Bills — Aged Care Bill 2024, Aged Care Legislation Amendment Bill 2024; Consideration in Detail
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 39% attendance
Stephen Bates and Sophie Scamps have voted the same way 72% of the time
Stephen Bates
Australian Greens Representative for Brisbane since May 2022
Sophie Scamps
Independent Representative for Mackellar since May 2022
Since May 2022 Stephen Bates and Sophie Scamps have voted in the same division 314 times.
In divisions they have voted the same 225 times. They have only voted differently 89 times.
How do their votes on policies compare?
Policies are groups of votes related to an issue. We only show policies where we have enough information on both people.
Always voted differently on
Voted a mixture of the same and differently on
- An Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC)
- Banning pay secrecy clauses
- Encouraging Australian-based industry
- Increasing housing affordability
- Increasing workplace protections
- Net zero emissions by 2035
- Speeding things along in Parliament (procedural)
- Suspending the rules to allow a vote to happen (procedural)
Always voted the same way on
- A character test for Australian visas
- A referendum on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice
- A transition plan for coal workers
- Capping gas prices
- Capping international student numbers at universities
- Climate change mitigation strategies (e.g., carbon capture and storage)
- Ending government investment in fossil fuels
- Ending immigration detention on Nauru
- Federal action on public housing
- Increasing legal protections for LGBTI people
- Increasing protection of Australia's fresh water
- Increasing support for rural and regional Australia
- Increasing the cost of humanities degrees
- Increasing transparency of big business by making information public
- Letting all MPs or Senators speak in Parliament (procedural)
- Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees
- Live animal export
- Net zero emissions by 2050
- No new fossil fuels projects
- Protecting threatened forest and bushland habitats
- Putting welfare payments onto cashless debit cards (or indue cards) on an ongoing basis
- The Paris Climate Agreement
- The territories being able to legalise euthanasia
- Transgender rights
- Unconventional gas mining
- Vehicle efficiency standards
Divisions in which they voted differently
In divisions they have voted the same 225 times. They have only voted differently 89 times.
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edited 18 days ago
Treasury Laws Amendment (2024 Tax and Other Measures No. 1) Bill 2024 - Second Reading - Criticism of tax policies
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 90% attendance
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edited 17 days ago
Universities Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Bill 2024 - Second Reading - Student debt
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 40% attendance
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edited about 1 month ago
Universities Accord (National Student Ombudsman) Bill 2024 - Report from Federation Chamber - Release the National Student Ombudsman Rules
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 91% attendance
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Motions — Israel Attacks: First Anniversary
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 93% attendance
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edited 22nd Sep 2024
Treasury Laws Amendment (Reserve Bank Reforms) Bill 2023 - Report from Federation Chamber - Agree with the bill's main idea
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 95% attendance
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edited 5th Oct 2024
Motions - Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition: Protests - Adjourn debate
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 94% attendance
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edited 5th Oct 2024
Future Made in Australia Bill 2024 - Consideration in Detail - Prioritising domestic food processing and agriculture industries
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 43% attendance
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edited 20th Jul 2024
Treasury Laws Amendment (Responsible Buy Now Pay Later and Other Measures) Bill 2024 - Report from Federation Chamber - Criticism of Government
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 52% attendance
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edited 20th Jul 2024
Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Vaping Reforms) Bill 2024 - Consideration of Senate Message - Agree with the Senate's amendments
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 51% attendance
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edited 4th Aug 2024
National Health Amendment (Supporting Patient Access to Cheaper Medicines and Other Measures) Bill 2024 - Second Reading - Recognise Coalition's role
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 93% attendance
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Business — Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 42% attendance
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edited 4th Aug 2024
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill 2024 - Second Reading - Release modelling and cuts
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 92% attendance
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edited 11th Aug 2024
Treasury Laws Amendment (Delivering Better Financial Outcomes and Other Measures) Bill 2024 - Report from Federation Chamber - Fix drafting errors
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 88% attendance
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edited 8 days ago
New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2024 - Third Reading - Speed things along
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 96% attendance
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edited 8 days ago
New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2024 - Second Reading - Speed things along
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 98% attendance
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Motions — Albanese Government; Attempted Censure
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 98% attendance
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Motions — Albanese Government; Attempted Censure
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 98% attendance
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Bills — New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Bill 2024, New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2024; Third Reading
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
1 rebellion 98% attendance
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Bills — Superannuation (Objective) Bill 2023; Second Reading
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 95% attendance
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edited 7th Mar 2024
Motions - Housing - Let another vote take place
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 46% attendance
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edited 7th Mar 2024
Help to Buy Bill 2023 and Help to Buy (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Agree with the bills
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 94% attendance
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edited 5th Apr 2024
Treasury Laws Amendment (Cost of Living Tax Cuts) Bill 2024 - Second Reading - Mr Bates' amendment
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 62% attendance
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edited 8th Mar 2024
Business - Rearrangement - Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Bill 2023
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 93% attendance
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edited 8th Mar 2024
Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Bill 2023 - Consideration of Senate Message - Agree with amendments and so pass bill
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 93% attendance
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edited 8th Mar 2024
Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Bill 2023 - Consideration of Senate Message - Put the question
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 93% attendance
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edited 8th Mar 2024
Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Bill 2023 - Consideration of Senate Message - Consider immediately
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 93% attendance
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edited 12th Apr 2024
Paid Parental Leave Amendment (More Support for Working Families) Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Small business
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 92% attendance
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edited 29th Feb 2024
Motions - Middle East - Let another vote take place
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 65% attendance
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edited 22nd May 2024
Water Amendment (Restoring Our Rivers) Bill 2023 - Consideration of Senate Message - Put the question
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 91% attendance
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edited 22nd May 2024
Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Prohibited Hate Symbols and Other Measures) Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Nazi salute
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 91% attendance
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edited 31st May 2024
Business - Conference with the Senate - Consider four Fair Work bills
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 95% attendance
-
edited 31st May 2024
Business - Conference with the Senate - Put the question
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 95% attendance
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edited 8th Dec 2023
Motions - Cybersafety - Let another vote happen
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 89% attendance
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edited 7th Jun 2024
Business - Consideration of Legislation - Increase speaking time for first Opposition speaker
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 76% attendance
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edited 7th Jun 2024
Treasury Laws Amendment (Support for Small Business and Charities and Other Measures) Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Instant Asset Write Off
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 89% attendance
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edited 23rd Jun 2024
Treasury Laws Amendment (2023 Measures No. 1) Bill 2023 - Consideration of Senate Message - Agree with Senate amendments
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 92% attendance
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edited 15th Feb 2024
Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 93% attendance
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edited 23rd Jun 2024
Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Against the bill
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 94% attendance
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edited 23rd Jun 2024
Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Bill 2023 - Report from Federation Chamber - Transparency of levies
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 91% attendance
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edited 22nd Mar 2024
Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Supporting the Transition to Work) Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Increase work bonus
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 93% attendance
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edited 30th Jun 2024
Business - Rearrangement - Delete paragraph (8)
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 91% attendance
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edited 30th Jun 2024
Business - Consideration of Legislation - Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Small Business Redundancy Exemption) Bill 2023
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 90% attendance
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edited 9th Feb 2024
Fair Work Legislation Amendment (First Responders) Bill 2023 - First Reading - Suspend the usual procedural rules
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 90% attendance
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edited 9th Feb 2024
Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency) Bill 2023 - First Reading - Suspend the usual procedural rules
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 89% attendance
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edited 4th Feb 2024
Business - Days and Hours of Meeting - Sitting calendar 2024
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 87% attendance
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edited 4th Feb 2024
Business - Days and Hours of Meeting - Amendment to proposed 2024 calendar
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 87% attendance
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edited 8th Dec 2023
Identity Verification Services Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 88% attendance
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edited 28th Jan 2024
Identity Verification Services Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Decline second reading
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 46% attendance
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edited 19th Jan 2024
Statutory Declarations Amendment Bill 2023 - Report from Federation Chamber - Criticism of Government
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 92% attendance
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edited 12th Jan 2024
Motion - Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 - Reference to Committee
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 95% attendance
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edited 12th Jan 2024
Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Date for next consideration
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 94% attendance
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edited 4th Aug 2023
Nature Repair Market Bill 2023 and another - Second Reading - Agree with the bills' main idea
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 91% attendance
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edited 18th Aug 2023
Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Bill 2023 - Report from Federation Chamber - Union fees
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 93% attendance
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edited 18th Aug 2023
Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Bill 2023 - Report from Federation Chamber - Disputes
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 93% attendance
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edited 18th Aug 2023
Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Bill 2023 - Report from Federation Chamber - Flexible unpaid parental leave notice period
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 93% attendance
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edited 18th Aug 2023
Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Bill 2023 - Report from Federation Chamber - Flexible unpaid parental leave notice period
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 93% attendance
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edited 18th Aug 2023
Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Bill 2023 - Report from Federation Chamber - Flexible unpaid parental leave notice period
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 93% attendance
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edited 18th Aug 2023
Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Bill 2023 - Report from Federation Chamber - Opposition amendments
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 93% attendance
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edited 11th Aug 2023
Infrastructure Australia Amendment (Independent Review) Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Regional Australia
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 93% attendance
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edited 11th Aug 2023
Jobs and Skills Australia Amendment Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Review timeline
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 93% attendance
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edited 7th Apr 2023
Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Income Management Reform) Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - No compulsory income management
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 60% attendance
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edited 1st Sep 2023
Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Income Management Reform) Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 67% attendance
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edited 7th Apr 2023
Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Income Management Reform) Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Against compulsory income management
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 67% attendance
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edited 17th Mar 2023
Treasury Laws Amendment (2023 Measures No. 1) Bill 2023 - Report from Federation Chamber - Franking credits
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 92% attendance
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edited 17th Feb 2023
Housing Australia Future Fund Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Housing crisis
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 55% attendance
-
edited 16th Dec 2022
Treasury Laws Amendment (Energy Price Relief Plan) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - No price freeze
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 54% attendance
-
edited 16th Dec 2022
Business - Rearrangement - Treasury Laws Amendment (Energy Price Relief Plan) Bill 2022
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 83% attendance
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edited 22nd Dec 2022
Business - Rearrangement - Alternative timeline for the day
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 83% attendance
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edited 25th Nov 2022
National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Legal professional privilege and timing
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 34% attendance
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edited 25th Nov 2022
National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Statement about witnesses and non-disclosure notations
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 89% attendance
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edited 17th Nov 2022
Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 - Third Reading - Pass the bill
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 90% attendance
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edited 17th Nov 2022
Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Agree with the amended bill
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 90% attendance
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edited 17th Nov 2022
Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Mackellar MP amendments
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 90% attendance
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edited 16th Nov 2022
Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Warringah MP amendments
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 88% attendance
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edited 16th Nov 2022
Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Multi-party bargains
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 88% attendance
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edited 16th Nov 2022
Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Definition of small business
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 89% attendance
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edited 11th Nov 2022
Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Government amendment (30)
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 91% attendance
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edited 11th Nov 2022
Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 91% attendance
-
edited 11th Nov 2022
Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Small business
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 90% attendance
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edited 17th Nov 2022
Committees - Joint Select Committee on Fair Work Amendment Legislation; Appointment - Don't let another vote happen
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 93% attendance
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edited 11th Nov 2022
Treasury Laws Amendment (2022 Measures No. 3) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Annual member meeting notices
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 97% attendance
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edited 3rd Nov 2022
Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Cheaper Child Care) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Concerns about Government's spending commitments
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 95% attendance
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edited 3rd Nov 2022
Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Cheaper Child Care) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Free universal early childhood education and care
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 58% attendance
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edited 3rd Nov 2022
Business - Consideration of Legislation - Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Cheaper Child Care) Bill 2022
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 93% attendance
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edited 30th Sep 2022
Treasury Laws Amendment (2022 Measures No. 2) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Inequality
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 49% attendance
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edited 17th Sep 2022
Aged Care Amendment (Implementing Care Reform) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Schedule of reasonable charges
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 58% attendance
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edited 17th Sep 2022
Aged Care Amendment (Implementing Care Reform) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Registered nurses
Stephen Bates voted Yes
Sophie Scamps voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 89% attendance
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edited 12th Aug 2022
Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - More ambitious targets
Stephen Bates voted No
Sophie Scamps voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 89% attendance