How Patrick Dodson voted compared to someone who agrees that the federal government should give the Minister the power to prohibit items such as mobile phones, SIM cards and internet capable devices for people in immigration detention facilities

Most important divisions relevant to this policy

These are the most important divisions related to the policy “for banning mobiles and other devices in immigration detention” which Patrick Dodson could have attended. They are weighted much more strongly than other divisions when calculating the position of Patrick Dodson on this policy.

Division Patrick Dodson Supporters vote

6th Dec 2018, 3:52 PM – Senate Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2018 - in Committee - Prohibiting items in immigration detention facilities (including mobile phones)

absent Yes

Other divisions relevant to this policy

These are less important divisions which are related to the policy “for banning mobiles and other devices in immigration detention” which Patrick Dodson could have attended.

Division Patrick Dodson Supporters vote
no votes listed

How "We can't say anything concrete about how they voted on" is worked out

Normally a person's votes count towards a score which is used to work out a simple phrase to summarise their position on a policy. However in this case Patrick Dodson was absent during all divisions for this policy. So, it's impossible to say anything concrete.