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12 Mar 2026 · 9:22 AM · Division 2

Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion

Bondi royal commission's special adviser
Official title
Motions - Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion - Bondi royal commission's special adviser

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
26
No
33
Not recorded voting
17

“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 WA Senator Michaelia Cash (Liberal), which means it was unsuccessful. Its purpose was to suspend the usual procedural rules - known as standing orders - in order to let another motion be moved.

Amendment text

That so much of the standing orders be suspended as would prevent me moving a motion to provide for the consideration of a matter, namely a motion giving precedence to a motion relating to the resignation of the Bondi royal commission's special adviser, Dennis Richardson.

For more information about this resignation, see the ABC News report on the subject.

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
26
No
33
Votes by party as a table
PartyAyeNo
Australian Labor Party022
Liberal Party140
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

How each member voted

Aye · 26

No · 33

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