Steph Hodgins-May
Australian Greens Senator for VIC
Currently sitting
Photo: Unknown author, CC BY-SA 2.5 au, via Wikimedia Commons
Seat and party history (1)
- Australian Greens - VIC (Senate) - 1 May 2024 to present
- Seat and party records: OpenAustralia member data.
Contact
Office: (03) 9381 1446
1 Eastbourne Street, Windsor VIC 3181
Office details: Parliament of Australia, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
Contact details on aph.gov.au Profile on OpenAustraliaThese counts cover what is on this site only. They do not measure electorate work or committee work.
Compared with other members
Steph Hodgins-May compared with all 76 sitting senators.
Questions asked in Question Time
Lower than 66% of senators- This member
- 6
- Average
- 10.4
- Median
- 10
Debates spoken in
Higher than 88% of senators- This member
- 70
- Average
- 44.8
- Median
- 40
Votes cast
Higher than 97% of senators- This member
- 1116
- Average
- 743.0
- Median
- 730
Share of divisions voted in
Higher than 96% of senators- This member
- 99%
- Average
- 69%
- Median
- 69%
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 Steph Hodgins-May
The senator asked why the government had not mandated a national packaging scheme to address plastic waste, despite industry and environmental groups calling for it.
Background: The Greens accused the government of walking away from promised national packaging reforms, citing previous concessions that voluntary targets were ineffective.
Answer from Murray Watt
The minister highlighted the government's investment of over $200 million in more than 70 new recycling facilities, including plastic recycling sites. He stated that the government intended to propose reforms for greater harmonisation of packaging rules at the upcoming Environment Ministers' Meeting. The minister criticized the Greens for their inconsistent stance on native forests and asserted that the government was actively increasing recycling capacity by over 1.3 million tonnes annually.
Question from Steph Hodgins-May
The member sought confirmation that no Labor MPs took presents or entertainment from betting firms or advocates, such as for the Midwinter Ball or sports occasions.
Background: The member questioned whether Labor MPs accepted free tickets or hospitality from gambling corporations to attend the Midwinter Ball before introducing gambling legislation.
Answer from Penny Wong
The minister stated she did not attend the ball and that disclosure rules regarding gifts and hospitality must be complied with by all senators and ministers. She initially confused the topic with energy policy before correcting herself. In supplementary answers, she noted that while the Greens claimed no sponsorship, their party had been sponsored by a professional gambler. She reiterated that disclosure arrangements applied to all parties and that the Midwinter Ball was traditionally a non-partisan event.
Question from Steph Hodgins-May
The member asked if the government believed it was acceptable for fossil fuel corporations to teach children about climate change. She later asked if a gas export tax could fund schools better and if the government would support an inquiry into keeping fossil fuels out of classrooms.
Background: The member cited a report alleging fossil fuel companies were funding climate denial propaganda in schools and early childhood centers.
Answer from Jess Walsh
The minister explained that the Commonwealth's role was to set national priorities, including sustainability, while states and territories managed curriculum delivery and resources. She stated that the government trusted teachers to use professional discretion. In response to funding concerns, the minister highlighted a $20 billion investment in public schools through the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement, ensuring every student was funded to the full Gonski standard for the first time. She declined to support an inquiry, focusing instead on the government's funding commitments.
Question from Steph Hodgins-May
The senator asked whether the government would introduce a levy of at least 25 per cent on gas exports, noting that multinational exporters were making profits while paying little tax. She cited a government press release welcoming a peace deal and argued that the time was right to tax gas corporations.
Background: Global gas markets were affected by conflict in the Middle East, and a Senate inquiry had recommended revisiting a gas export tax once the conflict resolved.
Answer from Penny Wong
The minister stated that even if the peace agreement held, it would take time for global supply and markets to recover from the significant shock to energy markets. She affirmed that gas companies should pay their fair share and Australians should benefit from gas resources. However, she emphasised that the government's priority was the domestic gas reservation scheme, which she argued benefited the economy, workers, businesses, and households. In response to supplementary questions, she rejected suggestions that the government was taking advice from gas executives or Donald Trump, stating that policy decisions were based on what was best for the Australian people. She maintained that the reservation scheme was a substantial reform not universally supported by the gas sector.
Question from Steph Hodgins-May
The senator asked if the government had received legal advice regarding higher corruption risks under the new laws, given the lack of an independent EPA. She followed up by asking if the government would close loopholes that allowed deforestation and species extinction. She also asked if the government would remove the section 43B continuous use exemption to prevent agricultural clearing.
Background: The senator cited concerns from the Wilderness Society that the bill weakened nature protections and increased corruption risks.
Answer from Murray Watt
The minister noted that the Greens had previously supported ministerial decision-making powers over an independent EPA. He stated that various groups had different views on the legislation, but the government would pass the laws with either the Greens or the Coalition. He countered the claim that no groups supported the bill by citing a press release from the Australian Conservation Foundation, Greenpeace, and WWF-Australia welcoming the new enforcement powers and increased penalties.
Question from Steph Hodgins-May
The senator asked why the minister had not appeared on Four Corners to address the crisis in childcare safety, given the severity of the revelations. She followed up by asking when the government would stop prioritising private equity profits over child safety, citing evidence that for-profit providers cut costs and have high staff turnover. Finally, she asked if the government would commit to funding the Fair Work Commission's interim ruling suggesting wage increases of up to 28.4 per cent to retain educators.
Background: An ABC Four Corners episode revealing paedophiles using the dark web to target childcare centres, and reports of abuse in for-profit centres.
Answer from Jess Walsh
The minister stated she had appeared on the ABC five times to discuss the government's reform package, which includes a nationwide register of educators and mandatory training. She affirmed that providers putting profit ahead of safety must improve or leave the sector, noting legislation allows for the withdrawal of subsidies. Regarding the pay rise, she highlighted that the government had already given a historic 15 per cent pay rise to the workforce, arguing this was paying dividends in retention and quality of care, contrasting this with the previous decade of underpayment.
Other Parliamentary Activity
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Waste Management and Recycling: Plastic Packaging
Senate · Tuesday 15 September 2026 · Take Note Debate
Opened this debate
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Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers (Special Account) (Extending Support and Strengthening Safety) Bill 2026; Second Reading
Senate · Monday 14 September 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Water
Senate · Monday 14 September 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers (Special Account) (Extending Support and Strengthening Safety) Bill 2026; In Committee
Senate · Monday 14 September 2026 · In Committee
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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Energy
Senate · Monday 14 September 2026 · Take Note Debate
Opened this debate
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Climate Change
Senate · Monday 7 September 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025; Second Reading
Senate · Thursday 20 August 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Gambling
Senate · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · Take Note Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion
Senate · Monday 17 August 2026 · Take Note Debate
Opened this debate
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National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026; Second Reading
Senate · Monday 17 August 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme for Packaging (No Time to Waste) Bill 2026; Second Reading
Senate · Thursday 13 August 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Gas Industry: Taxation
Senate · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Opened this debate
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Gambling
Senate · Thursday 2 July 2026 · Take Note Debate
Opened this debate
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Aged Care Amendment (Restoring Human Override for Aged Care Needs Assessments) Bill 2026; Second Reading
Senate · Thursday 2 July 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Answers to Questions
Senate · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Take Note Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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Fuel
Senate · Monday 29 June 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Gas Industry
Senate · Thursday 25 June 2026 · Take Note Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Taxation
Senate · Tuesday 23 June 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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Gas Industry: Taxation
Senate · Tuesday 23 June 2026 · Take Note Debate
Opened this debate
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Gas Industry: Taxation
Senate · Monday 22 June 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Opened this debate
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Commonwealth Electoral Amendment (Banning Dirty Donations) Bill 2026; Second Reading
Senate · Thursday 14 May 2026 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Climate Change
Senate · Wednesday 1 April 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Taxation
Senate · Tuesday 31 March 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Opened this debate
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Public Transport
Senate · Monday 30 March 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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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; In Committee
Senate · Wednesday 25 March 2026 · In Committee
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Defence Amendment (Parliamentary Approval of Overseas Service) Bill 2020; Second Reading
Senate · Wednesday 25 March 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Fuel
Senate · Monday 23 March 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Migration Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading
Senate · Thursday 12 March 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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National Anti-Racism Framework
Senate · Wednesday 11 March 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Middle East
Senate · Tuesday 10 March 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Corporations (Review Fees) Amendment (Technical Amendments) Bill 2025; Third Reading
Senate · Thursday 5 March 2026 · Third Reading
Contributed to this debate
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Defence Amendment (Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence) Bill 2025; Third Reading
Senate · Wednesday 4 March 2026 · Third Reading
Contributed to this debate
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Defence Amendment (Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence) Bill 2025; Third Reading
Senate · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Third Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Commonwealth Electoral Amendment (Banning Dirty Donations) Bill 2026; Second Reading
Senate · Wednesday 4 February 2026 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Commonwealth Electoral Amendment (Banning Dirty Donations) Bill 2026; First Reading
Senate · Wednesday 4 February 2026 · First Reading
Contributed to this debate
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Housing
Senate · Tuesday 3 February 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026; Second Reading
Senate · Tuesday 20 January 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Bondi Beach: Attack
Senate · Monday 19 January 2026 · Condolence
Contributed to 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
Senate · Thursday 27 November 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Senate · Wednesday 26 November 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Minister for Climate Change and Energy
Senate · Tuesday 25 November 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 2) Bill 2025; In Committee
Senate · Monday 24 November 2025 · In Committee
Contributed to this debate
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Energy
Senate · Monday 24 November 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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United Nations Climate Change Conference
Senate · Thursday 6 November 2025 · Take Note Debate
Opened this debate
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Housing
Senate · Wednesday 5 November 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Gas Industry
Senate · Tuesday 4 November 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Climate Change Amendment (Duty of Care and Intergenerational Climate Equity) Bill 2025; Second Reading
Senate · Wednesday 29 October 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Triple Zero Custodian and Emergency Calling Powers) Bill 2025; Second Reading
Senate · Monday 27 October 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: mixed
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Lobbying (Improving Government Honesty and Trust) Bill 2025; Second Reading
Senate · Thursday 4 September 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (2025 Measures No. 1) Bill 2025; Limitation of Debate
Senate · Thursday 4 September 2025 · Limitation of Debate
Opened this debate
- Votes recorded
- 1116
- Aye votes (57.6%)
- 643
- No votes (42.4%)
- 473
Showing the latest 50 votes.
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Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026; Second Read
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 21, Noes 32 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026; Second Read
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 13, Noes 23 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026; Second Read
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 13, Noes 23 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Defence Force Discipline Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures...
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 30, Noes 24 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Corruption in the Construction Industry Select Committee; Appointment
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 23, Noes 31 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee; Reference
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 34, Noes 21 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Environment and Communications References Committee; Reference
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 23, Noes 32 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Selection of Bills Committee; Report
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 28 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (Veterans' Healthcare With...
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 33, Noes 19 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (Veterans' Healthcare With...
17 Sep 2026 · Ayes 34, Noes 19 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Migration
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 19, Noes 30 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Manufacturing Industry
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 20, Noes 27 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Personal Information and Privacy; Order for the Production of Documents
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 30, Noes 19 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Maritime Industry; Order for the Production of Documents
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 16, Noes 23 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Climate Change; Order for the Production of Documents
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 16, Noes 23 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Census; Order for the Production of Documents
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 23, Noes 30 · Failed
VOTED NO -
ASECA Judicial Seminar; Order for the Production of Documents
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 28 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Middle East; Order for the Production of Documents
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 13, Noes 27 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
North to East Australia Pipeline; Order for the Production of Documents
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 18, Noes 25 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Artificial Intelligence Joint Select Committee; Appointment
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 17, Noes 25 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Artificial Intelligence Joint Select Committee; Appointment
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 17, Noes 26 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Improved Native Forest Management; Order for the Production of Documents
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 26, Noes 31 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee; Reference
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 27, Noes 31 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Middle East
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 32, Noes 20 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
A New Tax System (Family Assistance) Amendment (No Jab No Pay Repeal) Bill 20...
16 Sep 2026 · Ayes 6, Noes 34 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Economy
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 31, Noes 20 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Australian Federal Police; Order for the Production of Documents
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 31, Noes 19 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Trade Unions; Order for the Production of Documents
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 33, Noes 20 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Consideration of Legislation
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 22, Noes 32 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Cybersafety Legislation; Order for the Production of Documents
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 34, Noes 19 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Executive Remuneration; Order for the Production of Documents
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 17, Noes 26 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Waste Management and Recycling; Order for the Production of Documents
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 34, Noes 19 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Environment and Communications References Committee; Reference
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 21, Noes 33 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Red Lines Package Omnibus Bill 2026; First Reading
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 39, Noes 14 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Artificial Intelligence
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 35, Noes 20 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers (Special Account)...
15 Sep 2026 · Ayes 25, Noes 36 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee; Reference
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 25, Noes 31 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Water
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 16, Noes 24 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Cost of Living
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 22, Noes 32 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Digital Seller Underperformance Policy; Order for the Production of Documents
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 32, Noes 18 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Health Care; Order for the Production of Documents
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 23, Noes 28 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Intergenerational Trust Fund for the People of the Republic of Nauru; Order f...
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 35, Noes 19 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee; Reference
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 35, Noes 19 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers (Special Account)...
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 24, Noes 35 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers (Special Account)...
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 12, Noes 25 · Failed
VOTED AYE -
Major Sporting Events (Indicia and Images) Protection Amendment Bill 2026; Th...
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 31, Noes 18 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Major Sporting Events (Indicia and Images) Protection Amendment Bill 2026; Se...
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 31, Noes 18 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026; In Committee
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 21, Noes 32 · Failed
VOTED NO -
Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026; In Committee
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 31, Noes 22 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
Consideration of Legislation
14 Sep 2026 · Ayes 19, Noes 33 · Failed
VOTED NO
About this page
This page tracks Steph Hodgins-May'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.