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20 Jan 2026 · 6:50 PM · Division 4

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

Limitation of Debate - Nationals amendmentsAmendment

A vote on changing the text of a bill or motion, not on passing it.

Official title
Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026 - Limitation of Debate - Nationals amendments

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
36
Not recorded voting
12

“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 amendments introduced by Victorian Senator Bridget McKenzie (Nationals), which means they were not successful. These amendments related to:

  • opposing removal of open-ended permits for firearms imports;
  • merits review of adverse criminal intelligence assessments about firearms licence;
  • notification of adverse criminal intelligence assessments about firearms licence;
  • fair compensation;
  • participation notices;
  • defence for licenced owners; and
  • handguns.

Amendment text

See openaustralia.org.au for the amendment text.

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

Policies this vote counts towards

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Votes by party

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Aye
28
No
36
Votes by party as a table
PartyAyeNo
Australian Labor Party025
Liberal Party150
Australian Greens010
National Party30
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party30
Liberal National Party20
Australia's Voice10
Country Liberal Party10
Deputy Senate President10
Independent10
Senate President01
United Australia Party10

How each member voted

Aye · 28

No · 36

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