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3 July 2024 · 4:14 PM · Division 5

Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee

Reference - The Defence honours and awards system
Official title
Committees - Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee; Reference - The Defence honours and awards system

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
32
No
31
Not recorded voting
13

“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 Queensland Senator Malcolm Roberts (One Nation), which means it passed. Note that this is the second time this vote has taken place, having failed the first time.

Motion text

That the following matter be referred to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee for inquiry and report by 28 November 2024:

The integrity and efficacy of the Defence honours and awards system, with particular reference to:

(a) experiences of Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel progressing through the honours and awards system;

(b) the effect of awards and honours on maintaining morale within the ADF;

(c) assurance of the integrity of awards to senior officers for conduct in the Afghanistan conflict;

(d) the effect of changes in criteria for some honours and awards from 'in action' to 'in warlike operations';

(e) the operation of the Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal, including any potential improvements;

(f) any potential improvements to the Defence honours and awards system; and

(g) any related matters

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Votes by party

Both bars use the same scale: number of members.
Aye
32
No
31
Votes by party as a table
PartyAyeNo
Australian Labor Party120
Liberal Party190
Australian Greens09
National Party30
Independent11
Liberal National Party20
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party20
Country Liberal Party10
Deputy Senate President10
Jacqui Lambie Network10
Senate President01
United Australia Party10

How each member voted

Aye · 32

No · 31

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