Sally Sitou
Australian Labor Party Member for Reid
Currently sitting
Photo: ANU TV, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Seat and party history (1)
- Australian Labor Party - Reid (House) - 21 May 2022 to present
- Seat and party records: OpenAustralia member data.
Contact
Electorate office: (02) 9715 7444
72 Burwood Road, Burwood NSW 2134
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Compared with other members
Sally Sitou compared with all 150 sitting House members.
Questions asked in Question Time
Higher than 62% of House members- This member
- 15
- Average
- 11.2
- Median
- 12
Debates spoken in
Lower than 82% of House members- This member
- 15
- Average
- 35.9
- Median
- 30.5
Votes cast
Higher than 95% of House members- This member
- 326
- Average
- 253.0
- Median
- 265
Share of divisions voted in
Higher than 87% of House members- This member
- 98%
- 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 Sally Sitou
The member asked how the government was advancing gender equality and why empowering women was a priority for the nation.
Background: A government member asked the Prime Minister to outline progress on gender equality and the importance of empowering women.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister reported that Australia had risen to eighth place in global gender equality rankings, up from 43rd. He highlighted the largest-ever women's health package, including a novel treatment for breast cancer added to the PBS at $25 per script instead of $1,370. He noted that one million women had accessed cheaper medicines for endometriosis and contraceptives, saving $150 million. He also cited paid parental leave extensions, wage protections in feminised industries, and free TAFE training for 14 professions.
Question from Sally Sitou
The member asked the Prime Minister how government reforms were supporting young people into homeownership, the impact on housing supply, and any opposition to the policy.
Background: The member asked about government reforms supporting young homeowners and their impact on supply.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister stated that over 490,000 loans had been issued to first home buyers under the government's $47 billion Homes for Australia plan. He noted that investor loans for new builds had increased by 27 per cent and construction loans by 20 per cent in the June quarter. He argued that the policy allowed negative gearing for new builds, boosting supply, while separating first home buyers from investors at auctions.
Question from Sally Sitou
The member asked how the government was assisting with energy and fuel costs and which policies would lead to higher prices.
Background: A government member asked the Minister for Climate Change and Energy how the government was helping with fuel and energy prices and what policies would increase costs.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The Minister highlighted the cheaper home battery scheme, which had increased uptake from one in 60 to one in 17 households, and the growth in electric vehicle sales due to new efficiency standards. He stated that abolishing these policies, as proposed by the Liberal Party, would increase costs and taxes, citing a Parliamentary Budget Office estimate of $600 million in additional petrol tax revenue if standards were removed.
Question from Sally Sitou
The member asked how the government was investing in education and backing public school teachers.
Background: A government member asked the Minister for Education about investments in education and support for public school teachers.
Answer from Jason Clare
The Minister highlighted a $20 billion investment to fully fund public schools, tied to reforms like phonics checks and small-group tutoring. He emphasized the importance of public education in providing opportunities for all children and praised teachers for their contributions. The Minister noted that the government was reversing previous underfunding and ensuring teachers received tax cuts and proper support.
Question from Sally Sitou
The member asked how the government was delivering better outcomes for students through the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement after a decade of decline.
Background: A government member asked the Minister for Education how the government was delivering better outcomes for students through the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement.
Answer from Jason Clare
The minister reported that high school completion rates were increasing after a decade of decline, rising from 79 per cent. School attendance was also improving after years of decline. The number of people starting degrees to become schoolteachers had jumped by 20 per cent over three years and another 6.3 per cent this year. He highlighted improvements in reading outcomes in New South Wales, where the proportion of children on track with reading increased from one in two to two-thirds over three years due to phonics teaching. He noted that every state and territory would roll out the phonics check in Year 1 this year, and most would pilot a maths check.
Question from Sally Sitou
The member asked how the new superannuation legislation would make the system fairer and more sustainable, and how it compared to other approaches.
Background: New superannuation legislation had passed the Senate, prompting a question about its fairness and sustainability.
Answer from Jim Chalmers
The Treasurer stated that the legislation, which had passed the Senate, made superannuation fairer by boosting the low-income super tax offset for 1.3 million Australians and providing more super for workers with low balances. He criticized the opposition for voting against these measures and for proposing to reduce the super guarantee and dismantle compulsory super for lower-income earners. He highlighted that the government was delivering more super for specific worker groups and making tax breaks more sustainable for high-balance holders.
Question from Sally Sitou
The member asked how the government was backing gig economy workers, why the changes were necessary, and how they compared to other approaches.
Background: New laws were introduced to provide minimum standards for gig workers.
Answer from Amanda Rishworth
The Minister explained that new laws allowed the Fair Work Commission to consider applications for better pay and conditions for platform drivers. She noted that two applications were currently being considered, which could lead to significant pay increases and improved rights for drivers. She contrasted this with the previous government's neglect of digital platform workers for nearly a decade, stating that the opposition had voted against these protections and argued that low pay and poor conditions were acceptable.
Question from Sally Sitou
The member asked how the government was continuing to support Ukraine, including through military aid, and why a consistent approach was important.
Background: The government had been providing military and financial support to Ukraine following Russia's invasion.
Answer from Richard Marles
The Minister reported attending an online gathering of supportive nations, which included 35 countries, to discuss peace talks and security guarantees for Ukraine. He emphasized that any peace must respect Ukrainian sovereignty. He announced that the final tranche of 49 Abrams tanks would arrive in Ukraine in the coming weeks. He noted that over 200 Australian personnel had been involved in deploying E-7 Wedgetail aircraft and training Ukrainian forces. He stated that Australia had provided $1.5 billion in support since the conflict began and that a new package of support would be announced shortly.
Question from Sally Sitou
The member asked how the government was delivering on its energy plan, why listening to expert advice was important, and how this approach compared to alternative strategies proposed by other parties.
Background: The government is implementing a plan for cleaner, cheaper, and more reliable energy, backed by expert advice from organizations such as the CSIRO and AEMO.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The minister reported that 113,267 home batteries had been installed since 1 July, with nine of the top ten electorates for installations having below-median weekly wages. He noted that October was the first month in history where renewable energy provided 50 per cent of power in the National Electricity Market on average. He cited support from the CSIRO, AEMO, and other regulators for renewables as the cheapest energy source. He criticized the National Party for scrapping net zero targets and dismissed cost estimates from Net Zero Australia and Rainforest Reserves as misrepresented or hallucinated.
Question from Sally Sitou
The member asked how the government was facilitating the use of reliable renewable energy and why certainty was important.
Background: The member asked about the government's role in helping Australians use renewable energy and the importance of policy certainty.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The Minister reported that over 110,000 households had taken up the Cheaper Home Batteries Program. He announced new reforms, including the Solar Sharer initiative, which would require energy companies to offer free power during midday when solar generation is high. He identified coal-fired power as the most unreliable source and criticized the opposition for supporting new coal plants based on flawed modelling.
Question from Sally Sitou
The member asked what the government was doing to ensure small businesses prosper.
Background: The member asked about supporting small businesses.
Answer from Anne Aly
The minister reported over 800,000 new small businesses since 2022. She highlighted $2 billion in supports, including energy bill relief, paused beer excise indexation, and extended instant asset write-offs. She mentioned mental health supports, free TAFE, cyber resilience programs, and ACCC enforcement against unfair contracts and phoenixing.
Question from Sally Sitou
The member asked how the government was assisting workers to increase their earnings and retain more income, and whether any threats to this progress existed.
Background: A government member asked the Minister representing Workplace Relations how the government was helping Australians earn and keep more money, and what threats existed.
Answer from Tony Burke
The Minister stated that workers in Reid earned more due to government actions, contrasting this with the opposition's votes for lower wages and higher taxes. He highlighted that real wages had grown for five consecutive quarters, reversing the decline under the previous government. He noted the removal of non-compete clauses in the budget to allow workers to seek better pay. He cited examples of wage improvements for flight attendants, mining workers, gig workers, and aged care staff, asserting that the opposition opposed these gains and sought to cut services while maintaining tax levels.
Question from Sally Sitou
The member asked how the government had prioritized energy price relief and what alternative energy policies would mean for bills and the budget.
Background: A government member asked the Minister for Climate Change and Energy about actions on energy prices and the impact of alternative policies.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The Minister stated that the government had provided three rounds of energy bill relief, including an additional $150 support. He noted that expert bodies supported the rollout of renewable energy to reduce prices, citing coal outages as a cause of high prices. He criticized the opposition's nuclear plan as a $600 billion cost that would keep coal in the grid longer, increasing prices and requiring cuts to other services.
Question from Sally Sitou
The member asked how the energy plan was helping families and what proposals would leave Australians worse off.
Background: The member asked about the government's energy plan and its impact on bills.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The Minister reported $9 billion in renewable energy investment last year, creating 10,000 jobs. He criticized the opposition's nuclear policy as costing $600 billion and requiring significant water resources. He argued that funding nuclear power would necessitate cuts to health and education, leaving Australians worse off.
Question from Sally Sitou
The member asked how the government was assisting with the cost of living and whether other approaches would leave Australians worse off.
Background: A government member asked the Treasurer how the government was helping with the cost of living and what alternative approaches would leave people worse off.
Answer from Jim Chalmers
The Treasurer stated that inflation was down, wages were up, and unemployment was low. He criticized the opposition for planning $350 billion in cuts, including to pension indexation, hospitals, and housing, to fund nuclear power and tax deductions for business entertainment. He argued that these cuts would leave Australians worse off compared to the government's focus on cost-of-living relief.
Other Parliamentary Activity
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Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 10 September 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence
House of Representatives · Wednesday 9 September 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026, National Self-exclusion Register (Cost Recovery Levy) Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Labor Government
House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Security and Defence Partnership between the Commonwealth of Australia and the European Union
House of Representatives · Monday 22 June 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Medicare
House of Representatives · Monday 22 June 2026 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027; Consideration in Detail
House of Representatives · Wednesday 3 June 2026 · Consideration in Detail
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Budget
House of Representatives · Wednesday 27 May 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Prime Minister
House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 April 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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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 · Wednesday 5 November 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Young Australians, First Home Guarantee, Housing Australia Future Fund
House of Representatives · Tuesday 28 October 2025 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2025-2026; Consideration in Detail
House of Representatives · Wednesday 8 October 2025 · Consideration in Detail
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Taxation
House of Representatives · Wednesday 3 September 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Job-ready Graduates Package
House of Representatives · Monday 28 July 2025 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Early Childhood Education and Care (Three Day Guarantee) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 12 February 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
- Votes recorded
- 326
- Aye votes (48.2%)
- 157
- No votes (51.8%)
- 169
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 AYE -
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 -
Cash Distribution Framework Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate Message
20 Aug 2026 · Ayes 84, Noes 34 · 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 -
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 11, Noes 62 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 58 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 61 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 58 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 33, Noes 95 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in ...
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 96, Noes 9 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Second Reading
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 86 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Second Reading
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 85 · 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
About this page
This page tracks Sally Sitou'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.