edited
4th Feb 2024
Family Law Amendment Bill 2023 - in Committee - Enforcement of child-related orders (consequential)
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 83% attendance
Linda White and Malcolm Roberts have voted the same way 18% of the time
Linda White
Australian Labor Party Senator for Victoria since May 2022
Malcolm Roberts
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party Senator for Queensland since July 2019
Since May 2022 Linda White and Malcolm Roberts have voted in the same division 398 times.
In divisions they have voted differently 327 times. They have only voted the same 71 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
- Australia's timber industry
- Ending immigration detention on Nauru
- Ending indexation on student debt (vocational and tertiary)
- Federal government action on animal & plant extinctions
- Fee-free university and TAFE education
- Increasing legal protections for LGBTI people
- Increasing transparency of big business by making information public
- Net zero emissions by 2035
- No new fossil fuels projects
- Protecting whistleblowers
- Reducing taxes for high-income earners
- Repealing Stage 3 tax cuts
Voted a mixture of the same and differently on
- Decreasing subsidisation of fossil fuels
- Encouraging Australian-based industry
- Ending government investment in fossil fuels
- Increasing accessibility of government data and documents
- More scrutiny of intelligence services & police
- Protecting threatened forest and bushland habitats
- Suspending the rules to allow a vote to happen (procedural)
- Unconventional gas mining
Always voted differently on
- A referendum on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice
- An Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC)
- Banning pay secrecy clauses
- Capping gas prices
- Federal action on public housing
- Increasing access to medicinal cannabis products
- Increasing housing affordability
- Increasing political transparency
- Net zero emissions by 2050
- Putting welfare payments onto cashless debit cards (or indue cards) on an ongoing basis
- Self-governance of the territories
- Speeding things along in Parliament (procedural)
- The Paris Climate Agreement
- The territories being able to legalise euthanasia
- Transgender rights
Divisions in which they voted the same
In divisions they have voted differently 327 times. They have only voted the same 71 times.
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edited 4th Feb 2024
Higher Education Support Amendment (Response to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report) Bill 2023 - Consideration in detail - Expand scope of CSPs for Indigenous stud...
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 77% attendance
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edited 4th Feb 2024
Higher Education Support Amendment (Response to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report) Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Make university and TAFE fee-free
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 68% attendance
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edited 26th Jan 2024
Motions - Israel - Support
Linda White voted Yes
Malcolm Roberts voted Yes
Passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 88% attendance
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edited 26th Jan 2024
Matters of Urgency - Environment - Make climate pollution a compulsory consideration
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 48% attendance
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edited 19th Jan 2024
Housing Australia Future Fund Bill 2023 and two others - in Committee - Government amendments
Linda White voted Yes
Malcolm Roberts voted Yes, rebelling against the Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 76% attendance
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edited 19th Jan 2024
Housing Australia Future Fund Bill 2023 and two others - Second Reading - Rent freeze
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 53% attendance
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edited 12th Jan 2024
Treasury Laws Amendment (Modernising Business Communications and Other Measures) Bill 2023 - in Committee - Continuous disclosure obligations
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 46% attendance
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edited 12th Jan 2024
Matters of Urgency - Climate Change - New coal mines
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 46% attendance
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edited 5th Jan 2024
Committees - Environment and Communications References Committee; Reference - Murdoch-owned News Corp
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 46% attendance
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edited 5th Jan 2024
Health Insurance Amendment (Prescribed Dental Patients and Other Measures) Bill 2023 - in Committee - Speech pathology sessions
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 47% attendance
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edited 30th Nov 2023
Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Amendment Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea
Linda White voted Yes
Malcolm Roberts voted Yes
Passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 53% attendance
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edited 29th Sep 2023
Committees - Environment and Communications References Committee; Reference - Middle Arm Industrial Precinct
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 51% attendance
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edited 30th Nov 2023
National Security Legislation Amendment (Comprehensive Review and Other Measures No. 2) Bill 2023 - Third Reading - Pass the bill
Linda White voted Yes
Malcolm Roberts voted Yes
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 82% attendance
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edited 29th Dec 2023
National Security Legislation Amendment (Comprehensive Review and Other Measures No. 2) Bill 2023 - in Committee - Spent convictions
Linda White voted Yes
Malcolm Roberts voted Yes
Passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 57% attendance
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edited 23rd Dec 2023
National Security Legislation Amendment (Comprehensive Review and Other Measures No. 2) Bill 2023 - in Committee - Opposition members on PJCIS
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 79% attendance
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edited 8th Sep 2023
Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Prohibited financial assistance
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 55% attendance
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edited 4th Aug 2023
Matters of Urgency - Middle Arm Sustainable Development Precinct
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 53% attendance
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edited 15th Sep 2023
Education Legislation Amendment (Startup Year and Other Measures) Bill 2023 - in Committee - Abolishing indexation
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 70% attendance
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edited 25th Aug 2023
Education Legislation Amendment (Startup Year and Other Measures) Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Tertiary education & student debt
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 53% attendance
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edited 22nd Sep 2023
Committees - Selection of Bills Committee; Report - Migration Amendment (Giving Documents and Other Measures) Bill 2023
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 54% attendance
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edited 4th Aug 2023
Ending Native Forest Logging Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 59% attendance
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edited 4th Aug 2023
Matters of Urgency - First Nations Australians - Treaty
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 59% attendance
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edited 6th Oct 2023
Documents - National Disability Insurance Scheme - Order for the Production of Documents
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 87% attendance
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edited 12th May 2023
Public Interest Disclosure Amendment (Review) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Whistleblowers
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 52% attendance
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edited 12th May 2023
Business - Consideration of Legislation - Education and Other Legislation Amendment (Abolishing Indexation and Raising the Minimum Repayment Income for Education and Training Lo...
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 52% attendance
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edited 31st Mar 2023
Safeguard Mechanism (Crediting) Amendment Bill 2023 - in Committee - Unit surrender, judicial review, max. offset percentage + price
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 68% attendance
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edited 31st Mar 2023
Safeguard Mechanism (Crediting) Amendment Bill 2023 - in Committee - Onshore shale gas projects
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 68% attendance
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edited 7th Apr 2023
National Reconstruction Fund Corporation Bill 2023 - in Committee - Appointment term and review
Linda White voted Yes
Malcolm Roberts voted Yes
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 83% attendance
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edited 7th Apr 2023
National Reconstruction Fund Corporation Bill 2023 - in Committee - Identification of recipients
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a small majority
1 rebellion 83% attendance
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edited 7th Apr 2023
National Reconstruction Fund Corporation Bill 2023 - in Committee - Consider biodiversity
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 68% attendance
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edited 21st Apr 2023
Matters of Urgency - Pensions and Benefits - Scrap stage 3 tax cuts and fund other measures
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 47% attendance
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edited 24th Mar 2023
Motions - Climate Change - Let a vote happen
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 51% attendance
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edited 24th Mar 2023
Motions - Iraq War: 20th Anniversary - Let a vote happen
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 47% attendance
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edited 17th Mar 2023
Therapeutic Goods Amendment (2022 Measures No. 1) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Giving blood
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 51% attendance
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edited 14th Apr 2023
Matters of Urgency - Gender Equality - Stage 3 cuts
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 47% attendance
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edited 10th Mar 2023
Migration Amendment (Evacuation to Safety) Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 48% attendance
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edited 10th Mar 2023
Higher Education Support Amendment (Australia's Economic Accelerator) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Support pure research
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 57% attendance
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edited 10th Mar 2023
Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Improvements for Families and Gender Equality) Bill 2022 - in Committee - PhD students
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 55% attendance
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edited 10th Mar 2023
Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Improvements for Families and Gender Equality) Bill 2022 - in Committee - Extend parental leave
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 52% attendance
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edited 10th Mar 2023
Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Improvements for Families and Gender Equality) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Parental leave and the superannuation guarantee
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 57% attendance
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edited 16th Dec 2022
Treasury Laws Amendment (Energy Price Relief Plan) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Fossil fuel subsidies
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a large majority
1 rebellion 68% attendance
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edited 16th Dec 2022
Treasury Laws Amendment (Energy Price Relief Plan) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Windfall tax and welfare
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 59% attendance
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edited 8th Dec 2022
Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Bill 2022 - in Committee - Flexible workplaces
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 68% attendance
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edited 2nd Dec 2022
National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill 2022 and another - in Committee - Objects of the bill
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 57% attendance
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edited 22nd Dec 2022
Committees - Education and Employment References Committee; Reference - School disruption
Linda White voted Yes
Malcolm Roberts voted Yes
Passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 75% attendance
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edited 22nd Dec 2022
Treasury Laws Amendment (2022 Measures No. 3) Bill 2022 and two others - in Committee - Annual members’ meetings
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 82% attendance
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edited 2nd Dec 2022
Privacy Legislation Amendment (Enforcement and Other Measures) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Statutory civil cause of action
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 57% attendance
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edited 23rd Dec 2022
Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2022-2023 and two others - in Committee - Middle Arm Sustainable Development Precinct
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 49% attendance
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edited 30th Dec 2022
Matters of Urgency - Sport - Fossil Fuel Sponsorship
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 53% attendance
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edited 30th Dec 2022
Emergency Response Fund Amendment (Disaster Ready Fund) Bill 2022 - in Committee - No investment in fossil fuels
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 59% attendance
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edited 31st Dec 2022
Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Cheaper Child Care) Bill 2022 - in Committee - Extend to other staff
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 57% attendance
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edited 6th Jan 2023
Customs Amendment (India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement Implementation) Bill 2022 and four others - Second Reading - Human rights
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 59% attendance
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edited 3rd Nov 2022
Australian Human Rights Commission Legislation Amendment (Selection and Appointment) Bill 2022 - in Committee - Human Rights Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ people
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 58% attendance
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edited 28th Oct 2022
Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment (AFP Powers and Other Matters) Bill 2022 - Third Reading - Pass the bill
Linda White voted Yes
Malcolm Roberts voted Yes
Passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 80% attendance
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edited 3rd Nov 2022
Aged Care Amendment (Implementing Care Reform) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Restrictive practices and funding
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 78% attendance
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edited 3rd Nov 2022
Fair Work Amendment (Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2022 - in Committee - Emergency leave
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 58% attendance
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edited 28th Oct 2022
Regulations and Determinations - Australian Education Amendment (2022 Capital Funding Indexation) Regulations 2022 - Disallowance; private school funding
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 71% attendance
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edited 27th Oct 2022
Supply Bill (No. 3) 2022-2023, Supply Bill (No. 4) 2022-2023 and another - Second Reading - Repeal stage 3 tax cuts
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 53% attendance
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edited 30th Sep 2022
Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill 2022 - in Committee - No compulsory income management
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 57% attendance
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edited 30th Sep 2022
Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Provide clear plan & increase funding
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 68% attendance
-
edited 7th Oct 2022
Business - Consideration of Legislation - Cashless Debit Card and Territory Rights legislation
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 84% attendance
-
edited 30th Sep 2022
Matters of Urgency - Housing - Nationwide rent freeze
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 58% attendance
-
edited 30th Sep 2022
Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment (Benefit to Australia) Bill 2020 - Second Reading - Cth royality, subsidies, and costs
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 62% attendance
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edited 17th Sep 2022
Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - in Committee - Scope 3 emissions and scientific evidence
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 82% attendance
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edited 17th Sep 2022
Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - in Committee - Transparecy and ARENA loopholes
Linda White voted Yes
Malcolm Roberts voted Yes
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 83% attendance
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edited 17th Sep 2022
Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - in Committee - 2030 and 2035 targets
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 71% attendance
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edited 17th Sep 2022
Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Acknowledge need to end fossil fuels
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 70% attendance
-
edited 17th Sep 2022
Regulations and Determinations - Export Control (Animals) Amendment (Northern Hemisphere Summer Prohibition) Rules 2022 - Disallow
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 78% attendance
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edited 19th Aug 2022
Treasury Laws Amendment (2022 Measures No. 1) Bill 2022 - in Committee - Transparency
Linda White voted Yes
Malcolm Roberts voted Yes
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 84% attendance
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edited 28th Jul 2022
Committees - Appointment of joint committees - Choose a different chair
Linda White voted No
Malcolm Roberts voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 66% attendance