VOTING RECORD
30 October 2025 - Motion on the Closure of the Theatre Lane Carpark
October 30, 2025
Within a month of the entire Theatre Lane car park having been closed for the construction of the new Lyric Theatre, Liberal MLAs Elizabeth Lee and James Milligan brought forward a motion calling on...
Read More30 October 2025 - Organisational Child Abuse Liability Bill
October 30, 2025
Greens Leader Shane Rattenbury MLA introduced legislation to make the ACT the first jurisdiction to hold organisations vicariously liable for crimes perpetrated by people who are technically not employees but are associated with their...
Read More30 October 2025 - Motion to Censure the Minister for Transport for the Rollout of MyWay+
October 30, 2025
Greens MLA Andrew Braddock brought forward a motion calling on the Assembly to censure Transport Minister Chris Steel MLA for the ACT Government’s bungled rollout of MyWay+.
Read More28 October 2025 - Motion to Improve Water Quality in Canberra’s Waterways
October 28, 2025
Leader of the Canberra Liberals, Leanne Castley MLA, brought forward a motion calling on the ACT Government to improve water quality in Canberra’s major lakes and waterways, including Lake Burley Griffin, Lake Ginninderra, and...
Read More28 October 2025 - Motion to Set the 2026 Legislative Assembly Sitting Calendar
October 28, 2025
Manager of Government Business, Tara Cheyne MLA, moved a draft 2026 sitting calendar proposing that the Legislative Assembly sit for 12 weeks next year. ACT Greens Whip, Laura Nuttall MLA, moved an amendment seeking...
Read More23 October 2025 - Motion on Public Transport Concessions
October 23, 2025
ACT Greens MLA Andrew Braddock brought forward a motion calling on the ACT Government to make public transport travel free for all students, seniors and concession card holders at all times.
Read More21 October 2025 - Motion to Repeal the Decriminalisation of Drugs
October 21, 2025
Canberra Liberals MLA Jeremy Hanson brought forward a motion calling on the ACT Government to repeal its decriminalisation of illicit drugs, which came into effect in October 2023.
Read More25 September 2025 - Motion on School Infrastructure and Maintenance
September 25, 2025
This motion, brought forward by Canberra Liberals MLA Jeremy Hanson, called on the ACT Government to follow through on commitments made to modernise and expand Majura Primary School, and to replace Lyneham High’s gymnasium....
Read More25 September 2025 - Motion on Active Travel
September 25, 2025
This motion, brought to the Assembly by Thomas, proposed key actions to address the gaps in Canberra’s footpath and bike path networks. The motion called on the Government to provide costings and a timeline...
Read More24 September 2025 - Motion on SDN Bluebell Early Childhood Centre
September 24, 2025
This motion, brought to the Assembly by ACT Greens Members Jo Clay MLA and Laura Nuttall MLA, called on the ACT Government to take steps to ensure the SDN Bluebell Early Childhood Centre in...
Read More24 September 2025 - Motion on NDIS Foundational Supports
September 24, 2025
This motion, brought forward by Canberra Liberals MLA Chiaka Barry, called on the ACT Government to set out a plan for the implementation of Foundational Supports, including “Thriving Kids”, and regularly report back to...
Read More23 September 2025 - Amendment to Appropriation Bill 2025-26 (Horseracing Industry Funding)
September 23, 2025
This amendment to the Budget Bill, brought forward by ACT Greens MLA Jo Clay, sought to phase out government funding for the horseracing industry. Having run on a platform of integrity, Thomas aims to...
Read More18 September 2025 - Motion to Reduce Scope of Early Childhood Regulatory Document Release
September 18, 2025
Using a new standing order, the Chief Minister moved to narrow the scope of an order for the production of documents that Thomas brought forward in June, which sought to release information relating to...
Read More18 September 2025 - Motion to Disallow Instrument Delaying Fees for Closing Footpaths and Roads
September 18, 2025
Thomas moved a disallowance motion in an attempt to block a legislative instrument introduced by the Government delaying the commencement of new fees for developers closing footpaths and roads until 1 July 2026. Many...
Read More17 September 2025 - Human Rights (Housing) Amendment Bill 2025
September 17, 2025
Greens Leader Shane Rattenbury MLA introduced a bill to the Assembly proposing to amend the Human Rights Act 2004 to make housing a human right in the ACT. This includes that everyone is entitled...
Read More17 September 2025 - Motion on Extremist Political Ideologies and Belief Systems
September 17, 2025
This motion, brought forward by the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Michael Pettersson MLA, called on all members of the Assembly to re-affirm their support for Canberra’s multicultural community and to condemn recent anti-immigration rallies....
Read More4 September 2025 - Motion on Phasing out Wood Heaters
September 04, 2025
ACT Greens MLA Laura Nuttall brought a motion to the Assembly calling on the ACT Government to undertake a range of actions to progress its commitment to phase out wood heaters by 2045. The...
Read More3 September 2025 – Motion on Inclusive Food Curriculum Resources
September 03, 2025
ACT Labor MLA Caitlin Tough brought forward a motion calling on the Government to develop teaching resources that align with the updated food and nutrition Australian Curriculum to foster positive and inclusive relationships with...
Read More3 September 2025 – Motion on Commonwealth Funding for the ACT and a Fossil Fuel Tax
September 03, 2025
ACT Greens MLA Jo Clay brought forward a motion calling on the Government to negotiate fairer Commonwealth funding contributions for the ACT. This included by advocating for a fossil fuel tax, seeking minimum 50:50...
Read More2 September 2025 – Motion on Public School Funding
September 02, 2025
Following news that over 80 per cent of ACT public schools had exceeded their budgets, Canberra Liberals MLA Jeremy Hanson brought forward a motion calling on the Government to guarantee there will be no...
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