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Turning back asylum boats when possible

Posted by theyvoteforyou.org.au

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The federal government should issue instructions for border protection forces to turn back boats carrying asylum seekers to Australia where it is safe to do so

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How parliament voted

How often each party's members of parliament voted in line with this policy, from They Vote For You.

  • Australian Labor Party: voted against – 10% in line with the policy, 119 members
  • Liberal Party: voted for – 96% in line with the policy, 107 members
  • National Party: voted for – 98% in line with the policy, 21 members
  • Australian Greens: voted against – 4% in line with the policy, 12 members
  • Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party: voted for – 100% in line with the policy, 4 members
  • Country Liberal Party: voted for – 100% in line with the policy, 2 members
  • Liberal National Party: voted for – 100% in line with the policy, 2 members
  • United Australia Party: voted for – 100% in line with the policy, 2 members
  • Australian Conservatives: voted for – 100% in line with the policy, 1 member
  • Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party: voted for – 100% in line with the policy, 1 member
  • Derryn Hinch's Justice Party: voted for – 100% in line with the policy, 1 member
  • Family First Party: voted for – 100% in line with the policy, 1 member
  • Jacqui Lambie Network: voted against – 6% in line with the policy, 1 member
  • Katter's Australian Party: voted a mixture of for and against – 58% in line with the policy, 1 member
  • Liberal Democratic Party: voted for – 100% in line with the policy, 1 member
  • Nick Xenophon Team: voted for – 88% in line with the policy, 1 member
  • Palmer United Party: voted for – 100% in line with the policy, 1 member

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