Mary Doyle
Australian Labor Party Member for Aston
Currently sitting
Photo: Alison Newman, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Seat and party history (1)
- Australian Labor Party - Aston (House) - 1 Apr 2023 to present
- Seat and party records: OpenAustralia member data.
Contact
Electorate office: (03) 9887 3890
Suite 4, Level 1, 420 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South VIC 3152
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Compared with other members
Mary Doyle compared with all 150 sitting House members.
Questions asked in Question Time
Higher than 51% of House members- This member
- 13
- Average
- 11.2
- Median
- 12
Debates spoken in
Lower than 93% of House members- This member
- 8
- Average
- 35.9
- Median
- 30.5
Votes cast
Higher than 51% of House members- This member
- 266
- Average
- 253.0
- Median
- 265
Share of divisions voted in
Lower than 50% of House members- This member
- 80%
- 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 Mary Doyle
The member asked what steps the government was taking to protect Australians from price gouging at supermarkets and what opposition had been encountered.
Background: A government member asked the Assistant Treasurer about steps to protect Australians from price gouging at supermarkets and the opposition to these measures.
Answer from Daniel Mulino
The minister announced that from 1 July 2026, it would be illegal for large supermarkets to charge excessive prices compared to cost plus a reasonable margin. He noted that breaches would face fines of the greater of $10 million, three times the profit gained, or 10 per cent of yearly sales. He listed other measures including strengthening the unit pricing code, tackling shrinkflation, improving price transparency, and providing $30 million to the ACCC. He also mentioned grants for fresh produce suppliers and making the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct mandatory. He stated that the opposition had opposed these reforms.
Question from Mary Doyle
The member asked the Minister for Housing how the government's reforms were assisting first-home buyers and whether there were any risks to these initiatives.
Background: A government member asked about the effectiveness of housing reforms for first-home buyers.
Answer from Clare O'Neil
The Minister reported that first-home buyers were increasingly successful at auctions, citing examples from St Kilda East, Yarraville, and Ardeer. She stated that hundreds of thousands of young people would own homes by the next election due to government policies. She identified the opposition's desire to scrap the five per cent deposit program and Help to Buy scheme as the primary risk to these efforts. She argued that the opposition was defending a broken system that excluded young people from homeownership.
Question from Mary Doyle
The member asked how the government was shielding Australians from the impacts of the conflict.
Background: The war in the Middle East was causing significant global fuel price spikes.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister outlined several measures, including halving the fuel excise to save families 26 cents per litre and reducing the heavy vehicle road user charge to zero. He noted that the national strategic reserve was now law, allowing for the import of fuel and fertiliser. He also mentioned support for small businesses through the Australian Taxation Office and the adoption of the National Fuel Security Plan by all jurisdictions. He acknowledged that while no government could eliminate all pressure, the government was acting to secure economic resilience.
Question from Mary Doyle
The member asked how the government was working to support the transport industry.
Background: The transport industry was facing challenges due to fuel shocks.
Answer from Catherine King
The minister highlighted the announcement of Fair Work Act amendments to allow quicker renegotiation of contracts to share fuel costs. She noted that over 7,700 Australians had returned from the Middle East safely, with assistance from the aviation sector. She emphasized regular engagement with industry representatives to inform government actions.
Question from Mary Doyle
The member asked about Defence delivery and alternative approaches.
Background: The member asked how the government was delivering for Defence.
Answer from Matt Keogh
The minister highlighted record Defence investments, including warships delivered ahead of schedule, autonomous Ghost Shark submarines, missile production in Australian factories, and counterdrone capabilities. He also mentioned the acquisition of stealth fighters and increased long-range strike capabilities for the Navy.
Question from Mary Doyle
The member asked what the government is doing to cut student debt and make skills training cheaper and quicker.
Background: The government is implementing measures to reduce student debt and improve skills training.
Answer from Jason Clare
The Minister highlighted a 20 per cent cut to student debt, reducing the average debt by $5,500. He noted that annual repayments for those earning $70,000 would decrease by $1,300. He mentioned that universities like Western Sydney University were shortening degree lengths and reducing costs for students with TAFE qualifications in relevant fields.
Question from Mary Doyle
The member asked how the government was strengthening Medicare through bulk-billing investment and whether it was reaching all corners of the country.
Background: The member asked about the government's investment in bulk-billing.
Answer from Mark Butler
The Minister reported that the Maroondah Medicare Urgent Care Clinic was fully bulk-billed and that the number of GP clinics bulk-billing all patients in the electorate of Aston had tripled in the first week. He cited support from the Cancer Council and noted that most GPs appreciated the investment. He criticized the opposition for opposing bulk-billing measures.
Question from Mary Doyle
The member asked how the government was ensuring Australians, particularly apprentices, could benefit from clean energy opportunities and if there were alternative approaches.
Background: A government member asked about government measures to help apprentices capitalize on clean energy sector opportunities.
Answer from Andrew Giles
The minister highlighted the New Energy Apprenticeships Program, which had supported over 13,000 people with $10,000 incentive payments. He noted an 85 per cent retention rate at the 12-month mark and emphasized the program's role in training tradies for renewable energy infrastructure. He criticized the opposition for abandoning net zero targets and argued that climate action was essential for creating jobs and economic stability.
Question from Mary Doyle
The member asked about progress on reforming working-with-children checks and any recent updates.
Background: A government member asked the Attorney-General about reforms to the working-with-children checks system.
Answer from Michelle Rowland
The Attorney-General stated that attorneys-general had agreed on 15 August to toughen the system, ensuring that a ban in one jurisdiction applies nationally. She noted commitments to strengthen risk assessments, exclusion criteria, and a national continuous checking capability for real-time monitoring of criminal history changes. She mentioned a pilot by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission and ongoing work to integrate state systems with a national hub. She emphasized that these reforms aimed to protect children and close loopholes.
Question from Mary Doyle
The member asked what the government was doing to ensure working-with-children checks were suitable for their intended purpose.
Background: A government member asked about ensuring working-with-children checks are fit for purpose.
Answer from Michelle Rowland
The minister stated that the government was working with states and territories to improve working-with-children checks. She highlighted inconsistencies in current schemes and the lack of national oversight. She noted that recommendations from the 2015 Royal Commission had not been implemented. She committed to prioritizing information sharing and continuous monitoring in upcoming meetings with state and territory counterparts.
Question from Mary Doyle
The member asked what actions the government was taking to make early childhood education cheaper and more accessible for families.
Background: A government member asked the Minister for Early Childhood Education about actions to make early childhood education more affordable and accessible.
Answer from Anne Aly
The Minister reported that there were 42,000 more educators, 1,189 more services, and 97,000 more children in care since 2022. She stated that cheaper childcare reforms had reduced out-of-pocket costs by 17 per cent, saving families an average of $4,400. She highlighted the three-day guarantee, which would save 70,000 families $1,370 a year, and $1 billion set aside to build new services. She criticized the opposition for having no plan and intending to cut essential services.
Question from Mary Doyle
The member asked what actions the government had taken to reform early childhood education and what risks might jeopardize these gains.
Background: The member asked about actions taken to build a universal, affordable, and accessible early education system.
Answer from Anne Aly
The Minister reported that 41,900 more educators and 1,083 more services had been added, with 97,000 more children enrolled. She stated that one million families were saving approximately $2,700 due to cheaper childcare reforms and that vacancies had decreased by 22 per cent. She identified the opposition's rejection of the three-day guarantee and other cost-of-living measures as risks that would leave families worse off.
Question from Mary Doyle
The member asked how the government had made training more affordable and if alternative proposals would leave Australians worse off.
Background: A government member asked how the government had made training more affordable and if other proposals would harm Australians.
Answer from Andrew Giles
The Minister stated that free TAFE had been delivered to almost 600,000 Australians, removing financial barriers to skills training. He cited examples of students saving significant amounts on nursing and agriculture courses. He warned that the opposition had labelled free TAFE as wasteful spending and would likely cut it to fund corporate lunches, leaving Australians worse off.
Other Parliamentary Activity
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Aston Electorate: Tilly Aston Community Awards, Wages and Salaries
House of Representatives · Tuesday 23 June 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Housing
House of Representatives · Monday 30 March 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Treasury Laws Amendment (Genetic Testing Protections in Life Insurance and Other Measures) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 23 March 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Key Apprenticeship Program
House of Representatives · Monday 2 March 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Treasury Laws Amendment (Supporting Choice in Superannuation and Other Measures) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 12 February 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Economy
House of Representatives · Thursday 5 February 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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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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Commonwealth Workplace Protection Orders Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 27 August 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
- Votes recorded
- 266
- Aye votes (49.2%)
- 131
- No votes (50.8%)
- 135
Showing the latest 50 votes.
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Rearrangement
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 42 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Minister for Defence Industry; Attempted Censure
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 41 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Health Insurance Amendment (Incentive Payments and Other Measures) Bill 2026;...
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 39, Noes 92 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Rearrangement
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 71, Noes 12 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Social Policy and Legal Affairs Committee; Reference
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 13, Noes 78 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Joint Committee; Appointment
2 Jul 2026 · Ayes 38, Noes 101 · Failed
VOTED NO -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 33 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
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 -
Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026; Report from Federation Chamber
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 9, Noes 68 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 20...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 43 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 20...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 43 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 10, Noes 57 · Failed
VOTED NO -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 10, Noes 49 · Failed
VOTED NO -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 10, Noes 66 · Failed
VOTED NO -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 11, Noes 66 · Failed
VOTED NO -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 10, Noes 70 · Failed
VOTED NO -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 11, Noes 70 · Failed
VOTED NO -
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 10, Noes 72 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minim...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 43, Noes 92 · Failed
VOTED NO -
National Anti-Corruption Commission Joint Committee; Consideration of Senate ...
1 Jul 2026 · Ayes 93, Noes 45 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Member for Groom
30 Jun 2026 · Ayes 102, Noes 33 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Reporting System Reform) Bill 2026; Consid...
30 Jun 2026 · Ayes 98, Noes 40 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Reporting System Reform) Bill 2026; Consid...
30 Jun 2026 · Ayes 91, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Albanese Government
30 Jun 2026 · Ayes 91, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Building Cooperative Workplaces No...
30 Jun 2026 · Ayes 97, Noes 42 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Building Cooperative Workplaces No...
30 Jun 2026 · Ayes 91, Noes 47 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Building Cooperative Workplaces No...
30 Jun 2026 · Ayes 93, Noes 44 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Aviation Consumer Protection Bill 2026, Aviation Consumer Protection (Consequ...
29 Jun 2026 · Ayes 47, Noes 86 · Failed
VOTED NO -
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 -
Treasury Laws Amendment (Fuel Excise Relief No. 2) Bill 2026; Second Reading
23 Jun 2026 · Ayes 11, Noes 74 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders
23 Jun 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 46 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Gambling Advertising
22 Jun 2026 · Ayes 72, Noes 13 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Third Reading
4 Jun 2026 · Ayes 94, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Consideration in Det
4 Jun 2026 · Ayes 94, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Consideration in Det
4 Jun 2026 · Ayes 9, Noes 73 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading
4 Jun 2026 · Ayes 94, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading
4 Jun 2026 · Ayes 41, Noes 94 · Failed
VOTED NO
About this page
This page tracks Mary Doyle'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.