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Cameron MacKenzie Caldwell (born 22 May 1979) is an Australian politician who is a member of the House of Representatives representing the Division of Fadden. He was elected in the Fadden by-election in July 2023. He is a member of the Liberal National Party of Queensland and sits with the Liberal Party in the federal parliament.

Before his election to federal parliament, he served as a councillor on the City of Gold Coast council since 2012.

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Attendance and rebellions

0
Rebellions
Never rebelled
470
Votes attended
681
Possible votes
69%
Attendance rate

Voting Record   Full record ↗

Voted for

criminalising hate symbols criminalising hate speech increasing accessibility of government data and documents maintaining or increasing defence spending privatising government-owned assets mandatory minimum sentences for certain offences live animal export
Mixed / less clear

climate change mitigation strategies (e.g., carbon capture and storage) unconventional gas mining suspending the rules to allow a vote to happen (procedural) wiping all student debt (university and vocational) paid placements for all students protecting citizens' privacy more scrutiny of intelligence services & police restricting donations to political parties increasing investment in the coal industry expanding public funded dental care banning mobiles and other devices in immigration detention
Voted against

strengthening gun control laws increasing protection of Australia's fresh water increasing housing affordability increasing parliamentary scrutiny of laws procedural fairness federal action on public housing reducing tax on lowest income bracket mandatory climate financial disclosures decreasing the gender pay gap increasing workplace protections for women increasing access to subsidised childcare

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

  • 2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026
  • 2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026
  • 2026-10-28 – Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill 2026
  • 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)
  • 2026-09-10 – 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)
Most recent No votes

  • 2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026
  • 2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026
  • 2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026
  • 2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026
  • 2026-10-29 – Income Tax Rates Amendment (Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts) Bill 2026
  • 2026-10-29 – Income Tax Rates Amendment (Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts) Bill 2026
  • 2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026
  • 2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026
  • 2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026
  • 2026-10-29 – Domestic Gas Reservation Bill 2026

Interests & Gifts

Real Estate
  • Self: Location: Hollywell, QLD · Purpose: Principal place of residence; Location: Coombabah, QLD · Purpose: Investment Property
  • Spouse/partner: Location: Hollywell, QLD · Purpose: Principal place of residence; Location: Coombabah, QLD · Purpose: Investment Property
Liabilities
  • Self: Nature Of Liability: Mortgage on Principal Place of Residence · Creditor: Macquarie Bank; Nature Of Liability: Mortgage on Investment Property · Creditor: Macquarie Bank
  • Spouse/partner: Nature Of Liability: Mortgage on Principal Place of Residence · Creditor: Macquarie; Nature Of Liability: Mortgage on Investment Property · Creditor: Macquarie
Saving Or Investment Accounts
  • Self: Nature Of Account: Savings Account · Institution: NAB; Nature Of Account: Work expenses · Institution: NAB
  • Spouse/partner: Nature Of Account: Savings Account · Institution: CBA
Other Assets Over 7500
  • Self: Car
  • Spouse/partner: Car
Other Substantial Sources Of Income
  • Self: Investment Property Rental Income
  • Spouse/partner: Investment Property Rental Income; Salary from Employment
Memberships Conflict Possible
  • Self: Board Member, St Hildas School Foundation

Salary

We estimate Cameron Caldwell 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: $234,810
  • Printing and Communications: $57,341
  • Office Consumables and Services: $14,158
  • Telephonic Services: $2,616
  • Telecommunications - Usage: $608
  • Travel Allowance: $8,937
  • Cancelled Accommodation: $137
  • Scheduled Commercial Transport: $1,375
  • COMCAR: $3,995
  • Fares: $9,836
  • Domestic Travel: $92,489
  • Office Facilities - Not stated: $43,319
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See also

Other House members from Queensland:

All federal members from Queensland • All Liberal National Party members • All Australian federal MPs and senators A–Z