Meryl Swanson

Australian Labor Party. Member for Paterson.

Voted in 188 of 329 recorded votes they could have voted in since July 2025. Crossed the floor 0 times.

How Meryl voted on bills

DateBillVote
29 October 2026Family trusts would pay at least 30% tax
Vote on a change
No
29 October 2026Family trusts would pay at least 30% tax
Vote on a change
No
29 October 2026Family trusts would pay at least 30% tax
Vote on the main idea
Aye
29 October 2026Family trusts would pay at least 30% tax
Vote on a change
No
29 October 2026Family trusts would pay at least 30% tax
Vote on a change
No
29 October 2026Family trusts would pay at least 30% tax
Vote on a change
Aye
29 October 2026Family trusts would pay at least 30% tax
Final vote
Aye
29 October 2026Family trust income would face a 30% tax floor
Vote on the main idea
Aye
29 October 2026Family trust income would face a 30% tax floor
Final vote
Aye
29 October 2026Gas exporters would have to keep 20% for Australia
Vote to add a statement
No
29 October 2026Gas exporters would have to keep 20% for Australia
Vote on a change
No
29 October 2026Gas exporters would have to keep 20% for Australia
Vote on a change
No
29 October 2026Gas exporters would have to keep 20% for Australia
Vote on a change
No
29 October 2026Gas exporters would have to keep 20% for Australia
Vote on a change
No
28 October 2026Tech firms would have a legal duty to keep users safe
Vote on a change
No
28 October 2026Tech firms would have a legal duty to keep users safe
Vote on the main idea
Aye
28 October 2026Tech firms would have a legal duty to keep users safe
Vote on a change
Aye
28 October 2026Tech firms would have a legal duty to keep users safe
Vote on a change
No
28 October 2026Tech firms would have a legal duty to keep users safe
Vote on a change
Aye
28 October 2026Tech firms would have a legal duty to keep users safe
Vote on a change
No
28 October 2026Tech firms would have a legal duty to keep users safe
Vote on a change
Aye
28 October 2026Tech firms would have a legal duty to keep users safe
Final vote
Aye
14 October 2026Family trusts would pay at least 30% tax, Family trust income would face a 30% tax floor
Send to a committee
No
14 October 2026Joint implant makers would lose their $5,000 fee cap
Vote on a change
No
14 October 2026Joint implant makers would lose their $5,000 fee cap
Vote on a change
No
13 October 2026Jail terms for moving illegal tobacco are now law
Vote on a change
No
2 July 2026Family doctor bonus payments now have their own law
Vote on a change
No
1 July 2026eSafety gets stronger powers to enforce age ban
Vote on a change
No
1 July 2026NDIS entry rules tighten and fraud checks get tougher
Vote on a change
No
1 July 2026NDIS entry rules tighten and fraud checks get tougher
Vote on a change
No
1 July 2026NDIS entry rules tighten and fraud checks get tougher
Vote on a change
No
1 July 2026NDIS entry rules tighten and fraud checks get tougher
Vote on a change
No
1 July 2026NDIS entry rules tighten and fraud checks get tougher
Vote on a change
No
1 July 2026NDIS entry rules tighten and fraud checks get tougher
Vote on a change
No
1 July 2026NDIS entry rules tighten and fraud checks get tougher
Vote on a change
No
1 July 2026NDIS entry rules tighten and fraud checks get tougher
Vote on a change
No
1 July 2026Trained nurses can now write PBS scripts
Vote on the other house's changes
Aye
1 July 2026Trained nurses can now write PBS scripts
Vote on the other house's changes
Aye
1 July 2026Clean-up law trims business paperwork across 26 Acts
Vote on a change
No
1 July 2026NDIS entry rules tighten and fraud checks get tougher
Vote on a change
No
1 July 2026NDIS entry rules tighten and fraud checks get tougher
Vote on a change
No
1 July 2026NDIS entry rules tighten and fraud checks get tougher
Vote on a change
Aye
1 July 2026NDIS entry rules tighten and fraud checks get tougher
Vote on a change
Aye
1 July 2026NDIS entry rules tighten and fraud checks get tougher
Vote on a change
Aye
30 June 2026Fair Work Commission gets new tools to clear cases
Vote on the other house's changes
Aye
30 June 2026Fair Work Commission gets new tools to clear cases
Vote to end debate
Aye
30 June 2026Fair Work Commission gets new tools to clear cases
Vote on the other house's changes
Aye
30 June 2026Three accounting rule bodies are merged into one
Vote to end debate
Aye
30 June 2026Three accounting rule bodies are merged into one
Vote on the other house's changes
Aye
29 June 2026Flyers would get minimum standards and a new ombudsperson, Aircraft noise complaints would move to a new office, Airlines and airports would pay a yearly levy, Government would collect a yearly levy from airlines
Vote on a change
No
25 June 2026Specialist fees can now be published online
Vote on a change
No
25 June 2026Specialist fees can now be published online
Vote on a change
No
25 June 2026Specialist fees can now be published online
Vote on a change
No
25 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount
Vote to end debate
Aye
25 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount
Vote on the other house's changes
Aye
24 June 2026Fair Work Commission gets new tools to clear cases
Vote on a change
No
24 June 2026Fair Work Commission gets new tools to clear cases
Vote on the main idea
Aye
24 June 2026Fair Work Commission gets new tools to clear cases
Vote on a change
No
24 June 2026Fair Work Commission gets new tools to clear cases
Vote on a change
Aye
23 June 2026Smaller fuel tax cut ran for a month from July
Vote on a change
No
4 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount, Capital gains now face a 30 per cent minimum tax
Vote to end debate
Aye
4 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount, Capital gains now face a 30 per cent minimum tax
Vote on the main idea
No
4 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount, Capital gains now face a 30 per cent minimum tax
Vote on a change
No
4 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount, Capital gains now face a 30 per cent minimum tax
Vote on a change
No
4 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount, Capital gains now face a 30 per cent minimum tax
Vote on a change
No
4 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount, Capital gains now face a 30 per cent minimum tax
Vote on a change
No
4 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount, Capital gains now face a 30 per cent minimum tax
Vote on the main idea
Aye
4 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount, Capital gains now face a 30 per cent minimum tax
Order of business
Aye
4 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount
Vote on a change
No
4 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount
Vote on a change
No
4 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount
Vote on a change
No
4 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount
Vote on a change
No
4 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount
Vote on a change
Aye
4 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount
Final vote
Aye
4 June 2026Capital gains now face a 30 per cent minimum tax
Vote to add a statement
No
4 June 2026Capital gains now face a 30 per cent minimum tax
Vote on the main idea
Aye
4 June 2026Capital gains now face a 30 per cent minimum tax
Vote on a change
No
4 June 2026Capital gains now face a 30 per cent minimum tax
Vote on a change
Aye
4 June 2026Capital gains now face a 30 per cent minimum tax
Final vote
Aye
3 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount, Capital gains now face a 30 per cent minimum tax
Send to a committee
No
2 June 2026Main 2026-27 Budget law includes $2 billion fuel fund
Vote on a change
No
2 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount, Capital gains now face a 30 per cent minimum tax
Send to a committee
Aye
28 May 2026NDIS entry rules tighten and fraud checks get tougher
Vote on a change
No
28 May 2026NDIS entry rules tighten and fraud checks get tougher
Vote on a change
No
28 May 2026NDIS entry rules tighten and fraud checks get tougher
Vote on a change
No
28 May 2026NDIS entry rules tighten and fraud checks get tougher
Vote on a change
No
28 May 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount, Capital gains now face a 30 per cent minimum tax
Send to a committee
Aye
25 May 2026Rival firms can now team up fast in a crisis
Vote on a change
No
25 May 2026Rival firms can now team up fast in a crisis
Vote on a change
No
14 May 2026Hidden fees and sneaky sales tricks are now banned
Vote on the main idea
No
14 May 2026Over 300 secrecy rules could lose their jail terms
Vote on a change
No
14 May 2026Over 300 secrecy rules could lose their jail terms
Vote on a change
No
14 May 2026Over 300 secrecy rules could lose their jail terms
Vote on a change
No
14 May 2026Phone and internet sellers must now sign up or face fines
Vote on a change
No
1 April 2026Independent board now decides parole for federal prisoners
Vote on the other house's changes
Aye
31 March 2026Petrol and diesel tax was cut in half for three months
Vote on a change
No
30 March 2026Export lender can now stockpile fuel and critical minerals
Vote on a change
No
30 March 2026Export lender can now stockpile fuel and critical minerals
Vote on a change
No
30 March 2026Export lender can now stockpile fuel and critical minerals
Vote on a change
No
26 March 2026Biggest fines on companies doubled to $100 million, Minister can fast-track truckies' fuel cost rules
Vote on a change
No
25 March 2026Life insurers can no longer use your genetic tests
Vote on a change
No
25 March 2026Life insurers can no longer use your genetic tests
Vote on a change
No
11 March 2026Minister can now pause temporary visas for groups overseas
Vote on a change
No
11 March 2026Minister can now pause temporary visas for groups overseas
Vote on a change
No
11 March 2026Minister can now pause temporary visas for groups overseas
Vote on a change
Aye
11 March 2026Northern Australia lender can now approve loans until 2036
Vote on a change
No
11 March 2026Northern Australia lender can now approve loans until 2036
Vote on a change
No
5 March 2026Super over $3 million taxed more, low earners get more back
Vote on the main idea
Aye
5 March 2026Super over $3 million taxed more, low earners get more back
Vote on a change
No
5 March 2026Super over $3 million taxed more, low earners get more back
Vote on a change
No
5 March 2026People with over $3 million in super pay more tax
Vote on the main idea
Aye
5 March 2026Three accounting rule bodies are merged into one
Order of business
Aye
3 March 2026Senate rejected jail for unapproved terror repatriations
Vote to bring it in
No
2 March 2026Super funds can no longer pay to be pushed at new workers
Vote on a change
No
2 March 2026Super funds can no longer pay to be pushed at new workers
Vote on the main idea
Aye
12 February 2026ASIO questioning powers are now permanent and wider
Vote on the main idea
Aye
12 February 2026ASIO questioning powers are now permanent and wider
Vote on a change
No
12 February 2026ASIO questioning powers are now permanent and wider
Vote on a change
No
11 February 2026Indigenous children now have a national commissioner, First Nations children's commission moved to its own Act
Vote on the main idea
Aye
11 February 2026First Nations children's commission moved to its own Act
Vote on the main idea
Aye
11 February 2026Veterans' suicide watchdog gets its own law and new powers
Vote on a change
No
10 February 2026University commission now takes over standards and deals
Vote on the main idea
Aye
9 February 2026University commission now takes over standards and deals
Vote on the main idea
No
9 February 2026University commission now takes over standards and deals
Vote on the main idea
Aye
5 February 2026Trained nurses can now write PBS scripts
Vote on a change
No
20 January 2026National gun buyback and checks on gun owners are now law
Vote on the main idea
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
Final vote
Aye
20 January 2026Hate laws now bring longer jail terms and banned groups
Vote on a change
No
20 January 2026Hate laws now bring longer jail terms and banned groups
Vote on a change
Aye
26 November 2025Independent board now decides parole for federal prisoners
Vote on the main idea
Aye
26 November 2025Federal parole powers move from Attorney-General to board
Vote on the main idea
Aye
25 November 2025Large streamers must now spend on new Australian shows
Vote to add a statement
No
25 November 2025Large streamers must now spend on new Australian shows
Vote on a change
No
25 November 2025Large streamers must now spend on new Australian shows
Vote on a change
No
27 October 2025Australia now has its own Centre for Disease Control
Vote on a change
Aye

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