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2 Mar 2026 · 3:43 PM · Division 7

Hanson, Senator Pauline Lee

Censure on comments about Muslim Australians
Official title
Motions - Hanson, Senator Pauline Lee - Censure on comments about Muslim Australians

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
36
No
17
Not recorded voting
23

“Not recorded voting” is everyone eligible who isn't recorded as Aye or No, for example absent, paired, or presiding. 2 voted differently from most of their party.

What was decided

The majority voted in favour of of part (g) of the motion moved by South Australian Senator Penny Wong (Labor), which means it passed.

Rebellions

Two senators from the Liberal Party crossed the floor to vote "Yes" while the rest of the party voted "No". They were South Australian Senator Andrew McLachlan and Queensland Senator Paul Scarr.

Amendment text

That the Senate—

(g) censures Senator Hanson for her inflammatory and divisive comments seeking to vilify Muslim Australians, which do not reflect the opinions of the Australian Senate or the Australian people.

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Votes by party

Both bars use the same scale: number of members.
Aye
36
No
17
Votes by party as a table
PartyAyeNo
Australian Labor Party210
Liberal Party211
Australian Greens90
Independent20
Liberal National Party02
Australia's Voice10
Country Liberal Party01
Deputy Senate President01
National Party01
Senate President10
United Australia Party01

How each member voted

Aye · 36

No · 17

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