Phillip Thompson
Liberal National Party Member for Herbert
Currently sitting
Photo: Phillip Thompson Townsville, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Seat and party history (1)
- Liberal National Party - Herbert (House) - 18 May 2019 to present
- Seat and party records: OpenAustralia member data.
Contact
Electorate office: (07) 4725 2066
G06 Nathan Business Centre, 340 Ross River Road, Cranbrook QLD 4814
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Compared with other members
Phillip Thompson 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 53% of House members- This member
- 28
- Average
- 35.9
- Median
- 30.5
Votes cast
Lower than 94% of House members- This member
- 160
- Average
- 253.0
- Median
- 265
Share of divisions voted in
Lower than 95% of House members- This member
- 48%
- 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 Phillip Thompson
The member asked how much more evidence was needed before the Prime Minister would sack the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, citing a veteran's negative comment.
Background: The member cited a veteran's criticism of the Minister for Veterans' Affairs.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister stated that he was honoured to meet with veterans and that the government was committed to stepping up for them. He highlighted an additional $16 billion allocated to address the delay in veterans' compensation and rehabilitation claims. He noted that the government had responded constructively to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide recommendations. The Prime Minister affirmed his support for the minister and the government's approach to veterans' services.
Question from Phillip Thompson
The member asked why the minister had not contacted the CEO of the organization representing war widows regarding the discussion paper.
Background: The member cited the CEO of the Families of Veterans Guild, who claimed she only learned of a discussion paper on allied health caps in question time.
Answer from Matt Keogh
The minister stated he had had many engagements with the CEO and her organization. He clarified that while he had not had a direct conversation with her specifically about the discussion paper, the government had announced it would consult with the veteran community to ensure no gaps in service provision. He expressed anticipation for receiving feedback from her and other ex-service organizations.
Question from Phillip Thompson
The member asked whether the minister was calling the veteran a liar after disagreeing with the characterization of his behavior.
Background: The member quoted a former Air Force pilot describing the minister's body language in a meeting as disrespectful.
Answer from Matt Keogh
The minister stated that he respected the positions put to him by veterans but did not repeat the content or detail of private conversations in parliament. He maintained that his previous answer stood and declined to elaborate further on the specific meeting.
Question from Phillip Thompson
The member asked if the Minister would scrap the $5,000 allied health cap, citing previous delays in restoring funding and meeting with veterans.
Background: The Minister had recently met with veterans regarding cuts to allied health care funding.
Answer from Matt Keogh
The Minister explained that the changes were designed to improve access by attracting more practitioners and reducing the need for continual referrals. He stated that the $5,000 threshold would apply to the majority of veterans, with an alternative approval process for those with complex clinical needs. He noted that a discussion paper would be released shortly to facilitate consultation with veterans and service providers.
Question from Phillip Thompson
The member asked the Prime Minister how many veterans would be out of pocket due to a $5,000 annual cap on allied health services, alleging a broken promise.
Background: The Shadow Minister for Defence Personnel raised concerns about allied health services for veterans.
Answer from Anthony Albanese; Matt Keogh; Tony Burke
The Prime Minister stated that the government had cleared a backlog of 42,000 veteran compensation claims, with claims now processed within 14 days. The Minister for Veterans' Affairs added that the budget included $169.7 million to increase allied health provider fees, with physiotherapy rates rising from $75.10 to $110 in July 2027. He explained that the $5,000 limit replaced a treatment cycle constraint, and veterans with genuine clinical need could exceed it.
Question from Phillip Thompson
The member asked the Prime Minister to disclose the number of additional ISIS brides returning, their arrival times, and their places of residence.
Background: Australian Federal Police evidence at Senate estimates indicated more ISIS associates would return to Australia in the next 12 months.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister rejected the premise of the question, stating that the assumption that the government is supporting the return of these individuals is incorrect. He clarified that the government is not providing assistance for their repatriation.
Question from Phillip Thompson
The member asked if the Prime Minister was aware that Daniel Andrews had not disclosed his engagement on the Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme register, and if he would write to Andrews seeking compliance.
Background: Former premier Daniel Andrews had engaged with the Chinese Communist Party.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister stated that everyone should comply with the law, including the FITS register. He described the line of questioning as bizarre and emphasized that compliance is required for all individuals, regardless of their role or activities.
Question from Phillip Thompson
The member asked when the minister would apologise to families of vulnerable elderly people who died waiting for care.
Background: A National Seniors Australia director cited cases of elderly people dying after being released from hospital without support.
Answer from Sam Rae
The minister expressed sadness at the deaths and reiterated that the deferral of the new act was broadly welcomed. He referred the member to his previous answers regarding the decision-making process and sector feedback.
Other Parliamentary Activity
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Defence Force Discipline Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures No. 1) Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate Message
House of Representatives · Thursday 17 September 2026 · Consideration of Senate Message
Responded as shadow minister
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Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance Rebate) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Albanese Government; Attempted Censure
House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Veterans
House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · General Debate
Responded as shadow minister
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Veterans
House of Representatives · Wednesday 19 August 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Responded as shadow minister
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Minister for Veterans' Affairs
House of Representatives · Wednesday 19 August 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Defence Personnel; Attempted Censure
House of Representatives · Monday 17 August 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Defence Legislation Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures No. 2) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Veterans
House of Representatives · Monday 22 June 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027; Consideration in Detail
House of Representatives · Tuesday 2 June 2026 · Consideration in Detail
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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Budget
House of Representatives · Tuesday 26 May 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Responded as shadow minister
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Defence Force Discipline Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 13 May 2026 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Budget
House of Representatives · Wednesday 13 May 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Treasury Laws Amendment (Doubling Penalties for ACCC Enforcement) Bill 2026, Fair Work Amendment (Fairer Fuel) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 26 March 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Australian War Memorial
House of Representatives · Monday 2 March 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Defence and Veterans' Service Commissioner Bill 2025; Consideration in Detail
House of Representatives · Wednesday 11 February 2026 · Consideration in Detail
Opened this debate
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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
Opened this debate
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Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures No. 2) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 3 February 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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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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Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail
House of Representatives · Tuesday 20 January 2026 · Consideration in Detail
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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Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2025-2026; Consideration in Detail
House of Representatives · Thursday 9 October 2025 · Consideration in Detail
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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National Disability Insurance Scheme
House of Representatives · Tuesday 7 October 2025 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Defence Amendment (Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 3 September 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Defence Amendment (Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal) Bill 2025; Consideration in Detail
House of Representatives · Wednesday 3 September 2025 · Consideration in Detail
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Australian National Flag
House of Representatives · Monday 1 September 2025 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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National Disability Insurance Scheme
House of Representatives · Monday 25 August 2025 · General Debate
Opened this debate
- Votes recorded
- 160
- Aye votes (43.8%)
- 70
- No votes (56.2%)
- 90
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 NO -
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 -
Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026; Considerati...
20 Aug 2026 · Ayes 90, Noes 36 · Passed
VOTED NO -
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 -
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 -
Member for Groom
30 Jun 2026 · Ayes 102, Noes 33 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Reporting System Reform) Bill 2026; Consid...
30 Jun 2026 · Ayes 98, Noes 40 · Passed
VOTED NO -
Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Reporting System Reform) Bill 2026; Consid...
30 Jun 2026 · Ayes 91, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED NO
About this page
This page tracks Phillip Thompson'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.