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representatives vote 2006-12-06#3 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:18:15	Title Description The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2006-12-06.99.1 amendment] moved by Liberal MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michael_Ferguson&mpc=Bass&house=representatives Michael Ferguson], which means that it was rejected. ~~The amendment omits and replaces section 23A of Schedule 1, which at first reading was:~~ "''A person commits an offence if:'' ~~''(a) the person uses precursor cells taken from a human embryo or a human fetus, intending to create a human embryo, or intentionally develops an embryo so created; and''~~ ~~''(b) the person engages in activities mentioned in paragraph (a) without being authorised by a licence, and the person knows or is reckless as to that fact.''~~ ~~''Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years.''"~~ Mr Ferguson proposed to replace that section to rule out any possibility of using [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precursor_cells precursor cells] from a human embryo or a human fetus to create a human embryo.(Read Mr Ferguson's explanation of his amendment and the related debate [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2006-12-06.98.1 here]. ) Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.(Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm here]. ) ~~''Background to the bill''~~ The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.(Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here]. ) For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].(Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here]. ) The amendments are based on recommendations by the [http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html Lockhart Review].(Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059 bills digest].) ~~References~~ The majority voted against an [amendment](http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2006-12-06.99.1) moved by Liberal MP [Michael Ferguson](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michael_Ferguson&mpc=Bass&house=representatives), which means that it was rejected. The amendment omits and replaces section 23A of Schedule 1, which at first reading was: "_A person commits an offence if:_ _(a) the person uses precursor cells taken from a human embryo or a human fetus, intending to create a human embryo, or intentionally develops an embryo so created; and_ _(b) the person engages in activities mentioned in paragraph (a) without being authorised by a licence, and the person knows or is reckless as to that fact._ _Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years._" Mr Ferguson proposed to replace that section to rule out any possibility of using [precursor cells](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precursor_cells) from a human embryo or a human fetus to create a human embryo.(Read Mr Ferguson's explanation of his amendment and the related debate [here](http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2006-12-06.98.1). ) Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.(Read more about what a free vote is in our [FAQ Section](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree). More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [here](http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm). ) _Background to the bill_ The bill was introduced to amend the _Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002_ and _Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002_. The amendments will permit certain [human embryo research](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell) under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [human reproductive cloning](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning) and other assisted reproductive technology activities.(Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [here](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533). ) For example, it proposes to allow for [therapeutic cloning](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer).(Read more about therapeutic cloning [here](http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm). ) The amendments are based on recommendations by the [Lockhart Review](http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html).(Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [bills digest](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059).) 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representatives vote 2006-12-06#3 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:16:08	Title Description The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2006-12-06.99.1 amendment] moved by Liberal MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michael_Ferguson&mpc=Bass&house=representatives Michael Ferguson], which means that it was rejected. The amendment omits and replaces section 23A of Schedule 1, which at first reading was: "''A person commits an offence if:'' ''(a) the person uses precursor cells taken from a human embryo or a human fetus, intending to create a human embryo, or intentionally develops an embryo so created; and'' ''(b) the person engages in activities mentioned in paragraph (a) without being authorised by a licence, and the person knows or is reckless as to that fact.'' ''Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years.''" Mr Ferguson proposed to replace that section to rule out any possibility of using [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precursor_cells precursor cells] from a human embryo or a human fetus to create a human embryo.[1] Mr Ferguson proposed to replace that section to rule out any possibility of using [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precursor_cells precursor cells] from a human embryo or a human fetus to create a human embryo.(Read Mr Ferguson's explanation of his amendment and the related debate [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2006-12-06.98.1 here]. ) ~~Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[2]~~ Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.(Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm here]. ) ''Background to the bill'' The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[3] For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].[4] The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.(Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here]. ) For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].(Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here]. ) ~~The amendments are based on recommendations by the [http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html Lockhart Review].[5]~~ The amendments are based on recommendations by the [http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html Lockhart Review].(Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059 bills digest].) References * [1] Read Mr Ferguson's explanation of his amendment and the related debate [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2006-12-06.98.1 here]. * [2] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm here]. * [3] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here]. * [4] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here]. * [5] Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059 bills digest].
representatives vote 2006-12-06#3 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-05-12 10:12:16	Title Description The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2006-12-06.99.1 amendment] moved by Liberal MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michael_Ferguson&mpc=Bass&house=representatives Michael Ferguson], which means that it was rejected. The amendment omits and replaces section 23A of Schedule 1, which at first reading was: "''A person commits an offence if:'' ''(a) the person uses precursor cells taken from a human embryo or a human fetus, intending to create a human embryo, or intentionally develops an embryo so created; and'' ''(b) the person engages in activities mentioned in paragraph (a) without being authorised by a licence, and the person knows or is reckless as to that fact.'' ''Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years.''" Mr Ferguson proposed to replace that section to rule out any possibility of using precursor cells from a human embryo or a human fetus to create a human embryo. To that end, his amendment was: "''23A Offence—using precursor cells from a human embryo or a human fetus to create a human embryo, or developing such an embryo'' ''Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years.''"[1] Mr Ferguson proposed to replace that section to rule out any possibility of using [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precursor_cells precursor cells] from a human embryo or a human fetus to create a human embryo.[1] Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[2] ''Background to the bill'' The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[3] For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].[4] The amendments are based on recommendations by the [http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html Lockhart Review].[5] References * [1] Read Mr Ferguson's explanation of his amendment and the related debate [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2006-12-06.98.1 here]. * [2] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm here]. * [3] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here]. * [4] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here]. * [5] Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059 bills digest].
representatives vote 2006-12-06#3 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-05-12 10:09:26	Title Description The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2006-12-06.99.1 amendment] moved by Liberal MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michael_Ferguson&mpc=Bass&house=representatives Michael Ferguson], which means that it was rejected. The amendment omits and replaces section 23A of Schedule 1, which at first reading was: "''A person commits an offence if:'' ''(a) the person uses precursor cells taken from a human embryo or a human fetus, intending to create a human embryo, or intentionally develops an embryo so created; and'' ''(b) the person engages in activities mentioned in paragraph (a) without being authorised by a licence, and the person knows or is reckless as to that fact.'' ''Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years.''" ~~Mr Ferguson proposed to replace that section with the following:~~ Mr Ferguson proposed to replace that section to rule out any possibility of using precursor cells from a human embryo or a human fetus to create a human embryo. To that end, his amendment was: "''23A Offence—using precursor cells from a human embryo or a human fetus to create a human embryo, or developing such an embryo'' ''Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years.''"[1] Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[2] ''Background to the bill'' The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[3] For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].[4] The amendments are based on recommendations by the [http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html Lockhart Review].[5] References * [1] Read Mr Ferguson's explanation of his amendment and the related debate [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2006-12-06.98.1 here]. * [2] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm here]. * [3] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here]. * [4] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here]. * [5] Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059 bills digest].
representatives vote 2006-12-06#3 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-05-12 10:05:42	Title ~~Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Bill 2006 — Consideration in Detail~~ Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Bill 2006 - Consideration in Detail - Offence of using precursor cells Description ~~<p pwmotiontext="moved">That the amendments (<b>Mr Michael Ferguson’s</b>) be agreed to.</p>~~ The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2006-12-06.99.1 amendment] moved by Liberal MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michael_Ferguson&mpc=Bass&house=representatives Michael Ferguson], which means that it was rejected. The amendment omits and replaces section 23A of Schedule 1, which at first reading was: "''A person commits an offence if:'' ''(a) the person uses precursor cells taken from a human embryo or a human fetus, intending to create a human embryo, or intentionally develops an embryo so created; and'' ''(b) the person engages in activities mentioned in paragraph (a) without being authorised by a licence, and the person knows or is reckless as to that fact.'' ''Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years.''" Mr Ferguson proposed to replace that section with the following: "''23A Offence—using precursor cells from a human embryo or a human fetus to create a human embryo, or developing such an embryo'' ''Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years.''"[1] Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[2] ''Background to the bill'' The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[3] For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].[4] The amendments are based on recommendations by the [http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html Lockhart Review].[5] References * [1] Read Mr Ferguson's explanation of his amendment and the related debate [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2006-12-06.98.1 here]. * [2] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm here]. * [3] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here]. * [4] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here]. * [5] Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059 bills digest].

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The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2006-12-06.99.1 amendment] moved by Liberal MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michael_Ferguson&mpc=Bass&house=representatives Michael Ferguson], which means that it was rejected.
~~The amendment omits and replaces section 23A of Schedule 1, which at first reading was:~~
"''A person commits an offence if:''
~~''(a) the person uses precursor cells taken from a human embryo or a human fetus, intending to create a human embryo, or intentionally develops an embryo so created; and''~~
~~''(b) the person engages in activities mentioned in paragraph (a) without being authorised by a licence, and the person knows or is reckless as to that fact.''~~
~~''Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years.''"~~
Mr Ferguson proposed to replace that section to rule out any possibility of using [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precursor_cells precursor cells] from a human embryo or a human fetus to create a human embryo.(Read Mr Ferguson's explanation of his amendment and the related debate [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2006-12-06.98.1 here]. )
Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.(Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm here]. )
~~''Background to the bill''~~
The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.(Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here]. ) For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].(Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here]. )
The amendments are based on recommendations by the [http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html Lockhart Review].(Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059 bills digest].)
~~References~~
The majority voted against an [amendment](http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2006-12-06.99.1) moved by Liberal MP [Michael Ferguson](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michael_Ferguson&mpc=Bass&house=representatives), which means that it was rejected.
The amendment omits and replaces section 23A of Schedule 1, which at first reading was:
"_A person commits an offence if:_
_(a) the person uses precursor cells taken from a human embryo or a human fetus, intending to create a human embryo, or intentionally develops an embryo so created; and_
_(b) the person engages in activities mentioned in paragraph (a) without being authorised by a licence, and the person knows or is reckless as to that fact._
_Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years._"
Mr Ferguson proposed to replace that section to rule out any possibility of using [precursor cells](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precursor_cells) from a human embryo or a human fetus to create a human embryo.(Read Mr Ferguson's explanation of his amendment and the related debate [here](http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2006-12-06.98.1). )
Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.(Read more about what a free vote is in our [FAQ Section](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree). More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [here](http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm). )
_Background to the bill_
The bill was introduced to amend the _Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002_ and _Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002_. The amendments will permit certain [human embryo research](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell) under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [human reproductive cloning](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning) and other assisted reproductive technology activities.(Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [here](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533). ) For example, it proposes to allow for [therapeutic cloning](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer).(Read more about therapeutic cloning [here](http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm). )
The amendments are based on recommendations by the [Lockhart Review](http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html).(Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [bills digest](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059).)
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The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2006-12-06.99.1 amendment] moved by Liberal MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michael_Ferguson&mpc=Bass&house=representatives Michael Ferguson], which means that it was rejected.
The amendment omits and replaces section 23A of Schedule 1, which at first reading was:
"''A person commits an offence if:''
''(a) the person uses precursor cells taken from a human embryo or a human fetus, intending to create a human embryo, or intentionally develops an embryo so created; and''
''(b) the person engages in activities mentioned in paragraph (a) without being authorised by a licence, and the person knows or is reckless as to that fact.''
''Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years.''"
Mr Ferguson proposed to replace that section to rule out any possibility of using [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precursor_cells precursor cells] from a human embryo or a human fetus to create a human embryo.[1]
Mr Ferguson proposed to replace that section to rule out any possibility of using [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precursor_cells precursor cells] from a human embryo or a human fetus to create a human embryo.(Read Mr Ferguson's explanation of his amendment and the related debate [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2006-12-06.98.1 here]. )
~~Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[2]~~
Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.(Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm here]. )
''Background to the bill''
The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[3] For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].[4]
The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.(Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here]. ) For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].(Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here]. )
~~The amendments are based on recommendations by the [http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html Lockhart Review].[5]~~
The amendments are based on recommendations by the [http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html Lockhart Review].(Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059 bills digest].)
References
* [1] Read Mr Ferguson's explanation of his amendment and the related debate [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2006-12-06.98.1 here].
* [2] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm here].
* [3] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here].
* [4] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here].
* [5] Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059 bills digest].

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on 2014-05-12 10:12:16

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The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2006-12-06.99.1 amendment] moved by Liberal MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michael_Ferguson&mpc=Bass&house=representatives Michael Ferguson], which means that it was rejected.
The amendment omits and replaces section 23A of Schedule 1, which at first reading was:
"''A person commits an offence if:''
''(a) the person uses precursor cells taken from a human embryo or a human fetus, intending to create a human embryo, or intentionally develops an embryo so created; and''
''(b) the person engages in activities mentioned in paragraph (a) without being authorised by a licence, and the person knows or is reckless as to that fact.''
''Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years.''"
Mr Ferguson proposed to replace that section to rule out any possibility of using precursor cells from a human embryo or a human fetus to create a human embryo. To that end, his amendment was:
"''23A Offence—using precursor cells from a human embryo or a human fetus to create a human embryo, or developing such an embryo''
''Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years.''"[1]
Mr Ferguson proposed to replace that section to rule out any possibility of using [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precursor_cells precursor cells] from a human embryo or a human fetus to create a human embryo.[1]
Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[2]
''Background to the bill''
The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[3] For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].[4]
The amendments are based on recommendations by the [http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html Lockhart Review].[5]
References
* [1] Read Mr Ferguson's explanation of his amendment and the related debate [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2006-12-06.98.1 here].
* [2] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm here].
* [3] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here].
* [4] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here].
* [5] Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059 bills digest].

representatives vote 2006-12-06#3

Edited by mackay staff

on 2014-05-12 10:09:26

Title

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The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2006-12-06.99.1 amendment] moved by Liberal MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michael_Ferguson&mpc=Bass&house=representatives Michael Ferguson], which means that it was rejected.
The amendment omits and replaces section 23A of Schedule 1, which at first reading was:
"''A person commits an offence if:''
''(a) the person uses precursor cells taken from a human embryo or a human fetus, intending to create a human embryo, or intentionally develops an embryo so created; and''
''(b) the person engages in activities mentioned in paragraph (a) without being authorised by a licence, and the person knows or is reckless as to that fact.''
''Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years.''"
~~Mr Ferguson proposed to replace that section with the following:~~
Mr Ferguson proposed to replace that section to rule out any possibility of using precursor cells from a human embryo or a human fetus to create a human embryo. To that end, his amendment was:
"''23A Offence—using precursor cells from a human embryo or a human fetus to create a human embryo, or developing such an embryo''
''Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years.''"[1]
Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[2]
''Background to the bill''
The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[3] For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].[4]
The amendments are based on recommendations by the [http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html Lockhart Review].[5]
References
* [1] Read Mr Ferguson's explanation of his amendment and the related debate [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2006-12-06.98.1 here].
* [2] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm here].
* [3] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here].
* [4] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here].
* [5] Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059 bills digest].

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on 2014-05-12 10:05:42

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~~Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Bill 2006 — Consideration in Detail~~
Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Bill 2006 - Consideration in Detail - Offence of using precursor cells

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~~<p pwmotiontext="moved">That the amendments (<b>Mr Michael Ferguson’s</b>) be agreed to.</p>~~
The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2006-12-06.99.1 amendment] moved by Liberal MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Michael_Ferguson&mpc=Bass&house=representatives Michael Ferguson], which means that it was rejected.
The amendment omits and replaces section 23A of Schedule 1, which at first reading was:
"''A person commits an offence if:''
''(a) the person uses precursor cells taken from a human embryo or a human fetus, intending to create a human embryo, or intentionally develops an embryo so created; and''
''(b) the person engages in activities mentioned in paragraph (a) without being authorised by a licence, and the person knows or is reckless as to that fact.''
''Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years.''"
Mr Ferguson proposed to replace that section with the following:
"''23A Offence—using precursor cells from a human embryo or a human fetus to create a human embryo, or developing such an embryo''
''Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years.''"[1]
Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[2]
''Background to the bill''
The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[3] For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].[4]
The amendments are based on recommendations by the [http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html Lockhart Review].[5]
References
* [1] Read Mr Ferguson's explanation of his amendment and the related debate [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2006-12-06.98.1 here].
* [2] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm here].
* [3] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here].
* [4] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here].
* [5] Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059 bills digest].