Bill Shorten and Paul Fletcher have voted the same way 2% of the time

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Bill Shorten

Australian Labor Party Representative for Maribyrnong since November 2007

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Paul Fletcher

Liberal Party Representative for Bradfield since December 2009

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Since December 2009 Bill Shorten and Paul Fletcher have voted in the same division 1956 times.

In divisions they have voted differently 1919 times. They have only voted the same 37 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 1919 times. They have only voted the same 37 times.

  1. edited 7th Sep 2024
    Representatives

    Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment (Quality and Integrity) Bill 2024 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

  2. edited 4th Jul 2024
    Representatives

    Nature Positive (Environment Protection Australia) Bill 2024 and two others - Second Reading - Criticism of bills

    Bill Shorten voted No

    Paul Fletcher voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

  3. Representatives

    Statements — Personal Explanation

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

  4. edited 3rd Jul 2024
    Representatives

    Motions - Middle East - Let another vote take place

    Bill Shorten voted No

    Paul Fletcher voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 56% attendance

  5. Representatives

    Bills — Migration Amendment (Removal and Other Measures) Bill 2024; Third Reading

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 77% attendance

  6. Representatives

    Bills — Migration Amendment (Removal and Other Measures) Bill 2024; Consideration in Detail

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 69% attendance

  7. Representatives

    Bills — Migration Amendment (Removal and Other Measures) Bill 2024; Second Reading

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 42% attendance

  8. Representatives

    Business — Rearrangement

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

  9. Representatives

    Business — Rearrangement

    Bill Shorten voted No

    Paul Fletcher voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

  10. edited 7th Jun 2024
    Representatives

    Business - Consideration of Legislation - Increase speaking time for first Opposition speaker

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

  11. edited 4th Feb 2024
    Representatives

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

    Bill Shorten voted No

    Paul Fletcher voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

  12. edited 18th Aug 2023
    Representatives

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

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

  13. edited 4th Aug 2023
    Representatives

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

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    8 rebellions 97% attendance

  14. edited 18th Aug 2023
    Representatives

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

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    8 rebellions 97% attendance

  15. edited 4th Aug 2023
    Representatives

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

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    8 rebellions 97% attendance

  16. edited 1st Sep 2023
    Representatives

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

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

  17. edited 17th Mar 2023
    Representatives

    National Reconstruction Fund Corporation Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Board appointment

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

  18. edited 17th Feb 2023
    Representatives

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

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    1 rebellion 60% attendance

  19. edited 17th Feb 2023
    Representatives

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

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 56% attendance

  20. edited 10th Feb 2023
    Representatives

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

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

  21. edited 10th Feb 2023
    Representatives

    Business - Rearrangement - Let a vote take place

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 83% attendance

  22. edited 16th Dec 2022
    Representatives

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

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

  23. edited 12th Aug 2022
    Representatives

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

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

  24. edited 12th Aug 2022
    Representatives

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

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

  25. edited 12th Aug 2022
    Representatives

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

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

  26. edited 12th Aug 2022
    Representatives

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

    Bill Shorten voted Yes in this free vote

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes in this free vote

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 90% attendance

  27. edited 5th Aug 2022
    Representatives

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

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 85% attendance

  28. edited 18th Feb 2022
    Representatives

    Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 64% attendance

  29. edited 24th Feb 2022
    Representatives

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

    Bill Shorten voted Yes in this free vote

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes in this free vote

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

  30. edited 28th Mar 2018
    Representatives

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

    Bill Shorten voted No in this free vote

    Paul Fletcher voted No in this free vote

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 95% attendance

  31. edited 28th Mar 2018
    Representatives

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

    Bill Shorten voted No in this free vote

    Paul Fletcher voted No in this free vote

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 94% attendance

  32. edited 7th Oct 2014
    Representatives

    Private Members' Business - University Funding - Reverse decision to cut univeristy funding

    Bill Shorten voted No

    Paul Fletcher voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 27% attendance

  33. edited 7th Nov 2014
    Representatives

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

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    2 rebellions 89% attendance

  34. edited 7th Oct 2014
    Representatives

    Migration Amendment (Unauthorised Maritime Arrivals and Other Measures) Bill 2012 - Second Reading - Read a second time

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    2 rebellions 67% attendance

  35. Representatives

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

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 69% attendance

  36. Representatives

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

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 69% attendance

  37. edited 7th Oct 2014
    Representatives

    Mental Health - Recommital of Vote - Greens amendment

    Bill Shorten voted Yes

    Paul Fletcher voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 85% attendance