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17 Nov 2010 · 5:09 PM · Division 3

Non Biodegradable Plastic Bags

Ban
Official title
Motions - Non Biodegradable Plastic Bags - Ban

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
5
No
44
Not recorded voting
27

“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 Tasmanian Senator Bob Brown (Greens), which means it failed.

Motion text

That the Senate—

(a) recognises the damage to our marine species cause by discarded non-biodegradable plastic bags;

(b) congratulates the Tasmanian Parliament on its decision to ban non-biodegradable plastic bags throughout the State; and

(c) urges states that are yet to ban non-biodegradable plastic bags to adopt this sensible waste management practice.

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Policies this vote counts towards

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Votes by party

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Aye
6
No
45
Votes by party as a table
PartyAyeNo
Australian Labor Party021
Liberal Party017
Australian Greens50
National Party03
Country Liberal Party01
Deputy Senate President01
Family First Party01
Independent10
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party01

How each member voted

Aye · 6

No · 45

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