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11 Mar 2026 · 4:35 PM · Division 5

Matters of Urgency

Fuel Security - Criticism of Government
Official title
Matters of Urgency - Fuel Security - Criticism of Government

Noes in the majority

This says only which side won the vote, because what Aye and No meant here depends on the exact question put in the chamber.

Aye
28
No
33
Not recorded voting
15

“Not recorded voting” is everyone eligible who isn't recorded as Aye or No, for example absent, paired, or presiding.

What was decided

The majority voted against a motion introduced by Tasmanian Senator Richard Colbeck (Liberal), which means it was not successful.

Motion text

That, in the opinion of the Senate, the following is a matter of urgency:

The need for the Albanese Labor Government to take responsibility for Australia's fuel security issues and outline the actions being taken to ensure adequate fuel supplies instead of blaming others.

Summary written by They Vote For You contributors. Read it with the debate

Votes by party

Both bars use the same scale: number of members.
Aye
28
No
33
Votes by party as a table
PartyAyeNo
Australian Labor Party022
Liberal Party150
Australian Greens010
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party40
National Party30
Australia's Voice10
Country Liberal Party10
Deputy Senate President10
Independent10
Liberal National Party10
Senate President01
United Australia Party10

How each member voted

Aye · 28

No · 33

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