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8 Nov 2016 · 3:50 PM · Division 1

Political Donations

Family First
Official title
Motions - Political Donations - Family First

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
42
Not recorded voting
20

“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 NSW Greens Senator Lee Rhiannon, which means it was unsuccessful.

Motion text

That the Senate—

(a) notes that:

(i) since 2013-14, former Senator Day has donated over $500 000 and forgiven a loan of $1.47 million to Family First,

(ii) an independent auditor's report in 2013 found Home Australia Group's liabilities exceeded its assets by nearly $31 million, and

(iii) over 200 customers have been left with unfinished homes; and

(b) calls on the Family First Party to return all money received from Mr Day and his companies so that money can be used to pay creditors.

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Policies this vote counts towards

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Votes by party

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Aye
13
No
42
Votes by party as a table
PartyAyeNo
Australian Labor Party019
Liberal Party013
Australian Greens80
National Party04
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party03
Nick Xenophon Team20
Deputy Senate President01
Derryn Hinch's Justice Party10
Independent10
Jacqui Lambie Network10
Liberal Democratic Party01
Liberal National Party01

How each member voted

Aye · 13

No · 42

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