Andrew McLachlan (SA, Deputy-President) Share this | Hansard source

I will now deal with the second reading amendment circulated by Senator David Pocock. The question is that the second reading amendment on sheet 2329 be agreed to.

Senator David Pocock's circulated amendment—

At the end of the motion, add ", but the Senate is of the opinion that:

(a) people turn to extremist ideologies when they feel isolated, disaffected and excluded from society,

(b) fostering strong, cohesive communities is the best way to prevent the rise of right-wing extremist ideologies,

(c) criminalising the use of Nazi symbols and salutes is an appropriate public policy outcome, but by itself, it will not address the underlying drivers of radicalisation; and

(d) the Government must increase funding for social cohesion, early intervention and deradicalisation programs to genuinely address this issue and keep Australians safe".

Question negatived.