Zoe McKenzie
Liberal Party Member for Flinders
Currently sitting
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Seat and party history (1)
- Liberal Party - Flinders (House) - 21 May 2022 to present
- Seat and party records: OpenAustralia member data.
Contact
Electorate office: (03) 5977 9082
1/49 Eramosa Road West, Somerville VIC 3912
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Compared with other members
Zoe McKenzie compared with all 150 sitting House members.
Questions asked in Question Time
Lower than 55% of House members- This member
- 9
- 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
Lower than 70% of House members- This member
- 228
- Average
- 253.0
- Median
- 265
Share of divisions voted in
Lower than 74% of House members- This member
- 69%
- 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 Zoe McKenzie
The member asked why the Prime Minister would not take responsibility for his disrespectful behaviour and stop hiding behind colleagues.
Background: A shadow minister contrasted the Prime Minister's past online comments condemning the demeaning of women with his recent podcast remarks.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister again referenced the Japanese ambassador's positive comments about the recent visit. He described the dinner at the Lodge as warm and personal, and reiterated the success of the diplomatic engagement with Japan.
Question from Zoe McKenzie
The member asked the Treasurer to explain why it was fair for him to have benefited from negative gearing in the past while removing that opportunity for other Australians through budget changes.
Background: The member referenced a previous admission by the Treasurer that he had negatively geared properties in the past.
Answer from Jim Chalmers
The Treasurer stated that the budget changes aimed to make the housing market fairer for first home buyers and young Australians who had been locked out for a quarter of a century. He argued that the opposition sought to preserve the status quo, which he characterized as a policy mistake that distorted the market. The Treasurer emphasized that the government was taking action to address the challenge of housing affordability, contrasting this with the opposition's inaction.
Question from Zoe McKenzie
The member asked how many first home buyers now owed more than their home was worth, citing previous comments about potential price collapses.
Background: The Shadow Assistant Minister for Employment questioned the Minister for Housing about the potential collapse of home values and negative equity for first home buyers.
Answer from Clare O'Neil
The minister stated that the premise of the question was factually and utterly incorrect.
Question from Zoe McKenzie
The member asked the Minister to explain why it was fair for her to benefit from negative gearing before changing the rules to disadvantage others.
Background: The member questioned the Minister for Housing on her use of negative gearing before policy changes.
Answer from Clare O'Neil
The Minister stated that housing reforms were about the 28 million Australians outside parliament, not the 150 members. She accused the opposition of perpetuating a system that leaves young people behind. She noted that low-income young people were half as likely to own a home as they were when she was born. She asserted that the Labor Party would vote for tax cuts and a fairer housing market. She criticized the opposition for defending the status quo.
Question from Zoe McKenzie
The member asked whether the Treasurer would confirm that the legislation allows him to slash the $250 tax offset to zero without returning to parliament.
Background: The opposition claimed the tax bills granted the Treasurer extraordinary powers to alter the $250 tax offset without parliamentary approval.
Answer from Jim Chalmers
The Treasurer stated that using legislative instruments to finalize definitions is standard practice in tax law, citing examples from the Howard and Morrison governments. He noted that these instruments can be disallowed by parliament. He clarified that investments in new dwellings that genuinely add to housing supply are exempt from the changes, as outlined in the budget papers.
Question from Zoe McKenzie
The member asked for the number of service stations across Australia that had exhausted their fuel supplies.
Background: The Shadow Assistant Minister for Employment asked the Minister for Climate Change and Energy how many service stations in Australia had run out of fuel.
Answer from Chris Bowen
The Minister provided state-by-state figures: 37 out of 2,444 stations in New South Wales; 47 outlets without diesel and 32 without regular unleaded in Queensland out of over 1,800 stations; and around 50 stations out of diesel in Victoria, down from 109 the previous week. He noted that Western Australia was seeing improved fuel flow and decreasing numbers of affected stations. The Minister emphasized that the government was working to ensure fuel reached regional areas.
Question from Zoe McKenzie
The member asked if the minister believed Australians like her constituent were responsible for the delay in delivering 83,000 home-care packages.
Background: An 85-year-old constituent registered for an aged-care assessment in March 2025 but was told assessment would not occur until early next year, despite being on an urgent list.
Answer from Sam Rae
The minister offered to follow up on the specific case after question time. He explained that the new single streamlined assessment process, aligned with royal commission recommendations, aims to reduce wait times. He stated that the median wait time for an assessment was currently 25 days and continuing to reduce. He clarified that the assessment waitlist includes those seeking lower-level care and overlaps with the national priority system, noting that over 521,000 assessments were completed last year.
Question from Zoe McKenzie
The member asked if the Minister had asked her department to identify taxpayer money diverted to organized crime through the CFMEU and what action had been taken.
Background: The member for Flinders asked if the Infrastructure Minister had investigated taxpayer money siphoned to organized crime via the CFMEU.
Answer from Catherine King
The Minister stated that the government had placed the CFMEU in administration and supported independent administrators. She noted that the Fair Work Ombudsman was reviewing enterprise agreements and the AFP was investigating criminal allegations. She confirmed that she had asked her department to advise on Commonwealth-funded projects and had written to infrastructure bodies seeking assurances of compliance with laws and ethical expenditure.
Question from Zoe McKenzie
The member asked why the Prime Minister would not apologize for weak leadership regarding migration and housing.
Background: The member alleged the Prime Minister failed to halve migration numbers, citing 1.8 million additional migrants over five years.
Answer from Anthony Albanese
The Prime Minister listed crises inherited from the previous government, including aged care neglect, veterans' affairs delays, skills shortages, rising inflation, falling wages, Medicare issues, NDIS rorting, and fiscal deficits. He described the previous immigration system as a crisis exposed by three separate reports and emphasized the government's efforts to resolve these inherited problems.
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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Cybersafety
House of Representatives · Thursday 2 July 2026 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Statute Update Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 30 June 2026 · Second Reading
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Building Cooperative Workplaces No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Second Reading
Responded as shadow minister
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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
Contributed to this debate · Position: support
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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: oppose
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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 · Wednesday 3 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: 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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Jonceski, Mr Ljupco (Luch)
House of Representatives · Tuesday 3 February 2026 · General Debate
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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Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (2025 Measures No. 2) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 28 October 2025 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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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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Universities Accord (Cutting Student Debt by 20 Per Cent) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 29 July 2025 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Early Childhood Education and Care (Strengthening Regulation of Early Education) Bill 2025; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Tuesday 29 July 2025 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Labor Government
House of Representatives · Wednesday 23 July 2025 · Matter of Public Importance
Contributed to this debate · Position: oppose
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Scams Prevention Framework Bill 2024; Second Reading
House of Representatives · Thursday 6 February 2025 · Second Reading
Opened this debate
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Shanahan, Miss Elizabeth Ann
House of Representatives · Tuesday 4 February 2025 · General Debate
Opened this debate
- Votes recorded
- 228
- Aye votes (41.7%)
- 95
- No votes (58.3%)
- 133
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 -
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 -
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
About this page
This page tracks Zoe McKenzie'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.