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31 July 2019 · 3:55 PM · Division 3

Environment and Communications References Committee

Reference
Official title
Committees - Environment and Communications References Committee - Reference

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
14
No
43
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 Tasmanian Senator Peter Whish-Wilson (Greens), which means it failed.

Motion text

That the following matter be referred to the Environment and Communications References Committee for inquiry and report by 11 November 2019:

The impact of seismic testing on fisheries and the marine environment, with particular reference to:

(a) recent scientific findings;

(b) the regulation of seismic testing in both Commonwealth and state waters;

(c) the approach taken to seismic testing internationally; and

(d) any other related matters.

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Policies this vote counts towards

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Votes by party

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Aye
14
No
43
Votes by party as a table
PartyAyeNo
Liberal Party022
Australian Labor Party015
Australian Greens90
Liberal National Party02
National Party02
Nick Xenophon Team20
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party20
Country Liberal Party01
Deputy Senate President01
Jacqui Lambie Network10

How each member voted

Aye · 14

No · 43

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