
The minister acknowledged the history of brutality, death, and dispossession faced by First Nations people. She stated that while different people use different words, the government supports truth-telling about this painful history. She argued that better understanding of history would lead to more respect for First Nations people.
Question from Lidia Thorpe
The member asked what unintended consequences the government was concerned about regarding a ban on imports from illegal settlements. She also asked why the Israeli ambassador was allowed in the private members' dining room and whether the government needed his permission to act.
Background: The government announced it would not pursue a full ban on imports from illegal Israeli settlements due to concerns about unintended consequences.
Answer from Penny Wong
The minister explained that Australian law already bans trading with sanctioned individuals and entities, with penalties including imprisonment and fines up to $3.64 million for businesses. She stated that the government is pursuing further targeted measures to deter illegal settlements and settler violence, noting that Israel had revoked visas for Australian diplomats in Ramallah in response. Regarding the ambassador's presence in the dining room, she said she was unaware of it and that facility use is a matter for presiding officers. She emphasized that the government disagrees strongly with the Netanyahu government's position on settlements.
Question from Lidia Thorpe
The member asked what the government was doing to phase out harmful PFAS pesticides, citing concerns that APVMA relies on industry funding and lacks independence. She questioned why the government had not implemented recommendations to reform APVMA governance.
Background: APVMA proposed raising the maximum residue limit for the PFAS pesticide isocycloseram in berries by 500-fold.
Answer from Malarndirri McCarthy
The minister stated that APVMA is an independent regulator that sets maximum residue levels far below health limits to ensure no risk to human health. She acknowledged that the government recognizes issues raised in reviews and is taking action to ensure APVMA remains a strong independent regulator. The minister indicated that the responsible minister was vigilant on the issue and that the senator would be meeting with her to discuss specific concerns. She affirmed that APVMA would continue to use its regulatory powers to finalize chemical reviews during the reform process.
Question from Lidia Thorpe
The member asked what actions the Minister had taken to prevent the 15 families from becoming homeless. She questioned why the Office of Indigenous Corporations had not intervened earlier despite requests for formal intervention and prosecutions of the housing provider.
Background: The member followed up on a previous question regarding 15 families in Mount Isa facing homelessness due to unpaid council rates by their housing provider.
Answer from Malarndirri McCarthy
The minister stated that the National Indigenous Australians Agency had provided 800 pages of information to the senator's office. She confirmed that the Office of Indigenous Corporations was investigating the matter and had placed fines on the corporation. She noted that she had met with the families and was working with the council, but the council refused to revisit the debt issue. She emphasised her efforts to assist families, including those with terminal illnesses or long-term residency, and stated she was doing her utmost to ensure they were okay.
Question from Lidia Thorpe
The member asked why the promised funding had not been delivered and why the Northern Territory government had not provided progress reports. She sought confirmation that the NT government was failing to share data and sidelining Aboriginal steering committee members.
Background: The member cited an official parliamentary document revealing that over $330 million in Commonwealth funding for NT Aboriginal housing had not been delivered and that progress reports were missing.
Answer from Malarndirri McCarthy
The minister explained that funding release depends on the Northern Territory meeting certain criteria and receiving reports from Aboriginal peak organisations. She stated that the joint steering committee, which includes Aboriginal land councils and housing organisations, provides oversight. She noted that the Northern Territory government was seeking to renegotiate the agreement to reduce the target from 2,700 homes to fewer, and that the Commonwealth was withholding funding until the agreement was adhered to. She emphasised that First Nations organisations now have a strong voice at the table to ensure accountability.
Question from Lidia Thorpe
The senator asked what emergency action the government was taking to prevent these families from losing their homes and whether emergency funding was available. She questioned when the minister was first briefed on the situation.
Background: Aboriginal families in Mount Isa faced homelessness after a housing provider failed to pay council rates.
Answer from Malarndirri McCarthy
The minister stated she had contacted the Queensland government and Mount Isa City Council. She noted that Indigenous Business Australia could assist some families, while discussions were ongoing regarding the debt. She confirmed she had known about the matter for a month or more and assured families that the government was working to prevent homelessness.
Question from Lidia Thorpe
The senator asked what actions the minister had taken to ensure state and territory governments were held accountable for deaths in custody. She questioned the effectiveness of the Closing the Gap agreement and suggested it should be scrapped due to worsening outcomes.
Background: Another Aboriginal man died in custody, marking the 35th anniversary of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.
Answer from Malarndirri McCarthy
The minister stated that the Commonwealth's role was to promote justice reinvestment programs, of which over 30 were running across the country, including successful initiatives in the Northern Territory. She emphasised that states and territories were responsible for jailing citizens and called on them to work harder to reduce incarceration rates. In response to the suggestion to scrap Closing the Gap, she firmly rejected it, noting that over 800 members from 80 organisations were involved in the agreement. She argued that giving up was not an option and that the government must continue to work with all jurisdictions to improve lives. In response to further questions about tying funding to progress, she stated she had already advocated for accountability through federal funding agreements, citing the Northern Territory Remote Aboriginal Investment as an example.
Question from Lidia Thorpe
The member asked if the minister agreed that the Northern Territory legislation should be paused until an inquiry was complete. She further questioned whether the inquiry should be led by Aboriginal experts or a former police officer, and if the Commonwealth should intervene against the Northern Territory government.
Background: The question addressed new Northern Territory legislation weakening the Aboriginal child placement principle amid concerns from commissioners.
Answer from Malarndirri McCarthy
The minister stated she had expressed concerns to the Northern Territory government and urged them to consult with Aboriginal organizations and commissioners. She noted that coronial and police investigations were underway and that comments should not jeopardize these legal processes. Regarding intervention, the minister acknowledged the Commonwealth's constitutional power but emphasized the need for responsible use of that power, citing past negative impacts of interventions on Northern Territory families.
Question from Lidia Thorpe
The senator asked if the government accepted that upholding international agreements was a federal responsibility. Supplementary questions asked what the government was doing to stop the jailing of Indigenous children, given that these matters were often handed to states, and why the government signed agreements if it was unwilling to implement them.
Background: A UN committee had highlighted the treatment of children in Australian prisons, which the senator argued violated international commitments.
Answer from Don Farrell
The minister confirmed that upholding international agreements was a federal responsibility. He stated that the government was committed to reducing First Nations incarceration rates through community-led solutions. He highlighted record funding for justice reinvestment, including $69 million for national initiatives and $3.9 billion through the National Access to Justice Partnership, with $800 million specifically for frontline legal assistance for First Nations people.
Question from Lidia Thorpe
The member asked if the minister would cancel a fundraising event in Sydney to avoid perceptions of corrupt conduct, citing research that such cash-for-access events are viewed negatively by the public. She questioned the ethics of selling access to corporate bigwigs.
Background: Reports indicated the Minister for Indigenous Australians was hosting a fundraising event in Sydney with tickets priced at $4,000, just below the disclosure threshold.
Answer from Malarndirri McCarthy
The minister defended the event as an opportunity to meet stakeholders in New South Wales, an area outside her usual northern focus. She stated that she worked within disclosure rules and that fundraising was necessary to support her work. She rejected the suggestion that she would replace the event with meetings for grassroots organisations, calling the implication 'grubby'. She affirmed that her office and staff were diligent in engaging with all stakeholders, including through online meetings and phone calls.
Question from Lidia Thorpe
The member asked if the minister would scrap the project in light of Territory Labor's opposition. She questioned whether the government would listen to its NT colleagues or proceed with the development.
Background: The new Territory Labor candidate for Nightcliff opposed the federal government's plan to develop Larrakia country at Binybara/Lee Point. The candidate had campaigned on scrapping the project.
Answer from Malarndirri McCarthy
The minister stated that development activity at Lee Point was paused pending the outcome of proceedings before the Northern Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal. She confirmed that Defence Housing Australia had ceased construction, except for essential maintenance, and would not recommence works until legal, heritage, and environmental requirements were met.
Question from Lidia Thorpe
The member asked whether the government would require the US to declare if visiting platforms, such as B-52 bombers or Virginia-class submarines, were carrying nuclear weapons. She referenced Labor's platform on nuclear risks.
Background: AUKUS arrangements involve hosting US nuclear-capable bombers and submarines in Australia.
Answer from Penny Wong
The minister emphasized Australia's commitment to non-proliferation and the Non-Proliferation Treaty. She clarified that AUKUS provides for nuclear-powered submarines, not nuclear-armed ones. She stated that Australia does not pursue nuclear weapons and will not do so, and that the US is aware of Australia's position.
Question from Lidia Thorpe
The member asked if the minister agreed with NT Labor colleagues that an independent Commonwealth body was needed to investigate deaths in custody. She also asked how many more deaths the government would accept before using its powers, citing a recent death of a 21-year-old woman.
Background: NT Labor members voted for an independent body to investigate deaths in custody, but the motion was defeated. The member asked if the federal government agreed with the need for such a body and would take action.
Answer from Malarndirri McCarthy
The minister stated that her role was to work with states and territories on incarceration and death in custody rates. She mentioned working through the Coalition of Peaks and with Pat Turner. She did not confirm the establishment of an independent Commonwealth investigative body, instead emphasizing collaboration with jurisdictions and considering federal funding levers to hold states accountable.
Question from Lidia Thorpe
The senator asked if the minister would commit to introducing a standalone First Nations engagement standard before EPBC reforms were legislated. She raised concerns about violations of free, prior and informed consent and the protection of sacred sites.
Background: Questions were raised about the inclusion of a standalone First Nations engagement standard in upcoming EPBC reforms and concerns over free, prior and informed consent.
Answer from Murray Watt
The minister stated that the department was actively developing a First Nations engagement standard but could not create new national environmental standards until the bill was passed. He emphasized that passing the bill was necessary to grant the minister power to make such standards. He affirmed the government's commitment to protecting sacred sites and noted support from representative traditional owner groups in Murujuga.
Question from Lidia Thorpe
The member asked why the government had not endorsed or responded to the National Anti-Racism Framework a year after its release. She questioned the government's progress on the 63 recommendations.
Background: The government had not responded to the National Anti-Racism Framework handed down by the Race Discrimination Commissioner the previous November.
Answer from Don Farrell
The minister stated he was not the Attorney-General but would consult with her and seek a response. He rejected the suggestion that the government was ignoring the report, emphasizing its commitment to tackling racial discrimination. He promised to forward the question for a formal response.
Question from Lidia Thorpe
The senator asked what plan the minister had to address state non-compliance with Closing the Gap commitments and whether federal powers would be used to intervene in the Northern Territory's laws regarding Indigenous incarceration and abuse.
Background: The Northern Territory and Queensland governments had rejected Closing the Gap commitments, and concerns were raised about high incarceration rates and the use of spit hoods on Indigenous children.
Answer from Malarndirri McCarthy
The minister acknowledged the power to intervene in the Northern Territory but stated that such powers must be used wisely. She confirmed she was considering all options and had expressed concerns directly to the Chief Minister about youth incarceration and the use of spit guards. She stated the Northern Territory government was on notice and promised to keep the Senate informed.
Question from Lidia Thorpe
The member asked what action the federal government would take to hold states and territories accountable for breaking commitments to reduce incarceration. She asked when the government would withhold funding from states introducing harmful laws and what the minister's red line was given the count of over 600 deaths in custody.
Background: The questioner highlighted rising incarceration rates and new laws in Victoria and the Northern Territory that could increase jail populations, despite Closing the Gap commitments.
Answer from Malarndirri McCarthy
The minister stated that there are no actual penalties in the Closing the Gap agreement for non-compliance, making it difficult to enforce adherence. She noted that nearly 80 per cent of the Northern Territory's budget comes from the Commonwealth, requiring a responsible response. The minister indicated she is working with the Attorney-General and will discuss oversight issues with state attorneys-general at the next SCAG meeting, but did not commit to withholding funding or specify a red line.
Question from Lidia Thorpe
The member asked for a yes-or-no answer on whether jailing more people on remand, including children, was a good thing. She followed up by asking for the government's concrete actions on bail.
Background: Senator Thorpe asked the Minister for Indigenous Australians if she agreed with the Prime Minister's support for Victoria's harsher bail laws.
Answer from Malarndirri McCarthy
The minister stated that the government was working to reduce incarceration rates through justice reinvestment packages. She emphasized the goal of reducing remand numbers across the country. She mentioned ongoing engagement with Indigenous affairs ministers and the Coalition of Peaks.
Question from Lidia Thorpe
The member asked whether the government would pledge to deliver routine, no-cost medical examinations, encompassing cancer detection, for the Wreck Bay community.
Background: The Wreck Bay community is experiencing a cancer cluster and premature deaths linked to PFAS contamination, with no routine health screening provided.
Answer from Malarndirri McCarthy
The minister noted that the National Health and Medical Research Council is conducting an expedited review of Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. She stated that Australian drinking water is regularly monitored for PFAS. Regarding health checks, she highlighted existing strong cancer care programs for First Nations Australians and offered to provide information to the senator's office. She declined to commit to specific blood testing for Wreck Bay, advising that the Department of Health and Aged Care does not recommend blood testing because results cannot determine if medical conditions are attributable to PFAS exposure.
Question from Lidia Thorpe
The member asked why state governments were ignoring federal efforts to reduce remand rates, citing Victoria's review of bail laws.
Background: The Minister for Indigenous Australians had met with state and territory ministers regarding the high number of unsentenced Indigenous children in prison.
Answer from Malarndirri McCarthy
The minister acknowledged justice is a state and territory issue but stated she had called on ministers to review remand practices. She noted a letter had been sent to follow up on progress. She highlighted the appointment of an interim First Nations children's commissioner to address these issues.
Other Parliamentary Activity
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Indigenous Australians
Senate · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Take Note Debate
Opened this debate
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International Relations: Australia and Israel
Senate · Wednesday 9 September 2026 · Take Note Debate
Opened this debate
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Crimes Amendment (Prohibiting the Strip Searching of Children) Bill 2026; Second Reading
Senate · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Crimes Amendment (Prohibiting the Strip Searching of Children) Bill 2026; First Reading
Senate · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · First Reading
Contributed to this debate
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Crimes Amendment (Prohibiting Shackling During Childbirth) Bill 2026; Second Reading
Senate · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Crimes Amendment (Prohibiting Shackling During Childbirth) Bill 2026; First Reading
Senate · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · First Reading
Contributed to this debate
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National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026; Second Reading
Senate · Monday 17 August 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Human Rights
Senate · Monday 17 August 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Opened this debate
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Indigenous Housing
Senate · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Take Note Debate
Opened this debate
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Indigenous Housing
Senate · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Take Note Debate
Opened this debate
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Indigenous Australians
Senate · Wednesday 13 May 2026 · Take Note Debate
Opened this debate
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Kumanjayi Little Baby
Senate · Tuesday 12 May 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Appropriation (Fuel Security Response) Bill (No. 1) 2025-2026, Appropriation (Fuel Security Response) Bill (No. 2) 2025-2026; Limitation of Debate
Senate · Wednesday 1 April 2026 · Limitation of Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2025; Second Reading
Senate · Tuesday 31 March 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Bill 2026, National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People (Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026; Second Reading
Senate · Monday 23 March 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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Migration Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading
Senate · Thursday 12 March 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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National Anti-Racism Framework
Senate · Wednesday 11 March 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Opened this debate
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Parliamentary Standards
Senate · Wednesday 4 March 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate
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Closing the Gap
Senate · Monday 2 March 2026 · Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Middle East
Senate · Monday 2 March 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Hanson, Senator Pauline Lee; Censure
Senate · Monday 2 March 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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Perth: Attack
Senate · Tuesday 3 February 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026; Second Reading
Senate · Tuesday 20 January 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Bondi Beach: Attack
Senate · Monday 19 January 2026 · Condolence
Contributed to this debate
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Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 2) Bill 2025; In Committee
Senate · Wednesday 26 November 2025 · In Committee
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Discrimination
Senate · Tuesday 25 November 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 2) Bill 2025; Second Reading
Senate · Monday 24 November 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 2) Bill 2025; In Committee
Senate · Monday 24 November 2025 · In Committee
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Australian Centre for Disease Control Bill 2025, Australian Centre for Disease Control (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025; In Committee
Senate · Wednesday 5 November 2025 · In Committee
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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Environment
Senate · Monday 3 November 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Racial Discrimination Act 1975: 50th Anniversary
Senate · Thursday 30 October 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025, Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Levy Amendment Bill 2025; In Committee
Senate · Wednesday 3 September 2025 · In Committee
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Aboriginal Deaths in Custody
Senate · Tuesday 2 September 2025 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Aboriginal Deaths in Custody
Senate · Thursday 31 July 2025 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Middle East
Senate · Wednesday 30 July 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Health Legislation Amendment (Improved Medicare Integrity and Other Measures) Bill 2025; Second Reading
Senate · Monday 28 July 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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Health Legislation Amendment (Improved Medicare Integrity and Other Measures) Bill 2025; In Committee
Senate · Monday 28 July 2025 · In Committee
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Middle East
Senate · Wednesday 26 March 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Criminal Code Amendment (Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes) Bill 2024; Second Reading
Senate · Wednesday 26 March 2025 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Economy
Senate · Tuesday 25 March 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights
Senate · Thursday 13 February 2025 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Amendment (Consideration of UNDRIP) Bill 2023; Second Reading
Senate · Thursday 13 February 2025 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Health Legislation Amendment (Modernising My Health Record--Sharing by Default) Bill 2024; Second Reading
Senate · Wednesday 12 February 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Reform) Bill 2024; Second Reading
Senate · Wednesday 12 February 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Reform) Bill 2024; In Committee
Senate · Wednesday 12 February 2025 · In Committee
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Antisemitism
Senate · Tuesday 4 February 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
- Votes recorded
- 398
- Aye votes (65.8%)
- 262
- No votes (34.2%)
- 136
Showing the latest 50 votes.
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Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee; Reference
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 34, Noes 21 · Passed
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Environment and Communications References Committee; Reference
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 23, Noes 32 · Failed
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Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (Veterans' Healthcare With...
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 33, Noes 19 · Passed
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Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (Veterans' Healthcare With...
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 34, Noes 19 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Migration
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 19, Noes 30 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Middle East; Order for the Production of Documents
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 13, Noes 27 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
North to East Australia Pipeline; Order for the Production of Documents
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 18, Noes 25 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Artificial Intelligence Joint Select Committee; Appointment
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 17, Noes 25 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Artificial Intelligence Joint Select Committee; Appointment
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 17, Noes 26 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee; Reference
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 27, Noes 31 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Middle East
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 32, Noes 20 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Red Lines Package Omnibus Bill 2026; First Reading
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 39, Noes 14 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Artificial Intelligence
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 35, Noes 20 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers (Special Account)...
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 24, Noes 35 · Failed
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Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers (Special Account)...
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 25 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Artificial Intelligence
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 14, Noes 24 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Defence Properties; Order for the Production of Documents
10 Sep 2026 · Ayes 36, Noes 21 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Housing; Order for the Production of Documents
10 Sep 2026 · Ayes 37, Noes 21 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Selection of Bills Committee; Report
10 Sep 2026 · Ayes 17, Noes 26 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Accountability for Tax Adviser Miscond...
10 Sep 2026 · Ayes 36, Noes 4 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Taxation; Order for the Production of Documents
9 Sep 2026 · Ayes 27, Noes 33 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Senate Estimates: Questions on Notice; Order for the Production of Documents
9 Sep 2026 · Ayes 37, Noes 22 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee; Reference
9 Sep 2026 · Ayes 23, Noes 35 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee; Reference
8 Sep 2026 · Ayes 34, Noes 20 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Defence Properties
8 Sep 2026 · Ayes 39, Noes 23 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Accountability for Tax Adviser Miscond...
7 Sep 2026 · Ayes 13, Noes 27 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Accountability for Tax Adviser Miscond...
7 Sep 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 28 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Accountability for Tax Adviser Miscond...
7 Sep 2026 · Ayes 38, Noes 4 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
International Relations: Australia and the United States of America
7 Sep 2026 · Ayes 14, Noes 28 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Animal Welfare; Order for the Production of Documents
7 Sep 2026 · Ayes 13, Noes 25 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Social Security (Administration) Legislation Amendment (Income Management and...
7 Sep 2026 · Ayes 13, Noes 24 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Consideration of Legislation
7 Sep 2026 · Ayes 25, Noes 33 · Failed
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Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Accountability for Tax Adviser Miscond...
7 Sep 2026 · Ayes 36, Noes 4 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Accountability for Tax Adviser Miscond...
7 Sep 2026 · Ayes 4, Noes 40 · Failed
VOTED NO -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 30, Noes 12 · Passed
VOTED NO -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 29 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 29, Noes 12 · Passed
VOTED NO -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 30 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 30, Noes 12 · Passed
VOTED NO -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 37, Noes 3 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 30 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 28, Noes 12 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Animal Welfare; Order for the Production of Documents
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 11, Noes 24 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 32, Noes 10 · Passed
VOTED NO -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 11, Noes 30 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 11, Noes 32 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 36, Noes 24 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Rearrangement
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 28, Noes 16 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Rearrangement
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 28, Noes 16 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee; Reference
13 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 32 · Failed
VOTED AYE
About this page
This page tracks Lidia Thorpe'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.