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15 Sept 2016 · 9:16 PM · Division 9

Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016

Second Reading - Higher education funding
Official title
Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016 - Second Reading - Higher education funding

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
10
No
47
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 introduced by Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, which means it was unsuccessful.

Motion text

At the end of the motion, add:

, but the Senate rejects the slashing of more than $514 million from higher education programs and support for students as inappropriate saving measures that will hurt Australian students and universities and damage Australia's international reputation as an innovative leader in education.

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Policies this vote counts towards

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Votes by party

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Aye
10
No
46
Votes by party as a table
PartyAyeNo
Australian Labor Party019
Liberal Party016
Australian Greens90
National Party03
Liberal National Party02
Nick Xenophon Team02
Derryn Hinch's Justice Party01
Independent01
Jacqui Lambie Network10
Senate President01
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party01

How each member voted

Aye · 10

No · 46

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