Richard Colbeck

Liberal Party. Senator for Tasmania.

Voted in 625 of 1042 recorded votes they could have voted in since July 2025. Crossed the floor 3 times.

How Richard voted on bills

DateBillVote
15 October 2026Outdoor mobile calls and texts are now the law
Vote on a change
Aye
15 October 2026Outdoor mobile calls and texts are now the law
Vote on a change
No
15 October 2026Outdoor mobile calls and texts are now the law
Vote on a change
No
15 October 2026Jail terms for moving illegal tobacco are now law
Vote on a change
Aye
14 October 2026First Nations aged care official is now law
Vote to end debate
No
13 October 2026First Nations aged care official is now law
Vote to add a statement
No
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
17 September 2026Military justice now has new rules on sexual crimes
Vote on a change
No
17 September 2026A new commission now hands out each uni's funded places
Vote to add a statement
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 2026Minister can now add big events to brand rules
Vote on the main idea
No
14 September 2026Minister can now add big events to brand rules
Final vote
No
14 September 2026Childcare pay boost funded to 2028 and tied to safety
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
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
2 July 2026Aged care assessors could overrule the computer tool
Vote to end debate
Aye
2 July 2026Aged care assessors could overrule the computer tool
Vote on the main idea
Aye
2 July 2026Aged care assessors could overrule the computer tool
Final vote
Aye
2 July 2026Hidden fees and sneaky sales tricks are now banned
Vote on a change
Aye
2 July 2026Hidden fees and sneaky sales tricks are now banned
Vote on a change
Aye
1 July 2026Senate rejected Faruqi's plan to undo degree fee rises
Vote on the main idea
No
1 July 2026Trained nurses can now write PBS scripts
Vote to add a statement
Aye
1 July 2026Trained nurses can now write PBS scripts
Vote to add a statement
Aye
1 July 2026Trained nurses can now write PBS scripts
Vote on a change
Aye
1 July 2026Hidden fees and sneaky sales tricks are now banned
Vote to add a statement
Aye
1 July 2026Senate rejected Cash's bill defining sex as fixed at birth
Vote to bring it in
Aye
30 June 2026Northern Australia lender can now approve loans until 2036
Vote to add a statement
Aye
30 June 2026Northern Australia lender can now approve loans until 2036
Vote on the main idea
Aye
30 June 2026Northern Australia lender can now approve loans until 2036
Vote on a change
Aye
29 June 2026Gifts under $2 to charity can now be claimed on tax
Vote on a change
Aye
29 June 2026Gifts under $2 to charity can now be claimed on tax
Vote on a change
Aye
29 June 2026Three accounting rule bodies are merged into one
Vote on a change
No
29 June 2026Three accounting rule bodies are merged into one
Time limit
No
29 June 2026Three accounting rule bodies are merged into one
Final vote
No
29 June 2026Fair Work Commission gets new tools to clear cases
Vote on the main idea
No
29 June 2026Fair Work Commission gets new tools to clear cases
Vote on a change
No
29 June 2026Fair Work Commission gets new tools to clear cases
Vote on a change
No
29 June 2026Fair Work Commission gets new tools to clear cases
Vote on a change
Aye
29 June 2026Fair Work Commission gets new tools to clear cases
Final vote
No
25 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount, Capital gains now face a 30 per cent minimum tax
Vote on a change
Aye
25 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount, Capital gains now face a 30 per cent minimum tax
Vote on a change
Aye
25 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount, Capital gains now face a 30 per cent minimum tax
Vote on a change
No
25 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
25 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount, Capital gains now face a 30 per cent minimum tax
Vote on a change
Aye
25 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount, Capital gains now face a 30 per cent minimum tax
Time limit
Aye
25 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount, Capital gains now face a 30 per cent minimum tax
Vote on a change
No
25 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount, Capital gains now face a 30 per cent minimum tax
Vote on a change
No
25 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount, Capital gains now face a 30 per cent minimum tax
Vote on a change
No
25 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount, Capital gains now face a 30 per cent minimum tax
Vote on a change
Aye
25 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount, Capital gains now face a 30 per cent minimum tax
Vote on a change
Aye
25 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount, Capital gains now face a 30 per cent minimum tax
Vote on a change
Aye
25 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount, Capital gains now face a 30 per cent minimum tax
Vote on a change
Aye
25 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount, Capital gains now face a 30 per cent minimum tax
Vote on a change
Aye
25 June 2026Most investors lose the 50% capital gains discount, Capital gains now face a 30 per cent minimum tax
Final vote
No
24 June 2026Senate voted down Hume's yearly super split for couples
Vote on the main idea
Aye
14 May 2026Rival firms can now team up fast in a crisis
Vote to add a statement
Aye
14 May 2026Rival firms can now team up fast in a crisis
Vote on a change
Aye
14 May 2026Rival firms can now team up fast in a crisis
Final vote
No
1 April 2026Senate rejected jail for unapproved terror repatriations
Vote on the main idea
Aye
1 April 2026Child support law now matches what Services Australia does
Vote on a change
No
1 April 2026Child support law now matches what Services Australia does
Vote on a change
No
1 April 2026Child support law now matches what Services Australia does
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 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 2026Free vaccine program can now cover antibody shots
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
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 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 2026Crypto exchanges will need a licence from 2027
Vote on a change
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
No
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
31 March 2026Petrol and diesel tax was cut in half for three months
Vote to add a statement
No
30 March 2026Minister can fast-track truckies' fuel cost rules
Vote to add a statement
Aye
30 March 2026Minister can fast-track truckies' fuel cost rules
Vote on a change
No
30 March 2026Minister can fast-track truckies' fuel cost rules
Vote on a change
Aye
30 March 2026Minister can fast-track truckies' fuel cost rules
Vote on a change
No
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
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
Vote on a change
No
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 2026Parliament could vote down Home Guarantee Scheme changes
Vote on the main idea
Aye
26 March 2026Parliament could vote down Home Guarantee Scheme changes
Final vote
Aye
26 March 2026Senate voted down Bragg's bid to keep housing fund from Cbus
Vote on the main idea
Aye
26 March 2026Biggest fines on companies doubled to $100 million
Vote to add a statement
No
25 March 2026Indigenous children now have a national commissioner, First Nations children's commission moved to its own Act
Vote on the main idea
No
25 March 2026Indigenous children now have a national commissioner, First Nations children's commission moved to its own Act
Vote on a change
No
25 March 2026Indigenous children now have a national commissioner, First Nations children's commission moved to its own Act
Final vote
No
24 March 2026Ministers can now sack four agency heads for misconduct
Vote on the main idea
No
23 March 2026Super funds can no longer pay to be pushed at new workers
Vote on a change
No
23 March 2026Super funds can no longer pay to be pushed at new workers
Vote on a change
Aye
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
10 March 2026Super over $3 million taxed more, low earners get more back, People with over $3 million in super pay more tax
Time limit
No
10 March 2026Super over $3 million taxed more, low earners get more back, People with over $3 million in super pay more tax
Vote to add a statement
Aye
10 March 2026Super over $3 million taxed more, low earners get more back, People with over $3 million in super pay more tax
Vote on the main idea
No
10 March 2026Super over $3 million taxed more, low earners get more back, People with over $3 million in super pay more tax
Vote on a change
No
10 March 2026Super over $3 million taxed more, low earners get more back, People with over $3 million in super pay more tax
Final vote
No
4 March 2026Hate laws now bring longer jail terms and banned groups
Vote on a change
No
4 March 2026Hate laws now bring longer jail terms and banned groups
Demand for papers
Aye
4 March 2026National gun buyback and checks on gun owners are now law
Demand for papers
Aye
4 March 2026National gun buyback and checks on gun owners are now law
Demand for papers
Aye
5 February 2026Senate rejected McKim's price gouging ban twice
Vote on the main idea
No
5 February 2026Tribunal can now decide more appeals on paper
Vote on a change
No
4 February 2026Tribunal can now decide more appeals on paper
Vote on the main idea
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
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
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
No
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
No
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
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
No
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
Final vote
Aye
27 November 2025Nature law now bans unacceptable harm and lifts fines, Independent watchdog now enforces nine nature laws, Nature data chief must now report every two years, Nature check costs can now be charged as customs duty, Nature check costs can now be charged as excise, Government can now charge fees for nature project checks, Developers now pay a charge to repair damaged nature
Vote on a change
Aye
27 November 2025Nature law now bans unacceptable harm and lifts fines, Independent watchdog now enforces nine nature laws, Nature data chief must now report every two years, Nature check costs can now be charged as customs duty, Nature check costs can now be charged as excise, Government can now charge fees for nature project checks, Developers now pay a charge to repair damaged nature
Vote on a change
Aye
27 November 2025Nature law now bans unacceptable harm and lifts fines, Independent watchdog now enforces nine nature laws, Nature data chief must now report every two years, Nature check costs can now be charged as customs duty, Nature check costs can now be charged as excise, Government can now charge fees for nature project checks, Developers now pay a charge to repair damaged nature
Vote on the main idea
No
26 November 2025Parliament backed old Centrelink debts and wiped small ones
Demand for papers
Aye
25 November 2025Parliament backed old Centrelink debts and wiped small ones
Motion
Aye
5 November 2025Australia now has its own Centre for Disease Control, Disease control centre takes over key health jobs
Vote on a change
No
5 November 2025Australia now has its own Centre for Disease Control, Disease control centre takes over key health jobs
Vote on a change
Aye
5 November 2025Australia now has its own Centre for Disease Control, Disease control centre takes over key health jobs
Vote on a change
Aye
5 November 2025Australia now has its own Centre for Disease Control, Disease control centre takes over key health jobs
Vote on a change
No
5 November 2025Australia now has its own Centre for Disease Control, Disease control centre takes over key health jobs
Vote on a change
Aye
5 November 2025Australia now has its own Centre for Disease Control, Disease control centre takes over key health jobs
Vote on a change
Aye
5 November 2025Australia now has its own Centre for Disease Control, Disease control centre takes over key health jobs
Vote on a change
No
5 November 2025Australia now has its own Centre for Disease Control, Disease control centre takes over key health jobs
Vote on a change
Aye
5 November 2025Australia now has its own Centre for Disease Control, Disease control centre takes over key health jobs
Final vote
No
3 November 2025Parents keep paid leave if their baby is stillborn or dies
Vote on a change
No
3 November 2025Parents keep paid leave if their baby is stillborn or dies
Vote on a change
No
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
29 October 2025Senate voted down Pocock's climate duty to children
Vote on the main idea
No
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
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
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
30 July 2025Student debts were cut by 20% for 3 million people
Vote on a change
No

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