Mark Dreyfus
Australian Labor Party Member for Isaacs
Currently sitting
Photo: UK Home Office, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Seat and party history (1)
- Australian Labor Party - Isaacs (House) - 24 Nov 2007 to present
- Seat and party records: OpenAustralia member data.
Contact
Electorate office: (03) 9580 4651
566 Main Street, Mordialloc VIC 3195
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Compared with other members
Mark Dreyfus compared with all 150 sitting House members.
Questions asked in Question Time
Lower than 74% of House members- This member
- 2
- Average
- 11.2
- Median
- 12
Debates spoken in
Lower than 97% of House members- This member
- 5
- Average
- 35.9
- Median
- 30.5
Votes cast
Higher than 53% of House members- This member
- 271
- Average
- 253.0
- Median
- 265
Share of divisions voted in
Higher than 51% of House members- This member
- 82%
- 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 Mark Dreyfus
The member asked how the government was working to combat antisemitism, extremism, and hate to keep Australians safe following the Bondi attack.
Background: The question followed the violent antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach on the first night of Hanukkah.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister described the Bondi attack as the deadliest on Australian soil, inspired by ISIS, and an attack on Australian values. He stated that the government's priorities were keeping Australians safe, combating hate, and supporting the Jewish community. He announced the establishment of a royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion and noted that laws addressing both the motivation and method of the attack had passed the House. A national day of mourning was scheduled for Thursday to honour the victims and reaffirm unity.
Question from Mark Dreyfus
The Attorney-General spoke about the need for unity and bipartisanship in response to the rise in antisemitism, referencing his family history and the recent passage of hate speech legislation.
Background: The Attorney-General responded to a previous question by discussing antisemitism.
Answer from Mark Dreyfus (Isaacs) (Australian Labor Party)
The Attorney-General emphasized the importance of unity against antisemitism, citing his personal connection to the Holocaust and the recent legislative actions taken by the government to criminalize hate speech and extremist material. He called for bipartisanship in addressing the issue.
Question from Sussan Ley
The member asked the Attorney-General to detail the benefits of mandatory sentencing, given his previous statements opposing it and his recent support for a bill that passed the House.
Background: The Attorney-General had previously stated Labor's opposition to mandatory sentencing.
Answer from Mark Dreyfus
The Attorney-General did not address the question on mandatory sentencing. Instead, he spoke about the government's actions to combat antisemitism, including legislation to ban Nazi salutes, criminalize hate speech, and prohibit the glorification of terrorist acts. He criticized the opposition for politicizing the trauma of the Jewish people and for failing to act on hate crimes.
Other Parliamentary Activity
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Gaudron, Hon. Mary Genevieve, KC
House of Representatives · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Condolence
Contributed to this debate
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Knox Class Action (Facilitation) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 15 September 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Isaacs Electorate: Civics Education
House of Representatives · Tuesday 23 June 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Bondi Beach Attack Victims
House of Representatives · Monday 19 January 2026 · Condolence
Contributed to this debate
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Middle East
House of Representatives · Tuesday 7 October 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
- Votes recorded
- 271
- Aye votes (48.3%)
- 131
- No votes (51.7%)
- 140
Showing the latest 50 votes.
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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 -
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 -
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 -
Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders
11 Aug 2026 · Ayes 74, Noes 12 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Rearrangement
11 Aug 2026 · Ayes 86, Noes 47 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Prime Minister; Attempted Censure
25 Jun 2026 · Ayes 87, Noes 42 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate...
25 Jun 2026 · Ayes 98, Noes 39 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate...
25 Jun 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 47 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Budget
25 Jun 2026 · Ayes 89, Noes 47 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Health Legislation Amendment (Improving Choice and Transparency for Private H...
25 Jun 2026 · Ayes 9, Noes 69 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Health Legislation Amendment (Improving Choice and Transparency for Private H...
25 Jun 2026 · Ayes 10, Noes 71 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Health Legislation Amendment (Improving Choice and Transparency for Private H...
25 Jun 2026 · Ayes 10, Noes 71 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Building Cooperative Workplaces No...
24 Jun 2026 · Ayes 87, Noes 43 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Building Cooperative Workplaces No...
24 Jun 2026 · Ayes 44, Noes 88 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Building Cooperative Workplaces No...
24 Jun 2026 · Ayes 88, Noes 45 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Building Cooperative Workplaces No...
24 Jun 2026 · Ayes 8, Noes 73 · Failed
VOTED NO
About this page
This page tracks Mark Dreyfus'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.