VOTING RECORD
26 June 2025 - Motion on Road Infrastructure Planning
June 26, 2025
ACT Labor MLA Taimus Werner-Gibbings brought forward this motion calling on the Government to continue to develop the ACT’s road infrastructure in Tuggeranong, including by working with the Federal Government on infrastructure funding, and...
Read More26 June 2025 - Motion to Amend Admin and Procedure Committee Membership
June 26, 2025
Thomas and fellow independent MLA Fiona Carrick co-sponsored this motion, seeking to amend the standing orders to allow an independent Member to sit on the Administration and Procedure Committee.
Read More25 June 2025 - Motion on Women’s Safety in Public Spaces
June 25, 2025
Thomas brought forward a motion calling on the ACT Government to take practical measures to improve safety for women in public spaces. It included calls for better street lighting, including through ACT Government collaboration...
Read More24 June 2025 - Motion on an Independent Inquiry into Health Data and Processes
June 24, 2025
ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury and Canberra Liberals leader Leanne Castley co-sponsored a motion calling on the Government to establish an independent inquiry into data management and processes in the ACT Health system.
Read More24 June 2025 - Motion on Richardson Shops
June 24, 2025
ACT Greens MLA Laura Nuttall brought forward a motion calling on the Government to negotiate with the owner of Richardson Shops to better align use of the site, which is currently derelict, with community...
Read More24 June 2025 - Motion on Serious Incidents in the Early Childhood Sector
June 24, 2025
Thomas brought forward a motion calling for the release of documents relating to serious incidents and regulatory breaches in early childhood education and care centres over the last five years.
Read More15 May 2025 - Motion on Margaret Timpson Park
May 15, 2025
This motion, brought forward by Canberra Liberals MLAs Peter Cain and Chiaka Barry, sought to extend Margaret Timpson park in Belconnen into a disused block of land.
Read More14 May 2025 - Motion on Fadden Telecommunications Tower
May 14, 2025
Liberal MLA Deborah Morris brought a motion calling on the Government to acknowledge community disapproval of a telecommunications tower proposed to be built in a park in Fadden, and to direct the Environment, Planning,...
Read More14 May 2025 - Motion on Fix My Street
May 14, 2025
This motion was brought forward by Liberal MLA James Milligan, calling on the Government to inquire into Fix My Street.
Read More13 May 2025 - Motion on Big Splash
May 13, 2025
The disused and now-derelict Big Splash aquatic facility has been a topical issue, and this motion, brought forward by ACT Greens MLA Jo Clay, called on the Government to address problems at the site...
Read More8 May 2025 - Motion on Urban Forest Disallowable Instrument
May 08, 2025
ACT Greens MLA Andrew Braddock brought forward a motion proposing an amendment to a disallowable instrument that would have had the effect of further restricting the already tight criteria for tree removal and pruning. ...
Read More8 May 2025 - Motion on Digital Health Record
May 08, 2025
This motion, brought forward by ACT Greens Leader Shane Rattenbury MLA, called on the Government to report back on the trialled inclusion of GPs in the new Digital Health Record (DHR) system, and to...
Read More8 May 2025 - Motion on Burrangiri Respite Centre
May 08, 2025
This motion was brought forward by Canberra Liberals leader Leanne Castley and directed the Health Minister to ensure Burrangiri Respite Centre, which she had announced would close on 30 June 2025, is able to...
Read More7 May 2025 - Motion on Community Sector Funding
May 07, 2025
Canberra Liberals MLA Chiaka Barry brought forward a motion calling on the Government to improve clarity around funding decisions for the ACT’s community services sector. The funding arrangements for many community service organisations in...
Read More7 May 2025 - Motion on a Board of Inquiry into Alexander Maconochie Centre
May 07, 2025
Thomas brought forward a motion on behalf of local First Nations community leaders, calling on the Government to establish a Board of Inquiry into the treatment of Aboriginal detainees in the Alexander Maconochie Centre...
Read More6 May 2025 - Motion on Oaks Estate
May 06, 2025
Thomas co-sponsored a motion with Canberra Liberals MLA Elizabeth Lee and ACT Greens MLA Shane Rattenbury, calling on the Government to establish a five-year strategic plan for the suburb of Oaks Estate.
Read More10 April 2025 - Education Amendment Bill 2025
April 10, 2025
When a non-government school seeks to change its registration details, a 60-day consultation period is currently mandated under the Education Act 2004. Education Minister Yvette Berry introduced a bill seeking to reduce the consultation...
Read More10 April 2025 - Motion on Establishing an Urban Growth Boundary
April 10, 2025
Greens MLA Jo Clay brought a motion seeking to compel the Government to set and establish an urban growth boundary by 2027. This would limit how far development can sprawl beyond Canberra’s existing outer...
Read More9 April 2025 - Motion on Anti-Consorting Laws
April 09, 2025
This motion, brought by Liberal MLA Deborah Morris, proposed to introduce anti-consorting legislation in the ACT. Anti-consorting laws aim to reduce gang-related crime and violence by criminalising the act of associating with certain criminal...
Read More9 April 2025 - Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
April 09, 2025
The minimum age of criminal responsibility in the ACT is set to increase to 14 years on 1 July. Introduced by ACT Labor, this bill supports this change by clarifying police powers when dealing...
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