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4 Dec 2019 · 4:09 PM · Division 12

Economics References Committee

Reference
Official title
Committees - Economics References Committee - Reference

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
35
No
31
Not recorded voting
10

“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 in favour of a motion introduced by Tasmanian Senator Peter Whish-Wilson, which means it was successful (see the inquiry webpage).

Motion text

That the following matter be referred to the Economics References Committee for inquiry and report by 7 September 2020:

The review of foreign investment proposals against the national interest test, with particular reference to:

(a) the protection of Australia's market-based system from manipulation that would benefit proposed foreign investment;

(b) the assessment of the impact of proposed foreign investment on market concentration and competition;

(c) the imposition of conditions on foreign investors;

(d) the extent to which the risk that foreign investment proposals are being used for money laundering is examined;

(e) the role of the Foreign Investment Review Board; and

(f) 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
35
No
31
Votes by party as a table
PartyAyeNo
Liberal Party024
Australian Labor Party210
Australian Greens90
National Party03
Liberal 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 · 35

No · 31

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