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senate vote 2006-09-07#1 Edited by Henare Degan on 2015-01-16 09:58:30	Title Description The majority voted against an [amendment](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-09-07.12.1) introduced by Labor Senator [Kim Carr](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kim_Carr&mpc=Senate&house=senate). It would have amended a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-09-07.11.2) introduced by Liberal Senator [Chris Ellison](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Ellison&mpc=Senate&house=senate) by replacing the words: ~~_(a) [That the Senate] recognises that local government is part of the governance of Australia, serving communities through locally-elected councils;_~~ ~~with the words:~~ ~~_(a) [That the Senate] supports a referendum to extend constitutional recognition to local government in recognition of the essential role it plays in the governance of Australia;_~~ ~~Background~~ There are three tiers of government in Australia: federal, state and local.(Read more about these divisions [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_governments). ) Currently, the [Australian Constitution](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Constitution) does not mention [local governments](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_government_in_Australia). In 1988, a [referendum](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Referendums_in_Australia) was held to amend the Constitution so that it recognises local governments but it was unsuccessful.(Read more about the referendum [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_referendum,_1988_%28Local_Government%29).) ~~References~~ The majority voted against an [amendment](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-09-07.12.1) introduced by Labor Senator [Kim Carr](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kim_Carr&mpc=Senate&house=senate). It would have amended a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-09-07.11.2) introduced by Liberal Senator [Chris Ellison](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Ellison&mpc=Senate&house=senate) by replacing the words: _(a) [That the Senate] recognises that local government is part of the governance of Australia, serving communities through locally-elected councils;_ with the words: _(a) [That the Senate] supports a referendum to extend constitutional recognition to local government in recognition of the essential role it plays in the governance of Australia;_ ### Background There are [three tiers of government in Australia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_governments): federal, state and local. Currently, the [Australian Constitution](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Constitution) does not mention [local governments](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_government_in_Australia). In 1988, a [referendum](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Referendums_in_Australia) was held to amend the Constitution so that it [recognises local governments](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_referendum,_1988_%28Local_Government%29) but it was unsuccessful.
senate vote 2006-09-07#1 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:21:12	Title Description The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-09-07.12.1 amendment] introduced by Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kim_Carr&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kim Carr]. It would have amended a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-09-07.11.2 motion] introduced by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Ellison&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Ellison] by replacing the words: ~~''(a) [That the Senate] recognises that local government is part of the governance of Australia, serving communities through locally-elected councils;''~~ ~~with the words:~~ ~~''(a) [That the Senate] supports a referendum to extend constitutional recognition to local government in recognition of the essential role it plays in the governance of Australia;''~~ ~~Background~~ There are three tiers of government in Australia: federal, state and local.(Read more about these divisions [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_governments here]. ) Currently, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Constitution Australian Constitution] does not mention [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_government_in_Australia local governments]. In 1988, a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Referendums_in_Australia referendum] was held to amend the Constitution so that it recognises local governments but it was unsuccessful.(Read more about the referendum [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_referendum,_1988_%28Local_Government%29 here].) ~~References~~ The majority voted against an [amendment](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-09-07.12.1) introduced by Labor Senator [Kim Carr](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kim_Carr&mpc=Senate&house=senate). It would have amended a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-09-07.11.2) introduced by Liberal Senator [Chris Ellison](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Ellison&mpc=Senate&house=senate) by replacing the words: _(a) [That the Senate] recognises that local government is part of the governance of Australia, serving communities through locally-elected councils;_ with the words: _(a) [That the Senate] supports a referendum to extend constitutional recognition to local government in recognition of the essential role it plays in the governance of Australia;_ Background There are three tiers of government in Australia: federal, state and local.(Read more about these divisions [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_governments). ) Currently, the [Australian Constitution](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Constitution) does not mention [local governments](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_government_in_Australia). In 1988, a [referendum](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Referendums_in_Australia) was held to amend the Constitution so that it recognises local governments but it was unsuccessful.(Read more about the referendum [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_referendum,_1988_%28Local_Government%29).) References
senate vote 2006-09-07#1 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:16:54	Title Description The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-09-07.12.1 amendment] introduced by Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kim_Carr&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kim Carr]. It would have amended a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-09-07.11.2 motion] introduced by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Ellison&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Ellison] by replacing the words: ''(a) [That the Senate] recognises that local government is part of the governance of Australia, serving communities through locally-elected councils;'' with the words: ''(a) [That the Senate] supports a referendum to extend constitutional recognition to local government in recognition of the essential role it plays in the governance of Australia;'' Background There are three tiers of government in Australia: federal, state and local.[1] Currently, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Constitution Australian Constitution] does not mention [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_government_in_Australia local governments]. In 1988, a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Referendums_in_Australia referendum] was held to amend the Constitution so that it recognises local governments but it was unsuccessful.[2] There are three tiers of government in Australia: federal, state and local.(Read more about these divisions [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_governments here]. ) Currently, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Constitution Australian Constitution] does not mention [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_government_in_Australia local governments]. In 1988, a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Referendums_in_Australia referendum] was held to amend the Constitution so that it recognises local governments but it was unsuccessful.(Read more about the referendum [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_referendum,_1988_%28Local_Government%29 here].) References * [1] Read more about these divisions [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_governments here]. * [2] Read more about the referendum [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_referendum,_1988_%28Local_Government%29 here].
senate vote 2006-09-07#1 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-03-21 13:26:54	Title Description The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-09-07.12.1 amendment] introduced by Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kim_Carr&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kim Carr]. It would have amended a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-09-07.11.2 motion] introduced by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Ellison&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Ellison] by replacing the words: ~~[That the Senate—] ''(a) recognises that local government is part of the governance of Australia, serving communities through locally-elected councils;''~~ ''(a) [That the Senate] recognises that local government is part of the governance of Australia, serving communities through locally-elected councils;'' with the words: ~~[That the Senate—] ''(a) supports a referendum to extend constitutional recognition to local government in recognition of the essential role it plays in the governance of Australia;''~~ ''(a) [That the Senate] supports a referendum to extend constitutional recognition to local government in recognition of the essential role it plays in the governance of Australia;'' Background There are three tiers of government in Australia: federal, state and local.[1] Currently, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Constitution Australian Constitution] does not mention [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_government_in_Australia local governments]. In 1988, a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Referendums_in_Australia referendum] was held to amend the Constitution so that it recognises local governments but it was unsuccessful.[2] References * [1] Read more about these divisions [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_governments here]. * [2] Read more about the referendum [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_referendum,_1988_%28Local_Government%29 here].
senate vote 2006-09-07#1 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-03-21 13:26:20	Title ~~Local Government in Australia~~ Motions - Local Government in Australia - Referendum Description The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-09-07.12.1 amendment] introduced by Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kim_Carr&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kim Carr]. It would have amended a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-09-07.11.2 motion] introduced by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Ellison&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Ellison] by replacing the words: ~~''[That the Senate—] (a) recognises that local government is part of the governance of Australia, serving communities through locally-elected councils;''~~ [That the Senate—] ''(a) recognises that local government is part of the governance of Australia, serving communities through locally-elected councils;'' with the words: ~~''[That the Senate—] (a) supports a referendum to extend constitutional recognition to local government in recognition of the essential role it plays in the governance of Australia;''~~ [That the Senate—] ''(a) supports a referendum to extend constitutional recognition to local government in recognition of the essential role it plays in the governance of Australia;'' Background There are three tiers of government in Australia: federal, state and local.[1] Currently, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Constitution Australian Constitution] does not mention [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_government_in_Australia local governments]. In 1988, a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Referendums_in_Australia referendum] was held to amend the Constitution so that it recognises local governments but it was unsuccessful.[2] References * [1] Read more about these divisions [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_governments here]. * [2] Read more about the referendum [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_referendum,_1988_%28Local_Government%29 here]. * [2] Read more about the referendum [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_referendum,_1988_%28Local_Government%29 here].
senate vote 2006-09-07#1 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-03-21 13:25:43	Title Description ~~<p pwmotiontext="moved">That the amendment (<b>Senator Carr’s</b>) be agreed to.</p>~~ The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-09-07.12.1 amendment] introduced by Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kim_Carr&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kim Carr]. It would have amended a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-09-07.11.2 motion] introduced by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Ellison&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Ellison] by replacing the words: ''[That the Senate—] (a) recognises that local government is part of the governance of Australia, serving communities through locally-elected councils;'' with the words: ''[That the Senate—] (a) supports a referendum to extend constitutional recognition to local government in recognition of the essential role it plays in the governance of Australia;'' Background There are three tiers of government in Australia: federal, state and local.[1] Currently, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Constitution Australian Constitution] does not mention [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_government_in_Australia local governments]. In 1988, a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Referendums_in_Australia referendum] was held to amend the Constitution so that it recognises local governments but it was unsuccessful.[2] References * [1] Read more about these divisions [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_governments here]. * [2] Read more about the referendum [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_referendum,_1988_%28Local_Government%29 here].

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senate vote 2006-09-07#1

Edited by Henare Degan

on 2015-01-16 09:58:30

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The majority voted against an [amendment](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-09-07.12.1) introduced by Labor Senator [Kim Carr](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kim_Carr&mpc=Senate&house=senate).
It would have amended a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-09-07.11.2) introduced by Liberal Senator [Chris Ellison](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Ellison&mpc=Senate&house=senate) by replacing the words:
~~_(a) [That the Senate] recognises that local government is part of the governance of Australia, serving communities through locally-elected councils;_~~
~~with the words:~~
~~_(a) [That the Senate] supports a referendum to extend constitutional recognition to local government in recognition of the essential role it plays in the governance of Australia;_~~
~~Background~~
There are three tiers of government in Australia: federal, state and local.(Read more about these divisions [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_governments). ) Currently, the [Australian Constitution](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Constitution) does not mention [local governments](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_government_in_Australia). In 1988, a [referendum](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Referendums_in_Australia) was held to amend the Constitution so that it recognises local governments but it was unsuccessful.(Read more about the referendum [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_referendum,_1988_%28Local_Government%29).)
~~References~~
The majority voted against an [amendment](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-09-07.12.1) introduced by Labor Senator [Kim Carr](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kim_Carr&mpc=Senate&house=senate).
It would have amended a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-09-07.11.2) introduced by Liberal Senator [Chris Ellison](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Ellison&mpc=Senate&house=senate) by replacing the words:
_(a) [That the Senate] recognises that local government is part of the governance of Australia, serving communities through locally-elected councils;_
with the words:
_(a) [That the Senate] supports a referendum to extend constitutional recognition to local government in recognition of the essential role it plays in the governance of Australia;_
### Background
There are [three tiers of government in Australia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_governments): federal, state and local. Currently, the [Australian Constitution](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Constitution) does not mention [local governments](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_government_in_Australia). In 1988, a [referendum](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Referendums_in_Australia) was held to amend the Constitution so that it [recognises local governments](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_referendum,_1988_%28Local_Government%29) but it was unsuccessful.

senate vote 2006-09-07#1

Edited by system

on 2014-10-07 16:21:12

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Description

The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-09-07.12.1 amendment] introduced by Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kim_Carr&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kim Carr].
It would have amended a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-09-07.11.2 motion] introduced by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Ellison&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Ellison] by replacing the words:
~~''(a) [That the Senate] recognises that local government is part of the governance of Australia, serving communities through locally-elected councils;''~~
~~with the words:~~
~~''(a) [That the Senate] supports a referendum to extend constitutional recognition to local government in recognition of the essential role it plays in the governance of Australia;''~~
~~Background~~
There are three tiers of government in Australia: federal, state and local.(Read more about these divisions [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_governments here]. ) Currently, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Constitution Australian Constitution] does not mention [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_government_in_Australia local governments]. In 1988, a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Referendums_in_Australia referendum] was held to amend the Constitution so that it recognises local governments but it was unsuccessful.(Read more about the referendum [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_referendum,_1988_%28Local_Government%29 here].)
~~References~~
The majority voted against an [amendment](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-09-07.12.1) introduced by Labor Senator [Kim Carr](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kim_Carr&mpc=Senate&house=senate).
It would have amended a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-09-07.11.2) introduced by Liberal Senator [Chris Ellison](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Ellison&mpc=Senate&house=senate) by replacing the words:
_(a) [That the Senate] recognises that local government is part of the governance of Australia, serving communities through locally-elected councils;_
with the words:
_(a) [That the Senate] supports a referendum to extend constitutional recognition to local government in recognition of the essential role it plays in the governance of Australia;_
Background
There are three tiers of government in Australia: federal, state and local.(Read more about these divisions [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_governments). ) Currently, the [Australian Constitution](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Constitution) does not mention [local governments](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_government_in_Australia). In 1988, a [referendum](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Referendums_in_Australia) was held to amend the Constitution so that it recognises local governments but it was unsuccessful.(Read more about the referendum [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_referendum,_1988_%28Local_Government%29).)
References

senate vote 2006-09-07#1

Edited by system

on 2014-10-07 16:16:54

Title

Description

The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-09-07.12.1 amendment] introduced by Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kim_Carr&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kim Carr].
It would have amended a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-09-07.11.2 motion] introduced by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Ellison&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Ellison] by replacing the words:
''(a) [That the Senate] recognises that local government is part of the governance of Australia, serving communities through locally-elected councils;''
with the words:
''(a) [That the Senate] supports a referendum to extend constitutional recognition to local government in recognition of the essential role it plays in the governance of Australia;''
Background
There are three tiers of government in Australia: federal, state and local.[1] Currently, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Constitution Australian Constitution] does not mention [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_government_in_Australia local governments]. In 1988, a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Referendums_in_Australia referendum] was held to amend the Constitution so that it recognises local governments but it was unsuccessful.[2]
There are three tiers of government in Australia: federal, state and local.(Read more about these divisions [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_governments here]. ) Currently, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Constitution Australian Constitution] does not mention [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_government_in_Australia local governments]. In 1988, a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Referendums_in_Australia referendum] was held to amend the Constitution so that it recognises local governments but it was unsuccessful.(Read more about the referendum [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_referendum,_1988_%28Local_Government%29 here].)
References
* [1] Read more about these divisions [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_governments here].
* [2] Read more about the referendum [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_referendum,_1988_%28Local_Government%29 here].

senate vote 2006-09-07#1

Edited by mackay staff

on 2014-03-21 13:26:54

Title

Description

The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-09-07.12.1 amendment] introduced by Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kim_Carr&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kim Carr].
It would have amended a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-09-07.11.2 motion] introduced by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Ellison&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Ellison] by replacing the words:
~~[That the Senate—] ''(a) recognises that local government is part of the governance of Australia, serving communities through locally-elected councils;''~~
''(a) [That the Senate] recognises that local government is part of the governance of Australia, serving communities through locally-elected councils;''
with the words:
~~[That the Senate—] ''(a) supports a referendum to extend constitutional recognition to local government in recognition of the essential role it plays in the governance of Australia;''~~
''(a) [That the Senate] supports a referendum to extend constitutional recognition to local government in recognition of the essential role it plays in the governance of Australia;''
Background
There are three tiers of government in Australia: federal, state and local.[1] Currently, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Constitution Australian Constitution] does not mention [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_government_in_Australia local governments]. In 1988, a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Referendums_in_Australia referendum] was held to amend the Constitution so that it recognises local governments but it was unsuccessful.[2]
References
* [1] Read more about these divisions [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_governments here].
* [2] Read more about the referendum [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_referendum,_1988_%28Local_Government%29 here].

senate vote 2006-09-07#1

Edited by mackay staff

on 2014-03-21 13:26:20

Title

~~Local Government in Australia~~
Motions - Local Government in Australia - Referendum

Description

The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-09-07.12.1 amendment] introduced by Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kim_Carr&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kim Carr].
It would have amended a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-09-07.11.2 motion] introduced by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Ellison&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Ellison] by replacing the words:
~~''[That the Senate—] (a) recognises that local government is part of the governance of Australia, serving communities through locally-elected councils;''~~
[That the Senate—] ''(a) recognises that local government is part of the governance of Australia, serving communities through locally-elected councils;''
with the words:
~~''[That the Senate—] (a) supports a referendum to extend constitutional recognition to local government in recognition of the essential role it plays in the governance of Australia;''~~
[That the Senate—] ''(a) supports a referendum to extend constitutional recognition to local government in recognition of the essential role it plays in the governance of Australia;''
Background
There are three tiers of government in Australia: federal, state and local.[1] Currently, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Constitution Australian Constitution] does not mention [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_government_in_Australia local governments]. In 1988, a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Referendums_in_Australia referendum] was held to amend the Constitution so that it recognises local governments but it was unsuccessful.[2]
References
* [1] Read more about these divisions [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_governments here].
* [2] Read more about the referendum [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_referendum,_1988_%28Local_Government%29 here].
* [2] Read more about the referendum [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_referendum,_1988_%28Local_Government%29 here].

senate vote 2006-09-07#1

Edited by mackay staff

on 2014-03-21 13:25:43

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Description

~~<p pwmotiontext="moved">That the amendment (<b>Senator Carr’s</b>) be agreed to.</p>~~
The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-09-07.12.1 amendment] introduced by Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kim_Carr&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kim Carr].
It would have amended a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-09-07.11.2 motion] introduced by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Ellison&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Ellison] by replacing the words:
''[That the Senate—] (a) recognises that local government is part of the governance of Australia, serving communities through locally-elected councils;''
with the words:
''[That the Senate—] (a) supports a referendum to extend constitutional recognition to local government in recognition of the essential role it plays in the governance of Australia;''
Background
There are three tiers of government in Australia: federal, state and local.[1] Currently, the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Constitution Australian Constitution] does not mention [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_government_in_Australia local governments]. In 1988, a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Referendums_in_Australia referendum] was held to amend the Constitution so that it recognises local governments but it was unsuccessful.[2]
References
* [1] Read more about these divisions [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_governments here].
* [2] Read more about the referendum [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_referendum,_1988_%28Local_Government%29 here].