How Mark Arbib voted compared to someone who agrees that the federal government should introduce legislation to increase the powers of intelligence and law enforcement agencies to intercept and retain communications related to persons of interest. These agencies include the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO), Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS) and the Australian Federal Police (AFP).

Most important divisions relevant to this policy

These are the most important divisions related to the policy “for increasing surveillance powers” which Mark Arbib could have attended. They are weighted much more strongly than other divisions when calculating the position of Mark Arbib on this policy.

Division Mark Arbib Supporters vote
no votes listed

Other divisions relevant to this policy

These are less important divisions which are related to the policy “for increasing surveillance powers” which Mark Arbib could have attended.

Division Mark Arbib Supporters vote

2nd Mar 2011, 12:30 PM – Senate Telecommunications Interception and Intelligence Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 — In Committee - ASIO's annual report (access to information)

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 Mark Arbib was absent during all divisions for this policy. So, it's impossible to say anything concrete.