Taimus Werner-Gibbings

Current MLAElected for Brindabella, 2024·Labor

MLA means Member of the Legislative Assembly. Group is the ballot group at election, or the name a member now sits under where that has changed. It isn’t a record of party membership. Figures as of 20 October 2026.

64recorded divisions

18issues with a recorded vote

20 October 2026latest recorded vote

123party promises, 2024: made by Labor, not personally

What Taimus brought to the Assembly

From the Assembly’s Minutes since November 2024. Most decisions are made on the voices, so this covers far more than recorded votes.

9 motions or bills moved, 9 agreed
0 changes proposed to other members’ motions and bills, 0 agreed

22 October 2026Bees and other pollinators: SupportMoved by Taimus Werner-Gibbings · Passed on the voices, no names recorded · 1 change agreed first
23 September 2026International students and skilled migration: SupportMoved by Taimus Werner-Gibbings · Passed on the voices, no names recorded · 1 change agreed first
4 February 2026Sharps disposal services improvementMoved by Taimus Werner-Gibbings · Passed on the voices, no names recorded · 1 change agreed first

See everything Taimus moved and changed →

Latest recorded activity

20 October 2026
Justice—sentencing
Voted Aye · The proposed amendment was agreed to.
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Question put
That the amendments be agreed to.
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.
Result
Ayes 16, Noes 7. Question resolved in the affirmative.
Record
Official record, p. 3367 · Every member’s vote
24 September 2026
Energy—data centres
Voted No · The proposed change to an amendment was not agreed to.
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Question put
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.
Stage
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.
Result
Ayes 6, Noes 15. Question resolved in the negative.
Record
Official record, p. 3261 · Every member’s vote
24 September 2026
Energy—data centres
Voted No · The proposed change to an amendment was not agreed to.
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Question put
That Miss Nuttall’s proposed amendment to Mr Barr’s proposed amendment to Mr Milligan’s proposed amendment be agreed to.
Stage
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.
Result
Ayes 6, Noes 15. Question resolved in the negative.
Record
Official record, p. 3261 · Every member’s vote

An Aye or No on an amendment or procedural question doesn’t by itself show support for, or opposition to, the wider policy.

How they vote, issue by issue

Issues still under review show Taimus Werner-Gibbings’s recorded Ayes and Noes only. A “for” or “against” pattern appears once the votes have been reviewed against Hansard. How issues are checked

Burrangiri respite centreHealthReview in progress
Proposals concerning the Burrangiri respite centre's operation.
Voted Aye 1, No 1 on the 2 linked votes
Nurse practitionersHealthReview in progress
Proposals on the role of nurse practitioners.
Voted Aye 1, No 0 on the 1 linked vote
The ACT's housing debtHousingReview in progress
Motions concerning the ACT's historic housing debt.
Voted Aye 1, No 2 on the 3 linked votes
New taxes and leviesCost of livingReview in progress
Proposals on new taxes and levies.
Voted Aye 3, No 0 on the 3 linked votes
Climate targets and pollutionClimate and environmentReview in progress
Proposals on climate targets and pollution rules.
Voted Aye 0, No 2 on the 2 linked votes
Rules for data centresClimate and environmentReview in progress
Proposals on environmental conditions for new data centres.
Voted Aye 2, No 2 on the 4 linked votes
Trees, bushland and lakesClimate and environmentReview in progress
Proposals on protection and funding for trees, bushland and lakes.
Voted Aye 0, No 3 on the 3 linked votes
Public transport commitmentsTransportReview in progress
Proposals on bus services, fares and the timing of light rail.
Voted Aye 1, No 4 on the 5 linked votes
Public school fundingSchools and educationReview in progress
Proposals on funding for public schools.
Voted Aye 0, No 1 on the 1 linked vote
Building rules and costsPlanning and buildingReview in progress
Proposals affecting building requirements and housing costs.
Voted Aye 1, No 2 on the 3 linked votes
Police resources and stationsCrime and justiceReview in progress
Proposals on police funding and the timing of a Molonglo Valley police station.
Voted Aye 2, No 0 on the 3 linked votes (no recorded vote on 1)
Tougher crime lawsCrime and justiceReview in progress
Proposals on criminal laws and police powers.
Voted Aye 3, No 3 on the 6 linked votes
Criticism of the budgetBusiness and the economyReview in progress
Motions concerning the budget, the deficit and the ACT's credit rating.
Voted Aye 3, No 0 on the 3 linked votes
Horse racing fundingBusiness and the economyReview in progress
Proposals concerning public funding for the horse racing industry.
Voted Aye 0, No 2 on the 2 linked votes
Passing the budgetBusiness and the economyReview in progress
Votes on the government's budget bills.
Voted Aye 3, No 0 on the 3 linked votes
LibrariesArts, sport and cultureReview in progress
Proposals on library staffing and opening hours.
Voted Aye 1, No 0 on the 1 linked vote
Censures and criticism of ministersIntegrity and how government worksReview in progress
Motions concerning censure or criticism of ministers.
Voted Aye 1, No 1 on the 5 linked votes (no recorded vote on 3)
Scrutiny and opennessIntegrity and how government worksReview in progress
Proposals on the time and information the Assembly has to scrutinise the government.
Voted Aye 0, No 3 on the 4 linked votes (no recorded vote on 1)

Promises

Taimus Werner-Gibbings stood with Labor, which made 123 promises at the 2024 election. These are commitments by the party or ballot group, not necessarily personal commitments by Taimus Werner-Gibbings. See Labor’s promises

Recorded votes

64 recorded divisions: Aye 32, No 32. These counts aren’t a measure of performance; most Assembly decisions are made without a recorded vote.

Every recorded division Taimus Werner-Gibbings voted in, newest first
Date	Item, stage and question	Voted	Result
20 October 2026	Justice—sentencing 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. 3367	Aye	16–7 Agreed
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
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
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
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
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	Aye	14–7 Agreed
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	Aye	13–8 Agreed
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
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	No	12–10 Agreed
10 June 2026	Standing committees—membership Question not printed. Hansard records the division but not the exact question, so its stage can't be shown. (The question put is not printed in Hansard.) Official record, p. 2152	Aye	15–6 Agreed
10 June 2026	National Disability Insurance Scheme 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. 2183	Aye	10–9 Agreed
28 May 2026	Light rail stage 2B—costs 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. 2023	No	8–12 Not agreed
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
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
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	No	8–15 Not agreed
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	No	8–15 Not agreed
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	Aye	8–12 Not agreed
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	No	12–8 Agreed
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	No	12–8 Agreed
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
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
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
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	Aye	14–7 Agreed
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	Aye	14–7 Agreed
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	No	9–16 Not agreed
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	Aye	10–15 Not agreed
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	Aye	13–6 Agreed
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
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
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
21 October 2025	Drugs of dependence—recriminalisation Question not printed. Hansard records the division but not the exact question, so its stage can't be shown. (The question put is not printed in Hansard.) Official record, p. 3262	No	6–13 Not agreed
21 October 2025	Workers compensation—gig economy 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. 3272	No	13–8 Agreed
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	Aye	15–8 Agreed
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
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
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	Aye	11–6 Agreed
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	Aye	12–7 Agreed
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
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
2 September 2025	Public schools—school budgets 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. 2246	No	12–7 Agreed
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	Aye	12–7 Agreed
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
24 June 2025	Richardson—shops 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 amendments to amendments be agreed to. Official record, p. 1886	No	9–11 Not agreed
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	Aye	15–8 Agreed
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	Aye	15–8 Agreed
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
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	Aye	9–14 Not agreed
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	Aye	15–8 Agreed
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	No	12–8
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	Aye	15–8 Agreed
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	Aye	14–7 Agreed
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	Aye	14–9 Agreed
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
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	Aye	14–9 Agreed
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
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	Aye	15–8 Agreed
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	No	8–15 Not agreed
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	Aye	15–8 Agreed
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	No	8–15 Not agreed
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	Aye	13–10 Agreed
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
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	Aye	13–8 Agreed
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	No	10–15 Not agreed
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

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 64 of Taimus Werner-Gibbings’s 64 recorded divisions. Shares are shown only with at least 5 shared votes.

Andrew Barr Labor36 of 36 shared votes (100%)
Caitlin Tough Labor62 of 62 shared votes (100%)
Chris Steel Labor57 of 57 shared votes (100%)
Marisa Paterson Labor53 of 53 shared votes (100%)
Michael Pettersson Labor56 of 56 shared votes (100%)
Rachel Stephen-Smith Labor56 of 56 shared votes (100%)
Suzanne Orr Labor60 of 60 shared votes (100%)
Tara Cheyne Labor58 of 58 shared votes (100%)
Yvette Berry Labor47 of 47 shared votes (100%)
Shane Rattenbury ACT Greens27 of 49 shared votes (55%)
Thomas Emerson Thomas Emerson Independent34 of 64 shared votes (53%)
Andrew Braddock ACT Greens31 of 62 shared votes (50%)
Jo Clay ACT Greens32 of 64 shared votes (50%)
Laura Nuttall ACT Greens32 of 64 shared votes (50%)
Fiona Carrick Fiona Carrick Independent30 of 61 shared votes (49%)
Leanne Castley Canberra Liberals25 of 58 shared votes (43%)
Ed Cocks Canberra Liberals23 of 57 shared votes (40%)
Elizabeth Lee Canberra Liberals10 of 25 shared votes (40%)
Mark Parton Canberra Liberals23 of 63 shared votes (37%)
Rebecca Vassarotti ACT Greens4 of 11 shared votes (36%)
Jeremy Hanson Canberra Liberals20 of 56 shared votes (36%)
James Milligan Canberra Liberals22 of 62 shared votes (35%)
Peter Cain Canberra Liberals22 of 62 shared votes (35%)
Deborah Morris Canberra Liberals12 of 36 shared votes (33%)
Chiaka Barry Canberra Liberals17 of 55 shared votes (31%)

Elections

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

Year	Electorate	Ballot group	First preferences	Result
2024	Brindabella	ALP	4,867 (8.4%)	Elected at count 29

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