Petroleum Retail Legislation Repeal Bill 2006 — Second Reading
Passed by a small majority
No rebellions 93% attendance
11th Sep 2006, 8:55 PM – Senate Petroleum Retail Legislation Repeal Bill 2006 - In Committee - Prevention of abuse of market power
Summary
EditAn equal number of senators voted 'aye' and 'no' for an amendment moved by Australian Democrats Senator Andrew Murray, which means that it was unsuccessful. The amendment related to abuse of market power, unconscionable conduct and price monitoring in relation to petroleum marketing.(Read the discussion on these amendments here. It begins after 8:24 pm. )
One senator, Nationals Senator Barnaby Joyce, rebelled and crossed the floor to vote 'aye' in this division.(Read more about what it means to cross the floor in our FAQ Section. )
Background to the bill
This bill was introduced to repeal the Petroleum Retail Marketing Franchise Act 1980 and Petroleum Retail Marketing Sites Act 1980 and replace them with a mandatory industry code to regulate the industry.(Read more about the background to the bill in its bills digest (117 KB). More information, including its explanatory memorandum, is available here.)
References
Votes Not passed
There was 1 rebellion in this division.
- Barnaby Joyce voted Yes against the majority of the National Party.
| Party | Votes | |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Democrats (100% turnout) | 4 Yes – 0 No | |
| Lyn Allison Victoria | Yes | |
| Andrew Bartlett Queensland | Yes | |
| Andrew Murray WA | Yes | |
| Natasha Stott Despoja SA | Yes | |
| Australian Greens (75% turnout) | 3 Yes – 0 No | |
| Bob Brown Tasmania | Yes | |
| Christine Milne Tasmania | Yes | |
| Rachel Siewert WA | Yes | |
| Kerry Nettle NSW | Absent | |
| Australian Labor Party (85% turnout) | 23 Yes – 0 No | |
| Mark Bishop WA | Yes | |
| Kim Carr Victoria | Yes | |
| Stephen Conroy Victoria | Yes | |
| Trish Crossin NT | Yes | |
| Chris Evans WA | Yes | |
| John Faulkner NSW | Yes | |
| Michael Forshaw NSW | Yes | |
| Annette Hurley SA | Yes | |
| Steve Hutchins NSW | Yes | |
| Linda Kirk SA | Yes | |
| Joe Ludwig Queensland | Yes | |
| Kate Lundy ACT | Yes | |
| Gavin Marshall Victoria | Yes | |
| Anne McEwen SA | Yes | |
| Jan McLucas Queensland | Yes | |
| Claire Moore Queensland | Yes | |
| Kerry O'Brien Tasmania | Yes | |
| Helen Polley Tasmania | Yes | |
| Robert Ray Victoria | Yes | |
| Ursula Stephens NSW | Yes | |
| Ruth Webber WA | Yes | |
| Penny Wong SA | Yes | |
| Dana Wortley SA | Yes | |
| Carol Brown Tasmania | Absent | |
| George Campbell NSW | Absent | |
| Nick Sherry Tasmania | Absent | |
| Glenn Sterle WA | Absent | |
| Nigel Scullion NT Country Liberal Party | No | |
| John Hogg Queensland Deputy President | Yes | |
| Steve Fielding Victoria Family First Party | Yes | |
| Liberal Party (84% turnout) | 0 Yes – 27 No | |
| Judith Adams WA | No | |
| Guy Barnett Tasmania | No | |
| Cory Bernardi SA | No | |
| George Brandis Queensland | No | |
| Ian Campbell WA | No | |
| Grant Chapman SA | No | |
| Richard Colbeck Tasmania | No | |
| Alan Eggleston WA | No | |
| Chris Ellison WA | No | |
| Alan Ferguson SA | No | |
| Jeannie Ferris SA | No | |
| Concetta Fierravanti-Wells NSW | No | |
| Mitch Fifield Victoria | No | |
| Bill Heffernan NSW | No | |
| Gary Humphries ACT | No | |
| David Johnston WA | No | |
| Rod Kemp Victoria | No | |
| Ross Lightfoot WA | No | |
| Ian Macdonald Queensland | No | |
| Brett Mason Queensland | No | |
| Nick Minchin SA | No | |
| Stephen Parry Tasmania | No | |
| Michael Ronaldson Victoria | No | |
| Santo Santoro Queensland | No | |
| Judith Troeth Victoria | No | |
| Russell Trood Queensland | No | |
| John Watson Tasmania | No | |
| Eric Abetz Tasmania | Absent | |
| Helen Coonan NSW | Absent | |
| Kay Patterson Victoria | Absent | |
| Marise Payne NSW | Absent | |
| Amanda Vanstone SA | Absent | |
| National Party (100% turnout) | 1 Yes – 4 No | |
| Barnaby Joyce Queensland | Yes | |
| Ron Boswell Queensland | No | |
| Sandy Macdonald NSW | No | |
| Julian McGauran Victoria | No | |
| Fiona Nash NSW | No | |
| Paul Calvert Tasmania President | No | |
| Totals (87% turnout) | 33 Yes – 33 No |
Red entries are rebel votes against the majority of a party.
Turnout is the percentage of members eligible to vote that did vote.