How Michael Forshaw voted compared to someone who agrees that the federal government needs to make closing the gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and other Australians a priority

Most important divisions relevant to this policy

These are the most important divisions related to the policy “for closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians” which Michael Forshaw could have attended. They are weighted much more strongly than other divisions when calculating the position of Michael Forshaw on this policy.

Division Michael Forshaw Supporters vote
no votes listed

Other divisions relevant to this policy

These are less important divisions which are related to the policy “for closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians” which Michael Forshaw could have attended.

Division Michael Forshaw Supporters vote

18th Sep 2007, 3:57 PM – Senate Motions - National Close the Gap Day - Health equality within 25 years

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