Melissa Price
Liberal Party Member for Durack
Currently sitting
Photo: Department of the Environment and Energy, Commonwealth of Australia 2018., CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Seat and party history (1)
- Liberal Party - Durack (House) - 7 Sep 2013 to present
- Seat and party records: OpenAustralia member data.
Contact
Electorate office: (08) 9964 2195
2B/209 Foreshore Drive, Geraldton WA 6530
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Compared with other members
Melissa Price compared with all 150 sitting House members.
Questions asked in Question Time
Lower than 59% of House members- This member
- 8
- Average
- 11.2
- Median
- 12
Debates spoken in
Lower than 50% of House members- This member
- 30
- Average
- 35.9
- Median
- 30.5
Votes cast
Lower than 75% of House members- This member
- 220
- Average
- 253.0
- Median
- 265
Share of divisions voted in
Lower than 80% of House members- This member
- 66%
- 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 Melissa Price
The member asked why the minister was delaying the release of the women veterans strategy, citing accusations of gaslighting.
Background: The member referred to assertions by Women Veterans Australia that the minister was postponing the publication of a women veterans strategy.
Answer from Matt Keogh
The Minister acknowledged concerns from women veterans about gaps in support within a system designed primarily for male members. He stated that the Department of Veterans' Affairs and Defence were conducting complex consultations to develop the strategy. The Minister emphasized the importance of getting the strategy right and thanked those engaged in the work.
Question from Melissa Price
The member asked how many first-home buyers were now trapped in negative equity.
Background: A shadow minister claimed Labor's taxes had tanked the housing market and asked about first-home buyers in negative equity.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister cited RBA data showing less than one per cent of mortgage holders were in negative equity, compared to over two per cent in 2019. He contrasted this with the previous government's record and criticised the shadow housing minister's comments on superannuation and housing standards.
Question from Melissa Price
The member asked whether the Minister could guarantee that WA Country Health Service employees can access a secure fuel supply in this national crisis.
Background: WA Country Health Service advised staff to keep fuel tanks above three-quarters.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The Minister expressed surprise that the opposition did not ask about his announcement of 100 million litres of additional supply. He stated that Western Australia is connected to the national supply and that he would work closely with the WA government and health services. He noted that he had already addressed specific issues raised by other members from the state.
Question from Melissa Price
The member asked why Australians were running out of fuel, citing a report that a farmer could not get orders despite the Minister's claims of no supply issues.
Background: A farmer reported being unable to access fuel orders despite government assurances of secure supplies.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The Minister reiterated that national fuel supplies were secure, with 16 vessels arriving in the month and 25 to 30 more expected. He acknowledged localized pressures due to a 165 per cent demand increase at the Perth terminal but stated the minimum stock obligation remained intact. He criticized opposition members for undermining national interest by questioning supply security and urged against panic buying.
Question from Melissa Price
The member asked why the government could not tighten its belt.
Background: The member cited a single mother struggling with costs and a DFAT expenditure of $17,295 on a luxury party boat.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister defended the DFAT expenditure as part of hosting international leaders. He highlighted tax cuts, energy bill relief, cheaper medicines, fair school funding, and urgent care clinics. He noted that the opposition had opposed these measures and voted against tax cuts for low-income earners.
Question from Melissa Price
The member asked the minister to confirm that the government's failure to deliver the promised $275 power bill cut had ruined Christmas for families, citing comments from a charity CEO.
Background: A charity CEO had commented on increased demand for support services. The question linked this to the government's failure to cut power bills.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The minister agreed that energy prices were too high and stated the government was working to reduce them by increasing supply in Western Australia. He highlighted that 112 gigawatts of renewables had been added since May 2022 and that over 15,000 families had installed home batteries.
Question from Melissa Price
The member asked if rising energy costs were preventing expansion in the mining sector, contrary to the minister's guarantee of cheap and reliable energy.
Background: The CEO of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA warned of unsustainable electricity costs.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The minister stated that the government was supporting the mining industry through international diplomacy and trade policy. He highlighted Australia's capacity to produce nine out of 10 minerals necessary for batteries and emphasized the goal of processing minerals and making batteries in Australia.
Question from Melissa Price
The member asked whether the Minister would make a decision on the North West Shelf gas expansion prior to the upcoming election.
Background: The member for Durack asked if the Environment Minister would decide on the North West Shelf gas expansion before the election.
Answer from Tanya Plibersek
The Minister stated that the department was assessing the project according to national environment laws. She refused to comment on pending decisions, explaining that prejudging outcomes could lead to legal challenges based on apprehended bias. She cited previous court cases involving the former government as evidence of the risks associated with announcing decisions in advance.
Other Parliamentary Activity
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Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance Rebate) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 15 September 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Tobacco Control
House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Energy
House of Representatives · Monday 17 August 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Economy
House of Representatives · Tuesday 11 August 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Major Sporting Events (Indicia and Images) Protection Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 30 June 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Budget
House of Representatives · Tuesday 23 June 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Taxation
House of Representatives · Wednesday 3 June 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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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 · Tuesday 2 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 · Wednesday 27 May 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Women in Defence
House of Representatives · Monday 23 March 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 11 March 2026 · Second Reading
Responded as shadow minister
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Defence and Veterans' Service Commissioner Bill 2025, Defence and Veterans' Service Commissioner (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 11 February 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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National Health Amendment (Passive Immunological Products) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 10 February 2026 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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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
House of Representatives · Tuesday 10 February 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures No. 2) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 4 February 2026 · Second Reading
Responded as shadow minister
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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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National Security
House of Representatives · Tuesday 25 November 2025 · General Debate
Opened 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 · Thursday 6 November 2025 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Freedom of Information Amendment Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 5 November 2025 · Second Reading
Responded as shadow minister
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Defence Amendment (Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 5 November 2025 · Second Reading
Responded as shadow minister
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United States-Australia Framework for Securing of Supply in the Mining and Processing of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths
House of Representatives · Monday 3 November 2025 · General Debate
Responded as shadow minister
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Defence
House of Representatives · Monday 27 October 2025 · General Debate
Responded as shadow minister
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Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2025-2026; Consideration in Detail
House of Representatives · Tuesday 7 October 2025 · Consideration in Detail
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Defence
House of Representatives · Tuesday 26 August 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
Responded as shadow minister
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Australian Space Agency
House of Representatives · Monday 25 August 2025 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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His Holiness Pope Francis
House of Representatives · Wednesday 30 July 2025 · Condolence
Contributed to this debate
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Defence Housing Australia Amendment Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 30 July 2025 · Second Reading
Responded as shadow minister · Position: support
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National Security
House of Representatives · Monday 28 July 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Labor Government
House of Representatives · Wednesday 23 July 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
- Votes recorded
- 220
- Aye votes (40.9%)
- 90
- No votes (59.1%)
- 130
Showing the latest 50 votes.
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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 -
Statute Update Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate Message
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 84, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED NO -
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 -
Cash Distribution Framework Bill 2026; Reference to Federation Chamber
12 Aug 2026 · Ayes 40, Noes 83 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
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 -
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 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 -
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
About this page
This page tracks Melissa Price'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.