Matt Thistlethwaite and Paul Fletcher have voted the same way 2% of the time

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Matt Thistlethwaite

Australian Labor Party Representative for Kingsford Smith since September 2013

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Paul Fletcher

Liberal Party Representative for Bradfield since December 2009

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Since September 2013 Matt Thistlethwaite and Paul Fletcher have voted in the same division 1669 times.

In divisions they have voted differently 1636 times. They have only voted the same 33 times.

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Divisions in which they voted the same

In divisions they have voted differently 1636 times. They have only voted the same 33 times.

  1. edited 14th Mar 2024
    Representatives

    Help to Buy Bill 2023, Help to Buy (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Directions are to be disallowable

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Paul Fletcher voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

  2. edited 7th Mar 2024
    Representatives

    Motions - Middle East: Occupied Palestinian Territories - Let another vote take place

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Paul Fletcher voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

  3. edited 13 days ago
    Representatives

    Treasury Laws Amendment (Cost of Living Tax Cuts) Bill 2024 - Second Reading - Mr Bates' amendment

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Paul Fletcher voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

  4. edited 26th Jan 2024
    Representatives

    Motions - Israel - Condemns war crimes in Gaza

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Paul Fletcher voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

  5. edited 18th Aug 2023
    Representatives

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

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

  6. edited 18th Aug 2023
    Representatives

    Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Strengthening the Safety Net) Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Shift start date

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

  7. edited 4th Aug 2023
    Representatives

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

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    8 rebellions 97% attendance

  8. edited 18th Aug 2023
    Representatives

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

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    8 rebellions 97% attendance

  9. edited 4th Aug 2023
    Representatives

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

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    8 rebellions 97% attendance

  10. edited 1st Sep 2023
    Representatives

    Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Income Management Reform) Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

  11. edited 7th Apr 2023
    Representatives

    Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Income Management Reform) Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Against compulsory income management

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

  12. edited 24th Mar 2023
    Representatives

    Motions - Climate Change - Don't let a vote happen

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 45% attendance

  13. edited 17th Feb 2023
    Representatives

    National Housing Supply and Affordability Council Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Regional Australia and critical infrastructure

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    1 rebellion 60% attendance

  14. edited 17th Feb 2023
    Representatives

    Housing Australia Future Fund Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Proportion of grants to regional, rural and remote Australia

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 42% attendance

  15. edited 17th Feb 2023
    Representatives

    Housing Australia Future Fund Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Review process in 2025

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 56% attendance

  16. edited 10th Feb 2023
    Representatives

    Business - Rearrangement - Let a vote take place

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 83% attendance

  17. edited 25th Nov 2022
    Representatives

    National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Legal professional privilege and timing

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 34% attendance

  18. edited 25th Nov 2022
    Representatives

    National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Pork barrelling and corrupt conduct definition

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    1 rebellion 48% attendance

  19. edited 11th Nov 2022
    Representatives

    Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Extending protection

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    1 rebellion 56% attendance

  20. edited 30th Sep 2022
    Representatives

    Treasury Laws Amendment (2022 Measures No. 2) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Inequality

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 49% attendance

  21. edited 12th Aug 2022
    Representatives

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

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

  22. edited 12th Aug 2022
    Representatives

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

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

  23. edited 5th Aug 2022
    Representatives

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

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 87% attendance

  24. edited 12th Aug 2022
    Representatives

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

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes in this free vote

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes in this free vote

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 90% attendance

  25. edited 5th Aug 2022
    Representatives

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

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 85% attendance

  26. edited 18th Feb 2022
    Representatives

    Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 - Consideration in Detail - Statements of belief

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

  27. edited 24th Feb 2022
    Representatives

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

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes in this free vote

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes in this free vote

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

  28. edited 22nd Aug 2019
    Representatives

    Committees - Crown Casino Committee - Appointment

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Paul Fletcher voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

  29. edited 1st Aug 2019
    Representatives

    Counter-Terrorism (Temporary Exclusion Orders) Bill 2019 and another - Second Reading - Agree with the bills' main idea

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

  30. edited 5th Apr 2019
    Representatives

    Criminal Code Amendment (Sharing of Abhorrent Violent Material) Bill 2019 - Second Reading - Refer to Committee

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Paul Fletcher voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 77% attendance

  31. edited 28th Mar 2018
    Representatives

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

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No in this free vote

    Paul Fletcher voted No in this free vote

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 95% attendance

  32. edited 28th Mar 2018
    Representatives

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

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No in this free vote

    Paul Fletcher voted No in this free vote

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 94% attendance

  33. edited 23rd Sep 2016
    Representatives

    Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016 - Consideration in Detail - Maintain Australian Renewable Energy Agency funding

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Paul Fletcher voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 85% attendance