How Helen Coonan voted compared to someone who agrees that people seeking asylum in Australia, who arrive without a visa and particularly those who arrive by boat, should be held offshore in an Australian territory like Christmas Island while their application is processed (See the policy "For regional processing of asylum seekers" for more on processing asylum claims in other countries, like Nauru)

Most important divisions relevant to this policy

These are the most important divisions related to the policy “for offshore processing for people seeking asylum in Australia” which Helen Coonan could have attended. They are weighted much more strongly than other divisions when calculating the position of Helen Coonan on this policy.

Division Helen Coonan Supporters vote
no votes listed

Other divisions relevant to this policy

These are less important divisions which are related to the policy “for offshore processing for people seeking asylum in Australia” which Helen Coonan could have attended.

Division Helen Coonan Supporters vote

25th Nov 2009, 4:05 PM – Senate Motions - Asylum Seekers - Stop excising territory

absent No

How "We can't say anything concrete about how they voted on" is worked out

Normally a person's votes count towards a score which is used to work out a simple phrase to summarise their position on a policy. However in this case Helen Coonan was absent during all divisions for this policy. So, it's impossible to say anything concrete.