11th Jun 2020, 12:48 PM – Representatives National Radioactive Waste Management Amendment (Site Specification, Community Fund and Other Measures) Bill 2020 - Second Reading - Keep motion unchanged

The majority voted in favour of keeping the second reading motion unchanged. In parliamentary jargon, they voted "that the words proposed to be omitted stand part of the question."

This question was put after Gorton MP Brendan O'Connor (Labor) moved the motion below.

Motion text

That all words after "That" be omitted with a view to substituting the following words:

"whilst not declining to give the bill a second reading, the House:

(1) affirms the need to determine a site for the storage of radioactive waste, particularly in light of Australia's international treaty obligations;

(2) acknowledges that nuclear medicine is fundamental to our world-class health care system; and

(3) supports a parliamentary committee inquiry into relevant matters, such as:

(a) concerns raised by and the involvement of interested parties, including traditional owners;

(b) costs, funding arrangements, and employment levels associated with the facility;

(c) potential impacts on affected communities; and

(d) the adequacy of the Community Investment Fund and related compensation".