About Bob Katter
Bob Katter is the federal member for Kennedy in Queensland, representing Katter's Australian Party in the House of Representatives. He has held the seat since 1993 and is the longest-serving member of the Australian Parliament, the father of the House.
- Born
- 22 May 1945, Cloncurry, Queensland
- First elected
- 1974 Queensland state election, Flinders
- Previous seat
- Flinders, Queensland Legislative Assembly
- Education
- University of Queensland, studied law, did not graduate
- Party history
- Nationals MP 1993–2001; independent 2001–2011
- Father of the House
- Became following retirement of Kevin Andrews in 2022
Summarised by AI from Wikipedia, plus our own records. Sources last checked 11 November 2026.
How Bob Katter voted
Recorded votes in the House of Representatives since 8 October 2025, from Hansard.
Domestic Gas Reservation Bill 2026: consideration in detail
Voting yes supported making the amendment moved by the member for Curtin to the Domestic Gas Reservation Bill 2026 during consideration in detail.
Voted noDefeated 7 to 70
Domestic Gas Reservation Bill 2026: second reading
Voting yes supported the amendment moved by the member for Ryan to the Domestic Gas Reservation Bill 2026 being agreed to at second reading, which would add to the bill's main idea.
Voted yesDefeated 7 to 113
Domestic Gas Reservation Bill 2026: report from federation chamber
Voting yes supported making the amendment moved by the member for Kennedy to the amendment to the second reading of the Domestic Gas Reservation Bill 2026, which agrees with the bill's main idea.
Voted yesDefeated 10 to 85
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026: third reading
Voting yes supported the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026 passing its third reading, which means passing the bill.
Voted noPassed 96 to 38
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026: consideration in detail
Voting yes supported the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026 being agreed to at consideration in detail, which agrees with the bill's text as it stands.
Voted noPassed 96 to 39
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026: second reading
Voting yes supported the amendment moved by the member for Curtin to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026 at its second reading, which would add the amendment to the bill.
Voted yesDefeated 10 to 82
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026: second reading
Voting yes supported the amendment moved by the member for Wentworth to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026 at its second reading, which agrees with the bill's main idea.
Voted yesDefeated 9 to 84
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026: second reading
Voting yes supported making the amendment moved to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026 at its second reading.
Voted yesDefeated 10 to 84
Income Tax Rates Amendment (Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts) Bill 2026: third reading
Voting yes supported the Income Tax Rates Amendment (Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts) Bill 2026 passing its third reading, which means passing the bill.
Voted noPassed 91 to 45
Income Tax Rates Amendment (Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts) Bill 2026: second reading
Voting yes supported the Income Tax Rates Amendment (Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts) Bill 2026 passing its second reading, which agrees with the bill's main idea.
Voted noPassed 90 to 45
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026: third reading
Voting yes supported the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026 passing its third reading, which means passing the bill.
Voted noPassed 91 to 46
Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026: consideration in detail
Voting yes supported the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026 being agreed to in consideration in detail, which passes the bill as amended in that stage.
Voted noPassed 91 to 46
A member can miss a division for many reasons: illness, leave, ministerial duties, being in the chair or a pair arrangement. "Against their party" means at least three quarters of the rest of their party voted the other way; votes where any party split (usually free or conscience votes) don't count. Votes on procedure aren't listed.
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Photo: Wikimedia Commons. Party and seat checked against the Parliament House member list on 11 November 2026.
