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representatives vote 2012-06-27#2 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:21:02	Title Description The majority voted against [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-06-27.52.12 amendments] proposed by MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Scott_Morrison&mpc=Cook&house=representatives Scott Morrison]. These amendments specified that an offshore processing country must be party to the [http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/other/dfat/treaties/1954/5.html Refugees Convention] or the [http://www.unhcr.org/3b66c2aa10.html Refugees Protocol].(Read more about the Refugees Convention [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_relating_to_the_Status_of_Refugees here] and about the Refugees Protocol [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protocol_Relating_to_the_Status_of_Refugees here]. ) ~~''Background to the bill''~~ The bill was introduced by Independent MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Robert_Oakeshott&mpc=Lyne&house=representatives Rob Oakeshott] in response to the High Court's decision in [http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/HCA/2011/32.html?query= ''Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship''] () HCA 32, which put an end to the Labor Government's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_Solution#Immigration Malaysia Solution] policy.(Read more about the decision on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaintiff_M70/2011_%26_Plaintiff_M106_of_2011_by_his_Litigation_Guardian_v_Minister_for_Immigration_and_Citizenship here] and on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-31/high-court-rules-on-asylum-seeker-challenge/2864218 here]. Read more about the effect of this decision on the Malaysia Solution [http://theconversation.com/malaysia-solution-high-court-ruling-explained-3154 here]. ) To this end, the bill amends the ''Migration Act 1958'' to replace the existing framework for taking offshore entry persons to another country to assess their refugee claims.(More information about this bill and context can be found [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4747 here].) It also amends the ''Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946'' in relation to making and implementing any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia. However, these amendments would only have effect for a period of 12 months. ~~By making these amendments, the bill attempts to codify the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bali_Process Bali Process] into domestic law.~~ ~~References~~ The majority voted against [amendments](http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-06-27.52.12) proposed by MP [Scott Morrison](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Scott_Morrison&mpc=Cook&house=representatives). These amendments specified that an offshore processing country must be party to the [Refugees Convention](http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/other/dfat/treaties/1954/5.html) or the [Refugees Protocol](http://www.unhcr.org/3b66c2aa10.html).(Read more about the Refugees Convention [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_relating_to_the_Status_of_Refugees) and about the Refugees Protocol [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protocol_Relating_to_the_Status_of_Refugees). ) _Background to the bill_ The bill was introduced by Independent MP [Rob Oakeshott](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Robert_Oakeshott&mpc=Lyne&house=representatives) in response to the High Court's decision in [_Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship_](http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/HCA/2011/32.html?query=) () HCA 32, which put an end to the Labor Government's [Malaysia Solution](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_Solution#Immigration) policy.(Read more about the decision on Wikipedia [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaintiff_M70/2011_%26_Plaintiff_M106_of_2011_by_his_Litigation_Guardian_v_Minister_for_Immigration_and_Citizenship) and on ABC News [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-31/high-court-rules-on-asylum-seeker-challenge/2864218). Read more about the effect of this decision on the Malaysia Solution [here](http://theconversation.com/malaysia-solution-high-court-ruling-explained-3154). ) To this end, the bill amends the _Migration Act 1958_ to replace the existing framework for taking offshore entry persons to another country to assess their refugee claims.(More information about this bill and context can be found [here](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4747).) It also amends the _Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946_ in relation to making and implementing any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia. However, these amendments would only have effect for a period of 12 months. By making these amendments, the bill attempts to codify the [Bali Process](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bali_Process) into domestic law. References
representatives vote 2012-06-27#2 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:16:52	Title Description The majority voted against [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-06-27.52.12 amendments] proposed by MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Scott_Morrison&mpc=Cook&house=representatives Scott Morrison]. These amendments specified that an offshore processing country must be party to the [http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/other/dfat/treaties/1954/5.html Refugees Convention] or the [http://www.unhcr.org/3b66c2aa10.html Refugees Protocol].[1] These amendments specified that an offshore processing country must be party to the [http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/other/dfat/treaties/1954/5.html Refugees Convention] or the [http://www.unhcr.org/3b66c2aa10.html Refugees Protocol].(Read more about the Refugees Convention [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_relating_to_the_Status_of_Refugees here] and about the Refugees Protocol [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protocol_Relating_to_the_Status_of_Refugees here]. ) ''Background to the bill'' The bill was introduced by Independent MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Robert_Oakeshott&mpc=Lyne&house=representatives Rob Oakeshott] in response to the High Court's decision in [http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/HCA/2011/32.html?query= ''Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship''] [2011] HCA 32, which put an end to the Labor Government's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_Solution#Immigration Malaysia Solution] policy.[2] The bill was introduced by Independent MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Robert_Oakeshott&mpc=Lyne&house=representatives Rob Oakeshott] in response to the High Court's decision in [http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/HCA/2011/32.html?query= ''Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship''] () HCA 32, which put an end to the Labor Government's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_Solution#Immigration Malaysia Solution] policy.(Read more about the decision on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaintiff_M70/2011_%26_Plaintiff_M106_of_2011_by_his_Litigation_Guardian_v_Minister_for_Immigration_and_Citizenship here] and on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-31/high-court-rules-on-asylum-seeker-challenge/2864218 here]. Read more about the effect of this decision on the Malaysia Solution [http://theconversation.com/malaysia-solution-high-court-ruling-explained-3154 here]. ) To this end, the bill amends the ''Migration Act 1958'' to replace the existing framework for taking offshore entry persons to another country to assess their refugee claims.[3] It also amends the ''Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946'' in relation to making and implementing any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia. However, these amendments would only have effect for a period of 12 months. To this end, the bill amends the ''Migration Act 1958'' to replace the existing framework for taking offshore entry persons to another country to assess their refugee claims.(More information about this bill and context can be found [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4747 here].) It also amends the ''Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946'' in relation to making and implementing any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia. However, these amendments would only have effect for a period of 12 months. By making these amendments, the bill attempts to codify the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bali_Process Bali Process] into domestic law. References * [1] Read more about the Refugees Convention [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_relating_to_the_Status_of_Refugees here] and about the Refugees Protocol [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protocol_Relating_to_the_Status_of_Refugees here]. * [2] Read more about the decision on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaintiff_M70/2011_%26_Plaintiff_M106_of_2011_by_his_Litigation_Guardian_v_Minister_for_Immigration_and_Citizenship here] and on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-31/high-court-rules-on-asylum-seeker-challenge/2864218 here]. Read more about the effect of this decision on the Malaysia Solution [http://theconversation.com/malaysia-solution-high-court-ruling-explained-3154 here]. * [3] More information about this bill and context can be found [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4747 here].
representatives vote 2012-06-27#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-02-28 16:23:10	Title Description The majority voted in favour of [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-06-27.52.12 amendments] proposed by MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Scott_Morrison&mpc=Cook&house=representatives Scott Morrison]. The majority voted against [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-06-27.52.12 amendments] proposed by MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Scott_Morrison&mpc=Cook&house=representatives Scott Morrison]. These amendments specified that an offshore processing country must be party to the [http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/other/dfat/treaties/1954/5.html Refugees Convention] or the [http://www.unhcr.org/3b66c2aa10.html Refugees Protocol].[1] ''Background to the bill'' The bill was introduced by Independent MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Robert_Oakeshott&mpc=Lyne&house=representatives Rob Oakeshott] in response to the High Court's decision in [http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/HCA/2011/32.html?query= ''Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship''] [2011] HCA 32, which put an end to the Labor Government's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_Solution#Immigration Malaysia Solution] policy.[2] To this end, the bill amends the ''Migration Act 1958'' to replace the existing framework for taking offshore entry persons to another country to assess their refugee claims.[3] It also amends the ''Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946'' in relation to making and implementing any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia. However, these amendments would only have effect for a period of 12 months. By making these amendments, the bill attempts to codify the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bali_Process Bali Process] into domestic law. References * [1] Read more about the Refugees Convention [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_relating_to_the_Status_of_Refugees here] and about the Refugees Protocol [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protocol_Relating_to_the_Status_of_Refugees here]. * [2] Read more about the decision on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaintiff_M70/2011_%26_Plaintiff_M106_of_2011_by_his_Litigation_Guardian_v_Minister_for_Immigration_and_Citizenship here] and on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-31/high-court-rules-on-asylum-seeker-challenge/2864218 here]. Read more about the effect of this decision on the Malaysia Solution [http://theconversation.com/malaysia-solution-high-court-ruling-explained-3154 here]. * [3] More information about this bill and context can be found [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4747 here].
representatives vote 2012-06-27#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-02-24 12:27:01	Title Bills - Migration Legislation Amendment (The Bali Process) Bill 2012; Consideration in Detail Migration Legislation Amendment (The Bali Process) Bill 2012 - Consideration in Detail - Party to Refugees Convention or Protocol Description The majority voted in favour of [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-06-27.52.12 amendments] proposed by MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Scott_Morrison&mpc=Cook&house=representatives Scott Morrison]. <p> The aye votes succeeded in passing a motion that the amendments proposed by <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Scott_Morrison&mpc=Cook&house=representatives">Morrison MP</a> be agreed upon. These amendments specified that an offshore processing country must be party to the <a href="http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/other/dfat/treaties/1954/5.html">Refugees Convention</a> or the <a href="http://www.unhcr.org/3b66c2aa10.html">Refugees Protocol</a>. These amendments specified that an offshore processing country must be party to the [http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/other/dfat/treaties/1954/5.html Refugees Convention] or the [http://www.unhcr.org/3b66c2aa10.html Refugees Protocol].[1] <p> Someone who votes aye in this division supports these amendments. The majority voted aye on these amendments. </p> ''Background to the bill'' ~~<p><b>Summary of debate in Parliament</b></p>~~ <p>This Bill was sponsored by Independent MP <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Robert_Oakeshott&mpc=Lyne&house=representatives">Oakeshott</a>. The bill was introduced by Independent MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Robert_Oakeshott&mpc=Lyne&house=representatives Rob Oakeshott] in response to the High Court's decision in [http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/HCA/2011/32.html?query= ''Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship''] [2011] HCA 32, which put an end to the Labor Government's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_Solution#Immigration Malaysia Solution] policy.[2] ~~<p><b>Background to Bill</b></p>~~ <p>The Bill was introduced in response to the High Court's decision in <a href="http://www.hcourt.gov.au/cases/case-m70/2011"><i>Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2011]</i></a>, which overruled the Labor Government's <a href="http://theconversation.com/malaysia-solution-high-court-ruling-explained-3154">'Malaysia Solution'</a>. The Bill would have given the Government to implement offshore processing for asylum seekers. This Bill did not become law as it failed to pass in the Second Reading stage in the Senate on <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2012-06-28&number=3&house=senate ">28 June 2012</a>. To this end, the bill amends the ''Migration Act 1958'' to replace the existing framework for taking offshore entry persons to another country to assess their refugee claims.[3] It also amends the ''Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946'' in relation to making and implementing any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia. However, these amendments would only have effect for a period of 12 months. <p> More information about this Bill and the context surrounding it can be found <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/ems/r4747_ems_d54d1bdd-091a-422c-96d0-f7a6186c9e45/upload_pdf/371445reprem.pdf;fileType=application%2Fpdf">here</a>. More information on the amendment and the debate surrounding it can be found <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2F3e4e9532-bf3c-4623-bc6b-c0e926ad7cec%2F0124;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2F3e4e9532-bf3c-4623-bc6b-c0e926ad7cec%2F0000%22">here</a> By making these amendments, the bill attempts to codify the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bali_Process Bali Process] into domestic law. References * [1] Read more about the Refugees Convention [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_relating_to_the_Status_of_Refugees here] and about the Refugees Protocol [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protocol_Relating_to_the_Status_of_Refugees here]. * [2] Read more about the decision on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaintiff_M70/2011_%26_Plaintiff_M106_of_2011_by_his_Litigation_Guardian_v_Minister_for_Immigration_and_Citizenship here] and on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-31/high-court-rules-on-asylum-seeker-challenge/2864218 here]. Read more about the effect of this decision on the Malaysia Solution [http://theconversation.com/malaysia-solution-high-court-ruling-explained-3154 here]. * [3] More information about this bill and context can be found [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4747 here]. ~~<p><b>Qualifiers</b></p>~~ <p>This vote is difficult to determine who is voting for or against a stricter policy regarding asylum seekers. This is because the no votes could be voting against the Bali Process specifically, not a stricter system with regards to refugees. </p>
representatives vote 2012-06-27#2 Edited by Natasha Burrows on 2013-12-11 17:58:56	Title Description <p> The aye votes succeeded in passing a motion that the amendments proposed by <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Scott_Morrison&mpc=Cook&house=representatives">Morrison MP</a> be agreed upon. These amendments specified that on offshore processing country must be party to the <a href="http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/other/dfat/treaties/1954/5.html">Refugees Convention</a> or the <a href="http://www.unhcr.org/3b66c2aa10.html">Refugees Protocol</a>. <p> The aye votes succeeded in passing a motion that the amendments proposed by <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Scott_Morrison&mpc=Cook&house=representatives">Morrison MP</a> be agreed upon. These amendments specified that an offshore processing country must be party to the <a href="http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/other/dfat/treaties/1954/5.html">Refugees Convention</a> or the <a href="http://www.unhcr.org/3b66c2aa10.html">Refugees Protocol</a>. <p> Someone who votes aye in this division supports these amendments. The majority voted aye on these amendments. </p> <p><b>Summary of debate in Parliament</b></p> <p>This Bill was sponsored by Independent MP <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Robert_Oakeshott&mpc=Lyne&house=representatives">Oakeshott</a>. <p><b>Background to Bill</b></p> <p>The Bill was introduced in response to the High Court's decision in <a href="http://www.hcourt.gov.au/cases/case-m70/2011"><i>Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2011]</i></a>, which overruled the Labor Government's <a href="http://theconversation.com/malaysia-solution-high-court-ruling-explained-3154">'Malaysia Solution'</a>. The Bill would have given the Government to implement offshore processing for asylum seekers. This Bill did not become law as it failed to pass in the Second Reading stage in the Senate on <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2012-06-28&number=3&house=senate ">28 June 2012</a>. <p> More information about this Bill and the context surrounding it can be found <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/ems/r4747_ems_d54d1bdd-091a-422c-96d0-f7a6186c9e45/upload_pdf/371445reprem.pdf;fileType=application%2Fpdf">here</a>. More information on the amendment and the debate surrounding it can be found <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2F3e4e9532-bf3c-4623-bc6b-c0e926ad7cec%2F0124;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2F3e4e9532-bf3c-4623-bc6b-c0e926ad7cec%2F0000%22">here</a> <p><b>Qualifiers</b></p> <p>This vote is difficult to determine who is voting for or against a stricter policy regarding asylum seekers. This is because the no votes could be voting against the Bali Process specifically, not a stricter system with regards to refugees. </p> <p>This vote is difficult to determine who is voting for or against a stricter policy regarding asylum seekers. This is because the no votes could be voting against the Bali Process specifically, not a stricter system with regards to refugees. </p>
representatives vote 2012-06-27#2 Edited by Natasha Burrows on 2013-09-21 07:45:33	Title ~~Bills — Migration Legislation Amendment (The Bali Process) Bill 2012; Consideration in Detail~~ Bills - Migration Legislation Amendment (The Bali Process) Bill 2012; Consideration in Detail Description ~~<p class="speaker">Peter Slipper</p>~~ ~~<p>The question is that the amendments be agreed to.</p>~~ <p> The aye votes succeeded in passing a motion that the amendments proposed by <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Scott_Morrison&mpc=Cook&house=representatives">Morrison MP</a> be agreed upon. These amendments specified that on offshore processing country must be party to the <a href="http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/other/dfat/treaties/1954/5.html">Refugees Convention</a> or the <a href="http://www.unhcr.org/3b66c2aa10.html">Refugees Protocol</a>. <p> Someone who votes aye in this division supports these amendments. The majority voted aye on these amendments. </p> <p><b>Summary of debate in Parliament</b></p> <p>This Bill was sponsored by Independent MP <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Robert_Oakeshott&mpc=Lyne&house=representatives">Oakeshott</a>. <p><b>Background to Bill</b></p> <p>The Bill was introduced in response to the High Court's decision in <a href="http://www.hcourt.gov.au/cases/case-m70/2011"><i>Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2011]</i></a>, which overruled the Labor Government's <a href="http://theconversation.com/malaysia-solution-high-court-ruling-explained-3154">'Malaysia Solution'</a>. The Bill would have given the Government to implement offshore processing for asylum seekers. This Bill did not become law as it failed to pass in the Second Reading stage in the Senate on <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2012-06-28&number=3&house=senate ">28 June 2012</a>. <p> More information about this Bill and the context surrounding it can be found <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/ems/r4747_ems_d54d1bdd-091a-422c-96d0-f7a6186c9e45/upload_pdf/371445reprem.pdf;fileType=application%2Fpdf">here</a>. More information on the amendment and the debate surrounding it can be found <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2F3e4e9532-bf3c-4623-bc6b-c0e926ad7cec%2F0124;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2F3e4e9532-bf3c-4623-bc6b-c0e926ad7cec%2F0000%22">here</a> <p><b>Qualifiers</b></p> <p>This vote is difficult to determine who is voting for or against a stricter policy regarding asylum seekers. This is because the no votes could be voting against the Bali Process specifically, not a stricter system with regards to refugees. </p>

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The majority voted against [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-06-27.52.12 amendments] proposed by MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Scott_Morrison&mpc=Cook&house=representatives Scott Morrison].
These amendments specified that an offshore processing country must be party to the [http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/other/dfat/treaties/1954/5.html Refugees Convention] or the [http://www.unhcr.org/3b66c2aa10.html Refugees Protocol].(Read more about the Refugees Convention [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_relating_to_the_Status_of_Refugees here] and about the Refugees Protocol [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protocol_Relating_to_the_Status_of_Refugees here]. )
~~''Background to the bill''~~
The bill was introduced by Independent MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Robert_Oakeshott&mpc=Lyne&house=representatives Rob Oakeshott] in response to the High Court's decision in [http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/HCA/2011/32.html?query= ''Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship''] () HCA 32, which put an end to the Labor Government's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_Solution#Immigration Malaysia Solution] policy.(Read more about the decision on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaintiff_M70/2011_%26_Plaintiff_M106_of_2011_by_his_Litigation_Guardian_v_Minister_for_Immigration_and_Citizenship here] and on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-31/high-court-rules-on-asylum-seeker-challenge/2864218 here]. Read more about the effect of this decision on the Malaysia Solution [http://theconversation.com/malaysia-solution-high-court-ruling-explained-3154 here]. )
To this end, the bill amends the ''Migration Act 1958'' to replace the existing framework for taking offshore entry persons to another country to assess their refugee claims.(More information about this bill and context can be found [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4747 here].) It also amends the ''Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946'' in relation to making and implementing any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia. However, these amendments would only have effect for a period of 12 months.
~~By making these amendments, the bill attempts to codify the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bali_Process Bali Process] into domestic law.~~
~~References~~
The majority voted against [amendments](http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-06-27.52.12) proposed by MP [Scott Morrison](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Scott_Morrison&mpc=Cook&house=representatives).
These amendments specified that an offshore processing country must be party to the [Refugees Convention](http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/other/dfat/treaties/1954/5.html) or the [Refugees Protocol](http://www.unhcr.org/3b66c2aa10.html).(Read more about the Refugees Convention [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_relating_to_the_Status_of_Refugees) and about the Refugees Protocol [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protocol_Relating_to_the_Status_of_Refugees). )
_Background to the bill_
The bill was introduced by Independent MP [Rob Oakeshott](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Robert_Oakeshott&mpc=Lyne&house=representatives) in response to the High Court's decision in [_Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship_](http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/HCA/2011/32.html?query=) () HCA 32, which put an end to the Labor Government's [Malaysia Solution](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_Solution#Immigration) policy.(Read more about the decision on Wikipedia [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaintiff_M70/2011_%26_Plaintiff_M106_of_2011_by_his_Litigation_Guardian_v_Minister_for_Immigration_and_Citizenship) and on ABC News [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-31/high-court-rules-on-asylum-seeker-challenge/2864218). Read more about the effect of this decision on the Malaysia Solution [here](http://theconversation.com/malaysia-solution-high-court-ruling-explained-3154). )
To this end, the bill amends the _Migration Act 1958_ to replace the existing framework for taking offshore entry persons to another country to assess their refugee claims.(More information about this bill and context can be found [here](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4747).) It also amends the _Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946_ in relation to making and implementing any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia. However, these amendments would only have effect for a period of 12 months.
By making these amendments, the bill attempts to codify the [Bali Process](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bali_Process) into domestic law.
References

representatives vote 2012-06-27#2

Edited by system

on 2014-10-07 16:16:52

Title

Description

The majority voted against [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-06-27.52.12 amendments] proposed by MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Scott_Morrison&mpc=Cook&house=representatives Scott Morrison].
These amendments specified that an offshore processing country must be party to the [http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/other/dfat/treaties/1954/5.html Refugees Convention] or the [http://www.unhcr.org/3b66c2aa10.html Refugees Protocol].[1]
These amendments specified that an offshore processing country must be party to the [http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/other/dfat/treaties/1954/5.html Refugees Convention] or the [http://www.unhcr.org/3b66c2aa10.html Refugees Protocol].(Read more about the Refugees Convention [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_relating_to_the_Status_of_Refugees here] and about the Refugees Protocol [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protocol_Relating_to_the_Status_of_Refugees here]. )
''Background to the bill''
The bill was introduced by Independent MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Robert_Oakeshott&mpc=Lyne&house=representatives Rob Oakeshott] in response to the High Court's decision in [http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/HCA/2011/32.html?query= ''Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship''] [2011] HCA 32, which put an end to the Labor Government's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_Solution#Immigration Malaysia Solution] policy.[2]
The bill was introduced by Independent MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Robert_Oakeshott&mpc=Lyne&house=representatives Rob Oakeshott] in response to the High Court's decision in [http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/HCA/2011/32.html?query= ''Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship''] () HCA 32, which put an end to the Labor Government's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_Solution#Immigration Malaysia Solution] policy.(Read more about the decision on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaintiff_M70/2011_%26_Plaintiff_M106_of_2011_by_his_Litigation_Guardian_v_Minister_for_Immigration_and_Citizenship here] and on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-31/high-court-rules-on-asylum-seeker-challenge/2864218 here]. Read more about the effect of this decision on the Malaysia Solution [http://theconversation.com/malaysia-solution-high-court-ruling-explained-3154 here]. )
To this end, the bill amends the ''Migration Act 1958'' to replace the existing framework for taking offshore entry persons to another country to assess their refugee claims.[3] It also amends the ''Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946'' in relation to making and implementing any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia. However, these amendments would only have effect for a period of 12 months.
To this end, the bill amends the ''Migration Act 1958'' to replace the existing framework for taking offshore entry persons to another country to assess their refugee claims.(More information about this bill and context can be found [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4747 here].) It also amends the ''Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946'' in relation to making and implementing any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia. However, these amendments would only have effect for a period of 12 months.
By making these amendments, the bill attempts to codify the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bali_Process Bali Process] into domestic law.
References
* [1] Read more about the Refugees Convention [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_relating_to_the_Status_of_Refugees here] and about the Refugees Protocol [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protocol_Relating_to_the_Status_of_Refugees here].
* [2] Read more about the decision on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaintiff_M70/2011_%26_Plaintiff_M106_of_2011_by_his_Litigation_Guardian_v_Minister_for_Immigration_and_Citizenship here] and on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-31/high-court-rules-on-asylum-seeker-challenge/2864218 here]. Read more about the effect of this decision on the Malaysia Solution [http://theconversation.com/malaysia-solution-high-court-ruling-explained-3154 here].
* [3] More information about this bill and context can be found [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4747 here].

representatives vote 2012-06-27#2

Edited by mackay staff

on 2014-02-28 16:23:10

Title

Description

The majority voted in favour of [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-06-27.52.12 amendments] proposed by MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Scott_Morrison&mpc=Cook&house=representatives Scott Morrison].
The majority voted against [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-06-27.52.12 amendments] proposed by MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Scott_Morrison&mpc=Cook&house=representatives Scott Morrison].
These amendments specified that an offshore processing country must be party to the [http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/other/dfat/treaties/1954/5.html Refugees Convention] or the [http://www.unhcr.org/3b66c2aa10.html Refugees Protocol].[1]
''Background to the bill''
The bill was introduced by Independent MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Robert_Oakeshott&mpc=Lyne&house=representatives Rob Oakeshott] in response to the High Court's decision in [http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/HCA/2011/32.html?query= ''Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship''] [2011] HCA 32, which put an end to the Labor Government's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_Solution#Immigration Malaysia Solution] policy.[2]
To this end, the bill amends the ''Migration Act 1958'' to replace the existing framework for taking offshore entry persons to another country to assess their refugee claims.[3] It also amends the ''Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946'' in relation to making and implementing any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia. However, these amendments would only have effect for a period of 12 months.
By making these amendments, the bill attempts to codify the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bali_Process Bali Process] into domestic law.
References
* [1] Read more about the Refugees Convention [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_relating_to_the_Status_of_Refugees here] and about the Refugees Protocol [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protocol_Relating_to_the_Status_of_Refugees here].
* [2] Read more about the decision on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaintiff_M70/2011_%26_Plaintiff_M106_of_2011_by_his_Litigation_Guardian_v_Minister_for_Immigration_and_Citizenship here] and on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-31/high-court-rules-on-asylum-seeker-challenge/2864218 here]. Read more about the effect of this decision on the Malaysia Solution [http://theconversation.com/malaysia-solution-high-court-ruling-explained-3154 here].
* [3] More information about this bill and context can be found [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4747 here].

representatives vote 2012-06-27#2

Edited by mackay staff

on 2014-02-24 12:27:01

Title

Bills - Migration Legislation Amendment (The Bali Process) Bill 2012; Consideration in Detail
Migration Legislation Amendment (The Bali Process) Bill 2012 - Consideration in Detail - Party to Refugees Convention or Protocol

Description

The majority voted in favour of [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-06-27.52.12 amendments] proposed by MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Scott_Morrison&mpc=Cook&house=representatives Scott Morrison].
The aye votes succeeded in passing a motion that the amendments proposed by <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Scott_Morrison&mpc=Cook&house=representatives">Morrison MP</a> be agreed upon. These amendments specified that an offshore processing country must be party to the <a href="http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/other/dfat/treaties/1954/5.html">Refugees Convention</a> or the <a href="http://www.unhcr.org/3b66c2aa10.html">Refugees Protocol</a>.
These amendments specified that an offshore processing country must be party to the [http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/other/dfat/treaties/1954/5.html Refugees Convention] or the [http://www.unhcr.org/3b66c2aa10.html Refugees Protocol].[1]
 Someone who votes aye in this division supports these amendments. The majority voted aye on these amendments.
''Background to the bill''
~~Summary of debate in Parliament~~
This Bill was sponsored by Independent MP <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Robert_Oakeshott&mpc=Lyne&house=representatives">Oakeshott</a>.
The bill was introduced by Independent MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Robert_Oakeshott&mpc=Lyne&house=representatives Rob Oakeshott] in response to the High Court's decision in [http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/HCA/2011/32.html?query= ''Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship''] [2011] HCA 32, which put an end to the Labor Government's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_Solution#Immigration Malaysia Solution] policy.[2]
~~Background to Bill~~
The Bill was introduced in response to the High Court's decision in <a href="http://www.hcourt.gov.au/cases/case-m70/2011">Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2011]</a>, which overruled the Labor Government's <a href="http://theconversation.com/malaysia-solution-high-court-ruling-explained-3154">'Malaysia Solution'</a>. The Bill would have given the Government to implement offshore processing for asylum seekers. This Bill did not become law as it failed to pass in the Second Reading stage in the Senate on <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2012-06-28&number=3&house=senate
">28 June 2012</a>.
To this end, the bill amends the ''Migration Act 1958'' to replace the existing framework for taking offshore entry persons to another country to assess their refugee claims.[3] It also amends the ''Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946'' in relation to making and implementing any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia. However, these amendments would only have effect for a period of 12 months.
 More information about this Bill and the context surrounding it can be found <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/ems/r4747_ems_d54d1bdd-091a-422c-96d0-f7a6186c9e45/upload_pdf/371445reprem.pdf;fileType=application%2Fpdf">here</a>. More information on the amendment and the debate surrounding it can be found <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2F3e4e9532-bf3c-4623-bc6b-c0e926ad7cec%2F0124;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2F3e4e9532-bf3c-4623-bc6b-c0e926ad7cec%2F0000%22">here</a>
By making these amendments, the bill attempts to codify the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bali_Process Bali Process] into domestic law.
References
* [1] Read more about the Refugees Convention [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_relating_to_the_Status_of_Refugees here] and about the Refugees Protocol [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protocol_Relating_to_the_Status_of_Refugees here].
* [2] Read more about the decision on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaintiff_M70/2011_%26_Plaintiff_M106_of_2011_by_his_Litigation_Guardian_v_Minister_for_Immigration_and_Citizenship here] and on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-31/high-court-rules-on-asylum-seeker-challenge/2864218 here]. Read more about the effect of this decision on the Malaysia Solution [http://theconversation.com/malaysia-solution-high-court-ruling-explained-3154 here].
* [3] More information about this bill and context can be found [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4747 here].
~~Qualifiers~~
This vote is difficult to determine who is voting for or against a stricter policy regarding asylum seekers. This is because the no votes could be voting against the Bali Process specifically, not a stricter system with regards to refugees.

representatives vote 2012-06-27#2

Edited by Natasha Burrows

on 2013-12-11 17:58:56

Title

Description

The aye votes succeeded in passing a motion that the amendments proposed by <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Scott_Morrison&mpc=Cook&house=representatives">Morrison MP</a> be agreed upon. These amendments specified that on offshore processing country must be party to the <a href="http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/other/dfat/treaties/1954/5.html">Refugees Convention</a> or the <a href="http://www.unhcr.org/3b66c2aa10.html">Refugees Protocol</a>.
The aye votes succeeded in passing a motion that the amendments proposed by <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Scott_Morrison&mpc=Cook&house=representatives">Morrison MP</a> be agreed upon. These amendments specified that an offshore processing country must be party to the <a href="http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/other/dfat/treaties/1954/5.html">Refugees Convention</a> or the <a href="http://www.unhcr.org/3b66c2aa10.html">Refugees Protocol</a>.
Someone who votes aye in this division supports these amendments. The majority voted aye on these amendments.
Summary of debate in Parliament
This Bill was sponsored by Independent MP <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Robert_Oakeshott&mpc=Lyne&house=representatives">Oakeshott</a>.
Background to Bill
The Bill was introduced in response to the High Court's decision in <a href="http://www.hcourt.gov.au/cases/case-m70/2011">Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2011]</a>, which overruled the Labor Government's <a href="http://theconversation.com/malaysia-solution-high-court-ruling-explained-3154">'Malaysia Solution'</a>. The Bill would have given the Government to implement offshore processing for asylum seekers. This Bill did not become law as it failed to pass in the Second Reading stage in the Senate on <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2012-06-28&number=3&house=senate
">28 June 2012</a>.
More information about this Bill and the context surrounding it can be found <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/ems/r4747_ems_d54d1bdd-091a-422c-96d0-f7a6186c9e45/upload_pdf/371445reprem.pdf;fileType=application%2Fpdf">here</a>. More information on the amendment and the debate surrounding it can be found <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2F3e4e9532-bf3c-4623-bc6b-c0e926ad7cec%2F0124;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2F3e4e9532-bf3c-4623-bc6b-c0e926ad7cec%2F0000%22">here</a>
Qualifiers
This vote is difficult to determine who is voting for or against a stricter policy regarding asylum seekers. This is because the no votes could be voting against the Bali Process specifically, not a stricter system with regards to refugees.
This vote is difficult to determine who is voting for or against a stricter policy regarding asylum seekers. This is because the no votes could be voting against the Bali Process specifically, not a stricter system with regards to refugees.

representatives vote 2012-06-27#2

Edited by Natasha Burrows

on 2013-09-21 07:45:33

Title

~~Bills — Migration Legislation Amendment (The Bali Process) Bill 2012; Consideration in Detail~~
Bills - Migration Legislation Amendment (The Bali Process) Bill 2012; Consideration in Detail

Description

~~Peter Slipper~~
~~The question is that the amendments be agreed to.~~
 The aye votes succeeded in passing a motion that the amendments proposed by <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Scott_Morrison&mpc=Cook&house=representatives">Morrison MP</a> be agreed upon. These amendments specified that on offshore processing country must be party to the <a href="http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/other/dfat/treaties/1954/5.html">Refugees Convention</a> or the <a href="http://www.unhcr.org/3b66c2aa10.html">Refugees Protocol</a>.
 Someone who votes aye in this division supports these amendments. The majority voted aye on these amendments. 
Summary of debate in Parliament
This Bill was sponsored by Independent MP <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Robert_Oakeshott&mpc=Lyne&house=representatives">Oakeshott</a>.
Background to Bill
The Bill was introduced in response to the High Court's decision in <a href="http://www.hcourt.gov.au/cases/case-m70/2011">Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2011]</a>, which overruled the Labor Government's <a href="http://theconversation.com/malaysia-solution-high-court-ruling-explained-3154">'Malaysia Solution'</a>. The Bill would have given the Government to implement offshore processing for asylum seekers. This Bill did not become law as it failed to pass in the Second Reading stage in the Senate on <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2012-06-28&number=3&house=senate
">28 June 2012</a>.
More information about this Bill and the context surrounding it can be found <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/ems/r4747_ems_d54d1bdd-091a-422c-96d0-f7a6186c9e45/upload_pdf/371445reprem.pdf;fileType=application%2Fpdf">here</a>. More information on the amendment and the debate surrounding it can be found <a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2F3e4e9532-bf3c-4623-bc6b-c0e926ad7cec%2F0124;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2F3e4e9532-bf3c-4623-bc6b-c0e926ad7cec%2F0000%22">here</a>
Qualifiers
This vote is difficult to determine who is voting for or against a stricter policy regarding asylum seekers. This is because the no votes could be voting against the Bali Process specifically, not a stricter system with regards to refugees.