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

The question is that Senator David Pocock's second reading amendment on sheet 3168 be agreed to.

Senator David Pocock's amendment in respect of the Migration Amendment (Removal and Other Measures) Bill 2024

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

(a) the separation of powers established by the Australian Constitution is fundamental to the protection of Australia's democracy, and

(b) the executive government cannot exercise Chapter III judicial power, including to impose punishment".