How Bob Carr voted compared to someone who agrees that the federal government should issue instructions for border protection forces to turn back boats carrying asylum seekers to Australia where it is safe to do so

Most important divisions relevant to this policy

These are the most important divisions related to the policy “for turning back asylum boats when possible” which Bob Carr could have attended. They are weighted much more strongly than other divisions when calculating the position of Bob Carr on this policy.

Division Bob Carr Supporters vote
no votes listed

Other divisions relevant to this policy

These are less important divisions which are related to the policy “for turning back asylum boats when possible” which Bob Carr could have attended.

Division Bob Carr Supporters vote

12th Sep 2012, 11:40 AM – Senate Motions — Republic of Nauru - Coalition policies

absent Yes

16th Aug 2012, 5:17 PM – Senate Migration Legislation Amendment (Regional Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2012 - Second Reading - Coalition policies (b)

absent Yes

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