James McGrath

Liberal National Party. Senator for Queensland.

Voted in 353 of 1042 recorded votes they could have voted in since July 2025. Crossed the floor 0 times.

How James voted on bills

DateBillVote
15 October 2026Jail terms for moving illegal tobacco are now law
Vote on a change
Aye
17 September 2026Veterans' injury care would have no cost or visit caps
Vote on the main idea
Aye
17 September 2026Veterans' injury care would have no cost or visit caps
Final vote
Aye
15 September 2026Childcare pay boost funded to 2028 and tied to safety
Vote on a change
Aye
15 September 2026Senate bill would ban arms exports linked to genocide risk
Vote to bring it in
No
14 September 2026Fee for leaving Australia would rise from $70 to $80
Vote on a change
No
14 September 2026Clean-up law trims business paperwork across 26 Acts
Vote on a change
No
14 September 2026Clean-up law trims business paperwork across 26 Acts
Vote on a change
Aye
14 September 2026Childcare pay boost funded to 2028 and tied to safety
Vote to add a statement
Aye
10 September 2026Senate voted down Hanson's terrorist fighter ban
Vote on the main idea
Aye
10 September 2026eSafety gets stronger powers to enforce age ban
Vote on a change
No
10 September 2026eSafety gets stronger powers to enforce age ban
Vote on a change
Aye
10 September 2026eSafety gets stronger powers to enforce age ban
Vote on a change
Aye
10 September 2026eSafety gets stronger powers to enforce age ban
Vote on a change
Aye
10 September 2026eSafety gets stronger powers to enforce age ban
Vote on a change
No
10 September 2026eSafety gets stronger powers to enforce age ban
Final vote
No
10 September 2026Dodgy tax agents now face jail and bigger fines
Final vote
Aye
10 September 2026Clean-up law trims business paperwork across 26 Acts
Vote on the main idea
Aye
10 September 2026Clean-up law trims business paperwork across 26 Acts
Vote on a change
No
10 September 2026Clean-up law trims business paperwork across 26 Acts
Vote on a change
No
10 September 2026Clean-up law trims business paperwork across 26 Acts
Vote on a change
No
10 September 2026Clean-up would fix 41 laws and delete 106 old ones
Vote on a change
Aye
10 September 2026Clean-up would fix 41 laws and delete 106 old ones
Vote on a change
Aye
10 September 2026Clean-up would fix 41 laws and delete 106 old ones
Vote on a change
Aye
10 September 2026Clean-up would fix 41 laws and delete 106 old ones
Final vote
Aye
9 September 2026eSafety gets stronger powers to enforce age ban
Vote on the main idea
No
7 September 2026Dodgy tax agents now face jail and bigger fines
Vote to add a statement
Aye
20 August 2026Newsrooms now share tech money by journalist numbers, Media regulator must now report news outlet changes, Eight news deals can wipe out a platform's news charge, Platforms without news deals now face a 2.5 per cent charge, Tax Office now runs the big tech news charge
Vote on a change
Aye
20 August 2026Drug cases now count the whole mixture's weight
Vote on a change
Aye
20 August 2026Cash transport companies are now regulated, Competition watchdog can keep cash flowing during changes
Vote on a change
No
20 August 2026About 500 small import taxes are now scrapped
Vote on a change
Aye
20 August 2026Illegal tobacco sellers now face bigger fines and jail
Vote on a change
Aye
20 August 2026ASIO questioning powers are now permanent and wider
Vote on a change
Aye
19 August 2026Betting ads now face new limits around live sport, Betting companies now pay for BetStop ads, Online betting firms now pay for new ad rules
Vote on a change
No
19 August 2026Betting ads now face new limits around live sport, Betting companies now pay for BetStop ads, Online betting firms now pay for new ad rules
Vote on a change
Aye
12 August 2026Drug cases now count the whole mixture's weight
Vote to add a statement
Aye
1 April 2026Senate rejected jail for unapproved terror repatriations
Vote on the main idea
Aye
1 April 2026Independent board now decides parole for federal prisoners, Federal parole powers move from Attorney-General to board
Vote on the main idea
No
1 April 2026Independent board now decides parole for federal prisoners, Federal parole powers move from Attorney-General to board
Time limit
Aye
1 April 2026Independent board now decides parole for federal prisoners, Federal parole powers move from Attorney-General to board
Vote on a change
No
1 April 2026Independent board now decides parole for federal prisoners, Federal parole powers move from Attorney-General to board
Vote on a change
Aye
1 April 2026Independent board now decides parole for federal prisoners, Federal parole powers move from Attorney-General to board
Vote on a change
Aye
1 April 2026Independent board now decides parole for federal prisoners, Federal parole powers move from Attorney-General to board
Final vote
No
1 April 2026Draught beer tax is now frozen for two years, Tax on imported keg beer is now frozen for two years
Vote on a change
No
1 April 2026Draught beer tax is now frozen for two years, Tax on imported keg beer is now frozen for two years
Vote on a change
No
1 April 2026Draught beer tax is now frozen for two years, Tax on imported keg beer is now frozen for two years
Vote on a change
Aye
1 April 2026Crypto exchanges will need a licence from 2027
Vote on a change
Aye
1 April 2026Migrant worker sponsors will be listed on a public website
Vote on the main idea
No
31 March 2026NDIS providers now face fines up to $3.3 million
Vote to add a statement
Aye
31 March 2026Export lender can now stockpile fuel and critical minerals
Vote on a change
Aye
31 March 2026Export lender can now stockpile fuel and critical minerals
Vote on a change
Aye
31 March 2026Petrol and diesel tax was cut in half for three months
Vote on the main idea
Aye
31 March 2026Petrol and diesel tax was cut in half for three months
Vote to add a statement
Aye
30 March 2026University commission now takes over standards and deals
Vote on the main idea
No
30 March 2026University commission now takes over standards and deals
Vote on a change
Aye
30 March 2026University commission now takes over standards and deals
Vote on a change
No
30 March 2026University commission now takes over standards and deals
Final vote
No
26 March 2026Child support law now matches what Services Australia does
Vote to add a statement
No
23 March 2026National gun buyback and checks on gun owners are now law, Hate laws now bring longer jail terms and banned groups
Demand for papers
Aye
23 March 2026Hate laws now bring longer jail terms and banned groups, National gun buyback and checks on gun owners are now law
Demand for papers
Aye
12 March 2026Minister can now pause temporary visas for groups overseas
Vote to add a statement
No
12 March 2026Minister can now pause temporary visas for groups overseas
Vote to add a statement
No
12 March 2026Minister can now pause temporary visas for groups overseas
Vote on the main idea
Aye
12 March 2026Minister can now pause temporary visas for groups overseas
Vote on a change
No
12 March 2026Minister can now pause temporary visas for groups overseas
Vote on a change
No
12 March 2026Minister can now pause temporary visas for groups overseas
Final vote
Aye
11 March 2026Minister can now pause temporary visas for groups overseas
Vote to bring it in
Aye
11 March 2026Minister can now pause temporary visas for groups overseas
Vote to bring it in
Aye
5 February 2026MPs gain a mostly private committee to check Defence
Vote on a change
No
5 February 2026MPs gain a mostly private committee to check Defence
Vote on a change
No
20 January 2026National gun buyback and checks on gun owners are now law
Vote on a change
Aye
20 January 2026National gun buyback and checks on gun owners are now law
Vote on a change
Aye
20 January 2026National gun buyback and checks on gun owners are now law
Vote on a change
No
20 January 2026National gun buyback and checks on gun owners are now law
Vote on a change
Aye
20 January 2026National gun buyback and checks on gun owners are now law
Vote on a change
Aye
20 January 2026National gun buyback and checks on gun owners are now law
Send to a committee
Aye
20 January 2026National gun buyback and checks on gun owners are now law
Final vote
No
20 January 2026Hate laws now bring longer jail terms and banned groups
Vote on a change
Aye
4 November 2025Employers must pay super on payday from 1 July 2026, Bosses pay a charge when super misses payday
Vote on a change
No
3 November 2025Parents keep paid leave if their baby is stillborn or dies
Vote on a change
Aye
30 October 2025Joint register fee now has clear rules on who pays
Vote to add a statement
Aye
30 October 2025Computers can now issue Medicare provider numbers
Vote on a change
No
29 October 2025Senate voted down Pocock's climate duty to children
Vote to end debate
Aye
28 October 2025Triple Zero Custodian now oversees emergency calls
Vote on a change
Aye
28 October 2025Triple Zero Custodian now oversees emergency calls
Vote on a change
Aye
28 October 2025Triple Zero Custodian now oversees emergency calls
Vote on a change
Aye
28 October 2025Triple Zero Custodian now oversees emergency calls
Vote on a change
Aye
4 September 2025Some people facing removal lose the right to be heard
Vote on a change
Aye
3 September 2025Senate rejected guaranteed staff for non-government MPs
Vote to add a statement
Aye
3 September 2025Senate rejected guaranteed staff for non-government MPs
Final vote
Aye
3 September 202526 laws changed so the new Aged Care Act could start, Aged care deposit levy now uses the new provider name
Vote to add a statement
Aye
3 September 202526 laws changed so the new Aged Care Act could start, Aged care deposit levy now uses the new provider name
Vote on a change
Aye
3 September 202526 laws changed so the new Aged Care Act could start, Aged care deposit levy now uses the new provider name
Vote on a change
Aye
1 September 2025PBS medicines now cost at most $25 a script
Vote to add a statement
Aye
1 September 2025PBS medicines now cost at most $25 a script
Vote to add a statement
Aye
28 August 2025Award penalty and overtime rates can no longer be cut
Vote on a change
Aye
28 August 2025Award penalty and overtime rates can no longer be cut
Vote on a change
Aye
28 August 2025Award penalty and overtime rates can no longer be cut
Vote on a change
Aye
27 August 2025Award penalty and overtime rates can no longer be cut
Vote to add a statement
Aye
25 August 2025Defence Housing can now house foreign troops and AUKUS crews
Vote to add a statement
Aye
25 August 2025Defence Housing can now house foreign troops and AUKUS crews
Vote to add a statement
Aye
29 July 2025Bulk billed claims now usually have a one year limit
Vote on a change
No

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