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6th Oct 2024
Motions - Middle East - Adjourn debate
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 59% attendance
Paul Fletcher and Michelle Rowland have voted the same way 2% of the time
Paul Fletcher
Liberal Party Representative for Bradfield since December 2009
Michelle Rowland
Australian Labor Party Representative for Greenway since August 2010
Since August 2010 Paul Fletcher and Michelle Rowland have voted in the same division 2055 times.
In divisions they have voted differently 2008 times. They have only voted the same 47 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.
Always voted the same way on
Voted a mixture of the same and differently on
- Civil celebrants having the right to refuse to marry same-sex couples
- Ending immigration detention on Nauru
- Increasing housing affordability
- Increasing legal protections for LGBTI people
- Increasing support for rural and regional Australia
- Making the cashless debit card program voluntary and not mandatory
- Prioritising religious freedom
- Protecting threatened forest and bushland habitats
- Regional processing of asylum seekers
- Reproductive bodily autonomy
- Same-sex marriage equality
- Speeding things along in Parliament (procedural)
- Suspending the rules to allow a vote to happen (procedural)
- Transgender rights
Always voted differently on
- A carbon price
- A citizenship test
- A combined Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
- A minerals resource rent tax
- A plebiscite on the carbon pricing mechanism
- A Royal Commission into Violence and Abuse against People with Disability
- A same-sex marriage plebiscite
- A transition plan for coal workers
- An Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC)
- An emissions reduction fund
- Banning pay secrecy clauses
- Build to Rent (BTR)
- Building dedicated quarantine facilities (COVID-19)
- Capping gas prices
- Carbon farming
- Charging postgraduate research students fees
- Considering legislation to create a federal anti-corruption commission (procedural)
- Decreasing availability of welfare payments
- Decreasing the private health insurance rebate
- Deregulating undergraduate university fees
- Doctor-initiated medical transfers for asylum seekers
- Drug testing welfare recipients
- Encouraging Australian-based industry
- Ending illegal logging
- Federal action on public housing
- Getting rid of Sunday and public holiday penalty rates
- Government administered paid parental leave
- Greater control over items brought into immigration detention centres
- Implementing refugee and protection conventions
- Increasing competition in bulk wheat export
- Increasing consumer protections
- Increasing eligibility requirements for Australian citizenship
- Increasing fishing restrictions
- Increasing funding for road infrastructure
- Increasing funding for university education
- Increasing indexation of HECS-HELP debts
- Increasing investment in renewable energy
- Increasing marine conservation
- Increasing or removing the Government debt limit
- Increasing penalties for breach of data
- Increasing political transparency
- Increasing protection of Australia's fresh water
- Increasing restrictions on gambling
- Increasing scrutiny of asylum seeker management
- Increasing scrutiny of unions
- Increasing support for the Australian film and TV industry
- Increasing support for the Australian shipping industry
- Increasing the age pension
- Increasing the cost of humanities degrees
- Increasing the diversity of media ownership
- Increasing the initial tax rate for working holiday makers to 19%
- Increasing the Medicare Levy to pay for the National Disability Insurance Scheme
- Increasing the price of subsidised medicine
- Increasing trade unions' powers in the workplace
- Increasing transparency of big business by making information public
- Increasing workplace protections
- Letting all MPs or Senators speak in Parliament (procedural)
- Letting environmental groups challenge the legality of certain government decisions
- Live animal export
- Making more water from Murray-Darling Basin available to use
- Market-led approaches to protecting biodiversity
- Net zero emissions by 2050
- Privatising certain government services
- Putting welfare payments onto cashless debit cards (or indue cards) on a temporary basis as a trial
- Putting welfare payments onto cashless debit cards (or indue cards) on an ongoing basis
- Re-approving/ re-registering agvet chemicals
- Reducing tax concessions for high socio-economic status
- Reducing the corporate tax rate
- Removing children from immigration detention
- Restricting donations to political parties
- Restricting foreign ownership
- Senate electoral reform
- Stopping people who arrive by boat from ever coming to Australia
- Stopping tax avoidance or aggressive tax minimisation
- Temporary protection visas
- The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
- The Coalition's new schools funding policy ("Gonski 2.0")
- The Paris Climate Agreement
- Tighter means testing of family payments
- Tobacco plain packaging
- Treating the COVID vaccine rollout as a matter of urgency
- Turning back asylum boats when possible
- Unconventional gas mining
- Vehicle efficiency standards
- Voluntary student union fees
Divisions in which they voted the same
In divisions they have voted differently 2008 times. They have only voted the same 47 times.
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edited 7th Sep 2024
Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment (Quality and Integrity) Bill 2024 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 62% attendance
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Statements — Personal Explanation
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 59% attendance
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Statements — Personal Explanation
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 64% attendance
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edited 11th Aug 2024
Illegal Logging Prohibition Amendment (Strengthening Measures to Prevent Illegal Timber Trade) Bill 2024 - Report from Federation Chamber - End native forest logging
Paul Fletcher voted No
Michelle Rowland voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 75% attendance
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Bills — Migration Amendment (Removal and Other Measures) Bill 2024; Third Reading
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 77% attendance
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Bills — Migration Amendment (Removal and Other Measures) Bill 2024; Consideration in Detail
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 69% attendance
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Business — Rearrangement
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 55% attendance
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Business — Rearrangement
Paul Fletcher voted No
Michelle Rowland voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 57% attendance
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edited 5th Apr 2024
Treasury Laws Amendment (Cost of Living Tax Cuts) Bill 2024 - Second Reading - Mr Bates' amendment
Paul Fletcher voted No
Michelle Rowland voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 62% attendance
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edited 7th Jun 2024
Business - Consideration of Legislation - Increase speaking time for first Opposition speaker
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 76% attendance
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edited 23rd Jun 2024
Business - Rearrangement - Put the question
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 64% attendance
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edited 4th Feb 2024
Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) Bill 2023 - Report from Federation Chamber - Close loopholes
Paul Fletcher voted No
Michelle Rowland voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 70% attendance
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edited 26th Jan 2024
Motions - Israel - Condemns war crimes in Gaza
Paul Fletcher voted No
Michelle Rowland voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 75% attendance
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edited 29th Sep 2023
Motions - Overthrow of Chilean Government: 50th Anniversary - Let a vote happen
Paul Fletcher voted No
Michelle Rowland voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 44% attendance
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edited 18th Aug 2023
Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Strengthening the Safety Net) Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Lift income support payments
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 61% attendance
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edited 18th Aug 2023
Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Strengthening the Safety Net) Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Shift start date
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 58% attendance
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edited 4th Aug 2023
Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) 2023 - Third Reading - Pass the bill
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a modest majority
8 rebellions 97% attendance
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edited 18th Aug 2023
Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Agree with the bill
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a modest majority
8 rebellions 97% attendance
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edited 4th Aug 2023
Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) 2023 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a modest majority
8 rebellions 97% attendance
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edited 1st Sep 2023
Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Income Management Reform) Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 67% attendance
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edited 7th Apr 2023
Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Income Management Reform) Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Against compulsory income management
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 67% attendance
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edited 17th Mar 2023
National Reconstruction Fund Corporation Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Board appointment
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 55% attendance
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edited 17th Feb 2023
National Housing Supply and Affordability Council Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Regional Australia and critical infrastructure
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a modest majority
1 rebellion 60% attendance
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edited 17th Feb 2023
Housing Australia Future Fund Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Review process in 2025
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 56% attendance
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edited 10th Feb 2023
Business - Rearrangement - Let a vote take place
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
1 rebellion 83% attendance
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edited 16th Dec 2022
Treasury Laws Amendment (Energy Price Relief Plan) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - No price freeze
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 54% attendance
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edited 25th Nov 2022
National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Legal professional privilege and timing
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 34% attendance
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edited 25th Nov 2022
National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Public hearings and mandatory considerations
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
1 rebellion 60% attendance
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edited 11th Nov 2022
Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Extending protection
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a modest majority
1 rebellion 56% attendance
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edited 12th Aug 2022
Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - More ambitious targets
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 89% attendance
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edited 12th Aug 2022
Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - More ambitious targets needed
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 89% attendance
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edited 5th Aug 2022
Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - On new fossil fuel projects
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
1 rebellion 87% attendance
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edited 12th Aug 2022
Public Sector Superannuation Salary Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 80% attendance
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edited 5th Aug 2022
Australian Human Rights Commission Legislation Amendment (Selection and Appointment) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Human Rights Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ people
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 85% attendance
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edited 18th Feb 2022
Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 - Third Reading - Pass the bill
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
1 rebellion 64% attendance
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edited 18th Oct 2019
Motions - Casinos - Suspend the usual rules
Paul Fletcher voted No
Michelle Rowland voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 69% attendance
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edited 22nd Aug 2019
Committees - Crown Casino Committee - Appointment
Paul Fletcher voted No
Michelle Rowland voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 87% attendance
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edited 28th Mar 2018
Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 - Consideration in Detail - Safeguard conscientious & religious beliefs
Paul Fletcher voted No in this free vote
Michelle Rowland voted No in this free vote
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 95% attendance
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edited 28th Mar 2018
Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 - Consideration in Detail - Def of marriage + conscientious protections
Paul Fletcher voted No in this free vote
Michelle Rowland voted No in this free vote
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 94% attendance
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edited 7th Nov 2014
Constitution Alteration (Local Government) 2013 - Third Reading - Pass the bill
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
2 rebellions 89% attendance
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Motions — Murray-Darling Basin Plan; Disallowance
Paul Fletcher voted No
Michelle Rowland voted No
Not passed by a large majority
2 rebellions 67% attendance
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edited 7th Oct 2014
Migration Amendment (Unauthorised Maritime Arrivals and Other Measures) Bill 2012 - Second Reading - Read a second time
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
2 rebellions 67% attendance
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Bills — Defence Trade Controls Bill 2011; Consideration of Senate Message
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 69% attendance
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Bills — Defence Trade Controls Bill 2011; Consideration of Senate Message
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 69% attendance
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edited 7th Oct 2014
Marriage Amendment Bill 2012 - Second Reading - Read a second time
Paul Fletcher voted No
Michelle Rowland voted No in this free vote
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 93% attendance
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edited 7th Oct 2014
Mental Health - Recommital of Vote - Greens amendment
Paul Fletcher voted Yes
Michelle Rowland voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
1 rebellion 85% attendance