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20 Jan 2026 · 6:34 PM · Division 1

Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026

Limitation of Debate
Official title
Bills — Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026; Limitation of Debate

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
28
No
34
Not recorded voting
14

“Not recorded voting” is everyone eligible who isn't recorded as Aye or No, for example absent, paired, or presiding.

What was decided

A small majority voted against a motion introduced by Senator Bridget McKenzie (National), which means it was unsuccessful.

Motion text

Omit all words after “That”, substitute “the bill be referred to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 2 March 2026”.

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Votes by party

Both bars use the same scale: number of members.
Aye
28
No
34
Votes by party as a table
PartyAyeNo
Australian Labor Party122
Liberal Party150
Australian Greens010
National Party30
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party30
Liberal National Party20
Australia's Voice10
Country Liberal Party10
Deputy Senate President10
Independent01
Senate President01
United Australia Party10

How each member voted

Aye · 28

No · 34

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