Mathias Cormann and Brian Burston have voted the same way 87% of the time

Between July 2016 and July 2019 Mathias Cormann and Brian Burston have voted in the same division 292 times.

In divisions they have voted the same 254 times. They have only voted differently 38 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 254 times. They have only voted differently 38 times.

1. edited 15th Mar 2019

   14th Feb 2019, 8:08 PM Senate

   Treasury Laws Amendment (Improving Accountability and Member Outcomes in Superannuation Measures No. 1) Bill 2017 - Second Reading - Reporting standards

   Mathias Cormann voted No

   Brian Burston voted Yes

   Passed by a small majority

   No rebellions 77% attendance

2. edited 21st Mar 2019

   14th Feb 2019, 11:52 AM Senate

   Committees - Selection of Bills Committee - Refer to Economics Legislation Committee

   Mathias Cormann voted No

   Brian Burston voted Yes

   Not passed by a small majority

   No rebellions 85% attendance

3. edited 14th Dec 2018

   6th Dec 2018, 7:09 PM Senate

   Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Bill 2018 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

   Mathias Cormann voted Yes

   Brian Burston voted No

   Passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 75% attendance

4. edited 14th Dec 2018

   6th Dec 2018, 7:05 PM Senate

   Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Bill 2018 - Second Reading - Review operation of amendments

   Mathias Cormann voted Yes

   Brian Burston voted No

   Passed by a modest majority

   No rebellions 75% attendance

5. edited 14th Feb 2019

   6th Dec 2018, 2:19 PM Senate

   Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2018 - Second Reading - Recovering legal aid

   Mathias Cormann voted No

   Brian Burston voted Yes

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 80% attendance

6. edited 14th Feb 2019

   6th Dec 2018, 2:13 PM Senate

   Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2018 - Second Reading - Limiting access to Legal Aid

   Mathias Cormann voted No

   Brian Burston voted Yes

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 80% attendance

7. edited 14th Feb 2019

   6th Dec 2018, 2:00 PM Senate

   Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2018 - Second Reading - Release statutory review

   Mathias Cormann voted No

   Brian Burston voted Yes

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 79% attendance

8. edited 3rd May 2019

   15th Aug 2018, 5:21 PM Senate

   Regulations and Determinations - Product Emissions Standards (Excise) Charges Regulations 2018, Product Emissions Standards (Customs) Charges Regulations 2018 - Disallow

   Mathias Cormann voted No

   Brian Burston voted Yes

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 64% attendance

9. edited 21st Jul 2023

   19th Mar 2018 Senate

   Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2017-2018, Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2017-2018 - in Committee - Potential constitutional issue

   Mathias Cormann voted No

   Brian Burston voted Yes

   Not passed by a large majority

   No rebellions 65% attendance

10. edited 28th Jul 2023

    7th Feb 2018, 10:41 AM Senate

    Treasury Laws Amendment (Banking Executive Accountability and Related Measures) Bill 2018 - in Committee - ADI pecuniary penalties

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Brian Burston voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 60% attendance

11. edited 30th Nov 2017

    29th Nov 2017, 1:30 PM Senate

    Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    Mathias Cormann voted Yes in this free vote

    Brian Burston voted No

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

12. edited 26th Jan 2018

    12th Sep 2017, 4:01 PM Senate

    Motions - Energy - Reregulate to control increase in electricity prices

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Brian Burston voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 86% attendance

13. edited 20th Oct 2023

    11th Sep 2017, 12:06 PM Senate

    Electoral and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2017 - in Committee - Robocall amendments

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Brian Burston voted Yes

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 58% attendance

14. edited 20th Oct 2023

    11th Sep 2017, 11:47 AM Senate

    Electoral and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2017 - in Committee - Misleading statements

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Brian Burston voted Yes

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

15. edited 20th Oct 2023

    11th Sep 2017, 10:15 AM Senate

    International Monetary Agreements Amendment (New Arrangements to Borrow) Bill 2017 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    Mathias Cormann voted Yes

    Brian Burston voted No

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 70% attendance

16. edited 20th Oct 2023

    7th Sep 2017, 10:32 AM Senate

    A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Amendment (Make Electricity Gst Free) Bill 2017 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Brian Burston voted Yes

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 72% attendance

17. edited 17th Nov 2017

    4th Sep 2017, 10:50 AM Senate

    Motions - Parliamentary Representation - Qualifications of Senators

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Brian Burston voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

18. edited 13th Aug 2017

    10th Aug 2017, 12:28 PM Senate

    Motions - National Security - Consistency in airport mandatory screening

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Brian Burston voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

19. edited 3rd Nov 2023

    10th Aug 2017, 12:21 PM Senate

    Motions - Suspension of Standing Orders - Public dental care

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Brian Burston voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance

20. edited 8th Jul 2017

    19th Jun 2017, 9:15 PM Senate

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

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Brian Burston voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 68% attendance

21. edited 9th Jul 2017

    19th Jun 2017, 1:52 PM Senate

    Enhancing Online Safety for Children Amendment Bill 2017 - Second Reading - Criminalise "revenge porn"

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Brian Burston voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

22. 19th Jun 2017, 12:16 PM Senate

    Bills — Treasury Laws Amendment (Gst Low Value Goods) Bill 2017; Third Reading

    Mathias Cormann voted Yes

    Brian Burston voted No

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

23. 15th Jun 2017, 10:24 AM Senate

    Bills — Banking and Financial Services Commission of Inquiry Bill 2017; Second Reading

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Brian Burston voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

24. edited 13th Jul 2017

    13th Jun 2017, 1:10 PM Senate

    Regulations and Determinations - Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Narcotic Drugs) Regulation 2016 - Disallow

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Brian Burston voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 92% attendance

25. edited 13th Jul 2017

    13th Jun 2017, 1:04 PM Senate

    Regulations and Determinations - Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Narcotic Drugs) Regulation 2016 - Vote on disallowance again

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Brian Burston voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 92% attendance

26. edited 13th Jul 2017

    13th Jun 2017, 12:58 PM Senate

    Regulations and Determinations - Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Narcotic Drugs) Regulation 2016 - Disallow

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Brian Burston voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 92% attendance

27. 23rd Mar 2017, 9:42 PM Senate

    Bills — Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Jobs for Families Child Care Package) Bill 2016; in Committee

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Brian Burston voted Yes

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 59% attendance

28. 13th Feb 2017, 6:40 PM Senate

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

    Mathias Cormann voted Yes

    Brian Burston voted No

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 78% attendance

29. 13th Feb 2017, 6:34 PM Senate

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

    Mathias Cormann voted Yes

    Brian Burston voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 86% attendance

30. 29th Nov 2016, 8:38 PM Senate

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

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Brian Burston voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

31. edited 25th Nov 2016

    24th Nov 2016, 1:29 PM Senate

    Income Tax Rates Amendment (Working Holiday Maker Reform) Bill 2016 and related bills - in Committee - Reduce tax rate from 19% to 10.5%

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Brian Burston voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 89% attendance

32. 21st Nov 2016, 4:56 PM Senate

    Committees — Community Affairs References Committee; Reference

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Brian Burston voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

33. 21st Nov 2016, 4:50 PM Senate

    Business — Rearrangement

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Brian Burston voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 80% attendance

34. edited 25th Nov 2016

    21st Nov 2016, 4:29 PM Senate

    Motions - Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement - Do not implement

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Brian Burston voted Yes

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 73% attendance

35. 10th Nov 2016, 12:34 PM Senate

    Business — Rearrangement

    Mathias Cormann voted No

    Brian Burston voted Yes

    Passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 79% attendance

36. 10th Nov 2016, 11:58 AM Senate

    Business — Rearrangement

    Mathias Cormann voted Yes

    Brian Burston voted No

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 84% attendance

37. edited 17th Sep 2016

    14th Sep 2016, 7:10 PM Senate

    Excise Tariff Amendment (Tobacco) Bill 2016, Customs Tariff Amendment (Tobacco) Bill 2016 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    Mathias Cormann voted Yes

    Brian Burston voted No, rebelling against the Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 63% attendance

38. 1st Sep 2016, 12:17 PM Senate

    Committees — Selection of Bills Committee; Report

    Mathias Cormann voted Yes

    Brian Burston voted No

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 82% attendance