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representatives vote 2020-10-20#3

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on 2020-10-23 10:50:47

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  • Motions Western Sydney Airport
  • Motions - Western Sydney Airport - Don't let a vote happen

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  • The majority in favour of *disagreeing* with a motion introduced by MP for Ballarat [Catherine King](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/representatives/ballarat/catherine_king) (Labor), which means it failed.
  • ### Motion text
  • > *That so much of [standing orders](https://www.peo.gov.au/understand-our-parliament/how-parliament-works/parliament-at-work/standing-orders/) be suspended as would prevent the Member for Ballarat from moving the following motion immediately:*
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  • > *That the House:*
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  • > *(1) notes that:*
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  • >> *(a) the Audit Office found the Government paid $30 million for a piece of land that was worth $3 million;*
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  • >> *(b) the Minister for Infrastructure has described this purchase as a "bargain";*
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  • >> *(c) last night, the Audit Office confirmed it provided information to the Australian Federal Police on 10 July this year about possible defrauding of the Commonwealth;*
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  • >> *(d) the Australian Federal Police is now investigating possible criminal conduct;*
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  • >> *(e) the Government never misses an opportunity to rort taxpayer funds; and*
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  • >> *(f) the Prime Minister announced a Commonwealth Integrity Commission years ago but has failed to introduce legislation to establish one; and*
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  • > *(2) therefore, calls on the Minister for Infrastructure to attend the House and explain all he knows about this dirty deal and why he says it's a "bargain".*