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13 Feb 2023 · 4:10 PM · Division 1

Migration Amendment (Aggregate Sentences) Bill 2023

Consideration in Detail - Broaden character test
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Migration Amendment (Aggregate Sentences) Bill 2023 - Consideration in Detail - Broaden character test

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
88
No
57
Not recorded voting
6

“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 disagreeing with an amendment introduced by Wannon MP Dan Tehan (Liberal), which means it failed.

What does this amendment do?

Mr Tehan explained that:

This amendment is a very sensible amendment. It gives the minister the ability to act in instances of domestic violence, sexual assault, murder, illegal possession of firearms. It is a very sensible amendment.

See his contribution for more information.

Summary written by They Vote For You contributors. Read it with the debate

Votes by party

Both bars use the same scale: number of members.
Aye
88
No
56
Votes by party as a table
PartyAyeNo
Australian Labor Party740
Liberal Party033
Independent92
National Party011
Liberal National Party08
Australian Greens40
Centre Alliance10
Katter's Australian Party01
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party01

How each member voted

Aye · 88

No · 56

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