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    Alicia Payne

    Chair - Parliamentary Friends of Early Childhood

    LaborCanberra, ACTIncumbent

    Biography

    Background and political history

    Former economist at Treasury and National Disability Insurance Agency, Alicia Payne won the seat of Canberra in 2019. She is a leading voice on affordable childcare, public service capability, and cycling infrastructure in the nation's capital.

    Policy Positions

    Key issues and stances

    Childcare

    Universal access

    90 % CCS target, pay-equity for educators.


    Infrastructure

    Active travel

    Light-rail Stage 3 & safe cycling corridors.


    Climate

    Cut emissions

    ACT-style 100 % renewables by 2030 nation-wide.

    Voting History

    Recent votes on key legislation

    Climate Change Bill 2022

    2022-08-04YES

    43 % emissions target

    Cheaper Childcare Bill 2023

    2023-07-06YES

    Lifted CCS to 90 % for most families

    NACC Bill 2022

    2022-11-30YES

    Established federal integrity commission

    Fair Work Amendment (Secure Jobs) 2022

    2022-12-02YES

    Multi-employer bargaining & gig-worker rights

    Nature Repair Market Bill 2024

    2024-10-09YES

    Biodiversity credits scheme

    Election History

    Past election results

    YearElectorateResultVote %
    2022CanberraWon64.3%
    2019CanberraWon61.9%

    Contact Information

    Get in touch with Alicia Payne

    Office Address

    Suite 1, 222 City Walk, Canberra ACT 2601