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Leanne Castley

Elected for Yerrabi, 2024·Canberra Liberals
67recorded votes
24voted Aye
43voted No
49party promises, 2024

How they vote, issue by issue

Each issue groups recorded votes about the same thing. The counts show how often Leanne Castley voted on the side that counts as “for” it. Links between votes and issues marked not yet checked were drafted with AI help.

  • Burrangiri respite centreHealth
    Keep the Burrangiri aged care respite centre open
    Voted for (too few votes to show a pattern) · For in 2 of 2 votes
  • Nurse practitionersHealth
    Let nurse practitioners do more of the work doctors do
    Voted against (too few votes to show a pattern) · For in 0 of 1 vote
  • Public housing quotasHousing
    Require a set share of public housing in new developments
    Voted against (too few votes to show a pattern) · For in 0 of 1 vote
  • The ACT's housing debtHousing
    Publicly criticise federal Labor MPs over the ACT's historic housing debt
    Always voted for · For in 3 of 3 votes
  • New taxes and leviesCost of living
    Raise new taxes and levies to pay for services
    Voted against (too few votes to show a pattern) · For in 0 of 2 votes
  • Climate targets and pollutionClimate and environment
    Set faster climate targets or stricter pollution rules than current policy
    Voted against (too few votes to show a pattern) · For in 0 of 2 votes
  • Rules for data centresClimate and environment
    Set strict environmental conditions on new data centres
    Always voted against · For in 0 of 4 votes
  • Trees, bushland and lakesClimate and environment
    Add protections or funding for trees, bushland and lakes beyond current rules
    Always voted against · For in 0 of 3 votes
  • Public transport commitmentsTransport
    Commit to more or faster public transport than the government has planned
    Mostly voted against · For in 1 of 5 votes
  • Public school fundingSchools and education
    Commit more funding to public schools
    Voted for (too few votes to show a pattern) · For in 1 of 1 vote
  • Building rules and costsPlanning and building
    Hold back new building rules that add to the cost of new homes
    Always voted for · For in 3 of 3 votes
  • Police resources and stationsCrime and justice
    Commit to more police resources, or a Molonglo Valley police station sooner, than the government has planned
    Always voted for · For in 3 of 3 votes
  • Tougher crime lawsCrime and justice
    Make criminal laws tougher and give police more powers
    Always voted for · For in 5 of 5 votes
  • Criticism of the budgetBusiness and the economy
    Keep criticism of the budget, deficit and credit rating in Assembly motions
    Voted for (too few votes to show a pattern) · For in 2 of 2 votes
  • Horse racing fundingBusiness and the economy
    End public funding for the horse racing industry
    Voted against (too few votes to show a pattern) · For in 0 of 2 votes
  • Passing the budgetBusiness and the economy
    Pass the government's budget bills
    Always voted against · For in 0 of 3 votes
  • LibrariesArts, sport and culture
    Fund more library staff and opening hours
    Voted against (too few votes to show a pattern) · For in 0 of 1 vote
  • Censures and criticism of ministersIntegrity and how government works
    Formally criticise or censure ministers
    Mostly voted against · For in 1 of 5 votes
  • Scrutiny and opennessIntegrity and how government works
    Give the Assembly more time and information to scrutinise the government
    Voted against (too few votes to show a pattern) · For in 0 of 2 votes

Promises

Leanne Castley stood with Canberra Liberals, which made 49 promises at the 2024 election. See Canberra Liberals’s promises

Recorded votes

DateItem and questionVotedResult
24 September 2026Energy—data centres
That Mr Emerson’s amendment to Miss Nuttall’s proposed amendment to Mr Barr’s proposed amendment to Mr Milligan’s proposed amendment be agreed to.
No6–15 Not yet checked
24 September 2026Energy—data centres
That Miss Nuttall’s proposed amendment to Mr Barr’s proposed amendment to Mr Milligan’s proposed amendment be agreed to.
No6–15 Not yet checked
24 September 2026Energy—data centres
That Mr Milligan’s amendment, as amended, be agreed to.
Aye15–6 Not yet checked
24 September 2026Energy—data centres
That the original question, as amended, be agreed to.
Aye15–6 Not yet checked
24 September 2026Detail stage
That the bill be agreed to.
No14–7 Not yet checked
22 September 2026Molonglo Valley—crime
That the amendment be agreed to.
No13–8 Not yet checked
22 September 2026Detail stage
That Ms Clay’s amendment No 2 be agreed to.
No4–18 Not yet checked
17 September 2026Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) (Validation) Amendment Bill 2026
That Ms Lee be suspended from the chamber for three hours.
Aye16–5 Not yet checked
16 September 2026Attorney-General Motion of censure
That Mr Emerson’s amendment to Mr Parton’s motion, as amended, be agreed to.
Aye10–11 Not yet checked
16 September 2026Attorney-General Motion of censure
That Ms Carrick’s proposed amendments to Mr Parton’s motion, as amended, be agreed to.
No12–9 Not yet checked
16 September 2026Attorney-General Motion of censure
That the motion, as amended, be agreed to.
No13–10 Not yet checked
15 September 2026Housing—Thoroughbred Park precinct
That the amendments be agreed to.
Aye15–6 Not yet checked
15 September 2026Government procurement—Secure Local Jobs Code
That Ms Stephen-Smith’s amendments be agreed to.
No14–7 Not yet checked
15 September 2026Government procurement—Secure Local Jobs Code
That Mr Braddock’s amendment, as amended, be agreed to.
No14–7 Not yet checked
15 September 2026Standing orders—suspension
That Ms Cheyne’s motion be agreed to.
Aye14–9 Not yet checked
11 June 2026Deputy Chief Minister Motion of censure
That the motion be agreed to.
No12–10 Not yet checked
10 June 2026Standing committees—membership
(The question put is not printed in Hansard.)
Aye15–6 Not yet checked
10 June 2026National Disability Insurance Scheme
That Ms Orr’s amendment be agreed to.
Aye10–9 Not yet checked
26 May 2026Light rail—expansion
That the motion be agreed to.
No3–20 Not yet checked
6 May 2026National Construction Code
That the motion be agreed to.
Aye8–15 Not yet checked
5 May 2026Knife crime—police powers
That the motion be agreed to.
Aye8–15 Not yet checked
25 March 2026Public housing—debt to commonwealth
That Ms Berry’s amendment No 2 be agreed to.
No8–12 Not yet checked
25 March 2026Public housing—debt to commonwealth
That Mr Rattenbury’s amendment No 1 be agreed to.
Aye12–8 Not yet checked
25 March 2026Public housing—debt to commonwealth
That the motion, as amended, be agreed to.
Aye12–8 Not yet checked
24 March 2026Fuel security—impact on cost of living
That the amendment be agreed to.
No6–16 Not yet checked
24 March 2026Fuel security—impact on cost of living
That Mr Emerson’s amendment to Mr Parton’s motion, as amended, be agreed to.
No6–16 Not yet checked
19 March 2026ACT Policing—resourcing
That the motion be agreed to.
Aye7–14 Not yet checked
17 March 2026Climate change adaptation and emissions reduction
That Mr Emerson’s amendments be agreed to.
No6–17 Not yet checked
17 March 2026Canberra Health Services—workplace culture
That the amendment be agreed to.
No14–7 Not yet checked
25 February 2026Nurse Practitioners Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
That this bill be agreed to in principle.
No14–7 Not yet checked
24 February 2026Early childhood education and care—safety
That Ms Lee’s amendment to Miss Nuttall’s amendments to Mr Emerson’s motion be agreed to.
Aye9–16 Not yet checked
3 February 2026Sport and recreation—Erindale Leisure Centre
That Ms Berry’s amendment be agreed to.
No10–15 Not yet checked
28 October 2025Legislative Assembly Sitting pattern
That the amendment be agreed to.
No8–15 Not yet checked
28 October 2025Lakes and waterways—water quality
That Miss Nuttall’s amendment be agreed to.
No6–19 Not yet checked
21 October 2025Workers compensation—gig economy
That the amendment be agreed to.
Aye13–8 Not yet checked
25 September 2025Appropriation Bill 2025-2026 Detail stage
That the bill, as amended, be agreed to.
No15–8 Not yet checked
24 September 2025Thriving Kids foundational support program
That Ms Orr’s amendment be agreed to.
No9–12 Not yet checked
23 September 2025Appropriation Bill 2025-2026
That Ms Clay’s amendment No 2 be agreed to.
No4–19 Not yet checked
18 September 2025Public Unleased Land (Fees) Determination 2025 (No 2)—DI2025-222 Disallowance motion
That the motion be agreed to.
No6–17 Not yet checked
4 September 2025Budget—election commitment costings
That Mr Steel’s amendment be agreed to.
No12–7 Not yet checked
4 September 2025Environment—wood heaters
That the motion be agreed to.
No6–13 Not yet checked
3 September 2025Budget—federal government funding
Omit paragraphs (2) and (3).
Aye16–6 Not yet checked
2 September 2025Public schools—school budgets
That Mr Emerson’s amendments be agreed to.
Aye12–7 Not yet checked
2 September 2025Treasurer—financial management
That the amendment be agreed to.
No12–7 Not yet checked
26 June 2025Tuggeranong—roads
That the amendment be agreed to.
No5–16 Not yet checked
24 June 2025Richardson—shops
That amendments to amendments be agreed to.
Aye9–11 Not yet checked
15 May 2025Margaret Timpson Park
That Ms Berry’s amendments, as amended, be agreed to.
No15–8 Not yet checked
14 May 2025Planning and development—Fadden telecommunications tower site options
That Mr Steel’s amendment be agreed to.
No15–8 Not yet checked
8 May 2025Urban Forest (Approval Criteria) Determination 2025 (No 1)—disallowable instrument 2025-16—amendment
That the motion be agreed to.
No4–20 Not yet checked
8 May 2025Aged care—Burrangiri Aged Care Respite Centre
That Ms Stephen-Smith’s amendment be agreed to.
No9–14 Not yet checked
7 May 2025Short-Term Rental Accommodation Levy Bill 2025
That the bill be agreed to in principle.
No15–8 Not yet checked
10 April 2025Burrangiri Aged Care Respite Centre
That the motion be agreed to.
Aye12–8 Not yet checked
9 April 2025Crime—anti-consorting laws
That the amendment be agreed to.
No15–8 Not yet checked
9 April 2025Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
That this bill be agreed to in principle.
No14–7 Not yet checked
8 April 2025ACT Policing—Molonglo Valley and Weston Creek
That the amendment be agreed to.
No14–9 Not yet checked
8 April 2025Planning (Ainslie Volcanics) Amendment Bill 2025
That this bill be agreed to in principle.
No6–17 Not yet checked
20 March 2025Appropriation Bill 2024-2025 (No 2)
That the proposed expenditure be agreed to.
No14–9 Not yet checked
19 March 2025Libraries ACT—resourcing
That the amendment be agreed to.
Aye19–4 Not yet checked
19 March 2025Justice—bail law reform
That Ms Cheyne’s amendments, as amended, be agreed to.
No15–8 Not yet checked
18 March 2025Building and construction—regulation
That Mr Cain’s amendment be agreed to.
Aye8–15 Not yet checked
18 March 2025Building and construction—regulation
That Ms Clay’s amendment, as amended, be agreed to.
No15–8 Not yet checked
6 March 2025Crimes (Child Sex Offenders) Amendment Bill 2025
That Ms Morris’s amendments Nos 1 and 2 be agreed to.
Aye8–15 Not yet checked
5 February 2025Housing affordability
That Ms Clay’s amendment No 1 be agreed to.
No13–10 Not yet checked
4 February 2025Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (No 2)
That amendment No 1 be agreed to.
Aye17–6 Not yet checked
5 December 2024Transport Canberra—bus frequency
That the amendment be agreed to.
No13–8 Not yet checked
3 December 2024Committees—standing
That Mr Cocks’s amendment be agreed to.
Aye10–15 Not yet checked
3 December 2024Committees—standing
That Mr Emerson’s amendments be agreed to.
No6–19 Not yet checked

Voted the same way as

Of the recorded votes where both took part, the share where Leanne Castley and each other member voted the same way. This describes voting patterns only; it doesn’t say who was right.

Elections

YearElectorateBallot groupFirst preferencesResult
2024YerrabiLIB6,745 (12.3%)Elected at count 27
2020YerrabiCanberra Liberals4,601 (8.6%)Elected at count 31