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4 Sept 2017 · 10:50 AM · Division 1

Parliamentary Representation

Qualifications of Senators
Official title
Motions - Parliamentary Representation - Qualifications of Senators

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
43
Not recorded voting
18

“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 Senator Pauline Hanson, which means it failed.

Motion text

That:

(1) the Senate notes that the continued uncertainty regarding the qualifications of a number of parliamentarians under section 44(i) of the Constitution is undermining public confidence in the parliament; and

(2) in the interests of restoring the public's confidence, the Senate is of the opinion that senators should work with the government to establish an independent review of the qualifications under section 44(i) of all senators by the end of the sitting week.

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Policies this vote counts towards

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Votes by party

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Aye
13
No
43
Votes by party as a table
PartyAyeNo
Australian Labor Party018
Liberal Party115
Australian Greens70
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party40
Independent02
National Party02
Nick Xenophon Team02
Deputy Senate President01
Derryn Hinch's Justice Party01
Jacqui Lambie Network10
Liberal Democratic Party01
Liberal National Party01

How each member voted

Aye · 13

No · 43

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