Christopher Back and Malarndirri McCarthy have voted the same way 35% of the time

Between July 2016 and July 2017 Christopher Back and Malarndirri McCarthy have voted in the same division 233 times.

In divisions they have voted differently 151 times. They have only voted the same 82 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 151 times. They have only voted the same 82 times.

1. edited 24th Nov 2023

   22nd Jun 2017, 9:50 PM Senate

   Australian Education Amendment Bill 2017 - in Committee - Commonwealth share

   Christopher Back voted No

   Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 66% attendance

2. edited 24th Nov 2023

   22nd Jun 2017, 9:28 PM Senate

   Australian Education Amendment Bill 2017 - in Committee - Funds for students with disability

   Christopher Back voted No

   Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 63% attendance

3. edited 24th Nov 2023

   22nd Jun 2017, 6:30 PM Senate

   Australian Education Amendment Bill 2017 - in Committee - Transition period

   Christopher Back voted Yes

   Malarndirri McCarthy voted Yes

   Passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 74% attendance

4. edited 10th Aug 2018

   22nd Jun 2017, 12:24 PM Senate

   Motions - Aquaculture Industry - Okehampton Bay salmon farm

   Christopher Back voted No

   Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 66% attendance

5. edited 30th Jun 2017

   20th Jun 2017, 4:05 PM Senate

   Motions - Asylum Seekers - Withdraw from Refugee Convention

   Christopher Back voted No

   Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 74% attendance

6. edited 30th Jun 2017

   20th Jun 2017, 4:00 PM Senate

   Motions - Asylum Seekers - Close Nauru and Manus Is. detention centres

   Christopher Back voted No

   Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 68% attendance

7. edited 8th Jul 2017

   19th Jun 2017, 9:15 PM Senate

   Major Bank Levy Bill 2017, Treasury Laws Amendment (Major Bank Levy) Bill 2017 - in Committee - International banks

   Christopher Back voted No

   Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 68% attendance

8. edited 2nd Jul 2017

   19th Jun 2017, 3:53 PM Senate

   Motions - Mining - Adani's Carmichael mine

   Christopher Back voted No

   Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 74% attendance

9. edited 24th Jun 2017

   19th Jun 2017, 11:32 AM Senate

   Treasury Laws Amendment (Gst Low Value Goods) Bill 2017 - Second Reading - Delay the bill

   Christopher Back voted No

   Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 62% attendance

10. edited 24th May 2019

    14th Jun 2017, 4:09 PM Senate

    Motions - Budget - Abandon drug testing income support

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

11. 14th Jun 2017, 12:00 PM Senate

    Bills — Native Title Amendment (Indigenous Land Use Agreements) Bill 2017; Third Reading

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

12. 14th Jun 2017, 11:50 AM Senate

    Bills — Native Title Amendment (Indigenous Land Use Agreements) Bill 2017; in Committee

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

13. edited 16th Jun 2017

    13th Jun 2017, 7:26 PM Senate

    Native Title Amendment (Indigenous Land Use Agreements) Bill 2017 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

14. edited 13th May 2017

    10th May 2017, 5:36 PM Senate

    Motions - Food Labelling - Review Standard

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 83% attendance

15. edited 31st May 2019

    10th May 2017, 5:30 PM Senate

    Documents - Saudi Arabia: Human Rights - Order for the Production of Documents

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

16. 10th May 2017, 10:06 AM Senate

    Bills — Social Security Legislation Amendment (Youth Jobs Path: Prepare, Trial, Hire) Bill 2016; Second Reading

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

17. edited 26th May 2017

    9th May 2017, 3:56 PM Senate

    Motions - Military Unmanned Aerial Vehicles - Fund diplomatic network and aid

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

18. 29th Mar 2017, 7:24 PM Senate

    Regulations and Determinations — Social Security (Administration) (Trial Area) Amendment Determination 2017; Disallowance

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

19. edited 7th Apr 2017

    29th Mar 2017 Senate

    Motions - Asylum Seekers - End detention on Nauru and Manus Island

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

20. edited 14th Apr 2017

    28th Mar 2017, 4:01 PM Senate

    Motions - Iraq: Mosul - Confirm whether Australia involved

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

21. edited 12th Apr 2017

    28th Mar 2017, 3:55 PM Senate

    Motions - Youth Employment - Minister for Young People

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

22. edited 20th Apr 2017

    27th Mar 2017, 4:19 PM Senate

    Documents - Defence Procurement - F-35 Joint Strike Fighter

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

23. edited 14th Apr 2017

    22nd Mar 2017, 5:16 PM Senate

    Motions - Child Sexual Abuse - List of perpetrators

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 73% attendance

24. edited 6th Apr 2017

    22nd Mar 2017 Senate

    Motions - Defence Expenditure - Redirect

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

25. edited 6th Apr 2017

    21st Mar 2017, 4:08 PM Senate

    Motions - Parliamentarians' Entitlements - Do not increase remuneration until in surplus

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

26. 21st Mar 2017, 1:23 PM Senate

    Bills — Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill 2016; in Committee

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

27. 21st Mar 2017, 12:44 PM Senate

    Bills — Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill 2016; in Committee

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

28. edited 18th Feb 2017

    16th Feb 2017, 6:43 PM Senate

    Parliamentary Entitlements Legislation Amendment Bill 2017 - in Committee - Prime ministers

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    1 rebellion 61% attendance

29. edited 18th Feb 2017

    16th Feb 2017, 6:18 PM Senate

    Parliamentary Entitlements Legislation Amendment Bill 2017 - in Committee - Former PMs and the gold pass

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 66% attendance

30. 16th Feb 2017, 11:58 AM Senate

    Committees — Lending to Primary Production Customers Committee; Appointment

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

31. edited 24th May 2019

    16th Feb 2017, 11:50 AM Senate

    Motions - Parliamentarians' Entitlements - Commit to spending on electorate

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

32. 16th Feb 2017, 11:31 AM Senate

    Committees — Senators' Interests Committee; Reference

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

33. edited 26th Sep 2017

    14th Feb 2017, 4:13 PM Senate

    Motions - Papua New Guinea: Asylum Seekers - Against forced migration

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 77% attendance

34. 13th Feb 2017, 6:25 PM Senate

    Bills — Criminal Code Amendment (Firearms Trafficking) Bill 2016; in Committee

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

35. edited 17th Mar 2017

    13th Feb 2017, 4:24 PM Senate

    Motions - Schools - Needs-based funding model

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

36. edited 17th Feb 2017

    13th Feb 2017, 4:13 PM Senate

    Motions - President of the United States of America - Do not invite Trump

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

37. edited 24th May 2019

    13th Feb 2017, 4:05 PM Senate

    Motions - Illicit Drugs - Pill testing

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 81% attendance

38. edited 17th Feb 2017

    13th Feb 2017, 10:37 AM Senate

    Migration Amendment (Character Cancellation Consequential Provisions) Bill 2016 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

39. edited 14th Oct 2017

    13th Feb 2017, 10:32 AM Senate

    Migration Amendment (Character Cancellation Consequential Provisions) Bill 2016 - Second Reading - Heads of State/Government

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

40. edited 11th Feb 2017

    8th Feb 2017, 4:15 PM Senate

    Motions - Federal Anti-Corruption Commission - Establish

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

41. edited 11th Feb 2017

    8th Feb 2017, 11:22 AM Senate

    Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment (Petroleum Pools and Other Measures) Bill 2016 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 65% attendance

42. 8th Feb 2017, 11:14 AM Senate

    Bills — Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment (Petroleum Pools and Other Measures) Bill 2016; in Committee

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

43. edited 11th Feb 2017

    8th Feb 2017, 10:07 AM Senate

    Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment (Petroleum Pools and Other Measures) Bill 2016 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

44. 7th Feb 2017, 1:42 PM Senate

    Motions — Suspension of Standing Orders

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

45. edited 3rd Dec 2016

    1st Dec 2016, 2:01 PM Senate

    Criminal Code Amendment (War Crimes) Bill 2016 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

46. edited 3rd Dec 2016

    1st Dec 2016, 1:40 PM Senate

    Criminal Code Amendment (War Crimes) Bill 2016 - Second Reading - More scrutiny

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

47. 1st Dec 2016, 12:15 PM Senate

    Parliamentary Zone — Approval of Works

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 83% attendance

48. edited 3rd Dec 2016

    1st Dec 2016 Senate

    Criminal Code Amendment (High Risk Terrorist Offenders) Bill 2016 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 73% attendance

49. 30th Nov 2016, 7:24 PM Senate

    Bills — Vet Student Loans Bill 2016, Vet Student Loans (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2016, Vet Student Loans (Charges) Bill 2016; in Committee

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

50. 29th Nov 2016, 9:54 PM Senate

    Bills — Building and Construction Industry (Improving Productivity) Bill 2013, Building and Construction Industry (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2013; in Commi...

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

51. edited 6th Jun 2019

    29th Nov 2016, 4:13 PM Senate

    Motions - Australian of the Year - Remove General Morrison

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

52. 23rd Nov 2016, 10:35 AM Senate

    Bills — Treasury Laws Amendment (Fair and Sustainable Superannuation) Bill 2016, Superannuation (Excess Transfer Balance Tax) Imposition Bill 2016; Second Reading

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

53. edited 6th Jun 2019

    22nd Nov 2016, 4:14 PM Senate

    Motions - Suspension of Standing Orders - Let a vote happen

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

54. edited 19th Nov 2016

    10th Nov 2016, 12:49 PM Senate

    Motions - Live Animal Exports - End

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 69% attendance

55. 9th Nov 2016, 4:05 PM Senate

    Committees — Finance and Public Administration References Committee; Reference

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 69% attendance

56. edited 19th Nov 2016

    9th Nov 2016, 3:56 PM Senate

    Motions - Day, Mr Bob, AO

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 65% attendance

57. edited 23rd Feb 2018

    9th Nov 2016, 12:45 PM Senate

    Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Television and Radio Licence Fees) Bill 2016 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

58. edited 19th Nov 2016

    8th Nov 2016, 7:24 PM Senate

    Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2016 - Second Reading - Agree to the bill's main idea

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

59. edited 19th Nov 2016

    8th Nov 2016, 3:50 PM Senate

    Motions - Political Donations - Family First

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 73% attendance

60. edited 14th Oct 2016

    12th Oct 2016, 4:06 PM Senate

    Motions - Oil Exploration - Great Australian Bight

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 88% attendance

61. edited 14th Oct 2016

    12th Oct 2016, 4:00 PM Senate

    Motions - Donations to Political Parties - Banks and financial institutions

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

62. edited 22nd Oct 2016

    11th Oct 2016, 1:56 PM Senate

    Treasury Laws Amendment (Income Tax Relief) Bill 2016 - Second Reading - Agree with the main idea of the bill

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 77% attendance

63. 11th Oct 2016 Senate

    Bills — Treasury Laws Amendment (Income Tax Relief) Bill 2016; Second Reading

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

64. edited 23rd Sep 2016

    15th Sep 2016, 11:35 PM Senate

    Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

65. edited 1st Oct 2016

    15th Sep 2016, 11:31 PM Senate

    Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016 - in Committee - Military rehabilitation & compensation

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

66. edited 1st Oct 2016

    15th Sep 2016, 10:31 PM Senate

    Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016 - in Committee - ARENA

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

67. edited 1st Oct 2016

    15th Sep 2016, 10:27 PM Senate

    Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016 - in Committee - ARENA

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

68. edited 23rd Sep 2016

    15th Sep 2016, 9:25 PM Senate

    Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016 - Second Reading - Agree to the main idea

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

69. edited 23rd Sep 2016

    15th Sep 2016, 9:21 PM Senate

    Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016 - Second Reading - Financial arrangements of ARENA

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

70. edited 23rd Sep 2016

    15th Sep 2016, 9:16 PM Senate

    Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016 - Second Reading - Higher education funding

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

71. edited 23rd Sep 2016

    15th Sep 2016, 9:12 PM Senate

    Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016 - Second Reading - ARENA funding

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

72. edited 30th Sep 2016

    15th Sep 2016, 9:08 PM Senate

    Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016 - Second Reading - Social safety net

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

73. edited 30th Sep 2016

    15th Sep 2016, 9:02 PM Senate

    Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016 - Second Reading - Redraft

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

74. edited 22nd Sep 2016

    15th Sep 2016, 12:40 PM Senate

    Motions - Gun Control - Strengthen laws

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

75. 15th Sep 2016, 12:23 PM Senate

    Business — Days and Hours of Meeting

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

76. 13th Sep 2016, 3:51 PM Senate

    Committees — Community Affairs References Committee; Reference

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

77. edited 17th Sep 2016

    12th Sep 2016, 4:04 PM Senate

    Motions - Census - Do not fine

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

78. edited 17th Sep 2016

    12th Sep 2016, 3:59 PM Senate

    Motions - Gambling - Against gambling advertising

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

79. edited 1st Oct 2016

    12th Sep 2016, 3:54 PM Senate

    Motions - Roads - Access to information

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

80. 1st Sep 2016, 12:17 PM Senate

    Committees — Selection of Bills Committee; Report

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

81. edited 17th Sep 2016

    31st Aug 2016, 4:23 PM Senate

    Motions - Immigration Detention - Royal Commission

    Christopher Back voted No

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

82. edited 1st Sep 2016

    31st Aug 2016, 9:54 AM Senate

    Parliamentary Representation — Rotation of Senators

    Christopher Back voted Yes

    Malarndirri McCarthy voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 86% attendance