Tony Zappia
Australian Labor Party Member for Makin
Currently sitting
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Seat and party history (1)
- Australian Labor Party - Makin (House) - 24 Nov 2007 to present
- Seat and party records: OpenAustralia member data.
Contact
Electorate office: (08) 8265 3100
959 North East Road, Modbury SA 5092
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Compared with other members
Tony Zappia 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 73% of House members- This member
- 19
- Average
- 35.9
- Median
- 30.5
Votes cast
Higher than 99% of House members- This member
- 330
- Average
- 253.0
- Median
- 265
Share of divisions voted in
Higher than 97% of House members- This member
- 100%
- 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 Tony Zappia
The member asked how the government was strengthening the superannuation system and helping Australians build a secure retirement. He also asked about risks to this approach.
Background: The government had introduced Payday Super and other superannuation reforms.
Answer from Daniel Mulino
The minister highlighted Payday Super, including super on paid parental leave, and the strengthened low-income super tax offset. He argued that the opposition and One Nation posed a risk to superannuation security by proposing policies that would reduce retirement savings. He dismissed their proposals as economic insanity and affirmed the government's commitment to defending and strengthening the superannuation system.
Question from Tony Zappia
The member asked how the government was working with states, territories, and industry to support the bird flu response.
Background: The member asked about the government's response to bird flu detections.
Answer from Julie Collins
The Minister stated that the government was working with industry, wildlife experts, and states to prepare for and respond to H5 bird flu spread. She advised Australians to avoid touching sick or dead birds and to report sightings via the national bird flu hotline. The Minister noted that over 23,000 calls had been received and 270 events recorded. She highlighted efforts to strengthen biosecurity in wildlife facilities and support for vaccine testing by the CSIRO. The Minister assured that there were no detections in poultry or agricultural systems and that the risk to human health remained low.
Question from Tony Zappia
The member asked how the government is delivering defence reforms and why this is important for national security.
Background: The government is implementing major defence reforms.
Answer from Pat Conroy
The minister stated that the government is undertaking the biggest peacetime increase in defence spending in history to ensure capability and self-reliance. He highlighted reforms to fix a broken project management system, citing past failures under the previous government. He emphasized that these reforms ensure multibillion-dollar projects are delivered on time and on budget, protecting national interests.
Question from Tony Zappia
The member asked how the new tax reform package would help Australians achieve homeownership and if there were any impediments.
Background: A government member asked about the impact of tax reforms on future homeownership.
Answer from Daniel Mulino
The Assistant Treasurer stated that the legislation tilted the tax system in favor of young people by abolishing negative gearing for established properties and taxing real gains. He noted that Treasury modelling suggested these changes would shift ownership from investors to owner-occupiers, helping approximately 75,000 Australians become homeowners in the coming ten years. He criticized the Opposition for defending the 1999 tax changes that he argued had created structural flaws in the housing market.
Question from Tony Zappia
The member asked the Deputy Prime Minister how the government was securing well-paid jobs in South Australia through defence investments and what uncertainty the industry had previously faced.
Background: A government member asked about defence investments in South Australia.
Answer from Richard Marles
The Minister stated that life-of-type extension work on Collins class submarines would begin later in the month. He criticized the previous government for underfunding the project with only $6 billion, contrasting it with the current $11 billion allocation. He noted that the extension would underpin around 1,400 jobs at the Osborne Naval Shipyard, contributing to 10,000 secure jobs in the facility. He described the previous planning as incompetent and misguided.
Question from Tony Zappia
The member asked how the government was fulfilling its housing commitments to provide safe and secure homes for Australians.
Background: A government member asked the Minister for Housing how the government was delivering on commitments to ensure Australians had safe and secure housing.
Answer from Clare O'Neil
The Minister highlighted a $45 billion housing agenda, noting the construction of 570,000 homes since taking office. She detailed recent announcements of hundreds of new social and affordable homes across various electorates. The Minister contrasted this with the previous government's record, stating that the number of homes started in one week under the current government equaled the total built by the Coalition in nine years. She emphasized the goal of building 55,000 social and affordable homes to support families and vulnerable Australians.
Question from Tony Zappia
The member asked how the government is reforming the Defence estate and how the response compared to other approaches.
Background: The government announced reforms to the Defence estate to improve efficiency.
Answer from Richard Marles
The Deputy Prime Minister described the reforms as the biggest in history, focusing on utilising sites effectively rather than spending billions on unused assets. He criticised the previous government for inaction and the current shadow minister for lacking analysis or commentary on the reforms. He asserted that the government prioritises national security over political self-interest.
Question from Tony Zappia
The member asked the Minister for Veterans' Affairs how the government was supporting veterans at risk of homelessness and what delays had occurred.
Background: Veterans are at higher risk of homelessness, and funding for support had been delayed.
Answer from Matt Keogh
The Minister stated that around 6,000 veterans were at risk of homelessness annually, with 1,500 homeless on census night. He explained that $30 million in election funding for veteran housing and support services was blocked in the Senate by the Coalition and Greens. This delay held up $24 million for infrastructure projects and $6 million for expert care. The funding was finally rolled out in June last year, supporting eight organisations for housing and five for wraparound services.
Other Parliamentary Activity
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Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 19 August 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Aviation Consumer Protection Bill 2026, Aviation Consumer Protection (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026, Aviation Consumer Protection Levy Bill 2026, Aviation Consumer Protection Levy (Collection) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 29 June 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate
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Health Legislation Amendment (Improving Choice and Transparency for Private Health Consumers) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 25 June 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 26 May 2026 · Second Reading
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 25 May 2026 · General Debate
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027, Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2026-2027, Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 25 May 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate
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Treasury Laws Amendment (Genetic Testing Protections in Life Insurance and Other Measures) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 25 March 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2025-2026, Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2025-2026, Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 2) 2025-2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 12 March 2026 · Second Reading
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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Jonceski, Mr Ljupco (Luch)
House of Representatives · Thursday 5 February 2026 · Condolence
Contributed to this debate
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Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 5 February 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Bolkus, Hon. Nick
House of Representatives · Thursday 5 February 2026 · Condolence
Contributed to 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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Migration Amendment (Combatting Migrant Exploitation) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 27 November 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Administrative Review Tribunal and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 30 October 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Australian Centre for Disease Control Bill 2025, Australian Centre for Disease Control (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Monday 27 October 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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Srebrenica Genocide: 30th Anniversary
House of Representatives · Wednesday 3 September 2025 · General Debate
Opened this debate
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Crowley, Hon. Dr Rosemary Anne AO
House of Representatives · Wednesday 26 March 2025 · Condolence
Contributed to this debate
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Customs Amendment (Expedited Seizure and Disposal of Engineered Stone) Bill 2024; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 12 February 2025 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
- Votes recorded
- 330
- Aye votes (48.2%)
- 159
- No votes (51.8%)
- 171
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 -
Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion
18 Aug 2026 · Ayes 87, Noes 48 · Passed
VOTED AYE -
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
About this page
This page tracks Tony Zappia'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.