Eric Abetz and Matt Thistlethwaite have voted the same way 22% of the time

Between July 2011 and August 2013 Eric Abetz and Matt Thistlethwaite have voted in the same division 322 times.

In divisions they have voted differently 252 times. They have only voted the same 70 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.

Divisions in which they voted the same

In divisions they have voted differently 252 times. They have only voted the same 70 times.

1. edited 7th Oct 2014

   28th Jun 2013, 1:34 PM Senate

   Social Security Amendment (Supporting More Australians into Work) Bill 2013 - Second Reading - Increase Newstart and support single parents

   Eric Abetz voted No

   Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 63% attendance

2. edited 30th Jun 2016

   18th Jun 2013, 4:07 PM Senate

   Motions - PRISM - Australia's vulnerability

   Eric Abetz voted No

   Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 76% attendance

3. edited 15th Apr 2022

   17th Jun 2013, 3:46 PM Senate

   Motions - Gender Biased Sex Selection - Condemn

   Eric Abetz voted Yes

   Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

   Passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 61% attendance

4. edited 8th Oct 2017

   28th Feb 2013, 3:36 PM Senate

   Motions - Suspension of Standing Orders - Let a vote happen

   Eric Abetz voted No

   Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 59% attendance

5. 28th Nov 2012, 11:20 AM Senate

   Bills — Fair Work Amendment Bill 2012; in Committee

   Eric Abetz voted No

   Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 57% attendance

6. 9th Oct 2012, 2:02 PM Senate

   Bills — Social Security Legislation Amendment (Fair Incentives to Work) Bill 2012; Second Reading

   Eric Abetz voted No

   Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 89% attendance

7. 12th Sep 2012, 3:50 PM Senate

   Committees — Economics References Committee; Reference

   Eric Abetz voted No

   Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 61% attendance

8. edited 7th Oct 2014

   10th Sep 2012, 9:23 PM Senate

   Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Independent Expert Scientific Committee on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Development) Bill 2012 - In Commit...

   Eric Abetz voted No

   Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 53% attendance

9. 23rd Aug 2012, 12:12 PM Senate

   Documents — Reserve Bank of Australia; Order for the Production of Documents

   Eric Abetz voted No

   Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 65% attendance

10. edited 30th Jan 2015

    23rd Aug 2012, 12:08 PM Senate

    Motions - Inequality - Introduce a Federal Equality Act

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

11. edited 20th Oct 2014

    16th Aug 2012, 10:21 PM Senate

    Migration Legislation Amendment (Regional Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2012 - Third Reading - Read a third time

    Eric Abetz voted Yes

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

12. edited 7th Oct 2014

    16th Aug 2012, 10:17 PM Senate

    Migration Legislation Amendment (Regional Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2012 - In Committee - Sunset clause

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

13. edited 7th Oct 2014

    16th Aug 2012, 9:09 PM Senate

    Migration Legislation Amendment (Regional Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2012 - In Committee - Independent annual review

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

14. edited 7th Oct 2014

    16th Aug 2012, 12:05 PM Senate

    Motions — Australian Small Pelagic Fishery - Reverse decision to lift quota

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

15. edited 22nd Nov 2014

    28th Jun 2012, 11:07 PM Senate

    Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 - Leave schedule 1 as it is

    Eric Abetz voted Yes

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

16. edited 22nd Nov 2014

    28th Jun 2012, 9:59 PM Senate

    Stronger Futures Bills - Agree to Senator Ludlam's amendments

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

17. edited 7th Oct 2014

    28th Jun 2012, 5:05 PM Senate

    Migration Legislation Amendment (The Bali Process) Bill 2012 - Second Reading - Greens Amendment

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

18. edited 22nd Nov 2014

    28th Jun 2012, 2:13 AM Senate

    Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2011 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    Eric Abetz voted Yes

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

19. edited 22nd Nov 2014

    28th Jun 2012, 2:08 AM Senate

    Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2011 - Agree to Australian Greens amendment

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 66% attendance

20. edited 22nd Nov 2014

    28th Jun 2012, 12:57 AM Senate

    Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 - Agree to Australian Greens amendments reducing sunset clause periods

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

21. edited 22nd Nov 2014

    28th Jun 2012, 12:01 AM Senate

    Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 - Leave schedule 2 as it is

    Eric Abetz voted Yes

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

22. 20th Jun 2012, 6:37 PM Senate

    Bills — National Broadcasting Legislation Amendment Bill 2010; Second Reading

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

23. 22nd Mar 2012, 1:41 PM Senate

    Motions — Acknowledgement of Country

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

24. 22nd Mar 2012, 1:37 PM Senate

    Motions — Privileges Committee

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

25. 22nd Mar 2012, 1:08 PM Senate

    Motions — Privileges Committee

    Eric Abetz voted Yes

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

26. 22nd Mar 2012 Senate

    Motions — Privileges Committee

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

27. 21st Mar 2012, 9:45 AM Senate

    Motions — Palmer, Mr Clive

    Eric Abetz voted Yes

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

28. edited 10th Dec 2014

    20th Mar 2012, 4:29 PM Senate

    Motions - Coal Seam Gas - Address uncertainty about coal seam gas emissions

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 50% attendance

29. 20th Mar 2012, 4:17 PM Senate

    Personal Explanations

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

30. edited 7th Oct 2014

    19th Mar 2012, 10:04 PM Senate

    Bills - Minerals Resource Rent Tax Bill 2011 and related bills; Second Reading

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

31. edited 7th Oct 2014

    19th Mar 2012, 9:40 PM Senate

    Bills - Minerals Resource Rent Tax Bill 2011 and related bills; Second Reading

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

32. edited 7th Oct 2014

    19th Mar 2012, 4:32 PM Senate

    Motions — Western Australia Export Fishing Licences - Refuse export licence until observer program established

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

33. 13th Mar 2012 Senate

    Bills — National Radioactive Waste Management Bill 2010; Third Reading

    Eric Abetz voted Yes

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

34. 1st Mar 2012, 12:02 PM Senate

    Motions — Human Rights

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

35. 28th Feb 2012, 5:57 PM Senate

    Bills — National Radioactive Waste Management Bill 2010; in Committee

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

36. edited 7th Oct 2014

    27th Feb 2012, 1:56 PM Senate

    Bills — National Radioactive Waste Management Bill 2010; In Committee

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

37. 8th Feb 2012, 6:53 PM Senate

    Motions — Dissent from Ruling

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

38. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Nov 2011 Senate

    Deterring People Smuggling Bill 2011 - Third Reading - Read a third time

    Eric Abetz voted Yes

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

39. 25th Nov 2011 Senate

    Motions — Suspension of Standing Orders

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

40. 24th Nov 2011 Senate

    Motions — Gillard Government; Censure

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 91% attendance

41. 24th Nov 2011 Senate

    Motions — West Papua

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

42. 22nd Nov 2011 Senate

    Bills — Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2011, Aviation Transport Security Amendment (Air Cargo) Bill 2011, Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Participants in Bri...

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 92% attendance

43. 22nd Nov 2011 Senate

    Bills — Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2011, Aviation Transport Security Amendment (Air Cargo) Bill 2011, Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Participants in Bri...

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

44. 22nd Nov 2011 Senate

    Bills — Crimes Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2011, Aviation Transport Security Amendment (Air Cargo) Bill 2011, Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Participants in Bri...

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

45. 21st Nov 2011 Senate

    Bills — National Health Reform Amendment (Independent Hospital Pricing Authority) Bill 2011; in Committee

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

46. 21st Nov 2011 Senate

    Business — Consideration of Legislation

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

47. edited 7th Oct 2014

    21st Nov 2011 Senate

    Matters of Urgency - Same-Sex Relationships - Recognise same sex marriage

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

48. edited 7th Oct 2014

    9th Nov 2011 Senate

    Motions - Coal Seam Gas - Protect water systems and the environment

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

49. edited 7th Oct 2014

    9th Nov 2011 Senate

    Motions - Coral Sea - Declare marine national park

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 66% attendance

50. edited 7th Oct 2014

    9th Nov 2011 Senate

    Motions - Great Barrier Reef - Suspend applications and approvals until after UNESCO assessment

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

51. 9th Nov 2011 Senate

    Motions — Recycling

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

52. edited 7th Oct 2014

    9th Nov 2011 Senate

    Motions - Vocational Education and Training - Support TAFE

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 66% attendance

53. 1st Nov 2011 Senate

    Motions — Cluster Munitions

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

54. 1st Nov 2011 Senate

    Motions — West Papua

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

55. 13th Oct 2011 Senate

    Committees — Environment and Communications References Committee; Reference

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

56. edited 7th Oct 2014

    12th Oct 2011 Senate

    Motions - Asylum Seekers - Siev X

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

57. 12th Oct 2011 Senate

    Motions — Olympic Dam

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

58. 21st Sep 2011 Senate

    Motions — International Day of Peace

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

59. 15th Sep 2011 Senate

    Motions — Environment

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

60. edited 7th Oct 2014

    13th Sep 2011 Senate

    Motions - Coal Seam Gas - Moratorium on new coal seam gas approvals

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

61. 13th Sep 2011 Senate

    Motions — Israel

    Eric Abetz voted Yes

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 65% attendance

62. 13th Sep 2011 Senate

    Motions — Nystrom, Mr Stefan

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 65% attendance

63. 18th Aug 2011 Senate

    Motions — James Price Point

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 66% attendance

64. 18th Aug 2011 Senate

    Motions — Question Time

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

65. 5th Jul 2011 Senate

    Motions — Israel

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

66. 5th Jul 2011 Senate

    Motions — Israel

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

67. 5th Jul 2011 Senate

    Motions — Israel

    Eric Abetz voted Yes

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

68. 4th Jul 2011 Senate

    Bills — Intelligence Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2011; in Committee

    Eric Abetz voted Yes

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

69. edited 7th Oct 2014

    4th Jul 2011 Senate

    Migration Amendment (Strengthening the Character Test and Other Provisions) Bill 2011 - Third Reading - Read a third time

    Eric Abetz voted Yes

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

70. 4th Jul 2011 Senate

    Bills — National Consumer Credit Protection Amendment (Home Loans and Credit Cards) Bill 2011; in Committee

    Eric Abetz voted No

    Matt Thistlethwaite voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance