12 Mar 2026 · 12:01 PM · Division 12

Environment and Communications References Committee

Reference

Official title: Committees — Environment and Communications References Committee; Reference

Noes in the majority

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Text recorded with this division

Sean Bell

I move:

That the following matter be referred to the Environment and Communications References Committee for inquiry and report by 7 September 2026:

Australia's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, with particular reference to:

(a) the legal and procedural steps required for Australia to withdraw from the Paris Agreement;

(b) the implications of withdrawal for Australia's ability to scrap net zero emissions targets;

(c) the positive impacts of scrapping net zero policies on electricity prices, energy reliability and the cost of living for everyday Australians;

(d) the positive impact of removing net zero policies on Australian industry, including manufacturing, mining, farming and fuel refining; and

(e) any other related matters.

Sue Lines

The question is that business of the Senate No. 2, standing in the name of Senator Bell, be agreed to.

This is the question as put in the chamber, with the name of the member who spoke before the vote. It isn't a summary of the bill or motion.

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Aye

Votes by party as a table

Party	Aye	No
Australian Labor Party	0	21
Australian Greens	0	10
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party	4	0
Australia's Voice	0	1
Independent	0	1
Liberal Party	0	1
Senate President	0	1

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