Robert Mitchell

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.

We estimate Robert Mitchell 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.

Expenses data not available for this period.

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