If I was to counsel the member for Moore in his quest for love, I would say, maybe don’t roll that one out on the first date." Goodenough's voting record also indicates that he believes civil celebrants should be allowed to refuse to marry same-sex couples. Goodenough falsely claimed that Anglicare would face federal funding cuts if same-sex marriage was legalised - a claim that was dismissed by Anglicare WA's chief executive officer, Ian Carter. Goodenough's electorate of Moore voted 68% in favour of same-sex marriage. In October 2017, it was reported in "The West Australian" that a Year 12 student from Duncraig Senior High School, Grace Gouldstone, had refused to accept an award sponsored by Goodenough due to his beliefs over same-sex marriage. She wrote, "I feel strongly that the sponsor of the award... does not support the values of that particular award and does not reflect the values of our school as a positive and inclusive environment... As such, I reject his award." The event received significant national media coverage, including on "The Project". In 2019, claims emerged that Goodenough had "[taken] a group of overseas visitors to local businesses while being the director of a company that is paid for striking export deals". Goodenough denied the conflict of interest claims and blamed them on "tall poppy syndrome". Goodenough has also admitted to meeting and speaking with a neo-Nazi extremist in 2018. Goodenough was re-elected as the member for Moore at the 2019 federal election, but suffered a -3.7% swing in the primary votes. His two-party preferred vote sat at 61.7%.