Senate debates

Tuesday, 12 September 2023

Committees

Environment and Communications Legislation Committee; Meeting

3:42 pm

Photo of Sarah Hanson-YoungSarah Hanson-Young (SA, Australian Greens) Share this | | Hansard source

I would like the motion of Senator Davey to be recommitted. I thought we were voting on the amendment and not the substantive motion, so I would ask the Senate to recommit that vote.

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I understand Senator Thorpe circulated an amendment which no-one moved, so that has disappeared.

Photo of Sarah Hanson-YoungSarah Hanson-Young (SA, Australian Greens) Share this | | Hansard source

I wasn't aware that was happening, so I didn't call for a division.

Photo of Sue LinesSue Lines (President) Share this | | Hansard source

Do you still want a recommittal?

Photo of Sarah Hanson-YoungSarah Hanson-Young (SA, Australian Greens) Share this | | Hansard source

Yes, because, otherwise, we can't have a division, can we?

Photo of Sue LinesSue Lines (President) Share this | | Hansard source

I did call this motion twice, so I would urge senators in this place to pay attention.

Photo of Jonathon DuniamJonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Environment, Fisheries and Forestry) Share this | | Hansard source

I would seek clarification on whether the Greens are intending to move Senator Thorpe's amendment or it is just about the general—

Photo of Sue LinesSue Lines (President) Share this | | Hansard source

The question is that general business motion No. 329 standing in the name of Senator Davey be agreed to.