Christopher Back and Michael Forshaw have voted the same way 36% of the time

Between March 2009 and June 2011 Christopher Back and Michael Forshaw have voted in the same division 273 times.

In divisions they have voted differently 176 times. They have only voted the same 97 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 176 times. They have only voted the same 97 times.

1. edited 7th Oct 2014

   20th Jun 2011 Senate

   Bills — Corporations Amendment (Improving Accountability on Director and Executive Remuneration) Bill 2011; In Committee

   Christopher Back voted No

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 68% attendance

2. 24th Mar 2011, 11:52 AM Senate

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

   Christopher Back voted No

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 71% attendance

3. 28th Feb 2011, 5:22 PM Senate

   Questions without Notice — Suspension of Standing Orders

   Christopher Back voted No

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 68% attendance

4. 24th Nov 2010, 4:03 PM Senate

   Global Carbon Budget

   Christopher Back voted No

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 74% attendance

5. 23rd Nov 2010, 3:55 PM Senate

   Committees — Economics References Committee; Reference

   Christopher Back voted No

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 61% attendance

6. 17th Nov 2010, 5:18 PM Senate

   Mr Liu Xiaobo

   Christopher Back voted No

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 50% attendance

7. edited 24th Feb 2023

   17th Nov 2010, 5:09 PM Senate

   Motions - Non Biodegradable Plastic Bags - Ban

   Christopher Back voted No

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 67% attendance

8. 15th Nov 2010, 3:40 PM Senate

   United Nations Parliamentary Assembly

   Christopher Back voted No

   Michael Forshaw voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 51% attendance

9. 28th Oct 2010, 10:27 AM Senate

   Coal Seam Gas Projects

   Christopher Back voted Yes

   Michael Forshaw voted Yes

   Passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 84% attendance

10. 28th Oct 2010, 10:10 AM Senate

    Coal Seam Gas Projects

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Michael Forshaw voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

11. 26th Oct 2010, 3:47 PM Senate

    Emissions Reduction Target

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

12. 25th Oct 2010, 4:43 PM Senate

    Restoring Territory Rights (Voluntary Euthanasia Legislation) Bill 2010 — Consideration of Legislation

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 47% attendance

13. 30th Sep 2010, 10:12 AM Senate

    Kimberley Liquefied Natural Gas Precinct

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

14. 23rd Jun 2010, 4:18 PM Senate

    Last Resort Builders' Home Warranty Insurance

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 50% attendance

15. 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...

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

16. 22nd Jun 2010, 4:16 PM Senate

    Visit of the Vice President of the People’s Republic of China

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

17. 22nd Jun 2010, 4:06 PM Senate

    Mandatory Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Standards

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

18. edited 7th Oct 2014

    22nd Jun 2010, 4:00 PM Senate

    Motions - Transition to Renewable Energy - Undertake a study

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

19. 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

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Michael Forshaw voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

20. 21st Jun 2010, 9:24 PM Senate

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

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

21. 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...

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

22. edited 7th Oct 2014

    17th Jun 2010, 11:56 AM Senate

    Paid Parental Leave Bill 2010, Paid Parental Leave (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2010 - In Committee - Entitlement to paid parental leave

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

23. 15th Jun 2010, 4:06 PM Senate

    Climate Change

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 47% attendance

24. edited 16th Jan 2015

    13th May 2010, 10:13 AM Senate

    Motions - Petroleum Exploration - Protect marine wildlife of Margaret River coastline

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

25. 13th May 2010, 10:09 AM Senate

    Population Policy

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

26. 11th May 2010, 4:27 PM Senate

    Afghanistan

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

27. edited 22nd Sep 2016

    11th May 2010, 4:22 PM Senate

    Motions - Environment: Millewa Forest - Stop logging

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw 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

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

29. edited 28th Jan 2017

    18th Mar 2010, 9:56 AM Senate

    Motions - Nuclear Non-Proliferation - Note

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

30. 18th Mar 2010, 9:52 AM Senate

    Truth in Political Advertising Unit

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

31. 17th Mar 2010, 3:53 PM Senate

    Captain Peter Bethune

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 66% attendance

32. 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

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

33. 11th Mar 2010, 11:43 AM Senate

    Committees — Economics References Committee; Reference

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

34. 11th Mar 2010, 10:02 AM Senate

    Banking

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

35. 11th Mar 2010, 9:54 AM Senate

    Afghanistan

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

36. 9th Mar 2010, 3:40 PM Senate

    Home Builders Warranty Insurance

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

37. edited 28th Apr 2016

    25th Feb 2010, 4:05 PM Senate

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

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 66% attendance

38. 25th Feb 2010, 9:41 AM Senate

    National Industrial Manslaughter Laws

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

39. 24th Feb 2010, 4:11 PM Senate

    Dalai Lama

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

40. 24th Feb 2010, 4:01 PM Senate

    Mr Liu Xiaobo

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

41. 24th Feb 2010, 10:15 AM Senate

    Business — Suspension of Standing Orders

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

42. 4th Feb 2010, 10:27 AM Senate

    Dalai Lama

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

43. 4th Feb 2010, 10:18 AM Senate

    International Students

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

44. 4th Feb 2010, 10:14 AM Senate

    Mr Viktor Kaisiepo

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

45. 3rd Feb 2010, 3:58 PM Senate

    Boobook Declaration and Biodiversity Protection

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 47% attendance

46. edited 8th Oct 2017

    3rd Feb 2010, 3:49 PM Senate

    Motions - Tamil Asylum Seekers - End standoff

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 47% attendance

47. 3rd Feb 2010, 3:46 PM Senate

    Death Penalty in China

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 46% attendance

48. 2nd Feb 2010, 12:56 PM Senate

    Afghanistan — Suspension of Standing Orders

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

49. 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

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

50. 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

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

51. edited 7th Oct 2014

    30th Nov 2009, 6:27 PM Senate

    Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills - In Committee - Free allocation of permits

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

52. 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

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

53. 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

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

54. edited 7th Oct 2014

    26th Nov 2009, 10:24 PM Senate

    Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2] and related bills — In Committee - Increase emission reduction target

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw 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

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

56. edited 7th Apr 2016

    25th Nov 2009, 4:49 PM Senate

    Motions - Overseas Tax Havens - Deplorable

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

57. 25th Nov 2009, 4:37 PM Senate

    Commonwealth Dialysis Resources

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

58. edited 7th Oct 2014

    25th Nov 2009, 4:05 PM Senate

    Motions - Asylum Seekers - Stop excising territory

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

59. 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

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

60. 23rd Nov 2009, 3:45 PM Senate

    National Disaster Response Plan

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

61. 19th Nov 2009, 9:53 AM Senate

    Iran

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

62. 18th Nov 2009, 3:44 PM Senate

    Oil

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 49% attendance

63. 17th Nov 2009, 3:45 PM Senate

    Uygur Men

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

64. 29th Oct 2009, 10:08 AM Senate

    Uganda: Homosexuality

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

65. edited 10th Jun 2017

    28th Oct 2009, 3:42 PM Senate

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

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

66. 26th Oct 2009, 2:02 PM Senate

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

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

67. 17th Sep 2009, 1:22 PM Senate

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

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 46% attendance

68. 17th Sep 2009, 10:04 AM Senate

    Swift Parrot Habitats

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 45% attendance

69. 17th Sep 2009, 9:59 AM Senate

    Death Penalty in Vietnam

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 43% attendance

70. 17th Sep 2009, 9:46 AM Senate

    Committees — Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee: Joint; Reference

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

71. 14th Sep 2009, 8:32 PM Senate

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

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

72. 14th Sep 2009, 3:40 PM Senate

    Reserve Bank of Australia: Contractors

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

73. 10th Sep 2009, 2:02 PM Senate

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

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

74. 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

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    1 rebellion 78% attendance

75. 10th Sep 2009, 9:56 AM Senate

    Mr Guy Campos

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

76. edited 7th Oct 2014

    10th Sep 2009, 9:46 AM Senate

    Motions - Solar Flagship Program - Support program

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

77. edited 16th Dec 2016

    10th Sep 2009, 9:41 AM Senate

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

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

78. 9th Sep 2009, 4:46 PM Senate

    Energy Efficiency Opportunities Amendment Regulations 2009 (No. 1) — Motion for Disallowance

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

79. edited 21st Jan 2018

    8th Sep 2009, 3:44 PM Senate

    Motions - National Threatened Species Day - Management plans

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

80. 7th Sep 2009, 3:54 PM Senate

    Afghanistan

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

81. 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

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

82. 25th Jun 2009, 5:38 PM Senate

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

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Michael Forshaw voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

83. 25th Jun 2009, 5:05 PM Senate

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

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

84. 25th Jun 2009, 10:02 AM Senate

    Snowy Hydro Ltd

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

85. 25th Jun 2009, 9:48 AM Senate

    Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Legislation

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

86. 24th Jun 2009, 10:51 AM Senate

    Tax Laws Amendment (2009 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2009 — Second Reading

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

87. 16th Jun 2009, 2:02 PM Senate

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

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 93% attendance

88. 14th May 2009, 9:41 AM Senate

    Tasmanian Department of Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

89. edited 24th Feb 2023

    13th May 2009, 3:46 PM Senate

    Motion - Radioactive Waste - Management processes

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

90. 12th May 2009, 4:13 PM Senate

    Committees — Agricultural and Related Industries Committee; Reference

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

91. 19th Mar 2009, 9:58 AM Senate

    Commonwealth Radioactive Waste Management Act 2005

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

92. 19th Mar 2009, 9:53 AM Senate

    Whaling

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

93. edited 10th Oct 2014

    19th Mar 2009, 9:37 AM Senate

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

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

94. edited 21st Jan 2018

    17th Mar 2009, 4:18 PM Senate

    Motions - Child Care - Not-for-profit government-supported childcare

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

95. 17th Mar 2009, 4:12 PM Senate

    Committees — Economics Committee; Reference

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

96. 17th Mar 2009, 4:07 PM Senate

    Swift Parrot

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

97. 17th Mar 2009, 3:55 PM Senate

    Business — Days and Hours of Meeting

    Christopher Back voted No

    Michael Forshaw voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance