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20 Aug 2026 · 11:12 AM · Division 3

Economy

Official title
Motions — Economy

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
41
No
85
Not recorded voting
24

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

What was decided

A modest majority voted against a motion introduced by Tim Wilson MP (Liberal), which means it was unsuccessful.

Motion text

That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent the Member for Goldstein from moving the following motion immediately:

That this House notes that as of 10.30 am today, Thursday 20 August 2026, Australia's Commonwealth debt has hit $1 trillion for the first time in our history because of the Government's active inflation agenda and their addiction to spending.

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Votes by party

Both bars use the same scale: number of members.
Aye
41
No
85
Votes by party as a table
PartyAyeNo
Australian Labor Party082
Liberal Party150
National Party100
Independent62
Liberal National Party80
Australian Greens01
Centre Alliance10
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party10

How each member voted

Aye · 41

No · 85

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