Mike Freelander and Russell Broadbent have voted the same way 2% of the time

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Mike Freelander

Australian Labor Party Representative for Macarthur since July 2016

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Russell Broadbent

Independent Representative for Monash since November 2023

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Since July 2016 Mike Freelander and Russell Broadbent have voted in the same division 1168 times.

In divisions they have voted differently 1139 times. They have only voted the same 29 times.

How do their votes on policies compare?

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Divisions in which they voted the same

In divisions they have voted differently 1139 times. They have only voted the same 29 times.

  1. edited 16th Nov 2024
    Representatives

    Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 - Second Reading - Murdoch media

    Mike Freelander voted No

    Russell Broadbent voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 43% attendance

  2. edited 4th Jul 2024
    Representatives

    Motions - Environment - Let another vote take place

    Mike Freelander voted No

    Russell Broadbent voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 60% attendance

  3. edited 5th Nov 2024
    Representatives

    Treasury Laws Amendment (Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions and Other Measures) Bill 2023 and another - Second Reading - Unrealised capital gains

    Mike Freelander voted No

    Russell Broadbent voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 43% attendance

  4. Representatives

    Business — Rearrangement

    Mike Freelander voted No

    Russell Broadbent voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 57% attendance

  5. edited 7th Mar 2024
    Representatives

    Motions - Middle East: Occupied Palestinian Territories - Let another vote take place

    Mike Freelander voted No

    Russell Broadbent voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

  6. edited 29th Feb 2024
    Representatives

    Motions - Middle East - Let another vote take place

    Mike Freelander voted No

    Russell Broadbent voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 65% attendance

  7. edited 20th Apr 2024
    Representatives

    Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 - Consideration of Senate Message - Workplace delegates

    Mike Freelander voted No

    Russell Broadbent voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

  8. edited 22nd May 2024
    Representatives

    Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Poverty reduction

    Mike Freelander voted No

    Russell Broadbent voted No

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 52% attendance

  9. edited 7th Jun 2024
    Representatives

    Business - Consideration of Legislation - Increase speaking time for first Opposition speaker

    Mike Freelander voted Yes

    Russell Broadbent voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 76% attendance

  10. edited 26th Jan 2024
    Representatives

    Motions - Israel - Condemns war crimes in Gaza

    Mike Freelander voted No

    Russell Broadbent voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 75% attendance

  11. edited 1st Sep 2023
    Representatives

    Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Income Management Reform) Bill 2023 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea

    Mike Freelander voted Yes

    Russell Broadbent voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

  12. edited 24th Mar 2023
    Representatives

    Motions - Climate Change - Don't let a vote happen

    Mike Freelander voted Yes

    Russell Broadbent voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 45% attendance

  13. edited 11th Nov 2022
    Representatives

    Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Extending protection

    Mike Freelander voted Yes

    Russell Broadbent voted Yes

    Passed by a modest majority

    1 rebellion 56% attendance

  14. edited 18th Feb 2022
    Representatives

    Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    Mike Freelander voted Yes

    Russell Broadbent voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 64% attendance

  15. edited 18th Feb 2022
    Representatives

    Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

    Mike Freelander voted Yes

    Russell Broadbent voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 68% attendance

  16. edited 18th Feb 2022
    Representatives

    Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 - Second Reading - Impact on Tasmania

    Mike Freelander voted Yes

    Russell Broadbent voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    1 rebellion 68% attendance

  17. edited 13th May 2022
    Representatives

    Electoral Legislation Amendment (Annual Disclosure Equality) Bill 2021 - Consideration in Detail - Receipt of donations

    Mike Freelander voted Yes

    Russell Broadbent voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 40% attendance

  18. edited 3rd Jun 2021
    Representatives

    Motions - Department of Defence - Don't let a vote happen

    Mike Freelander voted Yes

    Russell Broadbent voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 46% attendance

  19. edited 22nd Jan 2021
    Representatives

    Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment (Withdrawal from Amalgamations) Bill 2020 - Second Reading - Keep second reading motion unchanged

    Mike Freelander voted Yes

    Russell Broadbent voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 37% attendance

  20. edited 22nd Oct 2022
    Representatives

    Foreign Investment Reform (Protecting Australia's National Security) Bill 2020 and another - Consideration in Detail - Transparency

    Mike Freelander voted Yes

    Russell Broadbent voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 34% attendance

  21. edited 29th Nov 2019
    Representatives

    Australian Research Council Amendment Bill 2019 - Consideration in Detail - Anouncement process

    Mike Freelander voted No

    Russell Broadbent voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 55% attendance

  22. edited 22nd Aug 2019
    Representatives

    Committees - Crown Casino Committee - Appointment

    Mike Freelander voted No

    Russell Broadbent voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 87% attendance

  23. edited 1st Aug 2019
    Representatives

    Counter-Terrorism (Temporary Exclusion Orders) Bill 2019 and another - Second Reading - Agree with the bills' main idea

    Mike Freelander voted Yes

    Russell Broadbent voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 74% attendance

  24. edited 5th Apr 2019
    Representatives

    Criminal Code Amendment (Sharing of Abhorrent Violent Material) Bill 2019 - Second Reading - Refer to Committee

    Mike Freelander voted No

    Russell Broadbent voted No

    Not passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 77% attendance

  25. edited 21st Dec 2018
    Representatives

    Social Services Legislation Amendment (Encouraging Self-Sufficiency for Newly Arrived Migrants) Bill 2018 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea

    Mike Freelander voted Yes

    Russell Broadbent voted Yes

    Passed by a large majority

    No rebellions 67% attendance

  26. edited 28th Mar 2018
    Representatives

    Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 - Consideration in Detail - Charities

    Mike Freelander voted No in this free vote

    Russell Broadbent voted No in this free vote

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 97% attendance

  27. edited 28th Mar 2018
    Representatives

    Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 - Consideration in Detail - Facilities

    Mike Freelander voted No in this free vote

    Russell Broadbent voted No in this free vote

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 93% attendance

  28. edited 28th Mar 2018
    Representatives

    Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 - Consideration in Detail - Charitable status

    Mike Freelander voted No in this free vote

    Russell Broadbent voted No in this free vote

    Not passed by a small majority

    No rebellions 95% attendance

  29. edited 28th Mar 2018
    Representatives

    Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 - Consideration in Detail - Def of marriage + conscientious protections

    Mike Freelander voted No in this free vote

    Russell Broadbent voted No in this free vote

    Not passed by a modest majority

    No rebellions 94% attendance