Motions — Amendment to Standing Orders
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 77% attendance
Helen Coonan and Don Farrell have voted the same way 28% of the time
Helen Coonan
Former Liberal Party Senator for NSW July 1996 – August 2011
Don Farrell
Australian Labor Party Senator for SA since July 2016
Between July 2008 and August 2011 Helen Coonan and Don Farrell have voted in the same division 271 times.
In divisions they have voted differently 196 times. They have only voted the same 75 times.
How do their votes on policies compare?
Policies are groups of votes related to an issue. We only show policies where we have enough information on both people.
Always voted the same way on
Voted a mixture of the same and differently on
Always voted differently on
- An NBN (using fibre to the premises)
- Decreasing the private health insurance rebate
- Government administered paid parental leave
- Increasing beef import standards
- Increasing consumer protections
- Increasing marine conservation
- Increasing political transparency
- Increasing trade unions' powers in the workplace
- More scrutiny of intelligence services & police
- Restricting donations to political parties
- Suspending the rules to allow a vote to happen (procedural)
- The Intervention in the Northern Territory
Divisions in which they voted the same
In divisions they have voted differently 196 times. They have only voted the same 75 times.
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edited 7th Oct 2014
Bills — Corporations Amendment (Improving Accountability on Director and Executive Remuneration) Bill 2011; In Committee
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 68% attendance
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edited 25th Jan 2018
Motions - DeforestACTION Program - Support + include palm oil as declared ingredient
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 50% attendance
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Motions — Phosphate-Based Laundry Detergents
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 50% attendance
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Schools Assistance Amendment (Financial Assistance) Bill 2011 — Third Reading
Helen Coonan voted Yes
Don Farrell voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 64% attendance
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Social Security Amendment (Income Support for Regional Students) Bill 2010 — Second Reading
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 72% attendance
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Global Carbon Budget
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 74% attendance
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Coal Seam Gas Projects
Helen Coonan voted Yes
Don Farrell voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 84% attendance
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Coal Seam Gas Projects
Helen Coonan voted Yes
Don Farrell voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 84% attendance
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Kimberley Liquefied Natural Gas Precinct
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 79% attendance
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Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2010; Renewable Energy (Electricity) (Charge) Amendment Bill 2010; Renewable Energy (Electricity) (Small-Scale Technology Shortfall...
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 62% attendance
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Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Reform and Reinstatement of Racial Discrimination Act) Bill 2009 — Second Reading
Helen Coonan voted Yes
Don Farrell voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 63% attendance
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edited 7th Oct 2014
Paid Parental Leave Bill 2010, Paid Parental Leave (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2010 - In Committee - Entitlement to paid parental leave
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 61% attendance
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edited 8th Oct 2017
Motions - World Refugee Day - Concerns about policies
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 50% attendance
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Impact of Gaza Blockade
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 61% attendance
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Burma
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 54% attendance
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Dalai Lama
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 54% attendance
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edited 7th Oct 2014
Committees - Fuel and Energy Committee - Resolution of Appointment
Helen Coonan voted No, rebelling against the Liberal Party
Don Farrell voted No
Passed by a small majority
1 rebellion 88% attendance
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Fairer Private Health Insurance Incentives (Medicare Levy Surcharge) Bill 2009 [No. 2] and Fairer Private Health Insurance Incentives (Medicare Levy Surcharge - Fringe Benefits)...
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 80% attendance
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Business — Suspension of Standing Orders
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 59% attendance
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edited 7th Oct 2014
Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - In Committee - Free allocation of permits
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 71% attendance
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Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - In Committee - Insert mandatory requirement to consider
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 68% attendance
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edited 7th Oct 2014
Motions - Legislative Power of the Territories - Against federal interference
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
1 rebellion 75% attendance
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edited 7th Oct 2014
Motions - Civil Partnerships - ACT bill
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 70% attendance
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edited 7th Oct 2014
Motions - National Year of Action on Marriage Equality
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 71% attendance
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edited 7th Oct 2014
Motions - Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Legislation - Defer question of third reading
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
11 rebellions 86% attendance
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edited 7th Oct 2014
Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - Second Reading - Read a second time
Helen Coonan voted Yes
Don Farrell voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 71% attendance
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edited 7th Oct 2014
Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - Second Reading - Defer consideration
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
11 rebellions 92% attendance
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edited 8th Oct 2017
Motions - Asylum Seekers - Language and law
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 59% attendance
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edited 23rd Jun 2016
Motions - Parallel Import Restrictions on Books - Territorial copyright protection
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 59% attendance
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Corporations Amendment (Improving Accountability on Termination Payments) Bill 2009 — In Committee
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 88% attendance
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Corporations Amendment (Improving Accountability on Termination Payments) Bill 2009 — In Committee
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 49% attendance
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Federal Court of Australia Amendment (Criminal Jurisdiction) Bill 2008 — In Committee
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 46% attendance
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edited 7th Oct 2014
Tax Laws Amendment (2009 Measures No. 4) Bill 2009 - In Committee - Carbon sink tax deductions
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
1 rebellion 78% attendance
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Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 and related acts - Second Reading - Commit to reducing emissions
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 95% attendance
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Committees — Privileges Committee; Resolution of Appointment
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 63% attendance
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Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Pension Reform and Other 2009 Budget Measures) Bill 2009 — Second Reading
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 70% attendance
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Tax Laws Amendment (2009 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2009 — Second Reading
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 59% attendance
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Guarantee of State and Territory Borrowing Appropriation Bill 2009 — Third Reading
Helen Coonan voted Yes
Don Farrell voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 55% attendance
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Australian Business Investment Partnership Bill 2009; Australian Business Investment Partnership (Consequential Amendment) Bill 2009 — In Committee
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 51% attendance
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Nation Building Program (National Land Transport) Amendment Bill 2009 — In Committee
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 93% attendance
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Rio Tinto: Chinalco Purchase
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 62% attendance
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50th Anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising and Tibet's Future
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 67% attendance
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Appropriation (Nation Building and Jobs) Bill (No. 1) 2008-2009; Appropriation (Nation Building and Jobs) Bill (No. 2) 2008-2009; Household Stimulus Package Bill 2009; Tax Bonus...
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 71% attendance
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Climate Change — Order
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 80% attendance
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Social Security and Veterans’ Entitlements Legislation Amendment (Schooling Requirements) Bill 2008 — In Committee
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 78% attendance
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edited 14th Apr 2016
Motions - Koala Habitat - Protect Bermagui habitat
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 75% attendance
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Denison Electorate
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 70% attendance
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Duck Hunting
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 74% attendance
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Nation-Building Funds Bill 2008 — Consideration of House of Representatives Message
Helen Coonan voted Yes
Don Farrell voted Yes
Passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 54% attendance
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edited 7th Oct 2014
Nation-Building Funds Bill 2008 - Consideration of House of Representatives Message - Communications Fund
Helen Coonan voted Yes
Don Farrell voted Yes
Passed by a modest majority
1 rebellion 57% attendance
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Environment
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 80% attendance
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Tax Laws Amendment (2008 Measures No. 5) Bill 2008 — In Committee
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 75% attendance
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Environmental and Natural Resource Management Guidelines — Motion for Disallowance
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 74% attendance
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Guarantee Scheme for Large Deposits and Wholesale Funding Appropriation Bill 2008 — In Committee
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 66% attendance
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Committees — Selection of Bills Committee; Report
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 74% attendance
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International Aid
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 68% attendance
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Grocerychoice
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 67% attendance
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edited 16th Mar 2018
Motions - White Paper on Global Population - Develop
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 70% attendance
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edited 7th Oct 2014
Motions — Uranium Exports — Take into account public opinion and the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties report
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 54% attendance
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Financial System Legislation Amendment (Financial Claims Scheme and Other Measures) Bill 2008; Financial Claims Scheme (Adis) Levy Bill 2008; Financial Claims Scheme (General In...
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 64% attendance
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Termination Payouts for Executives
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 61% attendance
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Seventh Anniversary of the Sievx Incident
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 61% attendance
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edited 7th Oct 2014
Motions - Fair Go for Pensioners Coalition (FGFP) - Consider incorporating FGFP's statement of claims
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 61% attendance
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edited 16th Jun 2016
Motions - Anti-Poverty Week - Base pension rate + foreign aid budget
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 62% attendance
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Executive Salaries
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 64% attendance
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South Africa: Sand Mining
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 72% attendance
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edited 7th Oct 2014
Motions - Voluntary Student Unionism - Agree to motion
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 80% attendance
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World Day Against the Death Penalty
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 67% attendance
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Executive Salaries
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 67% attendance
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First Home Saver Accounts (Further Provisions) Amendment Bill 2008; First Home Saver Account Providers Supervisory Levy Imposition Bill 2008 — In Committee
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 64% attendance
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First Home Saver Accounts (Further Provisions) Amendment Bill 2008; First Home Saver Account Providers Supervisory Levy Imposition Bill 2008 — In Committee
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 63% attendance
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International Day of Peace
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 64% attendance
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Business — Rearrangement
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 86% attendance
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International Day of Peace
Helen Coonan voted No
Don Farrell voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 78% attendance