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30 Nov 2006 · 10:08 AM · Division 3

Political Donations

Developers
Official title
Motions - Political Donations - Developers

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
7
No
50
Not recorded voting
19

“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 Australian Democrats Senator Andrew Murray, which means that it failed.

Wording of the motion

That, in view of:

(a) the instances of developers being identified in investigations into corrupt influence in local government, and other levels of government;

(b) public and media perceptions of improper conduct and influence by developers; and

(c) calls for donations, loans, gifts and favours from developers to be prohibited,

the Senate calls on the Prime Minister (Mr Howard) to put this matter before the Council of Australian Governments with a view to designing amendments to all federal, state and territory electoral laws by 1 July 2007 prohibiting donations, loans, or gifts by developers, either directly or indirectly, to candidates or political parties at any level of government.

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Policies this vote counts towards

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Votes by party

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Aye
8
No
51
Votes by party as a table
PartyAyeNo
Liberal Party024
Australian Labor Party019
Australian Democrats40
Australian Greens40
National Party02
Senate President02
Country Liberal Party01
Deputy Senate President01
Family First Party01
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party01

How each member voted

Aye · 8

No · 51

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