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25 Sept 2014 · Division 4

National Security Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2014

in Committee - Limit access to computers to extent necessary
Official title
National Security Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2014 - in Committee - Limit access to computers to extent necessary

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
13
No
44
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 opposed putting a limit on the extent that computers can be the subject of a warrant by Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO), which was proposed by Liberal Democratic Senator David Leyonhjelm (read his full explanation of his amendment).

###Background to the bill

After the major counter-terrorism raids in Sydney and Brisbane, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said that the balance between freedom and security had to shift (see ABC News). This bill is part of that change.

The bill also seems to be a response to American Edward Snowden leaking classified American intelligence information last year.

Read the bills digest for more information about the bill.

Summary written by They Vote For You contributors. Read it with the debate

Policies this vote counts towards

How They Vote For You uses this vote when scoring members against each policy.

Votes by party

Both bars use the same scale: number of members.
Aye
12
No
44
Votes by party as a table
PartyAyeNo
Australian Labor Party020
Liberal Party014
Australian Greens80
National Party03
Liberal National Party02
Palmer United Party02
Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party01
Democratic Labor Party10
Family First Party10
Independent10
Jacqui Lambie Network01
Liberal Democratic Party10
Senate President01

How each member voted

Aye · 12

No · 44

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