Tax Laws Amendment (2008 Measures No. 1) Bill 2008 — In Committee
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 76% attendance
Ian Macdonald and Ruth Webber have voted the same way 31% of the time
Ian Macdonald
Former Liberal Party Senator for Queensland July 1990 – July 2019
Ruth Webber
Former Australian Labor Party Senator for WA July 2002 – June 2008
Between February 2006 (when our voting records begin) and June 2008 Ian Macdonald and Ruth Webber have voted in the same division 381 times.
In divisions they have voted differently 263 times. They have only voted the same 118 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
- Decreasing the private health insurance rebate
- Increasing availability of abortion drugs
- Increasing competition in bulk wheat export
- Maintaining or increasing CSIRO funding
- Public transport
- Reproductive bodily autonomy
- Requiring a warrant to access citizens’ telecommunications records
- The Intervention in the Northern Territory
Voted a mixture of the same and differently on
Always voted differently on
- Equal treatment for all couples
- Extending government benefits to same-sex couples
- Federal government action on animal & plant extinctions
- Implementing refugee and protection conventions
- Increasing marine conservation
- Increasing parliamentary entitlements for current MPs and Senators
- Increasing protection of Australia's fresh water
- Increasing the diversity of media ownership
- Making more water from Murray-Darling Basin available to use
- Privatising government-owned assets
- Same-sex marriage equality
Divisions in which they voted the same
In divisions they have voted differently 263 times. They have only voted the same 118 times.
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Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (2008 Budget and Other Measures) Bill 2008 — In Committee
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 62% attendance
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edited 7th Oct 2014
Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008 and Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008 - Third Reading - Read a third time
Ian Macdonald voted Yes
Ruth Webber voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
2 rebellions 84% attendance
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Iraq
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 79% attendance
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edited 7th Oct 2014
Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008 and Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008 — Second Reading — Read a second time
Ian Macdonald voted Yes
Ruth Webber voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
1 rebellion 84% attendance
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Tax Laws Amendment (Personal Income Tax Reduction) Bill 2008 — In Committee
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 64% attendance
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Tarkine Wilderness
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 82% attendance
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edited 25th Feb 2016
Motions - Donations to Political Parties - Developers
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 82% attendance
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Social Security and Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Enhanced Allowances) Bill 2008 — In Committee
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 74% attendance
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Gaza
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 82% attendance
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edited 7th Oct 2014
Montions - Solar Energy Technology - Provide incentives
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 80% attendance
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edited 30th Jun 2016
Motions - Climate Change - Reverse decision to cut funding
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 79% attendance
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edited 22nd Jul 2017
Motions - Apology to Australia’s Indigenous Peoples - Compensation
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 91% attendance
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edited 19th Dec 2014
Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Amendment Bill 2007 — In Committee — Require judicial warrants
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 76% attendance
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Proposed Pulp Mill
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 67% attendance
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Cluster Munitions
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 68% attendance
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Treatment of Prisoners
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 74% attendance
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edited 30th Jun 2016
Commonwealth Electoral Amendment (Democratic Plebiscites) Bill 2007 - In Committee - Major infrastructure projects
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 53% attendance
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Australian Heritage Buildings
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 78% attendance
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Iraq
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 79% attendance
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Climate Change
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 80% attendance
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Climate Change
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 80% attendance
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Climate Change
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 75% attendance
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Proposed Pulp Mill
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 72% attendance
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Proposed Pulp Mill
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 78% attendance
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edited 7th Oct 2014
Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 - In Committee - Keep clauses 4 to 7 unchanged
Ian Macdonald voted Yes
Ruth Webber voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 70% attendance
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edited 7th Oct 2014
Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007 - In Committee - Keep part 8 unchanged
Ian Macdonald voted Yes
Ruth Webber voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 78% attendance
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Water Bill 2007; Water (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2007 — In Committee
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 68% attendance
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edited 7th Oct 2014
Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 and related bills - Third Reading - Read a third time
Ian Macdonald voted Yes
Ruth Webber voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 82% attendance
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edited 7th Oct 2014
Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 - In Committee - Leave schedules unchanged
Ian Macdonald voted Yes
Ruth Webber voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 68% attendance
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edited 7th Oct 2014
Motions - Age Pension - Increase age pension
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 82% attendance
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Financial Support for Students
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 75% attendance
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Forests of High Conservation Value
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 86% attendance
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edited 7th Oct 2014
Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 - Second Reading - Read a second time
Ian Macdonald voted Yes
Ruth Webber voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 76% attendance
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edited 7th Oct 2014
Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 and related bills - Second Reading - Delay passage of bill
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 78% attendance
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edited 7th Oct 2014
Motions - Nuclear Nonproliferation - Block moves to exempt India from NSG rules
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 84% attendance
-
edited 7th Oct 2014
Committees - Australia’s Antiterrorism Laws Committee - Establishment
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 89% attendance
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Irish Motorway Project and the Hill of Tara
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 74% attendance
-
edited 7th Oct 2014
Principal Executive Office Classification Structure and Terms and Conditions - Motion for Disallowance - Don't increase MP pay
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
1 rebellion 82% attendance
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Business — Consideration of Legislation
Ian Macdonald voted Yes
Ruth Webber voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 75% attendance
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Evidence Amendment (Journalists’ Privilege) Bill 2007 — In Committee
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 77% attendance
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Schools Assistance (Learning Together — Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Amendment (2007 Budget Measures) Bill 2007 — Second Reading
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 83% attendance
-
edited 10th Jun 2017
Motions - Renewable Energy - Energy targets
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 77% attendance
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Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 76% attendance
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edited 7th Oct 2014
Motions - Paid Maternity Leave - Government funded paid maternity leave
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 76% attendance
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Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Legislation Amendment (Child Support Reform Consolidation and Other Measures) Bill 2007 — In Committee
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 67% attendance
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Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Legislation Amendment (Child Support Reform Consolidation and Other Measures) Bill 2007 — In Committee
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 69% attendance
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National Capital Plan Amendments — Motion for Disallowance
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 68% attendance
-
edited 27th Sep 2017
Motions - Iraq - Information requested
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 73% attendance
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Climate Change
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 77% attendance
-
Old-Growth Forests
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 75% attendance
-
Mr David Hicks
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 70% attendance
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Human Rights: United States of America
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 68% attendance
-
Mr David Hicks
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 79% attendance
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Tasmania: Proposed Pulp Mill
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 79% attendance
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Tasmania: Proposed Pulp Mill
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 79% attendance
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Airports Amendment Bill 2006 — In Committee
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 72% attendance
-
Mr David Hicks
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 79% attendance
-
Climate Change
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 74% attendance
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Schools Assistance (Learning Together — Achievement Through Choice and Opportunity) Amendment Bill 2007 — Second Reading
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 79% attendance
-
edited 25th Jan 2018
Motions - Tasmania: Proposed Pulp Mill - Public inquiry
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 76% attendance
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Energy Efficiency Opportunities Amendment Bill 2006 — In Committee
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 66% attendance
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Energy Efficiency Opportunities Amendment Bill 2006 — In Committee
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a modest majority
No rebellions 63% attendance
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National Curriculum
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 71% attendance
-
edited 7th Oct 2014
Motions - Nuclear Proliferation - Block US-India deal at NSG meeting and rule out supply of uranium to India
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 74% attendance
-
Mr David Hicks
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 80% attendance
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Iran
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 83% attendance
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Committees — Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Committee; Reference
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 74% attendance
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Climate Change
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 87% attendance
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Environment and Heritage Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2006 — In Committee
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 66% attendance
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Euthanasia
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 72% attendance
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edited 10th Oct 2014
Medibank Private Sale Bill 2006 - Second Reading - Funds to be used for public health care
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 70% attendance
-
edited 23rd Jun 2016
Copyright Amendment Bill 2006 - In Committee - Cap on licence fees
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 71% attendance
-
Climate Change
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 76% attendance
-
edited 25th Feb 2016
Motions - Political Donations - Developers
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 78% attendance
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Wheat Exports
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 74% attendance
-
Environment
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 76% attendance
-
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 76% attendance
-
edited 7th Oct 2014
Motions - Renewable Energy
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 79% attendance
-
Mr David Hicks
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 63% attendance
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Vietnam
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 71% attendance
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International Jewish Solidarity Network
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 75% attendance
-
edited 14th Apr 2016
Motions - Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Report on emissions from logging and clearances
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 79% attendance
-
Climate Change
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 70% attendance
-
King Island Council
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 71% attendance
-
Woodstock-Abydos Reserves
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 84% attendance
-
Ching Cheong
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 80% attendance
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Conflict in Israel and Lebanon
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 79% attendance
-
edited 14th Apr 2016
Motions - Papua New Guinea: Logging and Human Rights - Take immediate action
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 82% attendance
-
edited 7th Oct 2014
Motions — Tasmanian Forestry Industry — Campaigns against Tasmanian forestry industry + Illegal timber imports
Ian Macdonald voted Yes
Ruth Webber voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 83% attendance
-
Tasmanian Forestry Industry
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 91% attendance
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edited 2nd Jun 2016
Motions - Parliamentarians’ Entitlements - Review of remuneration and entitlements
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 92% attendance
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Gunns Ltd
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 78% attendance
-
edited 7th Oct 2014
Motions - Burrup Peninsula Rock Art - Protect rock art
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 82% attendance
-
Middle East
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 78% attendance
-
Fuel Prices
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 79% attendance
-
Tarkine Wilderness
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 72% attendance
-
edited 23rd Aug 2016
Motions - Fuel Prices - Public transport & alternative fuels
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 71% attendance
-
edited 7th Oct 2014
Health Legislation Amendment (Private Health Insurance) Bill 2006 - In Committee - Abolish the private health insurance rebate
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 71% attendance
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Do Not Call Register Bill 2006; Do Not Call Register (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2006 — Second Reading
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 74% attendance
-
Tax Laws Amendment (Personal Tax Reduction and Improved Depreciation Arrangements) Bill 2006 — Third Reading
Ian Macdonald voted Yes
Ruth Webber voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 78% attendance
-
Asylum Seekers
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 74% attendance
-
Australian Broadcasting Corporation Amendment Bill 2006 — In Committee
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 80% attendance
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Snowy Hydro Limited
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 88% attendance
-
Snowy Hydro Limited
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 87% attendance
-
Science Week
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 75% attendance
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Proposed Expansion of the Mcarthur River Mine
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 75% attendance
-
Separation of Church and State
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 75% attendance
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Offshore Petroleum Bill 2005; Offshore Petroleum (Annual Fees) Bill 2005; Offshore Petroleum (Registration Fees) Bill 2005; Offshore Petroleum (Repeals and Consequential Amendme...
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 70% attendance
-
edited 7th Oct 2014
Motions - Nuclear Non—Proliferation Treaty - Against uranium export to non-Treaty states
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 66% attendance
-
Energy Efficiency Opportunities Bill 2005 — In Committee
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 76% attendance
-
edited 7th Oct 2014
Therapeutic Goods Amendment (Repeal of Ministerial Responsibility for Approval of Ru486) Bill 2005 - Third Reading - Read a third time
Ian Macdonald voted Yes in this free vote
Ruth Webber voted Yes in this free vote
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 96% attendance
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edited 7th Oct 2014
Therapeutic Goods Amendment (Repeal of Ministerial Responsibility for Approval of Ru486) Bill 2005 - In Committee - Amend the current process
Ian Macdonald voted No in this free vote
Ruth Webber voted No in this free vote
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 97% attendance
-
edited 7th Oct 2014
Therapeutic Goods Amendment (Repeal of Ministerial Responsibility for Approval of Ru486) Bill 2005 - In Committee - Amend the current process
Ian Macdonald voted No in this free vote
Ruth Webber voted No in this free vote
Not passed by a small majority
No rebellions 95% attendance
-
edited 7th Oct 2014
Therapeutic Goods Amendment (Repeal of Ministerial Responsibility for Approval of Ru486) Bill 2005 - Second Reading - Read a second time
Ian Macdonald voted Yes in this free vote
Ruth Webber voted Yes in this free vote
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 93% attendance
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West Papua
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 71% attendance
-
Defence Legislation Amendment (Aid to Civilian Authorities) Bill 2005 [2006] — In Committee
Ian Macdonald voted No
Ruth Webber voted No
Not passed by a large majority
No rebellions 62% attendance
-
edited 10th Dec 2016
Defence Legislation Amendment (Aid to Civilian Authorities) Bill 2005 [2006] — In Committee - Protest
Ian Macdonald voted Yes
Ruth Webber voted Yes
Passed by a large majority
No rebellions 82% attendance