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17 Nov 2023 · 3:17 PM · Division 13

Consideration of Legislation

Remove time limitationsProcedural motion

A vote on how Parliament conducts its business, not on a law itself.

Official title
Business - Consideration of Legislation - Remove time limitations

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
25
No
29
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 against a motion introduced by South Australian Senator Simon Birmingham (Liberal). This means that the usual procedural rules - known as standing orders - will remain in force (and so the time limitations will remain in place).

Motion text

That so much of that standing orders be suspended as would prevent further consideration of the bill without limitation on time.

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Votes by party

Both bars use the same scale: number of members.
Aye
25
No
29
Votes by party as a table
PartyAyeNo
Australian Labor Party017
Liberal Party170
Australian Greens010
National Party30
Liberal National Party20
Australia's Voice01
Deputy Senate President10
Independent10
Senate President01
United Australia Party10

How each member voted

Aye · 25

No · 29

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