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28 Oct 2014 · 4:07 PM · Division 2

Mining

Acknowledge massive economic benefits
Official title
Motions - Mining - Acknowledge massive economic benefits

Ayes 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
30
No
12
Not recorded voting
34

“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 supported acknowledging "the massive economic benefits" of the black coal mining industry.

###Wording of the motion

National Party Senator Barry O'Sullivan wanted the Senate to acknowledge:

the massive economic benefits delivered to this nation by the black coal industry and the importance it has for the employment fortunes of miners and other professionals in this nation, noting that Australia should maintain a diverse and sensible energy mix.

###Background to the motion

Prime Minister Tony Abbott and his Government has been criticised for being too in favour of coal mining at the expense of addressing climate change (for example, see ABC News).

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Votes by party

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Aye
30
No
12
Votes by party as a table
PartyAyeNo
Australian Labor Party130
Australian Greens010
Liberal Party100
National Party30
Liberal National Party20
Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party01
Deputy Senate President10
Senate President10
Palmer United Party01

How each member voted

Aye · 30

No · 12

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