Bill Debate · Limitation of Debate
Senate · Thursday 4 September 2025
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The Senate concluded debate on the bill after the allotted time expired. The Australian Greens moved several amendments to Schedule 1, specifically targeting items 9 and 10. The Liberal Party opposed these changes, arguing for the bill to stand as printed. The amendments were put to the vote, with some passing and others failing.
Division 11 failed, Division 12 passed, Division 13 failed, and Division 14 passed.
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Opened the debate
Hodgins-May noted that the time allocated for debate on this bill and two others had expired. Hodgins-May indicated that the question before the chair would be put immediately. Hodgins-May also stated that questions to conclude the Committee of the Whole stage would follow.
Brockman addressed the amendments circulated by the Australian Greens. Brockman moved that Schedule 1, Part 2, and item 10 stand as printed, opposing the Greens' proposals. Brockman subsequently moved that the remaining amendments on sheet 3427 be agreed to, which involved omitting specific wording regarding timing in item 9.