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Alicia Emma Payne (born 24 July 1982) is an Australian politician who has been a member of the House of Representatives since the 2019 federal election. She is a member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and represents the Division of Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).

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Voted for

increasing investment in renewable energy increasing consumer protections increasing transparency of big business by making information public creating a federal Anti-Corruption Commission stopping tax avoidance or aggressive tax minimisation doctor-initiated medical transfers for asylum seekers increasing political transparency Temporary Exclusion Orders making the cashless debit card program voluntary and not mandatory parliament continuing to meet during the COVID-19 pandemic increasing support for the Australian film and TV industry

Mixed / less clear

increasing housing affordability considering legislation to create a federal anti-corruption commission (procedural) a transition plan for coal workers building dedicated quarantine facilities (COVID-19) treating the COVID vaccine rollout as a matter of urgency climate change mitigation strategies (e.g., carbon capture and storage) the Paris Climate Agreement encouraging Australian-based industry making TAFE education fee-free net zero emissions by 2050 letting all MPs or Senators speak in Parliament (procedural)

Voted against

putting welfare payments onto cashless debit cards (or indue cards) on a temporary basis as a trial drug testing welfare recipients privatising certain government services net zero emissions by 2035 an Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) increasing freedom of political communication protecting whistleblowers no new fossil fuels projects banning new thermal coal mines increasing marine conservation the federal government calling for a ceasefire in Gaza (2023-26)

Recent Votes – Current Parliament

The 10 most recent “Aye” and “No” votes recorded in the Australian Parliament's own division records this term, sourced directly from aph.gov.au independently of the voting-record data above.

Most recent Aye votes

2026-09-17 – Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (Veterans’ Healthcare Without Caps) Bill 2026 (Social Security/Welfare)
2026-09-16 – Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance Rebate) Bill 2026 (Tax/Economy/Finance)
2026-09-16 – Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance Rebate) Bill 2026 (Tax/Economy/Finance)
2026-09-16 – Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance Rebate) Bill 2026 (Tax/Economy/Finance)
2026-09-14 – Statute Update Bill 2026
2026-09-14 – Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026 (Tax/Economy/Finance)
2026-09-14 – Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026 (Tax/Economy/Finance)
2026-09-10 – Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2026 (Communications/Tech/Media)
2026-09-10 – Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2026 (Communications/Tech/Media)
2026-08-20 – Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026 (Education)

Most recent No votes

2026-10-14 – Private Health Insurance (National Joint Replacement Register Levy) Amendment Bill 2026 (Tax/Economy/Finance)
2026-10-14 – Private Health Insurance (National Joint Replacement Register Levy) Amendment Bill 2026 (Tax/Economy/Finance)
2026-10-13 – Customs and Other Legislation Amendment (Illicit Tobacco Enforcement Modernisation and Other Measures) Bill 2026 (Immigration/Border)
2026-09-16 – Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance Rebate) Bill 2026 (Tax/Economy/Finance)
2026-09-16 – Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance Rebate) Bill 2026 (Tax/Economy/Finance)
2026-09-16 – Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance Rebate) Bill 2026 (Tax/Economy/Finance)
2026-09-10 – Disallowance motion
2026-09-09 – Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation) Bill 2025 (Communications/Tech/Media)
2026-08-20 – Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 (Defence/National Security)
2026-08-19 – News Journalism Payments Bill 2026 (Communications/Tech/Media)

Interests & Gifts

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Shareholdings

Self: Woolworths Ltd
Spouse/partner: Solarshare Community Solar Farm

Real Estate

Self: Location: O'Connor ACT · Purpose: Family home, shared with spouse
Spouse/partner: Location: O'Connor ACT · Purpose: Family home shared with spouse

Liabilities

Self: Nature Of Liability: Home loan on family home shared with spouse · Creditor: ANZ Bank
Spouse/partner: Nature Of Liability: Home loan on family home shared with spouse · Creditor: ANZ Bank

Saving Or Investment Accounts

Self: Nature Of Account: Transaction account, two Goal Saver accounts and a Net Saver Account · Institution: Commonwealth Bank of Australia; Nature Of Account: Offset Account on Home Loan (shared) · Institution: ANZ Bank; Nature Of Account: Transaction Account for Electorate Allowance · Institution: UBank
Spouse/partner: Nature Of Account: Offset Account on Home Loan (shared) · Institution: ANZ Bank

Other Assets Over 7500

Self: Superannuation
Spouse/partner: Superannuation; Motor Vehicle; Boat (Tinny approx value $9K)

Other Substantial Sources Of Income

Spouse/partner: Salary

Gifts

Self: Virgin Club Membership; Qantas Club Membership/Chairman's Lounge Membership

Sponsored Travel Or Hospitality Over 300

Self: McKinnon Advanced Political Leadership Course 2023, which included a residential component with accomodation and food included.

Memberships Conflict Possible

Self: Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU)

Salary

We estimate Alicia Payne received a parliamentary salary of: $239,270

Based on the Remuneration Tribunal base salary of $239,270 plus any additional allowance for ministerial, shadow or office-holder roles held at time of generation.

Expenditure

Latest quarter total: $99,756
Printing and Communications: $38,118
Office Consumables and Services: $6,651
Publications: $218
Private-Plated Vehicle: $4,211
Telecommunications - Usage: $254
Office Facilities - Not stated: $50,304

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