Phillip Thompson and Brendan O'Connor have voted the same way 3% of the time

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Phillip Thompson

Liberal National Party Representative for Herbert since May 2019

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Brendan O'Connor

Australian Labor Party Representative for Gorton since October 2004

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Since May 2019 Phillip Thompson and Brendan O'Connor have voted in the same division 712 times.

In divisions they have voted differently 690 times. They have only voted the same 22 times.

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Divisions in which they voted the same

In divisions they have voted differently 690 times. They have only voted the same 22 times.

  1. edited 16th Nov 2024
    Representatives

    Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 - Second Reading - Murdoch media

    Phillip Thompson voted No

    Brendan O'Connor voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 43% attendance

  2. edited 6th Oct 2024
    Representatives

    Motions - Middle East - Adjourn debate

    Phillip Thompson voted Yes

    Brendan O'Connor voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

  3. edited 4th Feb 2024
    Representatives

    Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) Bill 2023 - Report from Federation Chamber - Close loopholes

    Phillip Thompson voted No

    Brendan O'Connor voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

  4. edited 26th Jan 2024
    Representatives

    Motions - Israel - Condemns war crimes in Gaza

    Phillip Thompson voted No

    Brendan O'Connor voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

  5. edited 4th Aug 2023
    Representatives

    Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) 2023 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    Phillip Thompson voted Yes, rebelling against the Liberal National Party

    Brendan O'Connor voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    8 rebellions 97% attendance

  6. edited 18th Aug 2023
    Representatives

    Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Agree with the bill

    Phillip Thompson voted Yes, rebelling against the Liberal National Party

    Brendan O'Connor voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    8 rebellions 97% attendance

  7. edited 4th Aug 2023
    Representatives

    Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) 2023 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

    Phillip Thompson voted Yes, rebelling against the Liberal National Party

    Brendan O'Connor voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    8 rebellions 97% attendance

  8. edited 11th Aug 2023
    Representatives

    Infrastructure Australia Amendment (Independent Review) Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Publication requirement + Post-completion cost data

    Phillip Thompson voted Yes

    Brendan O'Connor voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 66% attendance

  9. edited 10th Feb 2023
    Representatives

    Business - Rearrangement - Let a vote take place

    Phillip Thompson voted Yes

    Brendan O'Connor voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 83% attendance

  10. edited 16th Dec 2022
    Representatives

    Treasury Laws Amendment (Energy Price Relief Plan) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - No price freeze

    Phillip Thompson voted Yes

    Brendan O'Connor voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

  11. edited 3rd Nov 2022
    Representatives

    Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Cheaper Child Care) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Free universal early childhood education and care

    Phillip Thompson voted Yes

    Brendan O'Connor voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

  12. edited 12th Aug 2022
    Representatives

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

    Phillip Thompson voted Yes

    Brendan O'Connor voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

  13. edited 12th Aug 2022
    Representatives

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

    Phillip Thompson voted Yes

    Brendan O'Connor voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

  14. edited 5th Aug 2022
    Representatives

    Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - On new fossil fuel projects

    Phillip Thompson voted Yes

    Brendan O'Connor voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 87% attendance

  15. edited 12th Aug 2022
    Representatives

    Public Sector Superannuation Salary Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

    Phillip Thompson voted Yes

    Brendan O'Connor voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

  16. edited 5th Aug 2022
    Representatives

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

    Phillip Thompson voted Yes

    Brendan O'Connor voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 85% attendance

  17. edited 18th Feb 2022
    Representatives

    Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    Phillip Thompson voted Yes

    Brendan O'Connor voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 64% attendance

  18. edited 18th Feb 2022
    Representatives

    Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

    Phillip Thompson voted Yes

    Brendan O'Connor voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 68% attendance

  19. edited 18th Feb 2022
    Representatives

    Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 - Second Reading - Impact on Tasmania

    Phillip Thompson voted Yes

    Brendan O'Connor voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 68% attendance

  20. edited 3rd Jun 2021
    Representatives

    Motions - Department of Defence - Don't let a vote happen

    Phillip Thompson voted Yes

    Brendan O'Connor voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 46% attendance

  21. edited 31st Jul 2020
    Representatives

    Customs Amendment (Growing Australian Export Opportunities Across the Asia-Pacific) Bill 2019 - Consideration in Detail - ISDS clauses

    Phillip Thompson voted No

    Brendan O'Connor voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

  22. edited 18th Oct 2019
    Representatives

    Motions - Casinos - Suspend the usual rules

    Phillip Thompson voted No

    Brendan O'Connor voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 69% attendance