VOTING RECORD
25 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...
Read More26 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,...
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