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representatives vote 2012-10-31#2 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:21:06	Title Description The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-10-31.116.20 motion] to read the bill for a second time.(Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. ) ~~This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bill and that the House can now consider the bill in more detail.~~ One member, Nationals MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Tony_Crook&mpc=O%26%2339%3BConnor&house=representatives Tony Crook], crossed the floor to vote 'aye' with the Government.(Read more about what it means to rebel and cross the floor in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ section]. ) ~~''Background to the bill''~~ The bill was introduced to transition the wheat export industry to full deregulation by abolishing the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme and winding up [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Export Australia].(Read more about the effect of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4783 Wheat Export Marketing Amendment Bill 2012] in its [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/1722797/upload_binary/1722797.pdf;fileType=application/pdf bills digest] (333 KB). ) Prior to 2008, Australia's wheat export market operated under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy.(Read more about the history of the regulation of the wheat industry [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_wheat_industry_regulation_in_Australia here]. ) This means that bulk wheat exports were directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] managed the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat). The single desk policy ended with the introduction of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008 and related bill,(Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB). ) which established the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme that was regulated through the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia]. This introduced competition into the bulk wheat export market so that "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they [were] able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets."(See the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum] of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008.) ~~References~~ The majority voted in favour of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-10-31.116.20) to read the bill for a second time.(Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through [here](http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html). ) This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bill and that the House can now consider the bill in more detail. One member, Nationals MP [Tony Crook](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Tony_Crook&mpc=O%26%2339%3BConnor&house=representatives), crossed the floor to vote 'aye' with the Government.(Read more about what it means to rebel and cross the floor in our [FAQ section](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree). ) _Background to the bill_ The bill was introduced to transition the wheat export industry to full deregulation by abolishing the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme and winding up [Wheat Export Australia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia).(Read more about the effect of the [Wheat Export Marketing Amendment Bill 2012](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4783) in its [bills digest](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/1722797/upload_binary/1722797.pdf;fileType=application/pdf) (333 KB). ) Prior to 2008, Australia's wheat export market operated under a ' [single desk](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk)' policy.(Read more about the history of the regulation of the wheat industry [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_wheat_industry_regulation_in_Australia). ) This means that bulk wheat exports were directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [Export Wheat Commission](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission) managed the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat). The single desk policy ended with the introduction of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008 and related bill,(Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986) is available [here](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf) (198 KB). The digest for the [Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987) is available [here](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf) (53.1 KB). ) which established the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme that was regulated through the [Wheat Exports Australia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia). This introduced competition into the bulk wheat export market so that "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they [were] able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets."(See the [explanatory memorandum](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22) of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008.) References
representatives vote 2012-10-31#2 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:16:53	Title Description ~~The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-10-31.116.20 motion] to read the bill for a second time.[1]~~ The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-10-31.116.20 motion] to read the bill for a second time.(Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. ) This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bill and that the House can now consider the bill in more detail. One member, Nationals MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Tony_Crook&mpc=O%26%2339%3BConnor&house=representatives Tony Crook], crossed the floor to vote 'aye' with the Government.[2] One member, Nationals MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Tony_Crook&mpc=O%26%2339%3BConnor&house=representatives Tony Crook], crossed the floor to vote 'aye' with the Government.(Read more about what it means to rebel and cross the floor in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ section]. ) ''Background to the bill'' The bill was introduced to transition the wheat export industry to full deregulation by abolishing the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme and winding up [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Export Australia].[3] The bill was introduced to transition the wheat export industry to full deregulation by abolishing the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme and winding up [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Export Australia].(Read more about the effect of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4783 Wheat Export Marketing Amendment Bill 2012] in its [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/1722797/upload_binary/1722797.pdf;fileType=application/pdf bills digest] (333 KB). ) Prior to 2008, Australia's wheat export market operated under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy.[4] This means that bulk wheat exports were directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] managed the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat). Prior to 2008, Australia's wheat export market operated under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy.(Read more about the history of the regulation of the wheat industry [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_wheat_industry_regulation_in_Australia here]. ) This means that bulk wheat exports were directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] managed the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat). The single desk policy ended with the introduction of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008 and related bill,[5] which established the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme that was regulated through the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia]. This introduced competition into the bulk wheat export market so that "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they [were] able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets."[6] The single desk policy ended with the introduction of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008 and related bill,(Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB). ) which established the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme that was regulated through the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia]. This introduced competition into the bulk wheat export market so that "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they [were] able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets."(See the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum] of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008.) References * [1] Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. * [2] Read more about what it means to rebel and cross the floor in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ section]. * [3] Read more about the effect of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4783 Wheat Export Marketing Amendment Bill 2012] in its [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/1722797/upload_binary/1722797.pdf;fileType=application/pdf bills digest] (333 KB). * [4] Read more about the history of the regulation of the wheat industry [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_wheat_industry_regulation_in_Australia here]. * [5] Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB). * [6] See the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum] of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008.
representatives vote 2012-10-31#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-04-14 15:21:23	Title Description The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-10-31.116.20 motion] to read the bill for a second time.[1] This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bill and that the House can now consider the bill in more detail. One member, Nationals MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Tony_Crook&mpc=O%26%2339%3BConnor&house=representatives Tony Crook], crossed the floor to vote 'aye' with the Government.[2] ''Background to the bill'' The bill was introduced to transition the wheat export industry to full deregulation by abolishing the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme and winding up [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Export Australia].[2] The bill was introduced to transition the wheat export industry to full deregulation by abolishing the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme and winding up [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Export Australia].[3] Prior to 2008, Australia's wheat export market operated under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy.[3] This means that bulk wheat exports were directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] managed the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat). Prior to 2008, Australia's wheat export market operated under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy.[4] This means that bulk wheat exports were directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] managed the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat). The single desk policy ended with the introduction of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008 and related bill,[4] which established the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme that was regulated through the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia]. This introduced competition into the bulk wheat export market so that "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they [were] able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets."[5] The single desk policy ended with the introduction of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008 and related bill,[5] which established the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme that was regulated through the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia]. This introduced competition into the bulk wheat export market so that "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they [were] able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets."[6] References * [1] Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. * [2] Read more about the effect of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4783 Wheat Export Marketing Amendment Bill 2012] in its [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/1722797/upload_binary/1722797.pdf;fileType=application/pdf bills digest] (333 KB). * [3] Read more about the history of the regulation of the wheat industry [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_wheat_industry_regulation_in_Australia here]. * [4] Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB). * [5] See the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum] of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008. * [2] Read more about what it means to rebel and cross the floor in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ section]. * [3] Read more about the effect of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4783 Wheat Export Marketing Amendment Bill 2012] in its [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/1722797/upload_binary/1722797.pdf;fileType=application/pdf bills digest] (333 KB). * [4] Read more about the history of the regulation of the wheat industry [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_wheat_industry_regulation_in_Australia here]. * [5] Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB). * [6] See the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum] of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008.
representatives vote 2012-10-31#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-04-14 15:18:56	Title Description The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-10-31.116.20 motion] to read the bill for a second time.[1] This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bill and that the House can now consider the bill in more detail. ~~Background to the bill~~ ''Background to the bill'' The bill was introduced to transition the wheat export industry to full deregulation by abolishing the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme and winding up [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Export Australia].[2] Prior to 2008, Australia's wheat export market operated under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy.[3] This means that bulk wheat exports were directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] managed the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat). The single desk policy ended with the introduction of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008 and related bill,[4] which established the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme that was regulated through the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia]. This introduced competition into the bulk wheat export market so that "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they [were] able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets."[5] References * [1] Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. * [2] Read more about the effect of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4783 Wheat Export Marketing Amendment Bill 2012] in its [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/1722797/upload_binary/1722797.pdf;fileType=application/pdf bills digest] (333 KB). * [3] Read more about the history of the regulation of the wheat industry [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_wheat_industry_regulation_in_Australia here]. * [4] Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB). * [5] See the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum] of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008.
representatives vote 2012-10-31#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-04-14 15:18:37	Title Bills — Wheat Export Marketing Amendment Bill 2012; Second Reading Wheat Export Marketing Amendment Bill 2012 - Second Reading - Read a second time Description <p class="motion-notice motion-notice-notext">No motion text available</p> The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-10-31.116.20 motion] to read the bill for a second time.[1] This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bill and that the House can now consider the bill in more detail. Background to the bill The bill was introduced to transition the wheat export industry to full deregulation by abolishing the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme and winding up [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Export Australia].[2] Prior to 2008, Australia's wheat export market operated under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy.[3] This means that bulk wheat exports were directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] managed the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat). The single desk policy ended with the introduction of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008 and related bill,[4] which established the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme that was regulated through the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia]. This introduced competition into the bulk wheat export market so that "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they [were] able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets."[5] References * [1] Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. * [2] Read more about the effect of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4783 Wheat Export Marketing Amendment Bill 2012] in its [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/1722797/upload_binary/1722797.pdf;fileType=application/pdf bills digest] (333 KB). * [3] Read more about the history of the regulation of the wheat industry [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_wheat_industry_regulation_in_Australia here]. * [4] Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB). * [5] See the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum] of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008.

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The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-10-31.116.20 motion] to read the bill for a second time.(Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. )
~~This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bill and that the House can now consider the bill in more detail.~~
One member, Nationals MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Tony_Crook&mpc=O%26%2339%3BConnor&house=representatives Tony Crook], crossed the floor to vote 'aye' with the Government.(Read more about what it means to rebel and cross the floor in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ section]. )
~~''Background to the bill''~~
The bill was introduced to transition the wheat export industry to full deregulation by abolishing the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme and winding up [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Export Australia].(Read more about the effect of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4783 Wheat Export Marketing Amendment Bill 2012] in its [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/1722797/upload_binary/1722797.pdf;fileType=application/pdf bills digest] (333 KB). )
Prior to 2008, Australia's wheat export market operated under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy.(Read more about the history of the regulation of the wheat industry [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_wheat_industry_regulation_in_Australia here]. ) This means that bulk wheat exports were directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] managed the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat).
The single desk policy ended with the introduction of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008 and related bill,(Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB). ) which established the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme that was regulated through the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia]. This introduced competition into the bulk wheat export market so that "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they [were] able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets."(See the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum] of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008.)
~~References~~
The majority voted in favour of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-10-31.116.20) to read the bill for a second time.(Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through [here](http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html). )
This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bill and that the House can now consider the bill in more detail.
One member, Nationals MP [Tony Crook](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Tony_Crook&mpc=O%26%2339%3BConnor&house=representatives), crossed the floor to vote 'aye' with the Government.(Read more about what it means to rebel and cross the floor in our [FAQ section](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree). )
_Background to the bill_
The bill was introduced to transition the wheat export industry to full deregulation by abolishing the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme and winding up [Wheat Export Australia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia).(Read more about the effect of the [Wheat Export Marketing Amendment Bill 2012](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4783) in its [bills digest](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/1722797/upload_binary/1722797.pdf;fileType=application/pdf) (333 KB). )
Prior to 2008, Australia's wheat export market operated under a ' [single desk](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk)' policy.(Read more about the history of the regulation of the wheat industry [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_wheat_industry_regulation_in_Australia). ) This means that bulk wheat exports were directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [Export Wheat Commission](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission) managed the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat).
The single desk policy ended with the introduction of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008 and related bill,(Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986) is available [here](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf) (198 KB). The digest for the [Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987) is available [here](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf) (53.1 KB). ) which established the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme that was regulated through the [Wheat Exports Australia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia). This introduced competition into the bulk wheat export market so that "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they [were] able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets."(See the [explanatory memorandum](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22) of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008.)
References

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~~The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-10-31.116.20 motion] to read the bill for a second time.[1]~~
The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-10-31.116.20 motion] to read the bill for a second time.(Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. )
This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bill and that the House can now consider the bill in more detail.
One member, Nationals MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Tony_Crook&mpc=O%26%2339%3BConnor&house=representatives Tony Crook], crossed the floor to vote 'aye' with the Government.[2]
One member, Nationals MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Tony_Crook&mpc=O%26%2339%3BConnor&house=representatives Tony Crook], crossed the floor to vote 'aye' with the Government.(Read more about what it means to rebel and cross the floor in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ section]. )
''Background to the bill''
The bill was introduced to transition the wheat export industry to full deregulation by abolishing the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme and winding up [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Export Australia].[3]
The bill was introduced to transition the wheat export industry to full deregulation by abolishing the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme and winding up [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Export Australia].(Read more about the effect of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4783 Wheat Export Marketing Amendment Bill 2012] in its [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/1722797/upload_binary/1722797.pdf;fileType=application/pdf bills digest] (333 KB). )
Prior to 2008, Australia's wheat export market operated under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy.[4] This means that bulk wheat exports were directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] managed the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat).
Prior to 2008, Australia's wheat export market operated under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy.(Read more about the history of the regulation of the wheat industry [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_wheat_industry_regulation_in_Australia here]. ) This means that bulk wheat exports were directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] managed the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat).
The single desk policy ended with the introduction of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008 and related bill,[5] which established the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme that was regulated through the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia]. This introduced competition into the bulk wheat export market so that "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they [were] able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets."[6]
The single desk policy ended with the introduction of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008 and related bill,(Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB). ) which established the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme that was regulated through the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia]. This introduced competition into the bulk wheat export market so that "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they [were] able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets."(See the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum] of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008.)
References
* [1] Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here].
* [2] Read more about what it means to rebel and cross the floor in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ section].
* [3] Read more about the effect of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4783 Wheat Export Marketing Amendment Bill 2012] in its [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/1722797/upload_binary/1722797.pdf;fileType=application/pdf bills digest] (333 KB).
* [4] Read more about the history of the regulation of the wheat industry [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_wheat_industry_regulation_in_Australia here].
* [5] Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB).
* [6] See the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum] of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008.

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Description

The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-10-31.116.20 motion] to read the bill for a second time.[1]
This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bill and that the House can now consider the bill in more detail.
One member, Nationals MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Tony_Crook&mpc=O%26%2339%3BConnor&house=representatives Tony Crook], crossed the floor to vote 'aye' with the Government.[2]
''Background to the bill''
The bill was introduced to transition the wheat export industry to full deregulation by abolishing the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme and winding up [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Export Australia].[2]
The bill was introduced to transition the wheat export industry to full deregulation by abolishing the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme and winding up [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Export Australia].[3]
Prior to 2008, Australia's wheat export market operated under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy.[3] This means that bulk wheat exports were directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] managed the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat).
Prior to 2008, Australia's wheat export market operated under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy.[4] This means that bulk wheat exports were directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] managed the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat).
The single desk policy ended with the introduction of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008 and related bill,[4] which established the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme that was regulated through the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia]. This introduced competition into the bulk wheat export market so that "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they [were] able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets."[5]
The single desk policy ended with the introduction of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008 and related bill,[5] which established the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme that was regulated through the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia]. This introduced competition into the bulk wheat export market so that "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they [were] able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets."[6]
References
* [1] Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here].
* [2] Read more about the effect of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4783 Wheat Export Marketing Amendment Bill 2012] in its [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/1722797/upload_binary/1722797.pdf;fileType=application/pdf bills digest] (333 KB).
* [3] Read more about the history of the regulation of the wheat industry [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_wheat_industry_regulation_in_Australia here].
* [4] Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB).
* [5] See the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum] of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008.
* [2] Read more about what it means to rebel and cross the floor in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ section].
* [3] Read more about the effect of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4783 Wheat Export Marketing Amendment Bill 2012] in its [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/1722797/upload_binary/1722797.pdf;fileType=application/pdf bills digest] (333 KB).
* [4] Read more about the history of the regulation of the wheat industry [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_wheat_industry_regulation_in_Australia here].
* [5] Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB).
* [6] See the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum] of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008.

representatives vote 2012-10-31#2

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on 2014-04-14 15:18:56

Title

Description

The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-10-31.116.20 motion] to read the bill for a second time.[1]
This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bill and that the House can now consider the bill in more detail.
~~Background to the bill~~
''Background to the bill''
The bill was introduced to transition the wheat export industry to full deregulation by abolishing the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme and winding up [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Export Australia].[2]
Prior to 2008, Australia's wheat export market operated under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy.[3] This means that bulk wheat exports were directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] managed the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat).
The single desk policy ended with the introduction of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008 and related bill,[4] which established the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme that was regulated through the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia]. This introduced competition into the bulk wheat export market so that "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they [were] able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets."[5]
References
* [1] Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here].
* [2] Read more about the effect of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4783 Wheat Export Marketing Amendment Bill 2012] in its [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/1722797/upload_binary/1722797.pdf;fileType=application/pdf bills digest] (333 KB).
* [3] Read more about the history of the regulation of the wheat industry [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_wheat_industry_regulation_in_Australia here].
* [4] Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB).
* [5] See the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum] of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008.

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Bills — Wheat Export Marketing Amendment Bill 2012; Second Reading
Wheat Export Marketing Amendment Bill 2012 - Second Reading - Read a second time

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<p class="motion-notice motion-notice-notext">No motion text available</p>
The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-10-31.116.20 motion] to read the bill for a second time.[1]
This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bill and that the House can now consider the bill in more detail.
Background to the bill
The bill was introduced to transition the wheat export industry to full deregulation by abolishing the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme and winding up [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Export Australia].[2]
Prior to 2008, Australia's wheat export market operated under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy.[3] This means that bulk wheat exports were directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] managed the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat).
The single desk policy ended with the introduction of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008 and related bill,[4] which established the Wheat Export Accreditation Scheme that was regulated through the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia]. This introduced competition into the bulk wheat export market so that "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they [were] able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets."[5]
References
* [1] Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here].
* [2] Read more about the effect of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4783 Wheat Export Marketing Amendment Bill 2012] in its [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/1722797/upload_binary/1722797.pdf;fileType=application/pdf bills digest] (333 KB).
* [3] Read more about the history of the regulation of the wheat industry [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_wheat_industry_regulation_in_Australia here].
* [4] Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB).
* [5] See the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum] of the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008.