Richard Colbeck and Kerry O'Brien have voted the same way 40% of the time

Between February 2006 (when our voting records begin) and June 2011 Richard Colbeck and Kerry O'Brien have voted in the same division 708 times.

In divisions they have voted differently 422 times. They have only voted the same 286 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 422 times. They have only voted the same 286 times.

1. 23rd Jun 2011 Senate

   Bills — In Committee

   Richard Colbeck voted No

   Kerry O'Brien voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 58% attendance

2. 23rd Jun 2011 Senate

   Motions — Nuclear Energy

   Richard Colbeck voted No

   Kerry O'Brien voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 66% attendance

3. edited 7th Oct 2014

   21st Jun 2011 Senate

   Motions - Northern Territory Emergency Response - Repeal

   Richard Colbeck voted No

   Kerry O'Brien voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 49% attendance

4. edited 25th Jan 2018

   16th Jun 2011 Senate

   Motions - DeforestACTION Program - Support + include palm oil as declared ingredient

   Richard Colbeck voted No

   Kerry O'Brien voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 50% attendance

5. 16th Jun 2011 Senate

   Motions — Phosphate-Based Laundry Detergents

   Richard Colbeck voted No

   Kerry O'Brien voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 50% attendance

6. 16th Jun 2011 Senate

   Motions — Tarkine Wilderness

   Richard Colbeck voted No

   Kerry O'Brien voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 51% attendance

7. 14th Jun 2011 Senate

   Documents — Seabed Mining

   Richard Colbeck voted No

   Kerry O'Brien voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 59% attendance

8. 14th Jun 2011 Senate

   Documents — Sovereign Wealth Fund; Order for the Production of Documents

   Richard Colbeck voted No

   Kerry O'Brien voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 59% attendance

9. 11th May 2011 Senate

   Committees — Environment and Communications References Committee; Reference

   Richard Colbeck voted No

   Kerry O'Brien voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 51% attendance

10. 24th Mar 2011, 11:52 AM Senate

    Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Amendment (Fair Indexation) Bill 2010 — Second Reading

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

11. 23rd Mar 2011, 10:36 AM Senate

    Schools Assistance Amendment (Financial Assistance) Bill 2011 — Third Reading

    Richard Colbeck voted Yes

    Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

12. 22nd Mar 2011, 4:04 PM Senate

    East Turkistan and Tibet

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 49% attendance

13. 3rd Mar 2011, 11:16 AM Senate

    Protecting Children from Junk Food Advertising (Broadcasting Amendment) Bill 2010 — Second Reading

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 45% attendance

14. 28th Feb 2011, 5:22 PM Senate

    Questions without Notice — Suspension of Standing Orders

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

15. 10th Feb 2011, 12:27 PM Senate

    Milk Prices

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

16. 10th Feb 2011, 12:23 PM Senate

    Bank Switching Options

    Richard Colbeck voted Yes

    Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

17. 10th Feb 2011, 12:18 PM Senate

    Bank Switching Options

    Richard Colbeck voted Yes

    Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

18. 23rd Jun 2010, 10:55 AM Senate

    Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2010; Renewable Energy (Electricity) (Charge) Amendment Bill 2010; Renewable Energy (Electricity) (Small-Scale Technology Shortfall...

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

19. 22nd Jun 2010, 4:06 PM Senate

    Mandatory Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Standards

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

20. edited 7th Oct 2014

    22nd Jun 2010, 4:00 PM Senate

    Motions - Transition to Renewable Energy - Undertake a study

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

21. 21st Jun 2010, 9:32 PM Senate

    Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Reform and Reinstatement of Racial Discrimination Act) Bill 2009 — Second Reading

    Richard Colbeck voted Yes

    Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

22. 21st Jun 2010, 5:27 PM Senate

    Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2010; Renewable Energy (Electricity) (Charge) Amendment Bill 2010; Renewable Energy (Electricity) (Small-Scale Technology Shortfall...

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

23. edited 8th Oct 2017

    17th Jun 2010, 9:47 AM Senate

    Motions - World Refugee Day - Concerns about policies

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 50% attendance

24. 17th Jun 2010, 9:43 AM Senate

    Impact of Gaza Blockade

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

25. edited 11th Aug 2016

    12th May 2010, 4:09 PM Senate

    Motions - High Speed Rail Network - Feasibility study

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 46% attendance

26. 12th May 2010, 4:00 PM Senate

    Boat Arrivals

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

27. edited 7th Oct 2014

    12th May 2010, 3:52 PM Senate

    Motions - Suspension of processing Sri Lankan and Afghan asylum claims

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

28. 18th Mar 2010, 12:25 PM Senate

    Committees — Economics References Committee; Reference

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

29. 17th Mar 2010, 3:53 PM Senate

    Captain Peter Bethune

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 66% attendance

30. edited 7th Oct 2014

    16th Mar 2010, 6:45 PM Senate

    Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Bill 2009 — In Committee — Additional fees for payment in person or in cash

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

31. 10th Mar 2010, 4:48 PM Senate

    International Labour Organisation Conventions

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

32. 10th Mar 2010, 4:41 PM Senate

    Whaling

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 49% attendance

33. 10th Mar 2010, 4:36 PM Senate

    West Papua

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 49% attendance

34. 10th Mar 2010, 4:32 PM Senate

    Sea Shepherd; Conservation Society Ships — Order

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 49% attendance

35. 10th Mar 2010, 4:25 PM Senate

    Tibet

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 49% attendance

36. 10th Mar 2010, 4:17 PM Senate

    Burma

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

37. 9th Mar 2010, 3:40 PM Senate

    Home Builders Warranty Insurance

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

38. 9th Mar 2010, 12:48 PM Senate

    Business — Rearrangement

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

39. edited 28th Apr 2016

    25th Feb 2010, 4:05 PM Senate

    Marriage Equality Amendment Bill 2009 - Second Reading - Read a second time

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 66% attendance

40. 25th Feb 2010, 11:00 AM Senate

    Committees — Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee; Reference

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

41. 25th Feb 2010, 9:41 AM Senate

    National Industrial Manslaughter Laws

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

42. 24th Feb 2010, 4:11 PM Senate

    Dalai Lama

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

43. 24th Feb 2010, 4:01 PM Senate

    Mr Liu Xiaobo

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

44. edited 7th Oct 2014

    24th Feb 2010, 12:30 PM Senate

    Fairer Private Health Insurance Incentives (Medicare Levy Surcharge) Bill 2009 [No. 2] and Fairer Private Health Insurance Incentives (Medicare Levy Surcharge - Fringe Benefits)...

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

45. 24th Feb 2010, 10:15 AM Senate

    Business — Suspension of Standing Orders

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

46. 22nd Feb 2010, 6:33 PM Senate

    Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment (Re-Registration of Providers and Other Measures) Bill 2009 — In Committee

    Richard Colbeck voted Yes

    Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

47. 3rd Feb 2010, 3:58 PM Senate

    Boobook Declaration and Biodiversity Protection

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 47% attendance

48. edited 8th Oct 2017

    3rd Feb 2010, 3:49 PM Senate

    Motions - Tamil Asylum Seekers - End standoff

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 47% attendance

49. 3rd Feb 2010, 3:46 PM Senate

    Death Penalty in China

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 46% attendance

50. edited 7th Oct 2014

    2nd Feb 2010, 6:08 PM Senate

    Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Amendment Bill 2009 - Second Reading - Add an amendment

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

51. edited 7th Oct 2014

    30th Nov 2009, 9:53 PM Senate

    Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - In Committee - Free permits for coal fired electricity generators

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

52. edited 7th Oct 2014

    30th Nov 2009, 8:05 PM Senate

    Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - In Committee - Limit overseas permits

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

53. edited 10th Oct 2014

    30th Nov 2009, 2:49 PM Senate

    Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - In Committee - Reforestation aspects

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

54. edited 7th Oct 2014

    30th Nov 2009, 12:23 PM Senate

    Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - In Committee - Insert mandatory requirement to consider

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

55. edited 7th Oct 2014

    26th Nov 2009, 5:27 PM Senate

    Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] - In Committee - Financial support to developing countries

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

56. edited 7th Oct 2014

    26th Nov 2009, 10:37 AM Senate

    Motions - Legislative Power of the Territories - Against federal interference

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 75% attendance

57. edited 7th Oct 2014

    26th Nov 2009, 10:32 AM Senate

    Motions - Civil Partnerships - ACT bill

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

58. edited 7th Oct 2014

    26th Nov 2009, 10:27 AM Senate

    Motions - National Year of Action on Marriage Equality

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

59. edited 7th Apr 2016

    25th Nov 2009, 4:49 PM Senate

    Motions - Overseas Tax Havens - Deplorable

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

60. 25th Nov 2009, 4:37 PM Senate

    Commonwealth Dialysis Resources

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

61. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Nov 2009, 4:13 PM Senate

    Motions - Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Legislation - Defer question of third reading

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    11 rebellions 86% attendance

62. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Nov 2009, 4:05 PM Senate

    Motions - Asylum Seekers - Stop excising territory

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

63. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Nov 2009, 12:42 PM Senate

    Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - Second Reading - Read a second time

    Richard Colbeck voted Yes

    Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

64. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Nov 2009, 12:24 PM Senate

    Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - Second Reading - Defer consideration

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    11 rebellions 92% attendance

65. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Nov 2009, 12:14 PM Senate

    Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - Second Reading - Commit to reducing emissions

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

66. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Nov 2009, 11:01 AM Senate

    Business - Rearrangement - Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme legislation

    Richard Colbeck voted Yes

    Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    7 rebellions 83% attendance

67. 24th Nov 2009, 3:46 PM Senate

    Rwanda

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

68. 23rd Nov 2009, 3:45 PM Senate

    National Disaster Response Plan

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

69. 19th Nov 2009, 9:53 AM Senate

    Iran

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

70. 17th Nov 2009, 4:34 PM Senate

    Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Income Support for Students) Bill 2009 — In Committee

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 47% attendance

71. 29th Oct 2009, 10:08 AM Senate

    Uganda: Homosexuality

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

72. 28th Oct 2009, 4:18 PM Senate

    Sri Lanka

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 47% attendance

73. 28th Oct 2009, 4:10 PM Senate

    Tasmanian Logging Contractors

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 49% attendance

74. edited 10th Jun 2017

    28th Oct 2009, 3:42 PM Senate

    Motions - Renewable Energy Target Scheme - Reintroduce Renewable Energy Electricity legislation

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

75. 27th Oct 2009, 5:43 PM Senate

    Committees — Economics References Committee; Reference

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

76. edited 8th Oct 2017

    27th Oct 2009, 3:50 PM Senate

    Motions - Asylum Seekers - Language and law

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

77. edited 23rd Jun 2016

    27th Oct 2009, 3:45 PM Senate

    Motions - Parallel Import Restrictions on Books - Territorial copyright protection

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

78. 27th Oct 2009, 1:06 PM Senate

    Business — Days and Hours of Meeting

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

79. 26th Oct 2009, 2:02 PM Senate

    Corporations Amendment (Improving Accountability on Termination Payments) Bill 2009 — In Committee

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

80. 17th Sep 2009, 1:22 PM Senate

    Federal Court of Australia Amendment (Criminal Jurisdiction) Bill 2008 — In Committee

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 46% attendance

81. 17th Sep 2009, 10:04 AM Senate

    Swift Parrot Habitats

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 45% attendance

82. 17th Sep 2009, 9:59 AM Senate

    Death Penalty in Vietnam

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 43% attendance

83. edited 18th May 2018

    16th Sep 2009, 4:01 PM Senate

    Motions - Illegal Entry Vessels - Review + report back to Senate

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

84. 16th Sep 2009, 3:54 PM Senate

    Bank Executive Salaries

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

85. 16th Sep 2009, 3:50 PM Senate

    Environment: East Gippsland

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

86. 14th Sep 2009, 8:32 PM Senate

    Automotive Transformation Scheme Bill 2009; Acis Administration Amendment Bill 2009 — Second Reading

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

87. edited 17th Oct 2014

    14th Sep 2009, 6:19 PM Senate

    Native Title Amendment Bill 2009 - In Committee - Proof of continuity

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

88. 14th Sep 2009, 3:40 PM Senate

    Reserve Bank of Australia: Contractors

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

89. 10th Sep 2009, 2:02 PM Senate

    Tax Laws Amendment (2009 Measures No. 4) Bill 2009 — In Committee

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

90. edited 7th Oct 2014

    10th Sep 2009, 1:51 PM Senate

    Tax Laws Amendment (2009 Measures No. 4) Bill 2009 - In Committee - Carbon sink tax deductions

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    1 rebellion 78% attendance

91. 10th Sep 2009, 9:56 AM Senate

    Mr Guy Campos

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

92. edited 7th Oct 2014

    10th Sep 2009, 9:46 AM Senate

    Motions - Solar Flagship Program - Support program

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

93. edited 16th Dec 2016

    10th Sep 2009, 9:41 AM Senate

    Motions - Coal Exploration and Mining in the Galilee Basin - Concerns

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

94. 9th Sep 2009, 5:04 PM Senate

    Uranium Royalty (Northern Territory) Bill 2008 — Third Reading

    Richard Colbeck voted Yes

    Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

95. edited 21st Jan 2018

    8th Sep 2009, 3:44 PM Senate

    Motions - National Threatened Species Day - Management plans

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

96. 7th Sep 2009, 3:54 PM Senate

    Afghanistan

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

97. 20th Aug 2009, 10:10 AM Senate

    Remuneration Tribunal Determination 2009/11 — Motion for Disallowance

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

98. 19th Aug 2009, 5:38 PM Senate

    Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2009; Renewable Energy (Electricity) (Charge) Amendment Bill 2009 — In Committee

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

99. 19th Aug 2009, 4:00 PM Senate

    Japanese Comfort Women

    Richard Colbeck voted No

    Kerry O'Brien voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

100. 17th Aug 2009, 3:54 PM Senate

     Business — Consideration of Legislation

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 53% attendance

101. 17th Aug 2009, 3:50 PM Senate

     Self-Determinationi for the Uygur People

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 51% attendance

102. edited 7th Oct 2014

     13th Aug 2009, 11:06 AM Senate

     Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 and related acts - Second Reading - Commit to reducing emissions

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 95% attendance

103. edited 25th Feb 2016

     13th Aug 2009, 9:53 AM Senate

     Motions - Establish an Anti-Corruption Commission

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 59% attendance

104. 12th Aug 2009, 5:28 PM Senate

     Committees — Privileges Committee; Reference

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

105. 25th Jun 2009, 6:41 PM Senate

     Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2009-2010; Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2009-2010; Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2009-2010 — Second Reading

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

106. 25th Jun 2009, 5:38 PM Senate

     Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Pension Reform and Other 2009 Budget Measures) Bill 2009 — In Committee

     Richard Colbeck voted Yes

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

107. 25th Jun 2009, 5:05 PM Senate

     Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Pension Reform and Other 2009 Budget Measures) Bill 2009 — Second Reading

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

108. 25th Jun 2009, 9:48 AM Senate

     Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Legislation

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 58% attendance

109. 18th Jun 2009, 4:45 PM Senate

     Protecting Children from Junk Food Advertising Bill 2006 [2008] — Second Reading

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

110. 18th Jun 2009, 12:27 PM Senate

     Guarantee of State and Territory Borrowing Appropriation Bill 2009 — Third Reading

     Richard Colbeck voted Yes

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 55% attendance

111. 16th Jun 2009, 5:19 PM Senate

     Australian Business Investment Partnership Bill 2009; Australian Business Investment Partnership (Consequential Amendment) Bill 2009 — In Committee

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 51% attendance

112. edited 2nd Jun 2016

     16th Jun 2009, 4:17 PM Senate

     Motions - Parliamentarians' Entitlements - Independent Parliamentary Standards Commissioner

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 53% attendance

113. 16th Jun 2009, 3:59 PM Senate

     China

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

114. 16th Jun 2009, 2:02 PM Senate

     Nation Building Program (National Land Transport) Amendment Bill 2009 — In Committee

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 93% attendance

115. edited 9th Jun 2016

     14th May 2009, 10:34 AM Senate

     Motions - Remuneration Tribunal Determination - Electorate allowance

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 59% attendance

116. 12th May 2009, 4:13 PM Senate

     Committees — Agricultural and Related Industries Committee; Reference

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

117. 19th Mar 2009, 9:58 AM Senate

     Commonwealth Radioactive Waste Management Act 2005

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

118. 19th Mar 2009, 9:53 AM Senate

     Whaling

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

119. edited 12th Jun 2021

     19th Mar 2009, 9:49 AM Senate

     Motions - Protect the Swift Parrot - Deliberate Actions and Recovery Plan

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

120. edited 10th Oct 2014

     19th Mar 2009, 9:37 AM Senate

     Same-Sex Couples - Legislative Changes - 12 month transitional period

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

121. 11th Mar 2009, 5:08 PM Senate

     Defence Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Richard Colbeck voted Yes

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 49% attendance

122. 12th Feb 2009, 3:41 PM Senate

     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...

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

123. 10th Feb 2009, 2:08 PM Senate

     Climate Change — Order

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

124. edited 20th Oct 2014

     5th Feb 2009, 11:03 AM Senate

     Motions - Immigration Detention - Labor's 'New Directions'

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

125. 3rd Sep 2008, 4:06 PM Senate

     Afghanistan

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

126. 3rd Sep 2008, 3:51 PM Senate

     Russia

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

127. 3rd Sep 2008, 3:47 PM Senate

     Climate Change

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

128. 28th Aug 2008, 10:00 AM Senate

     Committees — Community Affairs Committee; Reference

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

129. edited 7th Oct 2014

     27th Aug 2008, 4:21 PM Senate

     Motions - MV Tampa: Seventh Anniversary - Inquiry into immigration detention

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

130. edited 7th Oct 2014

     27th Aug 2008, 4:08 PM Senate

     Motions - Gunns Pulp Mill - Provide the report on potential marine impact

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

131. 26th Jun 2008, 4:24 PM Senate

     Tax Laws Amendment (2008 Measures No. 1) Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

132. 26th Jun 2008, 9:42 AM Senate

     Gt Leste Biotech

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

133. 25th Jun 2008, 10:22 AM Senate

     Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (2008 Budget and Other Measures) Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

134. 24th Jun 2008, 4:14 PM Senate

     Middle East

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

135. 24th Jun 2008, 3:54 PM Senate

     Tibet

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

136. edited 21st Jul 2016

     24th Jun 2008, 3:48 PM Senate

     Motions - Climate Change - Act on conference conclusions

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

137. edited 7th Oct 2014

     19th Jun 2008, 8:46 PM Senate

     Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008 and Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008 - Third Reading - Read a third time

     Richard Colbeck voted Yes

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     2 rebellions 84% attendance

138. 19th Jun 2008, 9:48 AM Senate

     Iraq

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

139. edited 7th Oct 2014

     17th Jun 2008, 12:41 PM Senate

     Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008 and Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008 — Second Reading — Read a second time

     Richard Colbeck voted Yes

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     1 rebellion 84% attendance

140. 16th Jun 2008, 1:34 PM Senate

     Tax Laws Amendment (Personal Income Tax Reduction) Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

141. 15th May 2008, 10:11 AM Senate

     Radioactive Waste Facilities

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

142. 15th May 2008, 9:55 AM Senate

     Palestine

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

143. 14th May 2008, 4:02 PM Senate

     War

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

144. 14th May 2008, 3:55 PM Senate

     5th Ministerial Conference on Environment and Development

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

145. 20th Mar 2008, 10:07 AM Senate

     China — Suspension of Standing Orders

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

146. 18th Mar 2008, 5:55 PM Senate

     Workplace Relations Amendment (Transition to Forward with Fairness) Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

147. 18th Mar 2008, 3:50 PM Senate

     Tarkine Wilderness

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

148. edited 25th Feb 2016

     18th Mar 2008, 3:44 PM Senate

     Motions - Donations to Political Parties - Developers

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

149. 12th Mar 2008, 10:46 AM Senate

     Social Security and Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Enhanced Allowances) Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

150. 14th Feb 2008, 10:43 AM Senate

     Gaza

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

151. edited 7th Oct 2014

     14th Feb 2008, 10:32 AM Senate

     Montions - Solar Energy Technology - Provide incentives

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

152. edited 30th Jun 2016

     14th Feb 2008, 10:22 AM Senate

     Motions - Climate Change - Reverse decision to cut funding

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

153. edited 22nd Jul 2017

     13th Feb 2008, 10:53 AM Senate

     Motions - Apology to Australia’s Indigenous Peoples - Compensation

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 91% attendance

154. 19th Sep 2007, 3:58 PM Senate

     Treatment of Prisoners

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

155. edited 11th Aug 2016

     18th Sep 2007, 4:02 PM Senate

     Motions - Housing Affordability - Evidence-based national plan

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

156. edited 22nd Jul 2017

     18th Sep 2007, 3:57 PM Senate

     Motions - National Close the Gap Day - Health equality within 25 years

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

157. edited 23rd Aug 2016

     18th Sep 2007, 3:53 PM Senate

     Motions - Public Transport - Fund public transport

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

158. edited 30th Jun 2016

     17th Sep 2007, 8:14 PM Senate

     Commonwealth Electoral Amendment (Democratic Plebiscites) Bill 2007 - In Committee - Major infrastructure projects

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 53% attendance

159. 16th Aug 2007, 3:11 PM Senate

     Water Bill 2007; Water (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2007 — In Committee

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

160. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2007, 1:40 PM Senate

     Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007 - In Committee - Publicly funded computers, acquisition of rights/titles/etc, business management, bail & sentencing

     Richard Colbeck voted Yes

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

161. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2007, 12:25 PM Senate

     Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 and related bills - Third Reading - Read a third time

     Richard Colbeck voted Yes

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

162. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2007, 10:49 AM Senate

     Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 - In Committee - Leave schedules unchanged

     Richard Colbeck voted Yes

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

163. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2007, 10:22 AM Senate

     Motions - Age Pension - Increase age pension

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

164. 15th Aug 2007, 3:50 PM Senate

     Forests of High Conservation Value

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 86% attendance

165. edited 7th Oct 2014

     14th Aug 2007, 6:15 PM Senate

     Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 - Second Reading - Read a second time

     Richard Colbeck voted Yes

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

166. edited 7th Oct 2014

     14th Aug 2007, 6:10 PM Senate

     Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 and related bills - Second Reading - Delay passage of bill

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

167. 14th Aug 2007, 3:50 PM Senate

     Russia

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

168. edited 28th Jul 2016

     14th Aug 2007, 3:45 PM Senate

     Motions - Alcohol Abuse - Australian-wide approach

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

169. edited 14th Oct 2017

     13th Aug 2007, 6:17 PM Senate

     Australian Citizenship Amendment (Citizenship Testing) Bill 2007 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea

     Richard Colbeck voted Yes

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

170. edited 7th Oct 2014

     13th Aug 2007, 3:54 PM Senate

     Motions - Nuclear Nonproliferation - Block moves to exempt India from NSG rules

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

171. edited 7th Oct 2014

     9th Aug 2007, 10:30 AM Senate

     Committees - Australia’s Antiterrorism Laws Committee - Establishment

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 89% attendance

172. 9th Aug 2007, 10:18 AM Senate

     Irish Motorway Project and the Hill of Tara

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

173. edited 7th Oct 2014

     8th Aug 2007, 6:12 PM Senate

     Principal Executive Office Classification Structure and Terms and Conditions - Motion for Disallowance - Don't increase MP pay

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     1 rebellion 82% attendance

174. 8th Aug 2007, 3:50 PM Senate

     Nuclear Weapons

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

175. edited 7th Oct 2014

     8th Aug 2007, 3:45 PM Senate

     Motions — India and the Nuclear Non—Proliferation Treaty — Encourage to sign

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

176. 7th Aug 2007, 6:42 PM Senate

     Crimes Legislation Amendment (National Investigative Powers and Witness Protection) Bill 2006 [2007] — In Committee

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

177. 7th Aug 2007, 6:02 PM Senate

     Crimes Legislation Amendment (National Investigative Powers and Witness Protection) Bill 2006 [2007] — In Committee

     Richard Colbeck voted Yes

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

178. edited 7th Oct 2014

     7th Aug 2007, 3:53 PM Senate

     Motions - Desalination Plant - Renewable energy

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

179. 20th Jun 2007, 3:49 PM Senate

     Tasmanian Pulp Mill

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

180. 19th Jun 2007, 10:02 PM Senate

     Workplace Relations Amendment (A Stronger Safety Net) Bill 2007 — In Committee

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

181. 18th Jun 2007, 3:51 PM Senate

     In-Vitro Fertilisation

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

182. edited 7th Oct 2014

     18th Jun 2007, 3:46 PM Senate

     Motions - Uranium Exports - No export to Russia

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

183. 14th Jun 2007, 9:13 PM Senate

     Evidence Amendment (Journalists’ Privilege) Bill 2007 — In Committee

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 77% attendance

184. 14th Jun 2007, 12:29 PM Senate

     Schools Assistance (Learning Together — Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Amendment (2007 Budget Measures) Bill 2007 — Second Reading

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 83% attendance

185. edited 10th Jun 2017

     14th Jun 2007, 9:57 AM Senate

     Motions - Renewable Energy - Energy targets

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 77% attendance

186. 14th Jun 2007, 9:51 AM Senate

     Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

187. edited 7th Oct 2014

     14th Jun 2007, 9:45 AM Senate

     Motions - Paid Maternity Leave - Government funded paid maternity leave

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

188. 12th Jun 2007, 6:00 PM Senate

     Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Legislation Amendment (Child Support Reform Consolidation and Other Measures) Bill 2007 — In Committee

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 69% attendance

189. 10th May 2007, 11:26 AM Senate

     National Capital Plan Amendments — Motion for Disallowance

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

190. edited 27th Sep 2017

     10th May 2007, 10:17 AM Senate

     Motions - Iraq - Information requested

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 73% attendance

191. 10th May 2007, 10:12 AM Senate

     Climate Change

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 77% attendance

192. 29th Mar 2007, 10:04 AM Senate

     Mr David Hicks

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

193. 29th Mar 2007, 9:41 AM Senate

     Human Rights: United States of America

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

194. 28th Mar 2007, 3:53 PM Senate

     Mr David Hicks

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

195. 28th Mar 2007, 3:48 PM Senate

     Tasmania: Proposed Pulp Mill

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

196. 28th Mar 2007, 3:43 PM Senate

     Tasmania: Proposed Pulp Mill

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

197. 28th Mar 2007, 11:49 AM Senate

     Airports Amendment Bill 2006 — In Committee

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

198. 26th Mar 2007, 3:58 PM Senate

     Mr David Hicks

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

199. 26th Mar 2007, 3:53 PM Senate

     Climate Change

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

200. 23rd Mar 2007, 1:11 PM Senate

     Schools Assistance (Learning Together — Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Amendment Bill 2007 — Second Reading

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

201. edited 25th Jan 2018

     21st Mar 2007, 3:54 PM Senate

     Motions - Tasmania: Proposed Pulp Mill - Public inquiry

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

202. 21st Mar 2007, 11:26 AM Senate

     Energy Efficiency Opportunities Amendment Bill 2006 — In Committee

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

203. 1st Mar 2007, 10:11 AM Senate

     National Curriculum

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

204. 8th Feb 2007, 12:35 PM Senate

     Committees — Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Committee; Reference

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

205. 7th Dec 2006, 9:39 PM Senate

     Environment and Heritage Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2006 — In Committee

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

206. 7th Dec 2006, 8:37 PM Senate

     Environment and Heritage Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2006 — In Committee

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 66% attendance

207. edited 7th Oct 2014

     7th Dec 2006, 5:38 PM Senate

     Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Bill 2006 - In Committee - Definition of financing of terrorism

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

208. 7th Dec 2006, 10:13 AM Senate

     Iraq

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

209. edited 7th Oct 2014

     7th Dec 2006, 10:03 AM Senate

     Motions - Wetlands and Floodplains - Murray Darling

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

210. 6th Dec 2006, 5:36 PM Senate

     Matters of Urgency — Iraq

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

211. 5th Dec 2006, 4:04 PM Senate

     Old Growth Forests

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

212. 5th Dec 2006, 3:44 PM Senate

     World Heritage Convention

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 66% attendance

213. 4th Dec 2006, 3:45 PM Senate

     Oil for Food Program

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

214. 4th Dec 2006, 3:45 PM Senate

     Oil for Food Program

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

215. 30th Nov 2006, 10:13 AM Senate

     Climate Change

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

216. edited 25th Feb 2016

     30th Nov 2006, 10:08 AM Senate

     Motions - Political Donations - Developers

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

217. 30th Nov 2006, 10:04 AM Senate

     Wheat Exports

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

218. 30th Nov 2006, 9:58 AM Senate

     Environment

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

219. edited 14th Apr 2016

     29th Nov 2006, 3:45 PM Senate

     Motions - Logging in Tasmania’s Weld River Valley - Halt logging

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

220. 28th Nov 2006, 4:07 PM Senate

     Greenhouse Gas Emissions

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

221. edited 7th Oct 2014

     28th Nov 2006, 4:04 PM Senate

     Motions - Renewable Energy

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

222. 28th Nov 2006, 3:44 PM Senate

     Nuclear Energy

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

223. edited 23rd Aug 2016

     27th Nov 2006, 4:10 PM Senate

     Motions - Newcastle City Council - Renewables and public transport

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

224. 27th Nov 2006, 4:05 PM Senate

     Committees — Treaties Committee; Reference

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

225. 9th Nov 2006, 9:58 AM Senate

     West Papua

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

226. 9th Nov 2006, 9:52 AM Senate

     Gwydir Wetlands

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

227. 9th Nov 2006, 9:41 AM Senate

     Vietnam

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

228. 8th Nov 2006, 3:54 PM Senate

     International Jewish Solidarity Network

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

229. edited 16th Sep 2016

     7th Nov 2006, 8:53 PM Senate

     Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Bill 2006 - Third Reading - Read a third time DUPLICATE

     Richard Colbeck voted Yes in this free vote

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes in this free vote

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 87% attendance

230. edited 7th Oct 2014

     7th Nov 2006, 8:53 PM Senate

     Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Bill 2006 - Third Reading - Read a third time

     Richard Colbeck voted Yes in this free vote

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes in this free vote

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 87% attendance

231. edited 10th Oct 2014

     7th Nov 2006, 7:54 PM Senate

     Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Bill 2006 - In Committee - 15 day warrant duration

     Richard Colbeck voted Yes in this free vote

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes in this free vote

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 83% attendance

232. edited 10th Oct 2014

     7th Nov 2006, 5:46 PM Senate

     Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Bill 2006 - In Committee - Increase penalties to 15 years

     Richard Colbeck voted Yes in this free vote

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes in this free vote

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

233. edited 7th Oct 2014

     7th Nov 2006, 5:33 PM Senate

     Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Bill 2006 - In Committee - National Stem Cell Bank

     Richard Colbeck voted Yes in this free vote

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes in this free vote

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

234. edited 7th Oct 2014

     7th Nov 2006, 4:09 PM Senate

     Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Bill 2006 - In Committee - Public health benefit

     Richard Colbeck voted No in this free vote

     Kerry O'Brien voted No in this free vote

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

235. edited 14th Apr 2016

     7th Nov 2006, 3:56 PM Senate

     Motions - Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Report on emissions from logging and clearances

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

236. edited 7th Oct 2014

     7th Nov 2006, 1:10 PM Senate

     Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Bill 2006 - Second Reading - Read a second time

     Richard Colbeck voted Yes in this free vote

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes in this free vote

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 86% attendance

237. 19th Oct 2006, 10:36 AM Senate

     Iraq

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

238. 17th Oct 2006, 3:54 PM Senate

     Climate Change

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

239. 11th Oct 2006, 4:15 PM Senate

     King Island Council

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

240. edited 7th Oct 2014

     10th Oct 2006, 3:42 PM Senate

     Motions — Nuclear Nonproliferation — Against Australia becoming a nuclear fuel supply centre and against sale of uranium to India

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

241. edited 21st Jan 2018

     13th Sep 2006, 3:44 PM Senate

     Motions - Child Care - Increase wages for workers

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

242. edited 7th Oct 2014

     12th Sep 2006, 6:51 PM Senate

     Petroleum Retail Legislation Repeal Bill 2006 - In Committee - Limiting the percentage of the market controlled by major oil companies

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     1 rebellion 74% attendance

243. 12th Sep 2006, 3:50 PM Senate

     Detention of Palestinian Parliamentarians

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

244. 12th Sep 2006, 3:43 PM Senate

     Oil Depletion Protocol

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

245. 7th Sep 2006, 10:20 AM Senate

     Woodstock-Abydos Reserves

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

246. 6th Sep 2006, 4:31 PM Senate

     Ching Cheong

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

247. 6th Sep 2006, 4:24 PM Senate

     Conflict in Israel and Lebanon

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

248. edited 14th Apr 2016

     6th Sep 2006, 4:19 PM Senate

     Motions - Papua New Guinea: Logging and Human Rights - Take immediate action

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

249. edited 7th Oct 2014

     6th Sep 2006, 4:14 PM Senate

     Motions — Tasmanian Forestry Industry — Campaigns against Tasmanian forestry industry + Illegal timber imports

     Richard Colbeck voted Yes

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 83% attendance

250. 6th Sep 2006, 4:09 PM Senate

     Tasmanian Forestry Industry

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 91% attendance

251. edited 2nd Jun 2016

     6th Sep 2006, 4:01 PM Senate

     Motions - Parliamentarians’ Entitlements - Review of remuneration and entitlements

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 92% attendance

252. 6th Sep 2006, 12:09 PM Senate

     Migration Amendment (Employer Sanctions) Bill 2006 — In Committee

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

253. edited 9th Jun 2016

     5th Sep 2006, 6:25 PM Senate

     Motions - Remuneration and Allowances - Pay rise

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

254. 5th Sep 2006, 3:51 PM Senate

     Gunns Ltd

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

255. 4th Sep 2006, 5:55 PM Senate

     Journalists in Indonesia

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

256. 4th Sep 2006, 1:50 PM Senate

     Broadcasting Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2005 [2006] — In Committee

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

257. 10th Aug 2006, 9:55 AM Senate

     Middle East

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

258. 10th Aug 2006, 9:50 AM Senate

     Fuel Prices

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

259. 10th Aug 2006, 9:45 AM Senate

     Tarkine Wilderness

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

260. edited 23rd Aug 2016

     10th Aug 2006, 9:40 AM Senate

     Motions - Fuel Prices - Public transport & alternative fuels

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

261. 9th Aug 2006, 6:23 PM Senate

     Committees — Treaties Committee; Reference

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

262. 22nd Jun 2006, 11:42 PM Senate

     Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2006 — In Committee

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

263. edited 7th Oct 2014

     22nd Jun 2006, 10:42 PM Senate

     Health Legislation Amendment (Private Health Insurance) Bill 2006 - In Committee - Abolish the private health insurance rebate

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

264. 21st Jun 2006, 12:42 PM Senate

     Do Not Call Register Bill 2006; Do Not Call Register (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2006 — Second Reading

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

265. 21st Jun 2006, 10:40 AM Senate

     Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Electoral Integrity and Other Measures) Bill 2006 — Adoption of Report

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

266. 20th Jun 2006, 9:18 PM Senate

     Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Electoral Integrity and Other Measures) Bill 2006 — In Committee

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

267. 20th Jun 2006, 6:17 PM Senate

     Committees — Environment, Communications, Information Technology and the Arts References Committee; Reference

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

268. 20th Jun 2006, 3:57 PM Senate

     West Papua

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

269. 20th Jun 2006, 3:52 PM Senate

     Uranium Enrichment Facilities

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

270. 19th Jun 2006, 9:04 PM Senate

     Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Electoral Integrity and Other Measures) Bill 2006 — In Committee

     Richard Colbeck voted Yes

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

271. 10th May 2006, 10:14 AM Senate

     Australian Broadcasting Corporation Amendment Bill 2006 — In Committee

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

272. edited 7th Oct 2014

     30th Mar 2006, 1:37 PM Senate

     Telecommunications (Interception) Amendment Bill 2006 — In Committee - Schedule 3 (equipment based interception)

     Richard Colbeck voted Yes

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

273. 29th Mar 2006, 11:05 AM Senate

     Snowy Hydro Limited

     Richard Colbeck voted Yes

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

274. 29th Mar 2006, 10:59 AM Senate

     Snowy Hydro Limited

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 88% attendance

275. 29th Mar 2006, 10:52 AM Senate

     Snowy Hydro Limited

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 87% attendance

276. 2nd Mar 2006, 9:59 AM Senate

     Ms Cornelia Rau

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

277. 1st Mar 2006, 11:00 AM Senate

     Offshore Petroleum Bill 2005; Offshore Petroleum (Annual Fees) Bill 2005; Offshore Petroleum (Registration Fees) Bill 2005; Offshore Petroleum (Repeals and Consequential Amendme...

     Richard Colbeck voted Yes

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

278. 1st Mar 2006, 10:33 AM Senate

     Offshore Petroleum Bill 2005; Offshore Petroleum (Annual Fees) Bill 2005; Offshore Petroleum (Registration Fees) Bill 2005; Offshore Petroleum (Repeals and Consequential Amendme...

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

279. 28th Feb 2006, 6:42 PM Senate

     Offshore Petroleum Bill 2005; Offshore Petroleum (Annual Fees) Bill 2005; Offshore Petroleum (Registration Fees) Bill 2005; Offshore Petroleum (Repeals and Consequential Amendme...

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

280. 27th Feb 2006, 1:25 PM Senate

     Energy Efficiency Opportunities Bill 2005 — In Committee

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

281. edited 7th Oct 2014

     9th Feb 2006, 4:49 PM Senate

     Therapeutic Goods Amendment (Repeal of Ministerial Responsibility for Approval of Ru486) Bill 2005 - Third Reading - Read a third time

     Richard Colbeck voted Yes in this free vote

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes in this free vote

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 96% attendance

282. edited 7th Oct 2014

     9th Feb 2006, 4:07 PM Senate

     Therapeutic Goods Amendment (Repeal of Ministerial Responsibility for Approval of Ru486) Bill 2005 - In Committee - Amend the current process

     Richard Colbeck voted No in this free vote

     Kerry O'Brien voted No in this free vote

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 95% attendance

283. edited 7th Oct 2014

     9th Feb 2006, 12:54 PM Senate

     Therapeutic Goods Amendment (Repeal of Ministerial Responsibility for Approval of Ru486) Bill 2005 - Second Reading - Read a second time

     Richard Colbeck voted Yes in this free vote

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes in this free vote

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 93% attendance

284. 9th Feb 2006, 9:49 AM Senate

     East Timor

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

285. 8th Feb 2006, 3:47 PM Senate

     West Papua

     Richard Colbeck voted No

     Kerry O'Brien voted No

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

286. edited 10th Dec 2016

     8th Feb 2006, 12:08 PM Senate

     Defence Legislation Amendment (Aid to Civilian Authorities) Bill 2005 [2006] — In Committee - Protest

     Richard Colbeck voted Yes

     Kerry O'Brien voted Yes

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance