Mark Bishop and Rachel Siewert have voted the same way 57% of the time

Between February 2006 (when our voting records begin) and June 2014 Mark Bishop and Rachel Siewert have voted in the same division 1414 times.

In divisions they have voted the same 810 times. They have only voted differently 604 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 differently

In divisions they have voted the same 810 times. They have only voted differently 604 times.

1. edited 4th Jan 2015

   26th Jun 2014, 12:51 PM Senate

   Motions - Youth Mental Health - Redirect chaplaincy funding to qualified mental health workers

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Rachel Siewert voted Yes

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 62% attendance

2. edited 19th Jul 2019

   25th Jun 2014, 4:00 PM Senate

   Motions - Solar Energy - NSW Solar Energy eXchange Initiative

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Rachel Siewert voted Yes

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 76% attendance

3. edited 2nd Mar 2017

   23rd Jun 2014, 9:38 PM Senate

   Infrastructure Australia Amendment Bill 2013 - in Committee - Local community consultation

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Rachel Siewert voted Yes

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 61% attendance

4. 23rd Jun 2014, 4:07 PM Senate

   Motions — Iraq

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Rachel Siewert voted Yes

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 66% attendance

5. edited 10th Oct 2014

   23rd Jun 2014, 12:59 PM Senate

   Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Child Care Measures) Bill 2014 - Third Reading - Read a third time

   Mark Bishop voted Yes

   Rachel Siewert voted No

   Passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 64% attendance

6. edited 7th Oct 2014

   23rd Jun 2014, 12:46 PM Senate

   Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Child Care Measures) Bill 2014 - Second Reading - Read a second time

   Mark Bishop voted Yes

   Rachel Siewert voted No

   Passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 66% attendance

7. edited 10th Oct 2014

   23rd Jun 2014, 12:42 PM Senate

   Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Child Care Measures) Bill 2014 - Second Reading - Find other means to raise revenue

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Rachel Siewert voted Yes

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 67% attendance

8. 19th Jun 2014, 12:35 PM Senate

   Committees — Tobacco Plain Packaging

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Rachel Siewert voted Yes

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 71% attendance

9. edited 27th Sep 2017

   19th Jun 2014, 12:30 PM Senate

   Committees - World Refugee Day - Transparency

   Mark Bishop voted No

   Rachel Siewert voted Yes

   Not passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 75% attendance

10. 19th Jun 2014, 12:24 PM Senate

    Committees — Education and Employment References Committee; Reference

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

11. 16th Jun 2014, 9:26 PM Senate

    Regulations and Determinations — Export Market Development Grants (Extended Lodgement and Consultant Quality Incentive) Determination 2012; Disallowance

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

12. edited 7th Oct 2014

    16th Jun 2014, 5:54 PM Senate

    Documents - World Heritage Committee - Protect the Fitzroy Delta, Keppel Bay, north Curtis Island and northern section of the reef

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

13. edited 7th Oct 2014

    16th Jun 2014, 2:03 PM Senate

    Tax Laws Amendment (Temporary Budget Repair Levy) Bill 2014 and related bills - Second Reading

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

14. edited 27th Dec 2014

    15th May 2014, 12:14 PM Senate

    Motions - Coal Seam Gas - Bentley blockade

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

15. 15th May 2014, 12:08 PM Senate

    Motions — Family Payments

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

16. 14th May 2014, 3:57 PM Senate

    Documents — Note Printing Australia; Order for the Production of Documents

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

17. edited 7th Oct 2014

    14th May 2014, 12:25 PM Senate

    Migration Amendment Bill 2013 - Third Reading - Read a third time

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Rachel Siewert voted No

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

18. edited 7th Oct 2014

    14th May 2014, 12:21 PM Senate

    Migration Amendment Bill 2013 - Second Reading - Read a second time

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Rachel Siewert voted No

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

19. edited 9th Oct 2014

    25th Mar 2014, 1:51 PM Senate

    Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2013 - Second Reading - Share mining boom benefits

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

20. edited 9th Oct 2014

    19th Mar 2014, 4:01 PM Senate

    Motions - Coal Seam Gas - Stop further approvals

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

21. edited 4th Nov 2016

    17th Mar 2014, 4:45 PM Senate

    Motions - Regulation of Lobbyists - Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 66% attendance

22. 6th Mar 2014, 2:00 PM Senate

    Regulations and Determinations — Clean Energy Auction Revocation Determination 2014; Disallowance

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

23. 6th Mar 2014, 1:27 PM Senate

    Regulations and Determinations — Civil Aviation Order 48.1 Instrument 2013; Disallowance

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

24. edited 27th Dec 2014

    6th Mar 2014, 11:40 AM Senate

    Landholders' Right to Refuse (Gas and Coal) Bill 2013 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

25. edited 9th Oct 2014

    5th Mar 2014, 12:47 PM Senate

    Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2013 - Third Reading - Read a third time

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Rachel Siewert voted No

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

26. edited 27th Dec 2014

    4th Mar 2014, 3:57 PM Senate

    Motions - Biennale of Sydney - Commend protest against Transfield sponsorship

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

27. edited 7th Oct 2014

    28th Jun 2013, 1:34 PM Senate

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

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

28. 27th Jun 2013, 12:45 PM Senate

    Regulations and Determinations — Social Security (Administration) (Vulnerable Welfare Payment Recipient) Principles 2013; Disallowance

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

29. edited 7th Oct 2014

    27th Jun 2013, 11:52 AM Senate

    Migration Amendment (Reinstatement of Temporary Protection Visas) Bill 2013 [No. 2] - Second Reading - Put the question

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

30. 27th Jun 2013, 11:23 AM Senate

    Bills — Marine Engineers Qualifications Bill 2013; Second Reading

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

31. 27th Jun 2013, 11:18 AM Senate

    Bills — Marine Engineers Qualifications Bill 2013; Second Reading

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 86% attendance

32. edited 7th Oct 2014

    26th Jun 2013, 1:10 PM Senate

    Bills - Australian Education Bill 2013, Australian Education (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2013; Second Reading

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 86% attendance

33. 24th Jun 2013, 4:56 PM Senate

    Documents — Pollution Reduction Program; Order for the Production of Documents

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

34. edited 24th Oct 2014

    20th Jun 2013, 11:28 AM Senate

    Marriage Act Amendment (Recognition of Foreign Marriages for Same-Sex Couples) Bill 2013 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

    Mark Bishop voted No in this free vote

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a small majority

    1 rebellion 95% attendance

35. edited 30th Jan 2015

    19th Jun 2013, 3:43 PM Senate

    Motions - Health - Inquiry into unpaid care

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

36. 19th Jun 2013, 3:17 PM Senate

    Motions — Tibet

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

37. edited 7th Oct 2014

    19th Jun 2013, 10:56 AM Senate

    Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment Bill 2013 - In Committee - Extend protection

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 86% attendance

38. edited 7th Oct 2014

    18th Jun 2013, 7:34 PM Senate

    Parliamentary Service Amendment (Freedom of Information) Bill 2013 - In Committee - Freedom of information for administrative matters

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

39. edited 30th Jun 2016

    18th Jun 2013, 4:07 PM Senate

    Motions - PRISM - Australia's vulnerability

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

40. edited 7th Oct 2014

    16th May 2013, 10:42 AM Senate

    Migration Amendment (Unauthorised Maritime Arrivals and Other Measures) Bill 2012 - Second Reading - Read a second time

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Rachel Siewert voted No

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 50% attendance

41. 15th May 2013, 4:01 PM Senate

    Motions — Leaders' Debate Commission

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 43% attendance

42. edited 7th Oct 2014

    15th May 2013, 3:53 PM Senate

    Motions - Live Animal Exports - Establish Office of Animal Welfare

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

43. 20th Mar 2013, 3:48 PM Senate

    Motions — Snowy Scientific Committee

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

44. edited 7th Oct 2014

    19th Mar 2013, 3:50 PM Senate

    Motions - Quinkan Rock Art Galleries - Protect from mining activities

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

45. edited 17th Mar 2016

    19th Mar 2013, 3:47 PM Senate

    Motions - Public Interest Disclosure - Protect whistle blowers

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

46. edited 3rd Dec 2016

    19th Mar 2013, 3:42 PM Senate

    Motions - Iraq - Independent inquiry

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

47. edited 7th Oct 2014

    14th Mar 2013, 12:32 PM Senate

    Motions - Coal Seam Gas - Water trigger

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

48. 14th Mar 2013, 12:26 PM Senate

    Motions — Education Funding

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 62% attendance

49. edited 17th Aug 2018

    14th Mar 2013, 12:22 PM Senate

    Motions - Parenting Payments - Reverse transfer to Newstart

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

50. edited 16th Jun 2016

    14th Mar 2013, 12:17 PM Senate

    Motions - International Development Assistance - Increase foreign aid budget to 0.7% of GNI

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

51. 13th Mar 2013, 4:15 PM Senate

    Documents — Environment

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

52. 13th Mar 2013, 4:09 PM Senate

    Documents — Women in the Workplace

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

53. 13th Mar 2013, 4:05 PM Senate

    Documents — Early Childhood Education and Care; Order for the Production of Documents

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

54. edited 7th Oct 2014

    13th Mar 2013, 3:58 PM Senate

    Motions — Uranium Exports - Review all bilateral uranium supply arrangements

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

55. edited 8th Oct 2017

    28th Feb 2013, 3:36 PM Senate

    Motions - Suspension of Standing Orders - Let a vote happen

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

56. 28th Feb 2013, 12:24 PM Senate

    Motions — National Health Reform Funding

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 66% attendance

57. edited 16th Jan 2015

    28th Feb 2013, 12:16 PM Senate

    Motions - Whaling - Seek explanation for non-compliance with injunction

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

58. 28th Feb 2013, 12:12 PM Senate

    Motions — Defence Procurement

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

59. edited 7th Oct 2014

    28th Feb 2013, 12:07 PM Senate

    Motions - Coal Seam Gas - Protect rivers, groundwater, agriculatural lands and natural environment

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

60. 25th Feb 2013, 9:03 PM Senate

    Bills — Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Improving Electoral Procedure) Bill 2012; in Committee

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

61. 25th Feb 2013, 1:41 PM Senate

    Bills — Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Improving Electoral Procedure) Bill 2012; in Committee

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

62. 25th Feb 2013, 1:13 PM Senate

    Bills — Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Improving Electoral Procedure) Bill 2012; in Committee

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Rachel Siewert voted No

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

63. edited 14th Oct 2017

    6th Feb 2013, 6:32 PM Senate

    Regulations and Determinations - Migration Amendment Regulation 2012 (No. 5) - Disallow

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

64. 29th Nov 2012, 10:13 PM Senate

    Bills — National Gambling Reform Bill 2012, National Gambling Reform (Related Matters) Bill (No. 1) 2012, National Gambling Reform (Related Matters) Bill (No. 2) 2012; in Committee

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

65. 29th Nov 2012, 10:09 PM Senate

    Bills — National Gambling Reform Bill 2012, National Gambling Reform (Related Matters) Bill (No. 1) 2012, National Gambling Reform (Related Matters) Bill (No. 2) 2012; in Committee

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

66. 29th Nov 2012, 10:04 PM Senate

    Bills — National Gambling Reform Bill 2012, National Gambling Reform (Related Matters) Bill (No. 1) 2012, National Gambling Reform (Related Matters) Bill (No. 2) 2012; in Committee

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

67. 28th Nov 2012, 6:58 PM Senate

    Regulations and Determinations — Murray-Darling Basin Plan; Disallowance

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

68. edited 7th Oct 2014

    28th Nov 2012, 3:53 PM Senate

    Motions - Asylum Seekers - Right to work

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

69. 28th Nov 2012, 3:46 PM Senate

    Committees — Environment and Communications References Committee; Reference

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

70. 28th Nov 2012, 11:20 AM Senate

    Bills — Fair Work Amendment Bill 2012; in Committee

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

71. 27th Nov 2012, 3:51 PM Senate

    Motions — Thorium Ore

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

72. 27th Nov 2012, 3:48 PM Senate

    Motions — Middle East

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

73. 22nd Nov 2012, 12:10 PM Senate

    Motions — International Energy Agency

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

74. edited 25th Jan 2018

    22nd Nov 2012, 12:05 PM Senate

    Motions - Endangered Species - Giant Australian cuttlefish

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 64% attendance

75. 21st Nov 2012, 6:01 PM Senate

    Regulations and Determinations — Migration Amendment Regulation 2012 (No. 6); Disallowance

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

76. edited 16th Jan 2015

    21st Nov 2012, 4:00 PM Senate

    Motions - Seismic Survey - Harm to marine wildlife

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

77. 21st Nov 2012, 3:56 PM Senate

    Committees — Community Affairs References Committee; Reference

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

78. edited 7th Oct 2014

    21st Nov 2012, 12:13 PM Senate

    Higher Education Support Amendment (Streamlining and Other Measures) Bill 2012 - In Committee - Student start-up scholarship payments

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Rachel Siewert voted No

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

79. 21st Nov 2012 Senate

    Motions — Middle East

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

80. edited 7th Oct 2014

    20th Nov 2012, 9:41 PM Senate

    Water Amendment (Long-term Average Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment) Bill 2012 - In Committee - Ground water amendment

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

81. 19th Nov 2012, 8:12 PM Senate

    Bills — Illegal Logging Prohibition Bill 2012; in Committee

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

82. 19th Nov 2012, 7:41 PM Senate

    Bills — Illegal Logging Prohibition Bill 2012; in Committee

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

83. 19th Nov 2012, 3:53 PM Senate

    Motions — Hicks, Mr David

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 61% attendance

84. 19th Nov 2012, 12:46 PM Senate

    Bills — Appropriation (Implementation of the Report of the Expert Panel on Asylum Seekers) Bill (No. 1) 2012-2013, Appropriation (Implementation of the Report of the Expert Pane...

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

85. edited 12th Apr 2018

    1st Nov 2012, 12:24 PM Senate

    Motions - Newstart - Increase

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 71% attendance

86. 31st Oct 2012, 6:32 PM Senate

    Bills — Defence Trade Controls Bill 2011; Consideration of House of Representatives Message

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Rachel Siewert voted No

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

87. 31st Oct 2012, 3:41 PM Senate

    Motions — Hicks, Mr David

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

88. 29th Oct 2012, 9:17 PM Senate

    Bills — Customs Amendment (Military End-Use) Bill 2011; Third Reading

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Rachel Siewert voted No

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

89. 29th Oct 2012, 9:03 PM Senate

    Bills — Defence Trade Controls Bill 2011; in Committee

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Rachel Siewert voted No

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 50% attendance

90. 29th Oct 2012, 8:10 PM Senate

    Bills — Defence Trade Controls Bill 2011; in Committee

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

91. edited 22nd Aug 2016

    29th Oct 2012, 3:45 PM Senate

    Motions - Nationally Threatened Species and Wilderness Areas - Federal responsibility

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 47% attendance

92. 11th Oct 2012, 3:58 PM Senate

    Committees — Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee; Reference

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 51% attendance

93. edited 13th Feb 2015

    11th Oct 2012, 12:24 PM Senate

    Documents — Public Interest Disclosure Bill, Order for the Production of Documents

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

94. edited 13th Feb 2015

    11th Oct 2012, 12:20 PM Senate

    Documents — National Data Retention Scheme; Order for the Production of Documents

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 54% attendance

95. edited 13th Feb 2015

    11th Oct 2012, 12:15 PM Senate

    Documents — Data Retention Advice; Order for the Production of Documents

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

96. edited 24th Oct 2014

    11th Oct 2012, 12:11 PM Senate

    Motions – State-based Marriage Equality Legislation – No Commonwealth challenge

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

97. edited 22nd Aug 2016

    10th Oct 2012, 3:55 PM Senate

    Documents - Reef Rescue Program - Great Barrier Reef

    Mark Bishop voted No

    Rachel Siewert voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 66% attendance

98. edited 7th Oct 2014

    10th Oct 2012, 11:42 AM Senate

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

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Rachel Siewert voted No

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 53% attendance

99. edited 7th Oct 2014

    10th Oct 2012, 11:34 AM Senate

    Motions - Manus Island - Designate PNG as regional processing country

    Mark Bishop voted Yes

    Rachel Siewert voted No

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 50% attendance

100. edited 7th Oct 2014

     10th Oct 2012, 11:30 AM Senate

     Motions - Manus Island - 12 month limit on detention

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 54% attendance

101. 10th Oct 2012, 9:40 AM Senate

     Notices — Presentation

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

102. edited 7th Oct 2014

     20th Sep 2012, 4:15 PM Senate

     Marriage Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2012 - Second Reading - Read a second time

     Mark Bishop voted No in this free vote

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 88% attendance

103. 19th Sep 2012, 6:35 PM Senate

     Business — Days and Hours of Meeting

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 55% attendance

104. 19th Sep 2012, 6:31 PM Senate

     Business — Days and Hours of Meeting

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 55% attendance

105. 19th Sep 2012, 6:03 PM Senate

     Business — Days and Hours of Meeting

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 51% attendance

106. 19th Sep 2012, 5:59 PM Senate

     Business — Days and Hours of Meeting

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 55% attendance

107. edited 25th Jan 2018

     19th Sep 2012, 3:50 PM Senate

     Motions - Environmental Conservation - Keep responsibility in federal hands

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

108. edited 7th Oct 2014

     19th Sep 2012, 10:29 AM Senate

     Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Declared Commercial Fishing Activities) Bill 2012 - In Committee - Greens amendment

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 59% attendance

109. 18th Sep 2012, 4:03 PM Senate

     Motions — Hicks, Mr David

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

110. edited 25th Jan 2018

     18th Sep 2012, 3:59 PM Senate

     Motions - Environmental Conservation - Keep responsibility in federal hands

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

111. edited 25th Jan 2018

     13th Sep 2012, 12:03 PM Senate

     Motions - Endangered Species - Keep responsibility in federal hands

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

112. edited 24th Feb 2023

     13th Sep 2012, 11:26 AM Senate

     Environment Protection (Beverage Container Deposit and Recovery Scheme) Bill 2010 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

113. edited 27th Sep 2017

     12th Sep 2012, 4:24 PM Senate

     Motions - Riley, Ms Vikki - Condolences

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

114. edited 25th Jan 2018

     12th Sep 2012, 4:13 PM Senate

     Motions - Environment - Keep responsibility in federal hands

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

115. 12th Sep 2012, 3:52 PM Senate

     Motions — Search and Rescue

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 58% attendance

116. 12th Sep 2012, 3:50 PM Senate

     Committees — Economics References Committee; Reference

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

117. edited 7th Oct 2014

     12th Sep 2012, 11:49 AM Senate

     Motions - Republic of Nauru - Designate Nauru as regional processing country

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

118. edited 7th Oct 2014

     12th Sep 2012, 11:45 AM Senate

     Motions - Republic of Nauru - 12 month limit on detention

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

119. 11th Sep 2012, 4:16 PM Senate

     Committees — Education, Employment and Workplace Relations References Committee; Reference

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 49% attendance

120. edited 7th Oct 2014

     11th Sep 2012, 4:09 PM Senate

     Documents - Cubbie Station - Foreign investment

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 50% attendance

121. edited 12th Dec 2014

     11th Sep 2012, 4:05 PM Senate

     Motions — Super Trawlers — Ban all super trawlers

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 45% attendance

122. edited 22nd Aug 2016

     11th Sep 2012, 4:02 PM Senate

     Documents - Great Barrier Reef - Federal responsibility

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 39% attendance

123. edited 21st Jul 2016

     11th Sep 2012, 3:45 PM Senate

     Motions - Cubbie Station - Foreign investment

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 83% attendance

124. 11th Sep 2012, 3:15 PM Senate

     Documents — Defence White Paper

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 53% attendance

125. edited 7th Oct 2014

     10th Sep 2012, 9:46 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 58% attendance

126. edited 7th Oct 2014

     10th Sep 2012, 9:36 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

127. edited 7th Oct 2014

     10th Sep 2012, 9:23 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 53% attendance

128. edited 7th Oct 2014

     10th Sep 2012, 8:06 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 58% attendance

129. edited 7th Oct 2014

     10th Sep 2012, 7:58 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 54% attendance

130. 23rd Aug 2012, 12:12 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 65% attendance

131. edited 30th Jan 2015

     23rd Aug 2012, 12:08 PM Senate

     Motions - Inequality - Introduce a Federal Equality Act

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

132. 22nd Aug 2012, 3:42 PM Senate

     Motions — James Price Point Gas Hub Precinct

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 56% attendance

133. edited 12th Feb 2016

     22nd Aug 2012, 12:34 PM Senate

     Cybercrime Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 56% attendance

134. edited 18th Mar 2015

     22nd Aug 2012, 11:53 AM Senate

     Cybercrime Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 - In Committee - Agree to amendments introducing limitations on access and disclosure

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 49% attendance

135. edited 27th Jan 2017

     21st Aug 2012, 5:47 PM Senate

     Criminal Code Amendment (Cluster Munitions Prohibition) Bill 2010 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 52% attendance

136. edited 27th Jan 2017

     21st Aug 2012, 5:19 PM Senate

     Criminal Code Amendment (Cluster Munitions Prohibition) Bill 2010- In Committee - New defence

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 55% attendance

137. edited 27th Jan 2017

     21st Aug 2012, 1:44 PM Senate

     Criminal Code Amendment (Cluster Munitions Prohibition) Bill 2010 - In Committee - Ban investment

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 56% attendance

138. edited 7th Oct 2014

     20th Aug 2012, 3:42 PM Senate

     Motions - Murray-Darling Basin - 4000 gigalitres required

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

139. edited 20th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2012, 10:21 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

140. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2012, 10:17 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

141. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2012, 9:09 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

142. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2012, 8:31 PM Senate

     Migration Legislation Amendment (Regional Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2012 - In Committee - Protection and welfare arrangements

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 65% attendance

143. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2012, 7:33 PM Senate

     Migration Legislation Amendment (Regional Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2012 - In Committee - Transfer to Australia after 12 months

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

144. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2012, 5:22 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

145. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2012, 5:10 PM Senate

     Migration Legislation Amendment (Regional Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2012 - Second Reading - Coalition policies (a)

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 88% attendance

146. edited 14th Apr 2016

     15th Aug 2012, 3:56 PM Senate

     Motions - Forestry - Westpac and logging on the Solomon Islands

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

147. 15th Aug 2012, 3:43 PM Senate

     Business — Rearrangement

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 56% attendance

148. 15th Aug 2012, 11:25 AM Senate

     Bills — Aviation Transport Security Amendment (Screening) Bill 2012, Second Reading; Third Reading

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

149. 15th Aug 2012, 11:18 AM Senate

     Bills — Aviation Transport Security Amendment (Screening) Bill 2012, Second Reading; in Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

150. edited 7th Oct 2014

     22nd Mar 2012, 1:46 PM Senate

     Motions — Nuclear Energy - India and other countries standing outside the NPT

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 58% attendance

151. 22nd Mar 2012, 1:41 PM Senate

     Motions — Acknowledgement of Country

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 59% attendance

152. 22nd Mar 2012, 1:37 PM Senate

     Motions — Privileges Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

153. edited 16th Mar 2016

     22nd Mar 2012, 1:29 PM Senate

     Motions - Mining - Use Queensland mining wealth to benefit all Queenslanders

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

154. 22nd Mar 2012 Senate

     Motions — Privileges Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

155. edited 7th Oct 2014

     19th Mar 2012, 10:04 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 88% attendance

156. edited 7th Oct 2014

     19th Mar 2012, 9:50 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 92% attendance

157. edited 7th Oct 2014

     19th Mar 2012, 9:40 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 89% attendance

158. edited 7th Oct 2014

     19th Mar 2012, 4:32 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

159. edited 13th Feb 2015

     19th Mar 2012, 4:18 PM Senate

     Documents — Serco Training Manuals; Order for the Production of Documents

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

160. 27th Feb 2012, 8:18 PM Senate

     Bills — Members of Parliament (Life Gold Pass) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2012; in Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 66% attendance

161. edited 7th Oct 2014

     27th Feb 2012, 1:56 PM Senate

     Bills — National Radioactive Waste Management Bill 2010; In Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

162. 9th Feb 2012, 12:59 PM Senate

     Documents — Sri Lanka

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 54% attendance

163. edited 13th Feb 2015

     9th Feb 2012, 12:55 PM Senate

     Documents — Gambling; Order for the Production of Documents

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

164. 9th Feb 2012, 12:45 PM Senate

     Motions — Register of the National Estate

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

165. 9th Feb 2012, 12:38 PM Senate

     Motions — Competition Policy

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

166. 8th Feb 2012, 6:53 PM Senate

     Motions — Dissent from Ruling

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 89% attendance

167. edited 7th Oct 2014

     8th Feb 2012, 4:30 PM Senate

     Motions - Wind Farms - Act on the Community Affairs References Committee's recommendations

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 83% attendance

168. edited 20th Oct 2014

     25th Nov 2011 Senate

     Deterring People Smuggling Bill 2011 - Second Reading - Read a second time

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

169. edited 7th Oct 2014

     25th Nov 2011 Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

170. 25th Nov 2011 Senate

     Motions — Suspension of Standing Orders

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

171. 24th Nov 2011 Senate

     Motions — Gillard Government; Censure

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 91% attendance

172. edited 8th Oct 2017

     24th Nov 2011 Senate

     Motions - Iraq - Lobby

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

173. 24th Nov 2011 Senate

     Motions — West Papua

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

174. edited 7th Oct 2014

     23rd Nov 2011 Senate

     Motions - Education Funding - Increase public higher education funding

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

175. edited 17th Feb 2015

     23rd Nov 2011 Senate

     Motions — Trans-Pacific Partnership

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

176. 22nd Nov 2011 Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

177. edited 7th Oct 2014

     21st Nov 2011 Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

178. 21st Nov 2011 Senate

     Motions — Goods and Services Tax

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 47% attendance

179. edited 7th Oct 2014

     10th Nov 2011 Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

180. 9th Nov 2011 Senate

     Bills — Steel Transformation Plan Bill 2011; Second Reading

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

181. edited 7th Oct 2014

     9th Nov 2011 Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

182. edited 7th Oct 2014

     9th Nov 2011 Senate

     Motions - Coral Sea - Declare marine national park

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 66% attendance

183. edited 7th Oct 2014

     9th Nov 2011 Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

184. 9th Nov 2011 Senate

     Motions — Recycling

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

185. edited 7th Oct 2014

     9th Nov 2011 Senate

     Motions - Vocational Education and Training - Support TAFE

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 66% attendance

186. edited 7th Oct 2014

     2nd Nov 2011 Senate

     Committees — Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee; Membership

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 83% attendance

187. 2nd Nov 2011 Senate

     Motions — Assange, Mr Julian

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

188. 2nd Nov 2011 Senate

     Motions — Forestry

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

189. 2nd Nov 2011 Senate

     Motions — Hungary

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

190. 2nd Nov 2011 Senate

     Motions — Socioeconomic Inequality and Marginal Tax Rates

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

191. 1st Nov 2011 Senate

     Motions — Cluster Munitions

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

192. 1st Nov 2011 Senate

     Motions — West Papua

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

193. edited 16th Mar 2018

     31st Oct 2011 Senate

     Matters of Urgency - Afghanistan - Confirm withdrawal date

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 58% attendance

194. 13th Oct 2011 Senate

     Committees — Environment and Communications References Committee; Reference

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

195. 13th Oct 2011 Senate

     Motions — Asylum Seekers

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 88% attendance

196. edited 7th Oct 2014

     12th Oct 2011 Senate

     Motions - Asylum Seekers - Siev X

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

197. 12th Oct 2011 Senate

     Motions — Olympic Dam

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

198. edited 7th Oct 2014

     11th Oct 2011 Senate

     Motions - Asylum Seekers - International refugee obligations

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 56% attendance

199. 11th Oct 2011 Senate

     Motions — Container Deposit Scheme

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 56% attendance

200. 11th Oct 2011 Senate

     Motions — Palestine

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

201. 11th Oct 2011 Senate

     Motions — Private Senators' Bills

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 53% attendance

202. edited 7th Oct 2014

     11th Oct 2011 Senate

     Motions - Same-Sex Relationships - Marriage

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 51% attendance

203. 22nd Sep 2011 Senate

     Motions — Sri Lanka

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

204. 22nd Sep 2011 Senate

     Motions — Suspension of Standing Orders

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 60% attendance

205. 21st Sep 2011 Senate

     Motions — International Day of Peace

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

206. 20th Sep 2011 Senate

     Motions — Microbreweries

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 53% attendance

207. edited 21st Jan 2018

     14th Sep 2011 Senate

     Motions - National Threatened Species Day - Reverse biodiversity decline

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

208. edited 7th Oct 2014

     13th Sep 2011 Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

209. 13th Sep 2011 Senate

     Motions — Israel

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 65% attendance

210. 13th Sep 2011 Senate

     Motions — Nystrom, Mr Stefan

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 65% attendance

211. 12th Sep 2011 Senate

     Bills — Veterans' Entitlements Amendment Bill 2011; in Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 60% attendance

212. 12th Sep 2011 Senate

     Bills — Veterans' Entitlements Amendment Bill 2011; in Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 60% attendance

213. 22nd Aug 2011 Senate

     Motions — Amendment to Standing Orders

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 77% attendance

214. 18th Aug 2011 Senate

     Motions — James Price Point

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 66% attendance

215. 17th Aug 2011 Senate

     Motions — Gunns Ltd

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

216. 6th Jul 2011 Senate

     Motions — James Price Point

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

217. 4th Jul 2011 Senate

     Bills — Intelligence Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2011; in Committee

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

218. edited 7th Oct 2014

     4th Jul 2011 Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

219. 4th Jul 2011 Senate

     Motions — Student Visas

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 58% attendance

220. 23rd Jun 2011 Senate

     Bills — In Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 58% attendance

221. 23rd Jun 2011 Senate

     Motions — Nuclear Energy

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 66% attendance

222. edited 7th Oct 2014

     20th Jun 2011 Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

223. edited 25th Jan 2018

     16th Jun 2011 Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 50% attendance

224. 16th Jun 2011 Senate

     Motions — Phosphate-Based Laundry Detergents

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 50% attendance

225. 16th Jun 2011 Senate

     Motions — Tarkine Wilderness

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 51% attendance

226. 11th May 2011 Senate

     Motions — Budget

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 54% attendance

227. 24th Mar 2011, 11:52 AM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

228. 23rd Mar 2011, 10:36 AM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

229. 3rd Mar 2011, 11:16 AM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 45% attendance

230. edited 7th Oct 2014

     2nd Mar 2011, 12:30 PM Senate

     Telecommunications Interception and Intelligence Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 — In Committee - ASIO's annual report (access to information)

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 50% attendance

231. 28th Feb 2011, 5:22 PM Senate

     Questions without Notice — Suspension of Standing Orders

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

232. 10th Feb 2011, 12:27 PM Senate

     Milk Prices

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

233. 10th Feb 2011, 12:23 PM Senate

     Bank Switching Options

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

234. 10th Feb 2011, 12:18 PM Senate

     Bank Switching Options

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

235. 10th Feb 2011, 11:15 AM Senate

     Social Security Amendment (Income Support for Regional Students) Bill 2010 — Second Reading

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

236. 26th Nov 2010, 3:00 PM Senate

     Extradition (United Arab Emirates) Regulations 2010 — Motion for Disallowance

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 49% attendance

237. 24th Nov 2010, 4:03 PM Senate

     Global Carbon Budget

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

238. 23rd Nov 2010, 3:55 PM Senate

     Committees — Economics References Committee; Reference

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

239. edited 23rd Aug 2017

     18th Nov 2010, 10:21 AM Senate

     Motions - Climate Change - Benefits of fast transition to zero or low emissions

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 59% attendance

240. 18th Nov 2010, 10:17 AM Senate

     Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 66% attendance

241. edited 24th Feb 2023

     17th Nov 2010, 5:09 PM Senate

     Motions - Non Biodegradable Plastic Bags - Ban

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

242. edited 1st Oct 2016

     16th Nov 2010, 3:56 PM Senate

     Motions - Language Rights of Tibetans - Support and recognise

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 59% attendance

243. 15th Nov 2010, 3:40 PM Senate

     United Nations Parliamentary Assembly

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 51% attendance

244. 28th Oct 2010, 10:27 AM Senate

     Coal Seam Gas Projects

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

245. 28th Oct 2010, 10:10 AM Senate

     Coal Seam Gas Projects

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

246. 26th Oct 2010, 3:47 PM Senate

     Emissions Reduction Target

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 53% attendance

247. 25th Oct 2010, 4:43 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 47% attendance

248. 30th Sep 2010, 10:12 AM Senate

     Kimberley Liquefied Natural Gas Precinct

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

249. 29th Sep 2010, 4:03 PM Senate

     Asylum Seekers

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

250. edited 24th Feb 2023

     29th Sep 2010, 3:58 PM Senate

     Motions - Radioactive Waste - Muckaty Station

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

251. 24th Jun 2010, 4:02 PM Senate

     Adoption of a ‘Robin Hood’ Tax

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 59% attendance

252. 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...

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

253. edited 7th Oct 2014

     22nd Jun 2010, 4:30 PM Senate

     Motions - Water Supply for Adelaide

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 53% attendance

254. 22nd Jun 2010, 4:23 PM Senate

     Dalai Lama and Tibet

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

255. 22nd Jun 2010, 4:16 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

256. 22nd Jun 2010, 4:06 PM Senate

     Mandatory Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Standards

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

257. edited 7th Oct 2014

     22nd Jun 2010, 4:00 PM Senate

     Motions - Transition to Renewable Energy - Undertake a study

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

258. 22nd Jun 2010, 1:05 PM Senate

     Business — Consideration of Legislation

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 53% attendance

259. 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

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

260. 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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

261. 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...

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 51% attendance

262. 17th Jun 2010, 9:43 AM Senate

     Impact of Gaza Blockade

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

263. 15th Jun 2010, 4:06 PM Senate

     Climate Change

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 47% attendance

264. edited 16th Jan 2015

     13th May 2010, 10:13 AM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 59% attendance

265. 13th May 2010, 10:09 AM Senate

     Population Policy

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

266. 12th May 2010, 4:00 PM Senate

     Boat Arrivals

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

267. edited 7th Oct 2014

     12th May 2010, 3:52 PM Senate

     Motions - Suspension of processing Sri Lankan and Afghan asylum claims

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 55% attendance

268. 12th May 2010, 10:56 AM Senate

     Tax Laws Amendment (2010 Measures No. 1) Bill 2010 — In Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 45% attendance

269. 11th May 2010, 4:27 PM Senate

     Afghanistan

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

270. edited 22nd Sep 2016

     11th May 2010, 4:22 PM Senate

     Motions - Environment: Millewa Forest - Stop logging

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 55% attendance

271. edited 28th Jan 2017

     18th Mar 2010, 9:56 AM Senate

     Motions - Nuclear Non-Proliferation - Note

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

272. 18th Mar 2010, 9:52 AM Senate

     Truth in Political Advertising Unit

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 58% attendance

273. 17th Mar 2010, 3:53 PM Senate

     Captain Peter Bethune

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 66% attendance

274. 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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

275. edited 7th Oct 2014

     15th Mar 2010, 4:38 PM Senate

     Food Importation (Bovine Meat Standards) Bill 2010 — Third Reading - Read a third time

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

276. edited 7th Oct 2014

     15th Mar 2010, 3:51 PM Senate

     Food Importation (Bovine Meat Standards) Bill 2010 — Second Reading - Read a second time

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 83% attendance

277. edited 7th Oct 2014

     15th Mar 2010, 3:46 PM Senate

     Food Importation (Bovine Meat Standards) Bill 2010 — Second Reading — Put the question to read a second time

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 83% attendance

278. 11th Mar 2010, 11:43 AM Senate

     Committees — Economics References Committee; Reference

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 53% attendance

279. 11th Mar 2010, 10:02 AM Senate

     Banking

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

280. 11th Mar 2010, 9:54 AM Senate

     Afghanistan

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

281. 10th Mar 2010, 4:48 PM Senate

     International Labour Organisation Conventions

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 51% attendance

282. 10th Mar 2010, 4:41 PM Senate

     Whaling

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 49% attendance

283. 10th Mar 2010, 4:36 PM Senate

     West Papua

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 49% attendance

284. 10th Mar 2010, 4:32 PM Senate

     Sea Shepherd; Conservation Society Ships — Order

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 49% attendance

285. 10th Mar 2010, 4:25 PM Senate

     Tibet

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 49% attendance

286. 10th Mar 2010, 4:17 PM Senate

     Burma

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 54% attendance

287. 9th Mar 2010, 3:40 PM Senate

     Home Builders Warranty Insurance

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 58% attendance

288. edited 28th Apr 2016

     25th Feb 2010, 4:05 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 66% attendance

289. 25th Feb 2010, 11:00 AM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

290. 25th Feb 2010, 9:41 AM Senate

     National Industrial Manslaughter Laws

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

291. 24th Feb 2010, 4:11 PM Senate

     Dalai Lama

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 54% attendance

292. 24th Feb 2010, 4:01 PM Senate

     Mr Liu Xiaobo

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 58% attendance

293. 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)...

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

294. 24th Feb 2010, 10:15 AM Senate

     Business — Suspension of Standing Orders

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 59% attendance

295. 23rd Feb 2010, 6:30 PM Senate

     Rudd Government — Censure Motion

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

296. 4th Feb 2010, 4:27 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

297. 4th Feb 2010, 4:00 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

298. 4th Feb 2010, 10:27 AM Senate

     Dalai Lama

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 54% attendance

299. 4th Feb 2010, 10:18 AM Senate

     International Students

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 54% attendance

300. 4th Feb 2010, 10:14 AM Senate

     Mr Viktor Kaisiepo

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

301. 2nd Feb 2010, 12:56 PM Senate

     Afghanistan — Suspension of Standing Orders

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 55% attendance

302. 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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

303. 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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

304. 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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

305. 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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

306. 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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

307. edited 7th Oct 2014

     30th Nov 2009, 12:00 PM Senate

     Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS Fuel Credits) Bill 2009 [No. 2] and Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Amendment (Household Assistance) Bill 2009 [No. 2] - Third Reading ...

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Not passed by a small majority

     1 rebellion 96% attendance

308. edited 7th Oct 2014

     30th Nov 2009, 11:52 AM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Not passed by a small majority

     2 rebellions 97% attendance

309. 30th Nov 2009, 11:08 AM Senate

     Business — Rearrangement

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 99% attendance

310. 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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

311. 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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

312. 26th Nov 2009, 11:35 AM Senate

     Health Insurance Amendment (Compliance) Bill 2009 — Consideration of House of Representatives Message

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 93% attendance

313. edited 7th Oct 2014

     26th Nov 2009, 10:37 AM Senate

     Motions - Legislative Power of the Territories - Against federal interference

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     1 rebellion 75% attendance

314. edited 7th Oct 2014

     26th Nov 2009, 10:32 AM Senate

     Motions - Civil Partnerships - ACT bill

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

315. edited 7th Oct 2014

     26th Nov 2009, 10:27 AM Senate

     Motions - National Year of Action on Marriage Equality

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

316. edited 7th Apr 2016

     25th Nov 2009, 4:49 PM Senate

     Motions - Overseas Tax Havens - Deplorable

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

317. 25th Nov 2009, 4:37 PM Senate

     Commonwealth Dialysis Resources

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 58% attendance

318. edited 7th Oct 2014

     25th Nov 2009, 4:05 PM Senate

     Motions - Asylum Seekers - Stop excising territory

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

319. 25th Nov 2009, 3:53 PM Senate

     Health Insurance (Cataract Surgery) Determination 2009 — Motion for Disallowance

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 95% attendance

320. 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

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

321. 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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

322. edited 7th Oct 2014

     25th Nov 2009, 11:01 AM Senate

     Business - Rearrangement - Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme legislation

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a modest majority

     7 rebellions 83% attendance

323. 24th Nov 2009, 3:46 PM Senate

     Rwanda

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 58% attendance

324. 23rd Nov 2009, 8:27 PM Senate

     Health Insurance Amendment (Compliance) Bill 2009 — In Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 92% attendance

325. 23rd Nov 2009, 3:45 PM Senate

     National Disaster Response Plan

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 59% attendance

326. 29th Oct 2009, 10:08 AM Senate

     Uganda: Homosexuality

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 51% attendance

327. 28th Oct 2009, 4:18 PM Senate

     Sri Lanka

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 47% attendance

328. 28th Oct 2009, 4:10 PM Senate

     Tasmanian Logging Contractors

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 49% attendance

329. edited 10th Jun 2017

     28th Oct 2009, 3:42 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 59% attendance

330. 28th Oct 2009, 10:40 AM Senate

     Business — Consideration of Legislation

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

331. 27th Oct 2009, 1:06 PM Senate

     Business — Days and Hours of Meeting

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 58% attendance

332. 26th Oct 2009, 8:04 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

333. 26th Oct 2009, 2:02 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 88% attendance

334. 26th Oct 2009, 1:04 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 49% attendance

335. 17th Sep 2009, 1:22 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 46% attendance

336. 17th Sep 2009, 9:46 AM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

337. edited 18th May 2018

     16th Sep 2009, 4:01 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

338. 16th Sep 2009, 3:54 PM Senate

     Bank Executive Salaries

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

339. 16th Sep 2009, 3:50 PM Senate

     Environment: East Gippsland

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

340. 14th Sep 2009, 9:09 PM Senate

     Automotive Transformation Scheme Bill 2009; Acis Administration Amendment Bill 2009 — In Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 89% attendance

341. 14th Sep 2009, 8:32 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

342. edited 17th Oct 2014

     14th Sep 2009, 6:19 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

343. 14th Sep 2009, 3:40 PM Senate

     Reserve Bank of Australia: Contractors

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 54% attendance

344. 10th Sep 2009, 2:02 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 88% attendance

345. 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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     1 rebellion 78% attendance

346. 10th Sep 2009, 9:56 AM Senate

     Mr Guy Campos

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 55% attendance

347. edited 7th Oct 2014

     10th Sep 2009, 9:46 AM Senate

     Motions - Solar Flagship Program - Support program

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

348. edited 16th Dec 2016

     10th Sep 2009, 9:41 AM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

349. edited 7th Oct 2014

     9th Sep 2009, 7:06 PM Senate

     Fairer Private Health Insurance Incentives Bill 2009 and related bills - Second Reading - Read a second time

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

350. 9th Sep 2009, 5:04 PM Senate

     Uranium Royalty (Northern Territory) Bill 2008 — Third Reading

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 55% attendance

351. 9th Sep 2009, 4:46 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 59% attendance

352. 9th Sep 2009, 10:01 AM Senate

     Health Insurance Amendment (Extended Medicare Safety Net) Bill 2009 — Second Reading

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 92% attendance

353. edited 21st Jan 2018

     8th Sep 2009, 3:44 PM Senate

     Motions - National Threatened Species Day - Management plans

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 59% attendance

354. 7th Sep 2009, 3:54 PM Senate

     Afghanistan

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

355. 20th Aug 2009, 10:18 AM Senate

     Afghanistan Elections

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 45% attendance

356. 20th Aug 2009, 10:10 AM Senate

     Remuneration Tribunal Determination 2009/11 — Motion for Disallowance

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

357. 20th Aug 2009, 9:51 AM Senate

     Dalai Lama

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 55% attendance

358. 19th Aug 2009, 7:11 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

359. 19th Aug 2009, 5:38 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

360. edited 7th Oct 2014

     17th Aug 2009, 9:52 PM Senate

     Higher Education Legislation Amendment (Student Services and Amenities, and Other Measures) Bill 2009 - In Committee - Compliance and monitoring

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

361. 17th Aug 2009, 3:54 PM Senate

     Business — Consideration of Legislation

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 53% attendance

362. 17th Aug 2009, 3:50 PM Senate

     Self-Determinationi for the Uygur People

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 51% attendance

363. edited 7th Oct 2014

     13th Aug 2009, 11:49 AM Senate

     Freedom of Information (Removal of Conclusive Certificates and Other Measures) Bill 2008 [2009] — In Committee — Remove deeming provisions exempting agencies

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

364. edited 7th Oct 2014

     13th Aug 2009, 11:13 AM Senate

     Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 and related bills - Second Reading - Read a second time

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 95% attendance

365. 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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 95% attendance

366. edited 25th Feb 2016

     13th Aug 2009, 9:53 AM Senate

     Motions - Establish an Anti-Corruption Commission

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 59% attendance

367. 12th Aug 2009, 5:28 PM Senate

     Committees — Privileges Committee; Reference

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

368. 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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

369. 25th Jun 2009, 5:38 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

370. 25th Jun 2009, 9:48 AM Senate

     Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Legislation

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 58% attendance

371. 18th Jun 2009, 4:45 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

372. 18th Jun 2009, 12:27 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 55% attendance

373. 16th Jun 2009, 5:55 PM Senate

     Australian Business Investment Partnership Bill 2009; Australian Business Investment Partnership (Consequential Amendment) Bill 2009 — Third Reading

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 87% attendance

374. 16th Jun 2009, 5:19 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 51% attendance

375. edited 2nd Jun 2016

     16th Jun 2009, 4:17 PM Senate

     Motions - Parliamentarians' Entitlements - Independent Parliamentary Standards Commissioner

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 53% attendance

376. 16th Jun 2009, 3:59 PM Senate

     China

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

377. 16th Jun 2009, 2:02 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 93% attendance

378. edited 9th Jun 2016

     14th May 2009, 10:34 AM Senate

     Motions - Remuneration Tribunal Determination - Electorate allowance

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 59% attendance

379. 14th May 2009, 9:41 AM Senate

     Tasmanian Department of Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

380. 12th May 2009, 4:13 PM Senate

     Committees — Agricultural and Related Industries Committee; Reference

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

381. 19th Mar 2009, 12:09 PM Senate

     Social Security and Veterans’ Entitlements Amendment (Commonwealth Seniors Health Card) Bill 2009 — In Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 55% attendance

382. 19th Mar 2009, 9:58 AM Senate

     Commonwealth Radioactive Waste Management Act 2005

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

383. 19th Mar 2009, 9:53 AM Senate

     Whaling

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

384. edited 12th Jun 2021

     19th Mar 2009, 9:49 AM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

385. edited 10th Oct 2014

     19th Mar 2009, 9:37 AM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

386. edited 21st Jan 2018

     17th Mar 2009, 4:18 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 51% attendance

387. 17th Mar 2009, 4:12 PM Senate

     Committees — Economics Committee; Reference

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

388. 17th Mar 2009, 4:07 PM Senate

     Swift Parrot

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

389. 17th Mar 2009, 3:55 PM Senate

     Business — Days and Hours of Meeting

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

390. 17th Mar 2009, 2:00 PM Senate

     Customs Tariff Amendment (2009 Measures No. 1) Bill 2009; Excise Tariff Amendment (2009 Measures No. 1) Bill 2009 — In Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 88% attendance

391. 16th Mar 2009, 10:54 PM Senate

     Customs Tariff Amendment (2009 Measures; No. 1) Bill 2009; Excise Tariff Amendment (2009 Measures; No. 1) Bill 2009 — In Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 89% attendance

392. 16th Mar 2009, 9:58 PM Senate

     Customs Tariff Amendment (2009 Measures; No. 1) Bill 2009; Excise Tariff Amendment (2009 Measures; No. 1) Bill 2009 — Second Reading

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 91% attendance

393. 12th Mar 2009, 10:05 AM Senate

     Executive Remuneration

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 55% attendance

394. 12th Mar 2009, 10:00 AM Senate

     Rio Tinto: Chinalco Purchase

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

395. 12th Mar 2009, 9:56 AM Senate

     50th Anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising and Tibet's Future

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

396. 11th Mar 2009, 5:08 PM Senate

     Defence Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 49% attendance

397. 11th Mar 2009, 10:37 AM Senate

     Fair Work Bill 2008 — Second Reading

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

398. 10th Mar 2009, 12:45 PM Senate

     Business — Rearrangement

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 65% attendance

399. 10th Feb 2009, 2:08 PM Senate

     Climate Change — Order

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

400. 3rd Feb 2009, 6:12 PM Senate

     Tax Laws Amendment (Political Contributions and Gifts) Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 88% attendance

401. 4th Dec 2008, 4:37 PM Senate

     Safe Work Australia Bill 2008 — Consideration of House of Representatives Message

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 83% attendance

402. 4th Dec 2008, 10:14 AM Senate

     Duck Hunting

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

403. 3rd Dec 2008, 4:18 PM Senate

     Environment

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

404. 1st Dec 2008, 10:19 PM Senate

     Tax Laws Amendment (2008 Measures No. 5) Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

405. 1st Dec 2008, 8:51 PM Senate

     Environmental and Natural Resource Management Guidelines — Motion for Disallowance

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

406. edited 7th Oct 2014

     27th Nov 2008, 5:51 PM Senate

     Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Emergency Response Consolidation) Bill 2008 - In Committee - Exempts from discrimin...

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

407. edited 8th Oct 2017

     27th Nov 2008, 12:24 PM Senate

     Water Amendment Bill 2008 - In Committee - When licences shouldn't be granted

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

408. 26th Nov 2008, 7:00 PM Senate

     Guarantee Scheme for Large Deposits and Wholesale Funding Appropriation Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 66% attendance

409. 26th Nov 2008, 3:59 PM Senate

     Committees — Selection of Bills Committee; Report

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

410. 25th Nov 2008, 7:55 PM Senate

     Water Amendment Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

411. 25th Nov 2008, 4:00 PM Senate

     International Aid

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

412. 25th Nov 2008, 3:56 PM Senate

     Grocerychoice

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

413. 24th Nov 2008, 9:46 PM Senate

     Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Economic Security Strategy) Bill 2008; Appropriation (Economic Security Strategy) Bill (No. 1) 2008-2009; Appropriation (Economi...

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

414. edited 7th Oct 2014

     13th Nov 2008, 12:58 PM Senate

     Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws Bill 2008 [No. 2] - Second Reading - Read a second time

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 91% attendance

415. edited 28th Sep 2017

     12th Nov 2008, 5:24 PM Senate

     Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws - Superannuation) Bill 2008 - In Committee - Start date

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 83% attendance

416. edited 7th Oct 2014

     12th Nov 2008, 3:51 PM Senate

     Motions — Uranium Exports — Take into account public opinion and the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties report

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 54% attendance

417. 11th Nov 2008, 3:49 PM Senate

     Business — Consideration of Legislation

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

418. 10th Nov 2008, 3:39 PM Senate

     Committees — Economics Committee; Extension of Time

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

419. 13th Oct 2008, 9:50 PM Senate

     Safe Work Australia Bill 2008; Safe Work Australia (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 87% attendance

420. 13th Oct 2008, 9:32 PM Senate

     Safe Work Australia Bill 2008; Safe Work Australia (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

421. 13th Oct 2008, 8:33 PM Senate

     Safe Work Australia Bill 2008; Safe Work Australia (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

422. 13th Oct 2008, 4:03 PM Senate

     Canberra Airport

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 57% attendance

423. 25th Sep 2008, 9:50 AM Senate

     South Africa: Sand Mining

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

424. edited 7th Oct 2014

     25th Sep 2008, 9:45 AM Senate

     Motions - Voluntary Student Unionism - Agree to motion

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

425. 24th Sep 2008, 3:56 PM Senate

     World Day Against the Death Penalty

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

426. 24th Sep 2008, 3:52 PM Senate

     Executive Salaries

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

427. 24th Sep 2008, 11:12 AM Senate

     First Home Saver Accounts (Further Provisions) Amendment Bill 2008; First Home Saver Account Providers Supervisory Levy Imposition Bill 2008 — In Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

428. 23rd Sep 2008, 3:48 PM Senate

     International Day of Peace

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

429. 22nd Sep 2008, 12:58 PM Senate

     Business — Rearrangement

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 86% attendance

430. 18th Sep 2008, 9:39 AM Senate

     International Day of Peace

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

431. 17th Sep 2008, 3:54 PM Senate

     Food Colourings

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

432. 16th Sep 2008, 6:53 PM Senate

     Health Insurance (Dental Services) Amendment and Repeal Determination 2008 — Motion for Disallowance; Rescission

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

433. 16th Sep 2008, 3:44 PM Senate

     United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

434. 3rd Sep 2008, 4:06 PM Senate

     Afghanistan

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

435. 3rd Sep 2008, 3:51 PM Senate

     Russia

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

436. 3rd Sep 2008, 3:47 PM Senate

     Climate Change

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

437. 26th Jun 2008, 9:42 AM Senate

     Gt Leste Biotech

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

438. 25th Jun 2008, 5:21 PM Senate

     Committees — Fuel and Energy Committee; National Broadband Network Committee; Establishment

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 86% attendance

439. 25th Jun 2008, 5:17 PM Senate

     Committees — Fuel and Energy Committee; National Broadband Network Committee; Establishment

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 86% attendance

440. 24th Jun 2008, 4:14 PM Senate

     Middle East

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

441. 24th Jun 2008, 3:54 PM Senate

     Tibet

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

442. edited 21st Jul 2016

     24th Jun 2008, 3:48 PM Senate

     Motions - Climate Change - Act on conference conclusions

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

443. edited 10th Oct 2014

     18th Jun 2008, 11:35 AM Senate

     National Fuelwatch (Empowering Consumers) Bill 2008 — Referral to Committees — Refer to Economics Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 87% attendance

444. 15th May 2008, 10:49 AM Senate

     Committees — Community Affairs Committee; Reference

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 89% attendance

445. 15th May 2008, 10:11 AM Senate

     Radioactive Waste Facilities

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

446. 15th May 2008, 9:55 AM Senate

     Palestine

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

447. 14th May 2008, 4:02 PM Senate

     War

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

448. 14th May 2008, 3:55 PM Senate

     5th Ministerial Conference on Environment and Development

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

449. 20th Mar 2008, 10:07 AM Senate

     China — Suspension of Standing Orders

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

450. 18th Mar 2008, 5:55 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

451. 18th Mar 2008, 3:50 PM Senate

     Tarkine Wilderness

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

452. edited 25th Feb 2016

     18th Mar 2008, 3:44 PM Senate

     Motions - Donations to Political Parties - Developers

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

453. 12th Mar 2008, 10:46 AM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

454. 14th Feb 2008, 10:43 AM Senate

     Gaza

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

455. edited 7th Oct 2014

     14th Feb 2008, 10:32 AM Senate

     Montions - Solar Energy Technology - Provide incentives

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

456. edited 30th Jun 2016

     14th Feb 2008, 10:22 AM Senate

     Motions - Climate Change - Reverse decision to cut funding

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

457. edited 22nd Jul 2017

     13th Feb 2008, 10:53 AM Senate

     Motions - Apology to Australia’s Indigenous Peoples - Compensation

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 91% attendance

458. edited 19th Dec 2014

     20th Sep 2007, 7:53 PM Senate

     Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Amendment Bill 2007 — In Committee — Require judicial warrants

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

459. 19th Sep 2007, 4:06 PM Senate

     Proposed Pulp Mill

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

460. 19th Sep 2007, 4:02 PM Senate

     Cluster Munitions

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

461. 19th Sep 2007, 3:58 PM Senate

     Treatment of Prisoners

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

462. edited 11th Aug 2016

     18th Sep 2007, 4:02 PM Senate

     Motions - Housing Affordability - Evidence-based national plan

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

463. edited 22nd Jul 2017

     18th Sep 2007, 3:57 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

464. edited 23rd Aug 2016

     18th Sep 2007, 3:53 PM Senate

     Motions - Public Transport - Fund public transport

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

465. edited 30th Jun 2016

     13th Sep 2007, 12:39 PM Senate

     Commonwealth Electoral Amendment (Democratic Plebiscites) Bill 2007 - Second Reading - International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

466. edited 7th Oct 2014

     13th Sep 2007, 9:43 AM Senate

     Motions - New South Wales Electricity Industry - Abandon plan to privatise

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

467. 11th Sep 2007, 4:50 PM Senate

     Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

468. 11th Sep 2007, 4:44 PM Senate

     Australian Heritage Buildings

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

469. 11th Sep 2007, 4:37 PM Senate

     Iraq

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

470. 11th Sep 2007, 4:34 PM Senate

     Climate Change

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

471. 11th Sep 2007, 4:29 PM Senate

     Climate Change

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

472. 10th Sep 2007, 3:52 PM Senate

     Proposed Pulp Mill

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

473. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2007, 10:50 PM Senate

     Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 - In Committee - Keep clauses 4 to 7 unchanged

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

474. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2007, 9:28 PM Senate

     Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007 - In Committee ...

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

475. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2007, 5:45 PM Senate

     Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007 - In Committee - Keep part 8 unchanged

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

476. 16th Aug 2007, 3:11 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

477. 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

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

478. 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

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

479. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2007, 10:22 AM Senate

     Motions - Age Pension - Increase age pension

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

480. 15th Aug 2007, 4:08 PM Senate

     Financial Support for Students

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

481. 15th Aug 2007, 3:50 PM Senate

     Forests of High Conservation Value

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 86% attendance

482. 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

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

483. 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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

484. 14th Aug 2007, 3:50 PM Senate

     Russia

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

485. edited 28th Jul 2016

     14th Aug 2007, 3:45 PM Senate

     Motions - Alcohol Abuse - Australian-wide approach

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

486. edited 7th Oct 2014

     13th Aug 2007, 3:54 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

487. 13th Aug 2007, 3:45 PM Senate

     Local Government

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 86% attendance

488. 9th Aug 2007, 1:01 PM Senate

     Committees — Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee; Reference

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

489. edited 7th Oct 2014

     9th Aug 2007, 10:30 AM Senate

     Committees - Australia’s Antiterrorism Laws Committee - Establishment

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 89% attendance

490. 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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     1 rebellion 82% attendance

491. 8th Aug 2007, 3:50 PM Senate

     Nuclear Weapons

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

492. edited 7th Oct 2014

     8th Aug 2007, 3:45 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

493. 8th Aug 2007, 10:28 AM Senate

     Business — Consideration of Legislation

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

494. 7th Aug 2007, 6:42 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

495. edited 7th Oct 2014

     7th Aug 2007, 3:53 PM Senate

     Motions - Desalination Plant - Renewable energy

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

496. 20th Jun 2007, 3:49 PM Senate

     Tasmanian Pulp Mill

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

497. 19th Jun 2007, 10:02 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

498. 18th Jun 2007, 3:51 PM Senate

     In-Vitro Fertilisation

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

499. edited 7th Oct 2014

     18th Jun 2007, 3:46 PM Senate

     Motions - Uranium Exports - No export to Russia

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

500. 14th Jun 2007, 12:29 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 83% attendance

501. edited 10th Jun 2017

     14th Jun 2007, 9:57 AM Senate

     Motions - Renewable Energy - Energy targets

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 77% attendance

502. 14th Jun 2007, 9:51 AM Senate

     Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

503. edited 7th Oct 2014

     14th Jun 2007, 9:45 AM Senate

     Motions - Paid Maternity Leave - Government funded paid maternity leave

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

504. 10th May 2007, 11:26 AM Senate

     National Capital Plan Amendments — Motion for Disallowance

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

505. edited 27th Sep 2017

     10th May 2007, 10:17 AM Senate

     Motions - Iraq - Information requested

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 73% attendance

506. 10th May 2007, 10:12 AM Senate

     Climate Change

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 77% attendance

507. 9th May 2007, 4:12 PM Senate

     Old-Growth Forests

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

508. 29th Mar 2007, 10:04 AM Senate

     Mr David Hicks

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

509. 29th Mar 2007, 9:51 AM Senate

     Macquarie Island

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

510. 29th Mar 2007, 9:41 AM Senate

     Human Rights: United States of America

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

511. 28th Mar 2007, 3:53 PM Senate

     Mr David Hicks

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

512. 28th Mar 2007, 3:48 PM Senate

     Tasmania: Proposed Pulp Mill

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

513. 28th Mar 2007, 3:43 PM Senate

     Tasmania: Proposed Pulp Mill

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

514. 28th Mar 2007, 9:44 AM Senate

     Business — Consideration of Legislation

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

515. 26th Mar 2007, 3:58 PM Senate

     Mr David Hicks

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

516. 26th Mar 2007, 3:53 PM Senate

     Climate Change

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

517. 23rd Mar 2007, 1:11 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

518. 21st Mar 2007, 4:07 PM Senate

     Carbon Dioxide Emissions

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

519. 21st Mar 2007, 3:59 PM Senate

     Committees — Community Affairs Committee; Reference

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

520. edited 25th Jan 2018

     21st Mar 2007, 3:54 PM Senate

     Motions - Tasmania: Proposed Pulp Mill - Public inquiry

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

521. 21st Mar 2007, 11:26 AM Senate

     Energy Efficiency Opportunities Amendment Bill 2006 — In Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

522. 21st Mar 2007, 10:40 AM Senate

     Energy Efficiency Opportunities Amendment Bill 2006 — In Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 70% attendance

523. edited 7th Oct 2014

     28th Feb 2007, 3:49 PM Senate

     Motions - Renewable Energy - Introduce effective policies

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

524. edited 10th Dec 2016

     26th Feb 2007, 3:54 PM Senate

     Motions - Anvil Hill Coal Mine - Don't approve

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

525. edited 10th Dec 2016

     8th Feb 2007, 10:57 AM Senate

     Motions - Climate Change - Reduce coal exports

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

526. 8th Feb 2007, 10:24 AM Senate

     Committees — Selection of Bills Committee; Report

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 89% attendance

527. 7th Feb 2007, 4:08 PM Senate

     Climate Change

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 87% attendance

528. 6th Feb 2007, 4:50 PM Senate

     Mr David Hicks

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

529. 7th Dec 2006, 10:12 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 61% attendance

530. 7th Dec 2006, 9:39 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 67% attendance

531. 7th Dec 2006, 8:37 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 66% attendance

532. 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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

533. 7th Dec 2006, 10:13 AM Senate

     Iraq

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

534. 7th Dec 2006, 10:09 AM Senate

     Iraq

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

535. edited 7th Oct 2014

     7th Dec 2006, 10:03 AM Senate

     Motions - Wetlands and Floodplains - Murray Darling

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

536. 6th Dec 2006, 5:36 PM Senate

     Matters of Urgency — Iraq

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

537. 6th Dec 2006, 4:28 PM Senate

     Beijing Olympics

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

538. 6th Dec 2006, 4:23 PM Senate

     Euthanasia

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

539. edited 7th Oct 2014

     6th Dec 2006, 12:17 PM Senate

     Tax Laws Amendment (2006 Measures No. 4) Bill 2006 - In Committee - Schedule 4

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a modest majority

     1 rebellion 72% attendance

540. 5th Dec 2006, 4:04 PM Senate

     Old Growth Forests

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 68% attendance

541. 5th Dec 2006, 3:44 PM Senate

     World Heritage Convention

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 66% attendance

542. edited 7th Oct 2014

     5th Dec 2006, 12:40 PM Senate

     Medibank Private Sale Bill 2006 - In Committee - Abolish the private health insurance rebate

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

543. 4th Dec 2006, 3:45 PM Senate

     Oil for Food Program

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

544. 4th Dec 2006, 3:45 PM Senate

     Oil for Food Program

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

545. edited 23rd Jun 2016

     30th Nov 2006, 10:06 PM Senate

     Copyright Amendment Bill 2006 - In Committee - Cap on licence fees

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

546. 30th Nov 2006, 10:13 AM Senate

     Climate Change

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

547. edited 25th Feb 2016

     30th Nov 2006, 10:08 AM Senate

     Motions - Political Donations - Developers

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

548. 30th Nov 2006, 10:04 AM Senate

     Wheat Exports

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

549. 30th Nov 2006, 9:58 AM Senate

     Environment

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

550. edited 14th Apr 2016

     29th Nov 2006, 3:45 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

551. 28th Nov 2006, 4:07 PM Senate

     Greenhouse Gas Emissions

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 76% attendance

552. edited 7th Oct 2014

     28th Nov 2006, 4:04 PM Senate

     Motions - Renewable Energy

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

553. 28th Nov 2006, 3:44 PM Senate

     Nuclear Energy

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

554. 9th Nov 2006, 10:17 AM Senate

     Mr David Hicks

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 63% attendance

555. 9th Nov 2006, 9:58 AM Senate

     West Papua

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

556. 9th Nov 2006, 9:52 AM Senate

     Gwydir Wetlands

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

557. 9th Nov 2006, 9:41 AM Senate

     Vietnam

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

558. 8th Nov 2006, 3:54 PM Senate

     International Jewish Solidarity Network

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

559. 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

     Mark Bishop voted No in this free vote

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 87% attendance

560. 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

     Mark Bishop voted No in this free vote

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 87% attendance

561. 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

     Mark Bishop voted No in this free vote

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 83% attendance

562. 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

     Mark Bishop voted No in this free vote

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

563. 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

     Mark Bishop voted No in this free vote

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

564. 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

     Mark Bishop voted No in this free vote

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

565. edited 14th Apr 2016

     7th Nov 2006, 3:56 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

566. 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

     Mark Bishop voted No in this free vote

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 86% attendance

567. 11th Oct 2006, 4:15 PM Senate

     King Island Council

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

568. 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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

569. 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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     1 rebellion 74% attendance

570. 12th Sep 2006, 3:50 PM Senate

     Detention of Palestinian Parliamentarians

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

571. 12th Sep 2006, 3:43 PM Senate

     Oil Depletion Protocol

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

572. 7th Sep 2006, 10:20 AM Senate

     Woodstock-Abydos Reserves

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

573. 6th Sep 2006, 4:31 PM Senate

     Ching Cheong

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

574. 6th Sep 2006, 4:24 PM Senate

     Conflict in Israel and Lebanon

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

575. edited 14th Apr 2016

     6th Sep 2006, 4:19 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

576. edited 7th Oct 2014

     6th Sep 2006, 4:14 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 83% attendance

577. 6th Sep 2006, 4:09 PM Senate

     Tasmanian Forestry Industry

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 91% attendance

578. edited 2nd Jun 2016

     6th Sep 2006, 4:01 PM Senate

     Motions - Parliamentarians’ Entitlements - Review of remuneration and entitlements

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 92% attendance

579. 6th Sep 2006, 12:09 PM Senate

     Migration Amendment (Employer Sanctions) Bill 2006 — In Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

580. edited 9th Jun 2016

     5th Sep 2006, 6:25 PM Senate

     Motions - Remuneration and Allowances - Pay rise

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 75% attendance

581. 5th Sep 2006, 3:51 PM Senate

     Gunns Ltd

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

582. 4th Sep 2006, 1:50 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

583. edited 7th Oct 2014

     16th Aug 2006, 3:57 PM Senate

     Motions - Burrup Peninsula Rock Art - Protect rock art

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance

584. 15th Aug 2006, 6:28 PM Senate

     Committees — Community Affairs References Committee; Reference

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 83% attendance

585. 10th Aug 2006, 9:55 AM Senate

     Middle East

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

586. 10th Aug 2006, 9:50 AM Senate

     Fuel Prices

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

587. 10th Aug 2006, 9:45 AM Senate

     Tarkine Wilderness

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 72% attendance

588. edited 23rd Aug 2016

     10th Aug 2006, 9:40 AM Senate

     Motions - Fuel Prices - Public transport & alternative fuels

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

589. 9th Aug 2006, 6:23 PM Senate

     Committees — Treaties Committee; Reference

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 79% attendance

590. 14th Jun 2006, 11:32 AM Senate

     Tax Laws Amendment (Personal Tax Reduction and Improved Depreciation Arrangements) Bill 2006 — Third Reading

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 78% attendance

591. 11th May 2006, 9:43 AM Senate

     Asylum Seekers

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 74% attendance

592. 10th May 2006, 10:14 AM Senate

     Australian Broadcasting Corporation Amendment Bill 2006 — In Committee

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 80% attendance

593. edited 7th Oct 2014

     30th Mar 2006, 1:37 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 71% attendance

594. 29th Mar 2006, 11:05 AM Senate

     Snowy Hydro Limited

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 84% attendance

595. 29th Mar 2006, 10:59 AM Senate

     Snowy Hydro Limited

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 88% attendance

596. 29th Mar 2006, 10:52 AM Senate

     Snowy Hydro Limited

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 87% attendance

597. edited 7th Oct 2014

     28th Mar 2006, 3:58 PM Senate

     Motions - Uranium Exports - No export to India

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

598. edited 14th Apr 2016

     28th Mar 2006, 3:52 PM Senate

     Motions - Wedge-Tailed Eagle - Protect habitat

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 64% attendance

599. 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

     Mark Bishop voted No in this free vote

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 96% attendance

600. edited 7th Oct 2014

     9th Feb 2006, 4:25 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted Yes in this free vote

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 97% attendance

601. 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

     Mark Bishop voted Yes in this free vote

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Not passed by a small majority

     No rebellions 95% attendance

602. 8th Feb 2006, 12:37 PM Senate

     Defence Legislation Amendment (Aid to Civilian Authorities) Bill 2005 [2006] — Third Reading

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a modest majority

     No rebellions 53% attendance

603. 8th Feb 2006, 12:22 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted No

     Rachel Siewert voted Yes

     Not passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 62% attendance

604. edited 10th Dec 2016

     8th Feb 2006, 12:08 PM Senate

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

     Mark Bishop voted Yes

     Rachel Siewert voted No

     Passed by a large majority

     No rebellions 82% attendance