Ed Cocks

Current MLAElected for Murrumbidgee, 2024·Canberra Liberals

MLA means Member of the Legislative Assembly. Group is the ballot group at election, not a record of party membership. Figures as of 24 September 2026.

65recorded divisions

18issues with a recorded vote

24 September 2026latest recorded vote

49party promises, 2024

Latest recorded activity

24 September 2026
Voted No on Energy—data centres
Amendment to an amendment (4 levels deep). A vote on changing someone else's proposed change. It is a step along the way, not the final decision, and members often vote on wording or tactics here.Question resolved in the negative.
24 September 2026
Voted No on Energy—data centres
Amendment to an amendment (3 levels deep). A vote on changing someone else's proposed change. It is a step along the way, not the final decision, and members often vote on wording or tactics here.Question resolved in the negative.
24 September 2026
Voted Aye on Energy—data centres
Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea.Question resolved in the affirmative.

How they vote, issue by issue

Each issue groups recorded votes about the same thing. Once a person has checked which votes belong to an issue, the counts show how often Ed Cocks voted on the side that counts as “for” it. Until then we show their Ayes and Noes on the linked votes, without saying which side that puts them on.

Burrangiri respite centreHealthInterpretation under review
Keep the Burrangiri aged care respite centre open
Voted Aye 1, No 1 on the 2 linked votes
Nurse practitionersHealthInterpretation under review
Let nurse practitioners do more of the work doctors do
Voted Aye 0, No 1 on the 1 linked vote
Public housing quotasHousingInterpretation under review
Require a set share of public housing in new developments
Voted Aye 1, No 0 on the 1 linked vote
The ACT's housing debtHousingInterpretation under review
Publicly criticise federal Labor MPs over the ACT's historic housing debt
Voted Aye 2, No 1 on the 3 linked votes
New taxes and leviesCost of livingInterpretation under review
Raise new taxes and levies to pay for services
Voted Aye 1, No 2 on the 3 linked votes
Climate targets and pollutionClimate and environmentInterpretation under review
Set faster climate targets or stricter pollution rules than current policy
Voted Aye 0, No 2 on the 2 linked votes
Rules for data centresClimate and environmentInterpretation under review
Set strict environmental conditions on new data centres
Voted Aye 2, No 2 on the 4 linked votes
Trees, bushland and lakesClimate and environmentInterpretation under review
Add protections or funding for trees, bushland and lakes beyond current rules
Voted Aye 0, No 3 on the 3 linked votes
Public transport commitmentsTransportInterpretation under review
Commit to more or faster public transport than the government has planned
Voted Aye 0, No 5 on the 5 linked votes
Building rules and costsPlanning and buildingInterpretation under review
Hold back new building rules that add to the cost of new homes
Voted Aye 2, No 1 on the 3 linked votes
Police resources and stationsCrime and justiceInterpretation under review
Commit to more police resources, or a Molonglo Valley police station sooner, than the government has planned
Voted Aye 0, No 2 on the 3 linked votes (no recorded vote on 1)
Tougher crime lawsCrime and justiceInterpretation under review
Make criminal laws tougher and give police more powers
Voted Aye 2, No 3 on the 6 linked votes (no recorded vote on 1)
Criticism of the budgetBusiness and the economyInterpretation under review
Keep criticism of the budget, deficit and credit rating in Assembly motions
Voted Aye 0, No 3 on the 3 linked votes
Horse racing fundingBusiness and the economyInterpretation under review
End public funding for the horse racing industry
Voted Aye 0, No 2 on the 2 linked votes
Passing the budgetBusiness and the economyInterpretation under review
Pass the government's budget bills
Voted Aye 0, No 3 on the 3 linked votes
LibrariesArts, sport and cultureInterpretation under review
Fund more library staff and opening hours
Voted Aye 1, No 0 on the 1 linked vote
Censures and criticism of ministersIntegrity and how government worksInterpretation under review
Formally criticise or censure ministers
Voted Aye 3, No 2 on the 5 linked votes
Scrutiny and opennessIntegrity and how government worksInterpretation under review
Give the Assembly more time and information to scrutinise the government
Voted Aye 0, No 3 on the 4 linked votes (no recorded vote on 1)

Promises

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

Recorded votes

65 recorded divisions: Aye 19, No 46. These counts aren’t a measure of performance; most Assembly decisions are made without a recorded vote.

Every recorded division Ed Cocks voted in, newest first
Date	Item, stage and question	Voted	Result
24 September 2026	Energy—data centres Amendment to an amendment (4 levels deep). A vote on changing someone else's proposed change. It is a step along the way, not the final decision, and members often vote on wording or tactics here. 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. Official record, p. 3261	No	6–15 Not agreed Not yet checked
24 September 2026	Energy—data centres Amendment to an amendment (3 levels deep). A vote on changing someone else's proposed change. It is a step along the way, not the final decision, and members often vote on wording or tactics here. That Miss Nuttall’s proposed amendment to Mr Barr’s proposed amendment to Mr Milligan’s proposed amendment be agreed to. Official record, p. 3261	No	6–15 Not agreed Not yet checked
24 September 2026	Energy—data centres Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That Mr Milligan’s amendment, as amended, be agreed to. Official record, p. 3262	Aye	15–6 Agreed Not yet checked
24 September 2026	Energy—data centres Final vote on a motion, as amended. The deciding vote on a motion after earlier votes changed its wording. That the original question, as amended, be agreed to. Official record, p. 3264	Aye	15–6 Agreed Not yet checked
24 September 2026	Detail stage Bill: final vote. The vote that passes or rejects the bill, after any changes to its details. That the bill be agreed to. Official record, p. 3171	No	14–7 Agreed Not yet checked
22 September 2026	Molonglo Valley—crime Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That the amendment be agreed to. Official record, p. 2962	No	13–8 Agreed Not yet checked
22 September 2026	Detail stage Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That Ms Clay’s amendment No 2 be agreed to. Official record, p. 2979	No	4–18 Not agreed Not yet checked
17 September 2026	Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) (Validation) Amendment Bill 2026 Procedural. A vote about how the Assembly runs its business, not about a policy. That Ms Lee be suspended from the chamber for three hours. Official record, p. 2776	No	16–5 Agreed Not yet checked
16 September 2026	Attorney-General Motion of censure Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That Mr Emerson’s amendment to Mr Parton’s motion, as amended, be agreed to. Official record, p. 2648	No	10–11 Not agreed Not yet checked
16 September 2026	Attorney-General Motion of censure Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That Ms Carrick’s proposed amendments to Mr Parton’s motion, as amended, be agreed to. Official record, p. 2653	Aye	12–9 Agreed Not yet checked
16 September 2026	Attorney-General Motion of censure Final vote on a motion, as amended. The deciding vote on a motion after earlier votes changed its wording. That the motion, as amended, be agreed to. Official record, p. 2654	Aye	13–10 Agreed Not yet checked
15 September 2026	Housing—Thoroughbred Park precinct Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That the amendments be agreed to. Official record, p. 2583	Aye	15–6 Agreed Not yet checked
15 September 2026	Government procurement—Secure Local Jobs Code Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That Ms Stephen-Smith’s amendments be agreed to. Official record, p. 2601	No	14–7 Agreed Not yet checked
15 September 2026	Government procurement—Secure Local Jobs Code Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That Mr Braddock’s amendment, as amended, be agreed to. Official record, p. 2609	No	14–7 Agreed Not yet checked
15 September 2026	Standing orders—suspension Procedural. A vote about how the Assembly runs its business, not about a policy. That Ms Cheyne’s motion be agreed to. Official record, p. 2623	No	14–9 Agreed Not yet checked
11 June 2026	Deputy Chief Minister Motion of censure Final vote on a motion. The deciding vote on a motion, as worded at the time. That the motion be agreed to. Official record, p. 2230	Aye	12–10 Agreed Not yet checked
28 May 2026	Standing orders—suspension Procedural. A vote about how the Assembly runs its business, not about a policy. That so much of standing orders be suspended as would prevent the public interest disclosure documents tabled by Mr Emerson today from being authorise… That so much of standing orders be suspended as would prevent the public interest disclosure documents tabled by Mr Emerson today from being authorised for publication. Official record, p. 2043	No	5–17 Not agreed Not yet checked
26 May 2026	Light rail—expansion Final vote on a motion. The deciding vote on a motion, as worded at the time. That the motion be agreed to. Official record, p. 1829	No	3–20 Not agreed Not yet checked
6 May 2026	National Construction Code Final vote on a motion. The deciding vote on a motion, as worded at the time. That the motion be agreed to. Official record, p. 1586	Aye	8–15 Not agreed Not yet checked
5 May 2026	Knife crime—police powers Final vote on a motion. The deciding vote on a motion, as worded at the time. That the motion be agreed to. Official record, p. 1464	Aye	8–15 Not agreed Not yet checked
25 March 2026	Public housing—debt to commonwealth Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That Ms Berry’s amendment No 2 be agreed to. Official record, p. 1231	No	8–12 Not agreed Not yet checked
25 March 2026	Public housing—debt to commonwealth Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That Mr Rattenbury’s amendment No 1 be agreed to. Official record, p. 1238	Aye	12–8 Agreed Not yet checked
25 March 2026	Public housing—debt to commonwealth Final vote on a motion, as amended. The deciding vote on a motion after earlier votes changed its wording. That the motion, as amended, be agreed to. Official record, p. 1242	Aye	12–8 Agreed Not yet checked
24 March 2026	Fuel security—impact on cost of living Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That the amendment be agreed to. Official record, p. 1125	No	6–16 Not agreed Not yet checked
24 March 2026	Fuel security—impact on cost of living Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That Mr Emerson’s amendment to Mr Parton’s motion, as amended, be agreed to. Official record, p. 1138	No	6–16 Not agreed Not yet checked
17 March 2026	Climate change adaptation and emissions reduction Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That Mr Emerson’s amendments be agreed to. Official record, p. 827	No	6–17 Not agreed Not yet checked
17 March 2026	Canberra Health Services—workplace culture Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That the amendment be agreed to. Official record, p. 836	No	14–7 Agreed Not yet checked
25 February 2026	Nurse Practitioners Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 Bill: agreed in principle. The vote on whether a bill should go ahead at all, before its details are considered. That this bill be agreed to in principle. Official record, p. 613	No	14–7 Agreed Not yet checked
24 February 2026	Early childhood education and care—safety Amendment to an amendment. A vote on changing someone else's proposed change. It is a step along the way, not the final decision, and members often vote on wording or tactics here. That Ms Lee’s amendment to Miss Nuttall’s amendments to Mr Emerson’s motion be agreed to. Official record, p. 466	Aye	9–16 Not agreed Not yet checked
3 February 2026	Sport and recreation—Erindale Leisure Centre Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That Ms Berry’s amendment be agreed to. Official record, p. 89	No	10–15 Not agreed Not yet checked
4 December 2025	Payroll Tax Amendment Bill 2025 Bill: agreed in principle. The vote on whether a bill should go ahead at all, before its details are considered. That this bill be agreed to in principle. Official record, p. 4086	No	13–6 Agreed Not yet checked
28 October 2025	Legislative Assembly Sitting pattern Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That the amendment be agreed to. Official record, p. 3480	No	8–15 Not agreed Not yet checked
28 October 2025	Lakes and waterways—water quality Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That Miss Nuttall’s amendment be agreed to. Official record, p. 3507	No	6–19 Not agreed Not yet checked
23 October 2025	ACT government campaign advertising Appointment of independent reviewer Final vote on a motion. The deciding vote on a motion, as worded at the time. That the motion be agreed to. Official record, p. 3377	Aye	22–0 Agreed Not yet checked
25 September 2025	Appropriation Bill 2025-2026 Detail stage Bill: final vote. The vote that passes or rejects the bill, after any changes to its details. That the bill, as amended, be agreed to. Official record, p. 3107	No	15–8 Agreed Not yet checked
24 September 2025	Thriving Kids foundational support program Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That Ms Orr’s amendment be agreed to. Official record, p. 3020	No	9–12 Not agreed Not yet checked
23 September 2025	Appropriation Bill 2025-2026 Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That Ms Clay’s amendment No 2 be agreed to. Official record, p. 2857	No	4–19 Not agreed Not yet checked
18 September 2025	Public Unleased Land (Fees) Determination 2025 (No 2)—DI2025-222 Disallowance motion Final vote on a motion. The deciding vote on a motion, as worded at the time. That the motion be agreed to. Official record, p. 2715	No	6–17 Not agreed Not yet checked
18 September 2025	Economy—credit rating Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That the amendment be agreed to. Official record, p. 2800	No	11–6 Agreed Not yet checked
4 September 2025	Budget—election commitment costings Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That Mr Steel’s amendment be agreed to. Official record, p. 2449	No	12–7 Agreed Not yet checked
4 September 2025	Environment—wood heaters Final vote on a motion. The deciding vote on a motion, as worded at the time. That the motion be agreed to. Official record, p. 2476	No	6–13 Not agreed Not yet checked
3 September 2025	Budget—federal government funding Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. Omit paragraphs (2) and (3). Official record, p. 2347	Aye	16–6 Agreed Not yet checked
2 September 2025	Treasurer—financial management Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That the amendment be agreed to. Official record, p. 2255	No	12–7 Agreed Not yet checked
26 June 2025	Tuggeranong—roads Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That the amendment be agreed to. Official record, p. 2090	No	5–16 Not agreed Not yet checked
15 May 2025	Margaret Timpson Park Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That Ms Berry’s amendments, as amended, be agreed to. Official record, p. 1737	No	15–8 Agreed Not yet checked
14 May 2025	Planning and development—Fadden telecommunications tower site options Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That Mr Steel’s amendment be agreed to. Official record, p. 1664	No	15–8 Agreed Not yet checked
8 May 2025	Urban Forest (Approval Criteria) Determination 2025 (No 1)—disallowable instrument 2025-16—amendment Final vote on a motion. The deciding vote on a motion, as worded at the time. That the motion be agreed to. Official record, p. 1448	No	4–20 Not agreed Not yet checked
8 May 2025	Aged care—Burrangiri Aged Care Respite Centre Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That Ms Stephen-Smith’s amendment be agreed to. Official record, p. 1481	No	9–14 Not agreed Not yet checked
7 May 2025	Short-Term Rental Accommodation Levy Bill 2025 Bill: agreed in principle. The vote on whether a bill should go ahead at all, before its details are considered. That the bill be agreed to in principle. Official record, p. 1357	No	15–8 Agreed Not yet checked
10 April 2025	Burrangiri Aged Care Respite Centre Final vote on a motion. The deciding vote on a motion, as worded at the time. That the motion be agreed to. Official record, p. 1121	Aye	12–8 Not yet checked
9 April 2025	Crime—anti-consorting laws Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That the amendment be agreed to. Official record, p. 1067	No	15–8 Agreed Not yet checked
9 April 2025	Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 Bill: agreed in principle. The vote on whether a bill should go ahead at all, before its details are considered. That this bill be agreed to in principle. Official record, p. 1093	No	14–7 Agreed Not yet checked
8 April 2025	ACT Policing—Molonglo Valley and Weston Creek Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That the amendment be agreed to. Official record, p. 966	No	14–9 Agreed Not yet checked
8 April 2025	Planning (Ainslie Volcanics) Amendment Bill 2025 Bill: agreed in principle. The vote on whether a bill should go ahead at all, before its details are considered. That this bill be agreed to in principle. Official record, p. 983	No	6–17 Not agreed Not yet checked
20 March 2025	Appropriation Bill 2024-2025 (No 2) Budget spending line. A vote on one part of the spending in an appropriation (budget) bill. That the proposed expenditure be agreed to. Official record, p. 806	No	14–9 Agreed Not yet checked
19 March 2025	Libraries ACT—resourcing Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That the amendment be agreed to. Official record, p. 736	Aye	19–4 Agreed Not yet checked
19 March 2025	Justice—bail law reform Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That Ms Cheyne’s amendments, as amended, be agreed to. Official record, p. 762	No	15–8 Agreed Not yet checked
18 March 2025	Building and construction—regulation Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That Mr Cain’s amendment be agreed to. Official record, p. 641	Aye	8–15 Not agreed Not yet checked
18 March 2025	Building and construction—regulation Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That Ms Clay’s amendment, as amended, be agreed to. Official record, p. 654	No	15–8 Agreed Not yet checked
6 March 2025	Crimes (Child Sex Offenders) Amendment Bill 2025 Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That Ms Morris’s amendments Nos 1 and 2 be agreed to. Official record, p. 490	Aye	8–15 Not agreed Not yet checked
5 February 2025	Housing affordability Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That Ms Clay’s amendment No 1 be agreed to. Official record, p. 157	No	13–10 Agreed Not yet checked
4 February 2025	Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (No 2) Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That amendment No 1 be agreed to. Official record, p. 44	Aye	17–6 Agreed Not yet checked
5 December 2024	Transport Canberra—bus frequency Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That the amendment be agreed to. Official record, p. 269	No	13–8 Agreed Not yet checked
3 December 2024	Committees—standing Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That Mr Cocks’s amendment be agreed to. Official record, p. 67	Aye	10–15 Not agreed Not yet checked
3 December 2024	Committees—standing Amendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea. That Mr Emerson’s amendments be agreed to. Official record, p. 71	No	6–19 Not agreed Not yet checked

Who they voted the same way as

For each other member: of the recorded divisions where both were recorded, how many times they voted the same way. This describes voting patterns only. It doesn’t mean they agree on every policy, and procedural votes and amendments can skew it, so you can narrow it to final votes, a topic or a year.

Counting 65 of Ed Cocks’s 65 recorded divisions. Shares are shown only with at least 5 shared votes.

Deborah Morris Canberra Liberals39 of 39 shared votes (100%)
James Milligan Canberra Liberals58 of 58 shared votes (100%)
Jeremy Hanson Canberra Liberals56 of 56 shared votes (100%)
Mark Parton Canberra Liberals64 of 64 shared votes (100%)
Peter Cain Canberra Liberals60 of 61 shared votes (98%)
Chiaka Barry Canberra Liberals56 of 57 shared votes (98%)
Elizabeth Lee Canberra Liberals25 of 26 shared votes (96%)
Leanne Castley Canberra Liberals55 of 61 shared votes (90%)
Andrew Barr Labor21 of 40 shared votes (53%)
Taimus Werner-Gibbings Labor23 of 56 shared votes (41%)
Rachel Stephen-Smith Labor23 of 58 shared votes (40%)
Tara Cheyne Labor24 of 61 shared votes (39%)
Suzanne Orr Labor24 of 62 shared votes (39%)
Michael Pettersson Labor22 of 59 shared votes (37%)
Fiona Carrick Fiona Carrick Independent23 of 62 shared votes (37%)
Caitlin Tough Labor23 of 63 shared votes (37%)
Chris Steel Labor23 of 63 shared votes (37%)
Yvette Berry Labor13 of 40 shared votes (33%)
Marisa Paterson Labor18 of 57 shared votes (32%)
Thomas Emerson Independents for Canberra17 of 65 shared votes (26%)
Rebecca Vassarotti ACT Greens4 of 16 shared votes (25%)
Jo Clay ACT Greens12 of 65 shared votes (18%)
Laura Nuttall ACT Greens12 of 65 shared votes (18%)
Andrew Braddock ACT Greens11 of 64 shared votes (17%)
Shane Rattenbury ACT Greens7 of 46 shared votes (15%)

Elections

First preferences are this candidate’s own votes, not their group’s total.

Year	Electorate	Ballot group	First preferences	Result
2024	Murrumbidgee	LIB	4,027 (7.2%)	Elected at count 26

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