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20 Jan 2026 · 10:34 PM · Division 15

Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Bill 2026

Official title
Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Bill 2026 - Limitation of Debate - Repealing mandatory minimum sentences for hate crime offences

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
14
No
46
Not recorded voting
16

“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 an amendment standing in the name of ACT Senator David Pocock (Independent), Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie (JLN), WA Senator Fatima Payman (AV), Victorian Senator Lidia Thorpe (Independent) and Tasmanian Senator Tammy Tyrrell (Independent). These amendments related to repealing mandatory minimum sentences for hate crime offences.

Amendment text

Sheet 3583

(1) Schedule 1, page 42 (after line 18), at the end of the Schedule, add:

Part 9 — Repealing mandatory minimum sentences for hate crime offences

Crimes Act 1914

68 Paragraph 15AAA(1)(a)

Omit "1AA", substitute "1C".

69 Section 16AAA (table items 1AA to 1B)

Repeal the table items.

70 Subparagraph 16AAC(2)(b)(i)

Omit "1AA", substitute "1C".

71 Subparagraph 16AAC(3)(b)(i)

Omit "1AA", substitute "1C".

72 Application

The amendments of the Crimes Act 1914 made by this Part apply in relation to conduct engaged in after the commencement of this item.

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Votes by party

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Aye
14
No
46
Votes by party as a table
PartyAyeNo
Australian Labor Party127
Liberal Party012
Australian Greens100
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party03
National Party02
Australia's Voice10
Independent10
Liberal National Party01
Senate President01
United Australia Party10

How each member voted

Aye · 14

No · 46

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