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senate vote 2006-11-07#6 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:19:41	Title Description The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.97.1 amendment] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle]. This means that it was rejected. The amendment would have added into the bill that: ''The Minister must present to Parliament legislation for the establishment of the National [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell Stem Cell] Bank within two years of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Act 2006] receiving [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_assent Royal Assent].'' Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.(Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm here]. ) ~~''Background to the bill''~~ The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.(Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here]. ) For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].(Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here]. ) The amendments are based on recommendations by the [http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html Lockhart Review].(Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059 bills digest].) ~~References~~ The majority voted against an [amendment](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.97.1) introduced by Greens Senator [Kerry Nettle](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate). This means that it was rejected. The amendment would have added into the bill that: _The Minister must present to Parliament legislation for the establishment of the National [Stem Cell](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell) Bank within two years of the [Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Act 2006](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533) receiving [Royal Assent](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_assent)._ Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.(Read more about what a free vote is in our [FAQ Section](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree). More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [here](http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm). ) _Background to the bill_ The bill was introduced to amend the _Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002_ and _Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002_. The amendments will permit certain [human embryo research](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell) under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [human reproductive cloning](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning) and other assisted reproductive technology activities.(Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [here](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533). ) For example, it proposes to allow for [therapeutic cloning](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer).(Read more about therapeutic cloning [here](http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm). ) The amendments are based on recommendations by the [Lockhart Review](http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html).(Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [bills digest](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059).) References
senate vote 2006-11-07#6 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:16:31	Title Description The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.97.1 amendment] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle]. This means that it was rejected. The amendment would have added into the bill that: ''The Minister must present to Parliament legislation for the establishment of the National [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell Stem Cell] Bank within two years of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Act 2006] receiving [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_assent Royal Assent].'' ~~Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[1]~~ Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.(Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm here]. ) ''Background to the bill'' The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[2] For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].[3] The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.(Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here]. ) For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].(Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here]. ) ~~The amendments are based on recommendations by the [http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html Lockhart Review].[4]~~ The amendments are based on recommendations by the [http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html Lockhart Review].(Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059 bills digest].) References * [1] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm here]. * [2] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here]. * [3] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here]. * [4] Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059 bills digest].
senate vote 2006-11-07#6 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-05-09 11:39:10	Title Description The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.97.1 amendment] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle]. This means that it was rejected. The amendment would have added into the bill that: ''The Minister must present to Parliament legislation for the establishment of the National [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell Stem Cell] Bank within two years of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Act 2006] receiving [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_assent Royal Assent].'' Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[1] ''Background to the bill'' The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[2] For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].[3] The amendments are based on recommendations by the [http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html Lockhart Review].[4] References * [1] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. * [1] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm here]. * [2] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here]. * [3] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here]. * [4] Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059 bills digest].
senate vote 2006-11-07#6 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-05-09 10:56:36	Title Description The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.97.1 amendment] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle]. This means that it was rejected. The amendment would have added into the bill that: ''The Minister must present to Parliament legislation for the establishment of the National [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell Stem Cell] Bank within two years of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Act 2006] receiving [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_assent Royal Assent].'' Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[1] ''Background to the bill'' The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[2] For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].[3] The amendments are based on recommendations by the [http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html Lockhart Review].[4] References * [1] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. * [2] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here]. * [3] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here]. * [4] Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059 bills digest].
senate vote 2006-11-07#6 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-05-09 10:48:53	Title Description The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.97.1 amendment] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle]. This means that it was rejected. The amendment would have added into the bill that: ''The Minister must present to Parliament legislation for the establishment of the National [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell Stem Cell] Bank within two years of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Act 2006] receiving [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_assent Royal Assent].'' Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[1] ''Background to the bill'' The bill will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[2] For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].[3] The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[2] For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].[3] References * [1] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. * [2] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here]. * [3] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here].
senate vote 2006-11-07#6 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-05-09 10:44:52	Title Description The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.97.1 amendment] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle]. This means that it was rejected. The amendment would have added into the bill that: ''The Minister must present to Parliament legislation for the establishment of the National [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell Stem Cell] Bank within two years of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Act 2006] receiving [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_assent Royal Assent].'' Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[1] ''Background to the bill'' The bill will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[2] For example, it proposes to allow for therapeutic cloning.[3] The bill will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[2] For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].[3] References * [1] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. * [2] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here]. * [3] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here].
senate vote 2006-11-07#6 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-05-08 14:14:15	Title Description The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.97.1 amendment] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle]. This means that it was rejected. The amendment would have added into the bill that: ''The Minister must present to Parliament legislation for the establishment of the National [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell Stem Cell] Bank within two years of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Act 2006] receiving [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_assent Royal Assent].'' Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[1] ''Background to the bill'' The bill will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[2] For example, it proposes to allow therapeutic cloning.[3] The bill will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[2] For example, it proposes to allow for therapeutic cloning.[3] References * [1] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. * [2] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here]. * [3] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here].
senate vote 2006-11-07#6 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-05-08 14:02:29	Title Description The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.97.1 amendment] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle]. This means that it was rejected. The amendment would have added into the bill that: ''The Minister must present to Parliament legislation for the establishment of the National [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell Stem Cell] Bank within two years of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Act 2006] receiving [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_assent Royal Assent].'' Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[1] ''Background to the bill'' The bill will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence while retaining existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[2] For example, it proposes to allow therapeutic cloning.[3] The bill will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[2] For example, it proposes to allow therapeutic cloning.[3] References * [1] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. * [2] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here]. * [3] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here].
senate vote 2006-11-07#6 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-05-08 14:01:47	Title Description The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.97.1 amendment] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle]. This means that it was rejected. The amendment would have added into the bill that: ''The Minister must present to Parliament legislation for the establishment of the National [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell Stem Cell] Bank within two years of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Act 2006] receiving [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_assent Royal Assent].'' Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[1] ''Background to the bill'' the bill will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence while retaining existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[2] For example, it proposes to allow therapeutic cloning.[3] The bill will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence while retaining existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[2] For example, it proposes to allow therapeutic cloning.[3] References * [1] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. * [2] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here]. * [3] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here].
senate vote 2006-11-07#6 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-05-08 14:01:38	Title Description The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.97.1 amendment] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle]. This means that it was rejected. The amendment would have added into the bill that: ''The Minister must present to Parliament legislation for the establishment of the National [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell Stem Cell] Bank within two years of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Act 2006] receiving [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_assent Royal Assent].'' Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[1] ''Background to the bill'' While the bill will retain existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities, it will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence.[2] For example, it proposes to allow therapeutic cloning.[3] the bill will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence while retaining existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[2] For example, it proposes to allow therapeutic cloning.[3] References * [1] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. * [2] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here]. * [3] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here].
senate vote 2006-11-07#6 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-05-08 14:00:47	Title Description The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.97.1 amendment] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle]. This means that it was rejected. The amendment would have added into the bill that: ''The Minister must present to Parliament legislation for the establishment of the National [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell Stem Cell] Bank within two years of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Act 2006] receiving [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_assent Royal Assent].'' Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[1] ''Background to the bill'' While the bill will retain existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities, it will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence,[2] including therapeutic cloning.[3] While the bill will retain existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities, it will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence.[2] For example, it proposes to allow therapeutic cloning.[3] References * [1] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. * [2] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here]. * [3] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here].
senate vote 2006-11-07#6 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-05-08 13:00:13	Title Description The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.97.1 amendment] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle]. This means that it was rejected. The amendment would have added into the bill that: ''The Minister must present to Parliament legislation for the establishment of the National [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell Stem Cell] Bank within two years of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Act 2006] receiving [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_assent Royal Assent].'' One senator, Australian Democrats Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Andrew_Murray&mpc=Senate&house=senate Andrew Murray], rebelled and crossed the floor to vote 'no'.[1] Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[1] ''Background to the bill'' The bill was introduced to retain existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities and to permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research], under licence.[2] While the bill will retain existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities, it will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence,[2] including therapeutic cloning.[3] References * [1] Read more about what it means to cross the floor in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. * [2] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here]. * [1] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. * [2] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here]. * [3] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here].
senate vote 2006-11-07#6 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-05-08 12:51:14	Title ~~Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Bill 2006 — In Committee~~ Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Bill 2006 - In Committee - National Stem Cell Bank Description ~~<p class="motion-notice motion-notice-notext">No motion text available</p>~~ The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.97.1 amendment] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle]. This means that it was rejected. The amendment would have added into the bill that: ''The Minister must present to Parliament legislation for the establishment of the National [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell Stem Cell] Bank within two years of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Act 2006] receiving [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_assent Royal Assent].'' One senator, Australian Democrats Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Andrew_Murray&mpc=Senate&house=senate Andrew Murray], rebelled and crossed the floor to vote 'no'.[1] ''Background to the bill'' The bill was introduced to retain existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities and to permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research], under licence.[2] References * [1] Read more about what it means to cross the floor in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. * [2] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here].

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The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.97.1 amendment] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle]. This means that it was rejected.
The amendment would have added into the bill that: ''The Minister must present to Parliament legislation for the establishment of the National [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell Stem Cell] Bank within two years of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Act 2006] receiving [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_assent Royal Assent].''
Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.(Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm here]. )
~~''Background to the bill''~~
The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.(Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here]. ) For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].(Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here]. )
The amendments are based on recommendations by the [http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html Lockhart Review].(Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059 bills digest].)
~~References~~
The majority voted against an [amendment](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.97.1) introduced by Greens Senator [Kerry Nettle](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate). This means that it was rejected.
The amendment would have added into the bill that: _The Minister must present to Parliament legislation for the establishment of the National [Stem Cell](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell) Bank within two years of the [Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Act 2006](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533) receiving [Royal Assent](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_assent)._
Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.(Read more about what a free vote is in our [FAQ Section](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree). More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [here](http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm). )
_Background to the bill_
The bill was introduced to amend the _Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002_ and _Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002_. The amendments will permit certain [human embryo research](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell) under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [human reproductive cloning](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning) and other assisted reproductive technology activities.(Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [here](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533). ) For example, it proposes to allow for [therapeutic cloning](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer).(Read more about therapeutic cloning [here](http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm). )
The amendments are based on recommendations by the [Lockhart Review](http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html).(Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [bills digest](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059).)
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The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.97.1 amendment] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle]. This means that it was rejected.
The amendment would have added into the bill that: ''The Minister must present to Parliament legislation for the establishment of the National [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell Stem Cell] Bank within two years of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Act 2006] receiving [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_assent Royal Assent].''
~~Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[1]~~
Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.(Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm here]. )
''Background to the bill''
The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[2] For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].[3]
The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.(Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here]. ) For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].(Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here]. )
~~The amendments are based on recommendations by the [http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html Lockhart Review].[4]~~
The amendments are based on recommendations by the [http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html Lockhart Review].(Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059 bills digest].)
References
* [1] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm here].
* [2] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here].
* [3] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here].
* [4] Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059 bills digest].

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The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.97.1 amendment] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle]. This means that it was rejected.
The amendment would have added into the bill that: ''The Minister must present to Parliament legislation for the establishment of the National [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell Stem Cell] Bank within two years of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Act 2006] receiving [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_assent Royal Assent].''
Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[1]
''Background to the bill''
The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[2] For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].[3]
The amendments are based on recommendations by the [http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html Lockhart Review].[4]
References
* [1] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section].
* [1] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm here].
* [2] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here].
* [3] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here].
* [4] Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059 bills digest].

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The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.97.1 amendment] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle]. This means that it was rejected.
The amendment would have added into the bill that: ''The Minister must present to Parliament legislation for the establishment of the National [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell Stem Cell] Bank within two years of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Act 2006] receiving [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_assent Royal Assent].''
Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[1]
''Background to the bill''
The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[2] For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].[3]
The amendments are based on recommendations by the [http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html Lockhart Review].[4]
References
* [1] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section].
* [2] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here].
* [3] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here].
* [4] Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059 bills digest].

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on 2014-05-09 10:48:53

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The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.97.1 amendment] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle]. This means that it was rejected.
The amendment would have added into the bill that: ''The Minister must present to Parliament legislation for the establishment of the National [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell Stem Cell] Bank within two years of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Act 2006] receiving [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_assent Royal Assent].''
Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[1]
''Background to the bill''
The bill will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[2] For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].[3]
The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[2] For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].[3]
References
* [1] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section].
* [2] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here].
* [3] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here].

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on 2014-05-09 10:44:52

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The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.97.1 amendment] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle]. This means that it was rejected.
The amendment would have added into the bill that: ''The Minister must present to Parliament legislation for the establishment of the National [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell Stem Cell] Bank within two years of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Act 2006] receiving [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_assent Royal Assent].''
Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[1]
''Background to the bill''
The bill will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[2] For example, it proposes to allow for therapeutic cloning.[3]
The bill will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[2] For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].[3]
References
* [1] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section].
* [2] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here].
* [3] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here].

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on 2014-05-08 14:14:15

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The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.97.1 amendment] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle]. This means that it was rejected.
The amendment would have added into the bill that: ''The Minister must present to Parliament legislation for the establishment of the National [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell Stem Cell] Bank within two years of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Act 2006] receiving [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_assent Royal Assent].''
Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[1]
''Background to the bill''
The bill will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[2] For example, it proposes to allow therapeutic cloning.[3]
The bill will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[2] For example, it proposes to allow for therapeutic cloning.[3]
References
* [1] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section].
* [2] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here].
* [3] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here].

senate vote 2006-11-07#6

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on 2014-05-08 14:02:29

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The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.97.1 amendment] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle]. This means that it was rejected.
The amendment would have added into the bill that: ''The Minister must present to Parliament legislation for the establishment of the National [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell Stem Cell] Bank within two years of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Act 2006] receiving [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_assent Royal Assent].''
Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[1]
''Background to the bill''
The bill will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence while retaining existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[2] For example, it proposes to allow therapeutic cloning.[3]
The bill will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[2] For example, it proposes to allow therapeutic cloning.[3]
References
* [1] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section].
* [2] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here].
* [3] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here].

senate vote 2006-11-07#6

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on 2014-05-08 14:01:47

Title

Description

The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.97.1 amendment] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle]. This means that it was rejected.
The amendment would have added into the bill that: ''The Minister must present to Parliament legislation for the establishment of the National [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell Stem Cell] Bank within two years of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Act 2006] receiving [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_assent Royal Assent].''
Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[1]
''Background to the bill''
the bill will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence while retaining existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[2] For example, it proposes to allow therapeutic cloning.[3]
The bill will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence while retaining existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[2] For example, it proposes to allow therapeutic cloning.[3]
References
* [1] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section].
* [2] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here].
* [3] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here].

senate vote 2006-11-07#6

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on 2014-05-08 14:01:38

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Description

The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.97.1 amendment] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle]. This means that it was rejected.
The amendment would have added into the bill that: ''The Minister must present to Parliament legislation for the establishment of the National [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell Stem Cell] Bank within two years of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Act 2006] receiving [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_assent Royal Assent].''
Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[1]
''Background to the bill''
While the bill will retain existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities, it will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence.[2] For example, it proposes to allow therapeutic cloning.[3]
the bill will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence while retaining existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[2] For example, it proposes to allow therapeutic cloning.[3]
References
* [1] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section].
* [2] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here].
* [3] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here].

senate vote 2006-11-07#6

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on 2014-05-08 14:00:47

Title

Description

The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.97.1 amendment] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle]. This means that it was rejected.
The amendment would have added into the bill that: ''The Minister must present to Parliament legislation for the establishment of the National [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell Stem Cell] Bank within two years of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Act 2006] receiving [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_assent Royal Assent].''
Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[1]
''Background to the bill''
While the bill will retain existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities, it will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence,[2] including therapeutic cloning.[3]
While the bill will retain existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities, it will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence.[2] For example, it proposes to allow therapeutic cloning.[3]
References
* [1] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section].
* [2] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here].
* [3] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here].

senate vote 2006-11-07#6

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on 2014-05-08 13:00:13

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Description

The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.97.1 amendment] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle]. This means that it was rejected.
The amendment would have added into the bill that: ''The Minister must present to Parliament legislation for the establishment of the National [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell Stem Cell] Bank within two years of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Act 2006] receiving [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_assent Royal Assent].''
One senator, Australian Democrats Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Andrew_Murray&mpc=Senate&house=senate Andrew Murray], rebelled and crossed the floor to vote 'no'.[1]
Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[1]
''Background to the bill''
The bill was introduced to retain existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities and to permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research], under licence.[2]
While the bill will retain existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities, it will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence,[2] including therapeutic cloning.[3]
References
* [1] Read more about what it means to cross the floor in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section].
* [2] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here].
* [1] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section].
* [2] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here].
* [3] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here].

senate vote 2006-11-07#6

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~~Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Bill 2006 — In Committee~~
Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Bill 2006 - In Committee - National Stem Cell Bank

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~~<p class="motion-notice motion-notice-notext">No motion text available</p>~~
The majority voted against an [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.97.1 amendment] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle]. This means that it was rejected.
The amendment would have added into the bill that: ''The Minister must present to Parliament legislation for the establishment of the National [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stem_cell Stem Cell] Bank within two years of the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Act 2006] receiving [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_assent Royal Assent].''
One senator, Australian Democrats Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Andrew_Murray&mpc=Senate&house=senate Andrew Murray], rebelled and crossed the floor to vote 'no'.[1]
''Background to the bill''
The bill was introduced to retain existing prohibitions on certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities and to permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research], under licence.[2]
References
* [1] Read more about what it means to cross the floor in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section].
* [2] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here].