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senate vote 2006-06-15#1
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The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-06-15.31.2 motion] introduced by Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle] also on behalf of Senators [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Joe_Ludwig&mpc=Senate&house=senate Joe Ludwig] and [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Natasha_Stott_Despoja&mpc=Senate&house=senate Natasha Stott Despoja].The motion was: "That the instrument made by the Governor-General on 13 June 2006 under subsection 35(2) of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Capital_Territory_%28Self-Government%29_Act_1988 Australian Capital Territory (Self-Government) Act 1988], disallowing the [http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/2006-22/default.asp Civil Unions Act 2006 (ACT)], be disallowed."This motion would have disallowed the federal government’s intervention in the ACT Civil Unions Act 2006, when the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Executive_Council_%28Australia%29 Federal Executive Council] told the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governor-General_of_Australia Governor-General] to disallow the Act.(Read more about the Act and the federal government's intervention [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ACT_Civil_Unions_Act#Civil_Unions_Bill_2006 here].
)Liberal Party Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Gary_Humphries&mpc=Senate&house=senate Gary Humphries] rebelled against his party as he crossed the floor to vote 'aye' with the Opposition.(Read more about what it means to be a rebel in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section].
)''Background to the motion''The Civil Unions Bill 2006 was introduced "to provide a scheme for two people, regardless of their sex, to enter into a formally recognised union (a civil union) that attracts the same rights and obligations as would attach to married spouses under Territory law."(Read more in the explanatory statement that is available [http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/es/db_21571/default.asp here].
) This bill was passed in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Capital_Territory_Legislative_Assembly ACT Legislative Assembly] on 11 May 2006.(Learn more about the passing of the ACT Bill [http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2006/s1637456.htm here] on the ABC's PM Program.)References- The majority voted against a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-06-15.31.2) introduced by Senator [Kerry Nettle](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate) also on behalf of Senators [Joe Ludwig](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Joe_Ludwig&mpc=Senate&house=senate) and [Natasha Stott Despoja](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Natasha_Stott_Despoja&mpc=Senate&house=senate).
- The motion was: "That the instrument made by the Governor-General on 13 June 2006 under subsection 35(2) of the [Australian Capital Territory (Self-Government) Act 1988](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Capital_Territory_%28Self-Government%29_Act_1988), disallowing the [Civil Unions Act 2006 (ACT)](http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/2006-22/default.asp), be disallowed."
- This motion would have disallowed the federal government’s intervention in the ACT Civil Unions Act 2006, when the [Federal Executive Council](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Executive_Council_%28Australia%29) told the [Governor-General](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governor-General_of_Australia) to disallow the Act.(Read more about the Act and the federal government's intervention [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ACT_Civil_Unions_Act#Civil_Unions_Bill_2006). )
- Liberal Party Senator [Gary Humphries](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Gary_Humphries&mpc=Senate&house=senate) rebelled against his party as he crossed the floor to vote 'aye' with the Opposition.(Read more about what it means to be a rebel in our [FAQ Section](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree). )
- _Background to the motion_
- The Civil Unions Bill 2006 was introduced "to provide a scheme for two people, regardless of their sex, to enter into a formally recognised union (a civil union) that attracts the same rights and obligations as would attach to married spouses under Territory law."(Read more in the explanatory statement that is available [here](http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/es/db_21571/default.asp). ) This bill was passed in the [ACT Legislative Assembly](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Capital_Territory_Legislative_Assembly) on 11 May 2006.(Learn more about the passing of the ACT Bill [here](http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2006/s1637456.htm) on the ABC's PM Program.)
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senate vote 2006-06-15#1
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- The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-06-15.31.2 motion] introduced by Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle] also on behalf of Senators [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Joe_Ludwig&mpc=Senate&house=senate Joe Ludwig] and [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Natasha_Stott_Despoja&mpc=Senate&house=senate Natasha Stott Despoja].
- The motion was: "That the instrument made by the Governor-General on 13 June 2006 under subsection 35(2) of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Capital_Territory_%28Self-Government%29_Act_1988 Australian Capital Territory (Self-Government) Act 1988], disallowing the [http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/2006-22/default.asp Civil Unions Act 2006 (ACT)], be disallowed."
This motion would have disallowed the federal government’s intervention in the ACT Civil Unions Act 2006, when the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Executive_Council_%28Australia%29 Federal Executive Council] told the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governor-General_of_Australia Governor-General] to disallow the Act.[1]- This motion would have disallowed the federal government’s intervention in the ACT Civil Unions Act 2006, when the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Executive_Council_%28Australia%29 Federal Executive Council] told the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governor-General_of_Australia Governor-General] to disallow the Act.(Read more about the Act and the federal government's intervention [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ACT_Civil_Unions_Act#Civil_Unions_Bill_2006 here].
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Liberal Party Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Gary_Humphries&mpc=Senate&house=senate Gary Humphries] rebelled against his party as he crossed the floor to vote 'aye' with the Opposition.[2]- Liberal Party Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Gary_Humphries&mpc=Senate&house=senate Gary Humphries] rebelled against his party as he crossed the floor to vote 'aye' with the Opposition.(Read more about what it means to be a rebel in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section].
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- ''Background to the motion''
The Civil Unions Bill 2006 was introduced "to provide a scheme for two people, regardless of their sex, to enter into a formally recognised union (a civil union) that attracts the same rights and obligations as would attach to married spouses under Territory law."[3] This bill was passed in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Capital_Territory_Legislative_Assembly ACT Legislative Assembly] on 11 May 2006.[4]- The Civil Unions Bill 2006 was introduced "to provide a scheme for two people, regardless of their sex, to enter into a formally recognised union (a civil union) that attracts the same rights and obligations as would attach to married spouses under Territory law."(Read more in the explanatory statement that is available [http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/es/db_21571/default.asp here].
) This bill was passed in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Capital_Territory_Legislative_Assembly ACT Legislative Assembly] on 11 May 2006.(Learn more about the passing of the ACT Bill [http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2006/s1637456.htm here] on the ABC's PM Program.)
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* [1] Read more about the Act and the federal government's intervention [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ACT_Civil_Unions_Act#Civil_Unions_Bill_2006 here].* [2] Read more about what it means to be a rebel in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section].* [3] Read more in the explanatory statement that is available [http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/es/db_21571/default.asp here].* [4] Learn more about the passing of the ACT Bill [http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2006/s1637456.htm here] on the ABC's PM Program.
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senate vote 2006-06-15#1
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- The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-06-15.31.2 motion] introduced by Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle] also on behalf of Senators [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Joe_Ludwig&mpc=Senate&house=senate Joe Ludwig] and [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Natasha_Stott_Despoja&mpc=Senate&house=senate Natasha Stott Despoja].
- The motion was: "That the instrument made by the Governor-General on 13 June 2006 under subsection 35(2) of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Capital_Territory_%28Self-Government%29_Act_1988 Australian Capital Territory (Self-Government) Act 1988], disallowing the [http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/2006-22/default.asp Civil Unions Act 2006 (ACT)], be disallowed."
- This motion would have disallowed the federal government’s intervention in the ACT Civil Unions Act 2006, when the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Executive_Council_%28Australia%29 Federal Executive Council] told the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governor-General_of_Australia Governor-General] to disallow the Act.[1]
- Liberal Party Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Gary_Humphries&mpc=Senate&house=senate Gary Humphries] rebelled against his party as he crossed the floor to vote 'aye' with the Opposition.[2]
- ''Background to the motion''
The Civil Unions Bill 2006 was introduced "to provide a scheme for two people, regardless of their sex, to enter into a formally recognised union (a civil union) that attracts the same rights and obligations as would attach to married spouses under Territory law."[2] This bill was passed in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Capital_Territory_Legislative_Assembly ACT Legislative Assembly] on 11 May 2006.[3]- The Civil Unions Bill 2006 was introduced "to provide a scheme for two people, regardless of their sex, to enter into a formally recognised union (a civil union) that attracts the same rights and obligations as would attach to married spouses under Territory law."[3] This bill was passed in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Capital_Territory_Legislative_Assembly ACT Legislative Assembly] on 11 May 2006.[4]
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- * [1] Read more about the Act and the federal government's intervention [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ACT_Civil_Unions_Act#Civil_Unions_Bill_2006 here].
* [2] Read more in the explanatory statement that is available [http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/es/db_21571/default.asp here].* [3] Learn more about the passing of the ACT Bill [http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2006/s1637456.htm here] on the ABC's PM Program.- * [2] Read more about what it means to be a rebel in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section].
- * [3] Read more in the explanatory statement that is available [http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/es/db_21571/default.asp here].
- * [4] Learn more about the passing of the ACT Bill [http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2006/s1637456.htm here] on the ABC's PM Program.
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senate vote 2006-06-15#1
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Motions - Australian Capital Territory Civil Unions Legislation - Don't disallow the ACT bill- Motions - Australian Capital Territory Civil Unions Legislation - Disallow the government's attempt to disallow the legislation
Description
- The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-06-15.31.2 motion] introduced by Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle] also on behalf of Senators [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Joe_Ludwig&mpc=Senate&house=senate Joe Ludwig] and [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Natasha_Stott_Despoja&mpc=Senate&house=senate Natasha Stott Despoja].
The motion was: "That the instrument made by the Governor-General on 13 June 2006 under subsection 35(2) of the Australian Capital Territory (Self-Government) Act 1988, disallowing the Civil Unions Act 2006 (ACT), be disallowed."- The motion was: "That the instrument made by the Governor-General on 13 June 2006 under subsection 35(2) of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Capital_Territory_%28Self-Government%29_Act_1988 Australian Capital Territory (Self-Government) Act 1988], disallowing the [http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/2006-22/default.asp Civil Unions Act 2006 (ACT)], be disallowed."
This motion would have disallowed the federal government’s intervention in the ACT [http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/2006-22/default.asp Civil Unions Act 2006], when the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Executive_Council_%28Australia%29 Federal Executive Council] told the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governor-General_of_Australia Governor-General] to disallow the Act.[1]- This motion would have disallowed the federal government’s intervention in the ACT Civil Unions Act 2006, when the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Executive_Council_%28Australia%29 Federal Executive Council] told the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governor-General_of_Australia Governor-General] to disallow the Act.[1]
- ''Background to the motion''
- The Civil Unions Bill 2006 was introduced "to provide a scheme for two people, regardless of their sex, to enter into a formally recognised union (a civil union) that attracts the same rights and obligations as would attach to married spouses under Territory law."[2] This bill was passed in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Capital_Territory_Legislative_Assembly ACT Legislative Assembly] on 11 May 2006.[3]
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- * [1] Read more about the Act and the federal government's intervention [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ACT_Civil_Unions_Act#Civil_Unions_Bill_2006 here].
- * [2] Read more in the explanatory statement that is available [http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/es/db_21571/default.asp here].
* [3] Learn more about the passing of the ACT Bill [http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2006/s1637456.htm here] on the ABC's PM Program.- * [3] Learn more about the passing of the ACT Bill [http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2006/s1637456.htm here] on the ABC's PM Program.
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senate vote 2006-06-15#1
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Australian Capital Territory Civil Unions Legislation- Motions - Australian Capital Territory Civil Unions Legislation - Don't disallow the ACT bill
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<p pwmotiontext="moved">That the instrument made by the Governor-General on 13 June 2006 under subsection 35(2) of the <i>Australian Capital Territory (Self-Government) Act 1988</i>, disallowing the <i>Civil Unions Act 2006</i> (ACT), be disallowed.</p><p pwmotiontext="moved">That is the equivalent of saying to somebody who’s passed the HSC and wants to get into a particular course, it’s saying to them well you haven’t got the requisite tertiary score but we will let you go in the course anyway.</p><p pwmotiontext="moved">That the motion (<b>by Senators Ludwig, Stott Despoja and Nettle</b>) be agreed to.</p>- The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-06-15.31.2 motion] introduced by Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle] also on behalf of Senators [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Joe_Ludwig&mpc=Senate&house=senate Joe Ludwig] and [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Natasha_Stott_Despoja&mpc=Senate&house=senate Natasha Stott Despoja].
- The motion was: "That the instrument made by the Governor-General on 13 June 2006 under subsection 35(2) of the Australian Capital Territory (Self-Government) Act 1988, disallowing the Civil Unions Act 2006 (ACT), be disallowed."
- This motion would have disallowed the federal government’s intervention in the ACT [http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/2006-22/default.asp Civil Unions Act 2006], when the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Executive_Council_%28Australia%29 Federal Executive Council] told the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governor-General_of_Australia Governor-General] to disallow the Act.[1]
- ''Background to the motion''
- The Civil Unions Bill 2006 was introduced "to provide a scheme for two people, regardless of their sex, to enter into a formally recognised union (a civil union) that attracts the same rights and obligations as would attach to married spouses under Territory law."[2] This bill was passed in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Capital_Territory_Legislative_Assembly ACT Legislative Assembly] on 11 May 2006.[3]
- References
- * [1] Read more about the Act and the federal government's intervention [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ACT_Civil_Unions_Act#Civil_Unions_Bill_2006 here].
- * [2] Read more in the explanatory statement that is available [http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/es/db_21571/default.asp here].
- * [3] Learn more about the passing of the ACT Bill [http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2006/s1637456.htm here] on the ABC's PM Program.
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