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10 May 2023 · 5:41 PM · Division 8

Matters of Urgency

Budget - Criticism
Official title
Matters of Urgency - Budget - Criticism

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
37
No
17
Not recorded voting
21

“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 SA Senator Barbara Pocock (Greens) at the request of Tasmanian Senator Nick McKim (Greens), which means it succeeded.

Motion text

That, in the opinion of the Senate, the following is a matter of urgency:

Pursuant to standing order 75, I give notice that today the Australian Greens propose to move "That, in the opinion of the Senate, the following is a matter of urgency:

Labor's second budget is a betrayal of the people promised that no one would be left behind".

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Votes by party

Both bars use the same scale: number of members.
Aye
37
No
17
Votes by party as a table
PartyAyeNo
Australian Labor Party115
Liberal Party150
Australian Greens100
National Party40
Liberal National Party20
Australia's Voice01
Country Liberal Party10
Deputy Senate President10
Independent10
Senate President01
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party10
United Australia Party10

How each member voted

Aye · 37

No · 17

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