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27 Oct 2009 · 3:50 PM · Division 3

Asylum Seekers

Language and law
Official title
Motions - Asylum Seekers - Language and law

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
4
No
39
Not recorded voting
33

“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 Sarah Hanson-Young (SA), which means it failed.

Motion text

That the Senate—

(a) recognises each senator’s role as community leaders and the collective responsibility to conduct debates on matters of public importance in a respectful and accurate manner, using language that is constructive and appropriate; and

(b) agrees that all debate on the issue of asylum seekers and border protection is framed within the law, terms and definitions of the:

(a) United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees (1951);

(b) Migration Act 1958;

(c) Criminal Code Act 1995;

(d) Racial Discrimination Act 1975; and

(e) Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

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Policies this vote counts towards

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Votes by party

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Aye
5
No
40
Votes by party as a table
PartyAyeNo
Australian Labor Party019
Liberal Party015
Australian Greens50
National Party03
Deputy Senate President01
Family First Party01
Independent01

How each member voted

Aye · 5

No · 40

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