Darren Chester and Bill Shorten have voted the same way 1% of the time

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Darren Chester

National Party Representative for Gippsland since June 2008

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Bill Shorten

Australian Labor Party Representative for Maribyrnong since November 2007

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Since June 2008 Darren Chester and Bill Shorten have voted in the same division 1931 times.

In divisions they have voted differently 1916 times. They have only voted the same 15 times.

How do their votes on policies compare?

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Divisions in which they voted the same

In divisions they have voted differently 1916 times. They have only voted the same 15 times.

  1. edited 18th Aug 2023
    Representatives

    Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Strengthening the Safety Net) Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Lift income support payments

    Darren Chester voted Yes

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

  2. edited 10th Feb 2023
    Representatives

    Regulations and Determinations - Instrument of Designation of the Republic of Nauru as a Regional Processing Country

    Darren Chester voted Yes

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

  3. edited 5th Aug 2022
    Representatives

    Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Sector-by-sector impact of policies

    Darren Chester voted Yes, rebelling against the National Party

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    1 rebellion 95% attendance

  4. edited 12th Aug 2022
    Representatives

    Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - More ambitious targets

    Darren Chester voted Yes

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

  5. edited 12th Aug 2022
    Representatives

    Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - More ambitious targets needed

    Darren Chester voted Yes

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

  6. edited 12th Aug 2022
    Representatives

    Restoring Territory Rights Bill 2022 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    Darren Chester voted Yes in this free vote

    Bill Shorten voted Yes in this free vote

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 90% attendance

  7. edited 5th Aug 2022
    Representatives

    Australian Human Rights Commission Legislation Amendment (Selection and Appointment) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Human Rights Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ people

    Darren Chester voted Yes

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 85% attendance

  8. edited 18th Feb 2022
    Representatives

    Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    Darren Chester voted Yes

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 64% attendance

  9. edited 24th Feb 2022
    Representatives

    Mitochondrial Donation Law Reform (Maeve's Law) Bill 2021 - Consideration in Detail - No destruction of zygote or embryo

    Darren Chester voted Yes in this free vote

    Bill Shorten voted Yes in this free vote

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

  10. edited 28th Mar 2018
    Representatives

    Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 - Consideration in Detail - Safeguard conscientious & religious beliefs

    Darren Chester voted No in this free vote

    Bill Shorten voted No in this free vote

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 95% attendance

  11. edited 28th Mar 2018
    Representatives

    Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 - Consideration in Detail - Def of marriage + conscientious protections

    Darren Chester voted No in this free vote

    Bill Shorten voted No in this free vote

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 94% attendance

  12. edited 7th Nov 2014
    Representatives

    Constitution Alteration (Local Government) 2013 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    Darren Chester voted Yes

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    2 rebellions 89% attendance

  13. Representatives

    Bills — Defence Trade Controls Bill 2011; Consideration of Senate Message

    Darren Chester voted Yes

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 69% attendance

  14. Representatives

    Bills — Defence Trade Controls Bill 2011; Consideration of Senate Message

    Darren Chester voted Yes

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 69% attendance

  15. edited 7th Oct 2014
    Representatives

    Mental Health - Recommital of Vote - Greens amendment

    Darren Chester voted Yes

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 85% attendance