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8 Feb 2007 · 10:57 AM · Division 9

Climate Change

Reduce coal exports
Official title
Motions - Climate Change - Reduce coal exports

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
52
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 Greens Senator Kerry Nettle, which means it was unsuccessful.

Motion text

That the Senate:

(a) notes the statements by Clean-Up Australia Day founder, Mr Ian Kiernan, regarding the ‘absolutely frightening’ contribution of Australia’s coal exports to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change; and

(b) calls on the Government to work with state governments to reduce coal exports and provide a just transition for workers in the coal industry.

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Policies this vote counts towards

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Votes by party

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Aye
8
No
53
Votes by party as a table
PartyAyeNo
Liberal Party024
Australian Labor Party023
Australian Democrats40
Australian Greens40
National Party03
Country Liberal Party01
Deputy Senate President01
Senate President01

How each member voted

Aye · 8

No · 53

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