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18 Sept 2007 · 4:02 PM · Division 5

Housing Affordability

Evidence-based national plan
Official title
Motions - Housing Affordability - Evidence-based national plan

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
8
No
49
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 calling for an evidence-based national affordable housing plan, which means it was unsuccessful. The motion was introduced by Greens Senator Rachel Siewert (WA).

Motion text

That the Senate calls on the Government to:

(a) review all taxes, grants and concessions, including negative gearing, capital gains tax exemptions and first home owners grants, to assess their impact on the housing market; and

(b) work with the states and territories to develop an evidence-based national affordable housing plan.

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Policies this vote counts towards

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Votes by party

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Aye
9
No
50
Votes by party as a table
PartyAyeNo
Liberal Party022
Australian Labor Party021
Australian Democrats40
Australian Greens40
National Party03
Country Liberal Party01
Deputy Senate President01
Family First Party10
Senate President01
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party01

How each member voted

Aye · 9

No · 50

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