Division Description Changes — Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007; Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007; Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007; Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008; Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008 — In Committee — 15th Aug 2007

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senate vote 2007-08-15#2 Edited by Henare Degan on 2014-10-10 15:46:16	Title Description The majority voted against [amendments](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1) introduced by Labor Senator [Chris Evans](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Evans&mpc=Senate&house=senate), which means they were rejected. Senator Evans explained that his amendments relate to "the question of ‘just terms’ compensation".(Read more about the constitutional right to compensation on 'just terms' [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_51%28xxxi%29_of_the_Constitution_of_Australia). ) The measures introduced by these bills do impact on the property rights of Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, which the Government claims is necessary "to facilitate the emergency improvements in housing and infrastructure". The Labor Party supports these measures so long as "the rights of Indigenous people to ‘just terms’ compensation are not undermined".(Read Senator Evans' full explanation [here](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1). ) ~~_Background to the bills_~~ The [Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2852) was introduced along with four other bills: - the [Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2851) ~~- the [Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2850)~~ ~~- the [Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2849), and~~ ~~- the [Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2848).~~ This division relates to the Policy _[For the NT National Emergency Response](/policies/36)_. The majority voted against [amendments](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1) introduced by Labor Senator [Chris Evans](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Evans&mpc=Senate&house=senate), which means they were rejected. Senator Evans explained that his amendments relate to "the question of ‘just terms’ compensation".(Read more about the constitutional right to compensation on 'just terms' [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_51%28xxxi%29_of_the_Constitution_of_Australia). ) The measures introduced by these bills do impact on the property rights of Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, which the Government claims is necessary "to facilitate the emergency improvements in housing and infrastructure". The Labor Party supports these measures so long as "the rights of Indigenous people to ‘just terms’ compensation are not undermined".(Read Senator Evans' full explanation [here](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1). ) _Background to the bills_ The [Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2852) was introduced along with four other bills: - the [Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2851) - the [Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2850) - the [Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2849), and - the [Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2848). This legislation was introduced in response to the Report of the Northern Territory Board of Inquiry into the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse, known as the [Little Children are Sacred](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Children_are_Sacred) report, which was publicly released on 15 June 2007.(Read more about the background of the bills in the [interim bills digest](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0708/08bd018). ) That report came after concerns were raised on ABC's Lateline program in 2006.(Read the transcript for the Lateline programs that addressed the issue of child abuse in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory [here](http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1639127.htm) (the May 2006 program) and [here](http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1668773.htm) (the June 2006 program).)
senate vote 2007-08-15#2 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:19:50	Title Description The majority voted against [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 amendments] introduced by Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Evans&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Evans], which means they were rejected. Senator Evans explained that his amendments relate to "the question of ‘just terms’ compensation".(Read more about the constitutional right to compensation on 'just terms' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_51%28xxxi%29_of_the_Constitution_of_Australia here]. ) The measures introduced by these bills do impact on the property rights of Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, which the Government claims is necessary "to facilitate the emergency improvements in housing and infrastructure". The Labor Party supports these measures so long as "the rights of Indigenous people to ‘just terms’ compensation are not undermined".(Read Senator Evans' full explanation [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 here]. ) ~~''Background to the bills''~~ The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2852 Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007] was introduced along with four other bills: * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2851 Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007] * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2850 Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007] * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2849 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008], and * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2848 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008]. This legislation was introduced in response to the Report of the Northern Territory Board of Inquiry into the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse, known as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Children_are_Sacred Little Children are Sacred] report, which was publicly released on 15 June 2007.(Read more about the background of the bills in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0708/08bd018 interim bills digest]. ) That report came after concerns were raised on ABC's Lateline program in 2006.(Read the transcript for the Lateline programs that addressed the issue of child abuse in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1639127.htm here] (the May 2006 program) and [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1668773.htm here] (the June 2006 program).) The majority voted against [amendments](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1) introduced by Labor Senator [Chris Evans](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Evans&mpc=Senate&house=senate), which means they were rejected. Senator Evans explained that his amendments relate to "the question of ‘just terms’ compensation".(Read more about the constitutional right to compensation on 'just terms' [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_51%28xxxi%29_of_the_Constitution_of_Australia). ) The measures introduced by these bills do impact on the property rights of Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, which the Government claims is necessary "to facilitate the emergency improvements in housing and infrastructure". The Labor Party supports these measures so long as "the rights of Indigenous people to ‘just terms’ compensation are not undermined".(Read Senator Evans' full explanation [here](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1). ) _Background to the bills_ The [Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2852) was introduced along with four other bills: - the [Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2851) - the [Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2850) - the [Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2849), and - the [Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2848). This legislation was introduced in response to the Report of the Northern Territory Board of Inquiry into the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse, known as the [Little Children are Sacred](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Children_are_Sacred) report, which was publicly released on 15 June 2007.(Read more about the background of the bills in the [interim bills digest](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0708/08bd018). ) That report came after concerns were raised on ABC's Lateline program in 2006.(Read the transcript for the Lateline programs that addressed the issue of child abuse in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory [here](http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1639127.htm) (the May 2006 program) and [here](http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1668773.htm) (the June 2006 program).)
senate vote 2007-08-15#2 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:16:34	Title Description The majority voted against [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 amendments] introduced by Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Evans&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Evans], which means they were rejected. Senator Evans explained that his amendments relate to "the question of ‘just terms’ compensation".[1] The measures introduced by these bills do impact on the property rights of Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, which the Government claims is necessary "to facilitate the emergency improvements in housing and infrastructure". The Labor Party supports these measures so long as "the rights of Indigenous people to ‘just terms’ compensation are not undermined".[2] Senator Evans explained that his amendments relate to "the question of ‘just terms’ compensation".(Read more about the constitutional right to compensation on 'just terms' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_51%28xxxi%29_of_the_Constitution_of_Australia here]. ) The measures introduced by these bills do impact on the property rights of Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, which the Government claims is necessary "to facilitate the emergency improvements in housing and infrastructure". The Labor Party supports these measures so long as "the rights of Indigenous people to ‘just terms’ compensation are not undermined".(Read Senator Evans' full explanation [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 here]. ) ''Background to the bills'' The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2852 Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007] was introduced along with four other bills: * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2851 Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007] * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2850 Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007] * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2849 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008], and * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2848 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008]. This legislation was introduced in response to the Report of the Northern Territory Board of Inquiry into the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse, known as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Children_are_Sacred Little Children are Sacred] report, which was publicly released on 15 June 2007.[3] That report came after concerns were raised on ABC's Lateline program in 2006.[4] ~~''References''~~ * [1] Read more about the constitutional right to compensation on 'just terms' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_51%28xxxi%29_of_the_Constitution_of_Australia here]. * [2] Read Senator Evans' full explanation [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 here]. * [3] Read more about the background of the bills in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0708/08bd018 interim bills digest]. * [4] Read the transcript for the Lateline programs that addressed the issue of child abuse in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1639127.htm here] (the May 2006 program) and [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1668773.htm here] (the June 2006 program). This legislation was introduced in response to the Report of the Northern Territory Board of Inquiry into the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse, known as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Children_are_Sacred Little Children are Sacred] report, which was publicly released on 15 June 2007.(Read more about the background of the bills in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0708/08bd018 interim bills digest]. ) That report came after concerns were raised on ABC's Lateline program in 2006.(Read the transcript for the Lateline programs that addressed the issue of child abuse in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1639127.htm here] (the May 2006 program) and [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1668773.htm here] (the June 2006 program).)
senate vote 2007-08-15#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-07-04 12:11:54	Title Description The majority voted against [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 amendments] introduced by Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Evans&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Evans], which means they were rejected. Senator Evans explained that his amendments relate to "the question of ‘just terms’ compensation".[1] The measures introduced by these bills do impact on the property rights of Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, which the Government claims is necessary "to facilitate the emergency improvements in housing and infrastructure". The Labor Party supports these measures so long as "the rights of Indigenous people to ‘just terms’ compensation are not undermined".[2] ''Background to the bills'' The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2852 Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007] was introduced along with four other bills: * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2851 Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007] * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2850 Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007] * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2849 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008], and * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2848 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008]. This legislation was introduced in response to the Report of the Northern Territory Board of Inquiry into the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse, known as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Children_are_Sacred Little Children are Sacred] report, which was publicly released on 15 June 2007.[3] That report came after concerns were raised on ABC's Lateline program in 2006.[4] ''References'' * [1] Read more about the constitutional right to compensation on 'just terms' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_51%28xxxi%29_of_the_Constitution_of_Australia here]. * [2] Read Senator Evans' full explanation [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 here]. * [3] Read more about the background of the bill in its [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0708/08bd027 bills digest]. * [3] Read more about the background of the bills in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0708/08bd018 interim bills digest]. * [4] Read the transcript for the Lateline programs that addressed the issue of child abuse in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1639127.htm here] (the May 2006 program) and [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1668773.htm here] (the June 2006 program).
senate vote 2007-08-15#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-07-03 15:14:41	Title Description The majority voted against [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 amendments] introduced by Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Evans&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Evans] The majority voted against [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 amendments] introduced by Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Evans&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Evans], which means they were rejected. Senator Evans explained that his amendments relate to "the question of ‘just terms’ compensation".[1] The measures introduced by these bills do impact on the property rights of Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, which the Government claims is necessary "to facilitate the emergency improvements in housing and infrastructure". The Labor Party supports these measures so long as "the rights of Indigenous people to ‘just terms’ compensation are not undermined".[2] ''Background to the bills'' The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2852 Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007] was introduced along with four other bills: * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2851 Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007] * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2850 Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007] * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2849 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008], and * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2848 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008]. This legislation was introduced in response to the Report of the Northern Territory Board of Inquiry into the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse, known as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Children_are_Sacred Little Children are Sacred] report, which was publicly released on 15 June 2007.[3] That report came after concerns were raised on ABC's Lateline program in 2006.[4] ''References'' * [1] Read more about the constitutional right to compensation on 'just terms' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_51%28xxxi%29_of_the_Constitution_of_Australia here]. * [2] Read Senator Evans' full explanation [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 here]. * [3] Read more about the background of the bill in its [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0708/08bd027 bills digest]. * [4] Read the transcript for the Lateline programs that addressed the issue of child abuse in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1639127.htm here] (the May 2006 program) and [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1668773.htm here] (the June 2006 program).
senate vote 2007-08-15#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-07-03 15:13:16	Title Description The majority voted against [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 amendments] introduced by Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Evans&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Evans] Senator Evans explained that his amendments relate to "the question of ‘just terms’ compensation".[1] The measures introduced by these bills do impact on the property rights of Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, which the Government claims is necessary "to facilitate the emergency improvements in housing and infrastructure". The Labor Party supports these measures so long as "the rights of Indigenous people to ‘just terms’ compensation are not undermined".[2] ''Background to the bills'' The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2852 Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007] was introduced along with four other bills: * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2851 Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007] * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2850 Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007] * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2849 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008], and * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2848 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008]. This legislation was introduced in response to the Report of the Northern Territory Board of Inquiry into the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse, known as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Children_are_Sacred Little Children are Sacred] report, which was publicly released on 15 June 2007.[3] That report came after concerns were raised on ABC's Lateline program in 2006.[4] ''References'' * [1] Read more about the Constitutional right to compensation on 'just terms' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_51%28xxxi%29_of_the_Constitution_of_Australia here]. * [1] Read more about the constitutional right to compensation on 'just terms' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_51%28xxxi%29_of_the_Constitution_of_Australia here]. * [2] Read Senator Evans' full explanation [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 here]. * [3] Read more about the background of the bill in its [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0708/08bd027 bills digest]. * [4] Read the transcript for the Lateline programs that addressed the issue of child abuse in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1639127.htm here] (the May 2006 program) and [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1668773.htm here] (the June 2006 program).
senate vote 2007-08-15#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-07-03 15:11:57	Title Description The majority voted against [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 amendments] introduced by Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Evans&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Evans] Senator Evans explained that his amendments relate to "the question of ‘just terms’ compensation".[1] The measures introduced by these bills do impact on the property rights of Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, which the Government claims is necessary "to facilitate the emergency improvements in housing and infrastructure". The Labor Party supports these measures so long as "the rights of Indigenous people to ‘just terms’ compensation are not undermined". Senator Evans explained that his amendments relate to "the question of ‘just terms’ compensation".[1] The measures introduced by these bills do impact on the property rights of Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, which the Government claims is necessary "to facilitate the emergency improvements in housing and infrastructure". The Labor Party supports these measures so long as "the rights of Indigenous people to ‘just terms’ compensation are not undermined".[2] ''Background to the bills'' The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2852 Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007] was introduced along with four other bills: * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2851 Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007] * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2850 Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007] * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2849 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008], and * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2848 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008]. This legislation was introduced in response to the Report of the Northern Territory Board of Inquiry into the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse, known as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Children_are_Sacred Little Children are Sacred] report, which was publicly released on 15 June 2007.[2] That report came after concerns were raised on ABC's Lateline program in 2006.[3] This legislation was introduced in response to the Report of the Northern Territory Board of Inquiry into the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse, known as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Children_are_Sacred Little Children are Sacred] report, which was publicly released on 15 June 2007.[3] That report came after concerns were raised on ABC's Lateline program in 2006.[4] ''References'' * [1] Read Senator Evans' full explanation [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 here]. * [2] Read more about the background of the bill in its [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0708/08bd027 bills digest]. * [3] Read the transcript for the Lateline programs that addressed the issue of child abuse in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1639127.htm here] (the May 2006 program) and [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1668773.htm here] (the June 2006 program). * [1] Read more about the Constitutional right to compensation on 'just terms' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_51%28xxxi%29_of_the_Constitution_of_Australia here]. * [2] Read Senator Evans' full explanation [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 here]. * [3] Read more about the background of the bill in its [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0708/08bd027 bills digest]. * [4] Read the transcript for the Lateline programs that addressed the issue of child abuse in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1639127.htm here] (the May 2006 program) and [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1668773.htm here] (the June 2006 program).
senate vote 2007-08-15#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-07-03 15:06:16	Title Description The majority voted against [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 amendments] introduced by Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Evans&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Evans] Senator Evans explained that his amendments relate to "the question of ‘just terms’ compensation".[1] The measures introduced by these bills do impact on the property rights of Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, which the Government claims is necessary "to facilitate the emergency improvements in housing and infrastructure". The Labor Government supports these measures so long as "the rights of Indigenous people to ‘just terms’ compensation are not undermined". Senator Evans explained that his amendments relate to "the question of ‘just terms’ compensation".[1] The measures introduced by these bills do impact on the property rights of Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, which the Government claims is necessary "to facilitate the emergency improvements in housing and infrastructure". The Labor Party supports these measures so long as "the rights of Indigenous people to ‘just terms’ compensation are not undermined". ''Background to the bills'' The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2852 Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007] was introduced along with four other bills: * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2851 Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007] * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2850 Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007] * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2849 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008], and * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2848 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008]. This legislation was introduced in response to the Report of the Northern Territory Board of Inquiry into the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse, known as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Children_are_Sacred Little Children are Sacred] report, which was publicly released on 15 June 2007.[2] That report came after concerns were raised on ABC's Lateline program in 2006.[3] ''References'' * [1] Read Senator Evans' full explanation [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 here]. * [2] Read more about the background of the bill in its [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0708/08bd027 bills digest]. * [3] Read the transcript for the Lateline programs that addressed the issue of child abuse in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1639127.htm here] (the May 2006 program) and [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1668773.htm here] (the June 2006 program).
senate vote 2007-08-15#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-07-03 15:05:30	Title Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007; Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007; Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007; Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008; Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008 — In Committee Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 and related bills - In Committee - 'Just terms' compensation Description <p pwmotiontext="moved">That the amendments (<b>Senator Chris Evans’s</b>) be agreed to.</p> The majority voted against [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 amendments] introduced by Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Evans&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Evans] Senator Evans explained that his amendments relate to "the question of ‘just terms’ compensation".[1] The measures introduced by these bills do impact on the property rights of Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, which the Government claims is necessary "to facilitate the emergency improvements in housing and infrastructure". The Labor Government supports these measures so long as "the rights of Indigenous people to ‘just terms’ compensation are not undermined". ''Background to the bills'' The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2852 Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007] was introduced along with four other bills: * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2851 Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007] * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2850 Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007] * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2849 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008], and * the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2848 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008]. This legislation was introduced in response to the Report of the Northern Territory Board of Inquiry into the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse, known as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Children_are_Sacred Little Children are Sacred] report, which was publicly released on 15 June 2007.[2] That report came after concerns were raised on ABC's Lateline program in 2006.[3] ''References'' * [1] Read Senator Evans' full explanation [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 here]. * [2] Read more about the background of the bill in its [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0708/08bd027 bills digest]. * [3] Read the transcript for the Lateline programs that addressed the issue of child abuse in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1639127.htm here] (the May 2006 program) and [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1668773.htm here] (the June 2006 program).

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The majority voted against [amendments](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1) introduced by Labor Senator [Chris Evans](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Evans&mpc=Senate&house=senate), which means they were rejected.
Senator Evans explained that his amendments relate to "the question of ‘just terms’ compensation".(Read more about the constitutional right to compensation on 'just terms' [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_51%28xxxi%29_of_the_Constitution_of_Australia). ) The measures introduced by these bills do impact on the property rights of Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, which the Government claims is necessary "to facilitate the emergency improvements in housing and infrastructure". The Labor Party supports these measures so long as "the rights of Indigenous people to ‘just terms’ compensation are not undermined".(Read Senator Evans' full explanation [here](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1). )
~~_Background to the bills_~~
The [Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2852) was introduced along with four other bills:
- the [Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2851)
~~- the [Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2850)~~
~~- the [Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2849), and~~
~~- the [Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2848).~~
This division relates to the Policy _[For the NT National Emergency Response](/policies/36)_.
The majority voted against [amendments](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1) introduced by Labor Senator [Chris Evans](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Evans&mpc=Senate&house=senate), which means they were rejected.
Senator Evans explained that his amendments relate to "the question of ‘just terms’ compensation".(Read more about the constitutional right to compensation on 'just terms' [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_51%28xxxi%29_of_the_Constitution_of_Australia). ) The measures introduced by these bills do impact on the property rights of Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, which the Government claims is necessary "to facilitate the emergency improvements in housing and infrastructure". The Labor Party supports these measures so long as "the rights of Indigenous people to ‘just terms’ compensation are not undermined".(Read Senator Evans' full explanation [here](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1). )
_Background to the bills_
The [Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2852) was introduced along with four other bills:
- the [Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2851)
- the [Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2850)
- the [Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2849), and
- the [Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2848).
This legislation was introduced in response to the Report of the Northern Territory Board of Inquiry into the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse, known as the [Little Children are Sacred](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Children_are_Sacred) report, which was publicly released on 15 June 2007.(Read more about the background of the bills in the [interim bills digest](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0708/08bd018). ) That report came after concerns were raised on ABC's Lateline program in 2006.(Read the transcript for the Lateline programs that addressed the issue of child abuse in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory [here](http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1639127.htm) (the May 2006 program) and [here](http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1668773.htm) (the June 2006 program).)

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The majority voted against [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 amendments] introduced by Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Evans&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Evans], which means they were rejected.
Senator Evans explained that his amendments relate to "the question of ‘just terms’ compensation".(Read more about the constitutional right to compensation on 'just terms' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_51%28xxxi%29_of_the_Constitution_of_Australia here]. ) The measures introduced by these bills do impact on the property rights of Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, which the Government claims is necessary "to facilitate the emergency improvements in housing and infrastructure". The Labor Party supports these measures so long as "the rights of Indigenous people to ‘just terms’ compensation are not undermined".(Read Senator Evans' full explanation [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 here]. )
~~''Background to the bills''~~
The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2852 Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007] was introduced along with four other bills:
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2851 Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007]
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2850 Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007]
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2849 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008], and
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2848 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008].
This legislation was introduced in response to the Report of the Northern Territory Board of Inquiry into the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse, known as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Children_are_Sacred Little Children are Sacred] report, which was publicly released on 15 June 2007.(Read more about the background of the bills in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0708/08bd018 interim bills digest]. ) That report came after concerns were raised on ABC's Lateline program in 2006.(Read the transcript for the Lateline programs that addressed the issue of child abuse in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1639127.htm here] (the May 2006 program) and [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1668773.htm here] (the June 2006 program).)
The majority voted against [amendments](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1) introduced by Labor Senator [Chris Evans](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Evans&mpc=Senate&house=senate), which means they were rejected.
Senator Evans explained that his amendments relate to "the question of ‘just terms’ compensation".(Read more about the constitutional right to compensation on 'just terms' [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_51%28xxxi%29_of_the_Constitution_of_Australia). ) The measures introduced by these bills do impact on the property rights of Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, which the Government claims is necessary "to facilitate the emergency improvements in housing and infrastructure". The Labor Party supports these measures so long as "the rights of Indigenous people to ‘just terms’ compensation are not undermined".(Read Senator Evans' full explanation [here](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1). )
_Background to the bills_
The [Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2852) was introduced along with four other bills:
- the [Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2851)
- the [Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2850)
- the [Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2849), and
- the [Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2848).
This legislation was introduced in response to the Report of the Northern Territory Board of Inquiry into the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse, known as the [Little Children are Sacred](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Children_are_Sacred) report, which was publicly released on 15 June 2007.(Read more about the background of the bills in the [interim bills digest](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0708/08bd018). ) That report came after concerns were raised on ABC's Lateline program in 2006.(Read the transcript for the Lateline programs that addressed the issue of child abuse in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory [here](http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1639127.htm) (the May 2006 program) and [here](http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1668773.htm) (the June 2006 program).)

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The majority voted against [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 amendments] introduced by Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Evans&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Evans], which means they were rejected.
Senator Evans explained that his amendments relate to "the question of ‘just terms’ compensation".[1] The measures introduced by these bills do impact on the property rights of Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, which the Government claims is necessary "to facilitate the emergency improvements in housing and infrastructure". The Labor Party supports these measures so long as "the rights of Indigenous people to ‘just terms’ compensation are not undermined".[2]
Senator Evans explained that his amendments relate to "the question of ‘just terms’ compensation".(Read more about the constitutional right to compensation on 'just terms' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_51%28xxxi%29_of_the_Constitution_of_Australia here]. ) The measures introduced by these bills do impact on the property rights of Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, which the Government claims is necessary "to facilitate the emergency improvements in housing and infrastructure". The Labor Party supports these measures so long as "the rights of Indigenous people to ‘just terms’ compensation are not undermined".(Read Senator Evans' full explanation [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 here]. )
''Background to the bills''
The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2852 Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007] was introduced along with four other bills:
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2851 Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007]
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2850 Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007]
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2849 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008], and
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2848 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008].
This legislation was introduced in response to the Report of the Northern Territory Board of Inquiry into the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse, known as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Children_are_Sacred Little Children are Sacred] report, which was publicly released on 15 June 2007.[3] That report came after concerns were raised on ABC's Lateline program in 2006.[4]
~~''References''~~
* [1] Read more about the constitutional right to compensation on 'just terms' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_51%28xxxi%29_of_the_Constitution_of_Australia here].
* [2] Read Senator Evans' full explanation [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 here].
* [3] Read more about the background of the bills in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0708/08bd018 interim bills digest].
* [4] Read the transcript for the Lateline programs that addressed the issue of child abuse in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1639127.htm here] (the May 2006 program) and [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1668773.htm here] (the June 2006 program).
This legislation was introduced in response to the Report of the Northern Territory Board of Inquiry into the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse, known as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Children_are_Sacred Little Children are Sacred] report, which was publicly released on 15 June 2007.(Read more about the background of the bills in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0708/08bd018 interim bills digest]. ) That report came after concerns were raised on ABC's Lateline program in 2006.(Read the transcript for the Lateline programs that addressed the issue of child abuse in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1639127.htm here] (the May 2006 program) and [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1668773.htm here] (the June 2006 program).)

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The majority voted against [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 amendments] introduced by Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Evans&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Evans], which means they were rejected.
Senator Evans explained that his amendments relate to "the question of ‘just terms’ compensation".[1] The measures introduced by these bills do impact on the property rights of Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, which the Government claims is necessary "to facilitate the emergency improvements in housing and infrastructure". The Labor Party supports these measures so long as "the rights of Indigenous people to ‘just terms’ compensation are not undermined".[2]
''Background to the bills''
The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2852 Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007] was introduced along with four other bills:
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2851 Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007]
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2850 Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007]
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2849 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008], and
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2848 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008].
This legislation was introduced in response to the Report of the Northern Territory Board of Inquiry into the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse, known as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Children_are_Sacred Little Children are Sacred] report, which was publicly released on 15 June 2007.[3] That report came after concerns were raised on ABC's Lateline program in 2006.[4]
''References''
* [1] Read more about the constitutional right to compensation on 'just terms' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_51%28xxxi%29_of_the_Constitution_of_Australia here].
* [2] Read Senator Evans' full explanation [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 here].
* [3] Read more about the background of the bill in its [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0708/08bd027 bills digest].
* [3] Read more about the background of the bills in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0708/08bd018 interim bills digest].
* [4] Read the transcript for the Lateline programs that addressed the issue of child abuse in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1639127.htm here] (the May 2006 program) and [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1668773.htm here] (the June 2006 program).

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The majority voted against [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 amendments] introduced by Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Evans&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Evans]
The majority voted against [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 amendments] introduced by Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Evans&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Evans], which means they were rejected.
Senator Evans explained that his amendments relate to "the question of ‘just terms’ compensation".[1] The measures introduced by these bills do impact on the property rights of Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, which the Government claims is necessary "to facilitate the emergency improvements in housing and infrastructure". The Labor Party supports these measures so long as "the rights of Indigenous people to ‘just terms’ compensation are not undermined".[2]
''Background to the bills''
The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2852 Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007] was introduced along with four other bills:
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2851 Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007]
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2850 Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007]
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2849 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008], and
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2848 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008].
This legislation was introduced in response to the Report of the Northern Territory Board of Inquiry into the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse, known as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Children_are_Sacred Little Children are Sacred] report, which was publicly released on 15 June 2007.[3] That report came after concerns were raised on ABC's Lateline program in 2006.[4]
''References''
* [1] Read more about the constitutional right to compensation on 'just terms' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_51%28xxxi%29_of_the_Constitution_of_Australia here].
* [2] Read Senator Evans' full explanation [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 here].
* [3] Read more about the background of the bill in its [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0708/08bd027 bills digest].
* [4] Read the transcript for the Lateline programs that addressed the issue of child abuse in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1639127.htm here] (the May 2006 program) and [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1668773.htm here] (the June 2006 program).

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The majority voted against [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 amendments] introduced by Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Evans&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Evans]
Senator Evans explained that his amendments relate to "the question of ‘just terms’ compensation".[1] The measures introduced by these bills do impact on the property rights of Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, which the Government claims is necessary "to facilitate the emergency improvements in housing and infrastructure". The Labor Party supports these measures so long as "the rights of Indigenous people to ‘just terms’ compensation are not undermined".[2]
''Background to the bills''
The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2852 Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007] was introduced along with four other bills:
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2851 Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007]
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2850 Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007]
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2849 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008], and
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2848 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008].
This legislation was introduced in response to the Report of the Northern Territory Board of Inquiry into the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse, known as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Children_are_Sacred Little Children are Sacred] report, which was publicly released on 15 June 2007.[3] That report came after concerns were raised on ABC's Lateline program in 2006.[4]
''References''
* [1] Read more about the Constitutional right to compensation on 'just terms' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_51%28xxxi%29_of_the_Constitution_of_Australia here].
* [1] Read more about the constitutional right to compensation on 'just terms' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_51%28xxxi%29_of_the_Constitution_of_Australia here].
* [2] Read Senator Evans' full explanation [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 here].
* [3] Read more about the background of the bill in its [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0708/08bd027 bills digest].
* [4] Read the transcript for the Lateline programs that addressed the issue of child abuse in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1639127.htm here] (the May 2006 program) and [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1668773.htm here] (the June 2006 program).

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The majority voted against [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 amendments] introduced by Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Evans&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Evans]
Senator Evans explained that his amendments relate to "the question of ‘just terms’ compensation".[1] The measures introduced by these bills do impact on the property rights of Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, which the Government claims is necessary "to facilitate the emergency improvements in housing and infrastructure". The Labor Party supports these measures so long as "the rights of Indigenous people to ‘just terms’ compensation are not undermined".
Senator Evans explained that his amendments relate to "the question of ‘just terms’ compensation".[1] The measures introduced by these bills do impact on the property rights of Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, which the Government claims is necessary "to facilitate the emergency improvements in housing and infrastructure". The Labor Party supports these measures so long as "the rights of Indigenous people to ‘just terms’ compensation are not undermined".[2]
''Background to the bills''
The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2852 Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007] was introduced along with four other bills:
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2851 Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007]
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2850 Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007]
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2849 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008], and
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2848 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008].
This legislation was introduced in response to the Report of the Northern Territory Board of Inquiry into the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse, known as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Children_are_Sacred Little Children are Sacred] report, which was publicly released on 15 June 2007.[2] That report came after concerns were raised on ABC's Lateline program in 2006.[3]
This legislation was introduced in response to the Report of the Northern Territory Board of Inquiry into the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse, known as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Children_are_Sacred Little Children are Sacred] report, which was publicly released on 15 June 2007.[3] That report came after concerns were raised on ABC's Lateline program in 2006.[4]
''References''
* [1] Read Senator Evans' full explanation [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 here].
* [2] Read more about the background of the bill in its [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0708/08bd027 bills digest].
* [3] Read the transcript for the Lateline programs that addressed the issue of child abuse in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1639127.htm here] (the May 2006 program) and [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1668773.htm here] (the June 2006 program).
* [1] Read more about the Constitutional right to compensation on 'just terms' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_51%28xxxi%29_of_the_Constitution_of_Australia here].
* [2] Read Senator Evans' full explanation [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 here].
* [3] Read more about the background of the bill in its [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0708/08bd027 bills digest].
* [4] Read the transcript for the Lateline programs that addressed the issue of child abuse in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1639127.htm here] (the May 2006 program) and [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1668773.htm here] (the June 2006 program).

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The majority voted against [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 amendments] introduced by Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Evans&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Evans]
Senator Evans explained that his amendments relate to "the question of ‘just terms’ compensation".[1] The measures introduced by these bills do impact on the property rights of Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, which the Government claims is necessary "to facilitate the emergency improvements in housing and infrastructure". The Labor Government supports these measures so long as "the rights of Indigenous people to ‘just terms’ compensation are not undermined".
Senator Evans explained that his amendments relate to "the question of ‘just terms’ compensation".[1] The measures introduced by these bills do impact on the property rights of Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, which the Government claims is necessary "to facilitate the emergency improvements in housing and infrastructure". The Labor Party supports these measures so long as "the rights of Indigenous people to ‘just terms’ compensation are not undermined".
''Background to the bills''
The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2852 Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007] was introduced along with four other bills:
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2851 Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007]
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2850 Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007]
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2849 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008], and
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2848 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008].
This legislation was introduced in response to the Report of the Northern Territory Board of Inquiry into the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse, known as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Children_are_Sacred Little Children are Sacred] report, which was publicly released on 15 June 2007.[2] That report came after concerns were raised on ABC's Lateline program in 2006.[3]
''References''
* [1] Read Senator Evans' full explanation [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 here].
* [2] Read more about the background of the bill in its [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0708/08bd027 bills digest].
* [3] Read the transcript for the Lateline programs that addressed the issue of child abuse in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1639127.htm here] (the May 2006 program) and [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1668773.htm here] (the June 2006 program).

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Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007; Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007; Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007; Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008; Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008 — In Committee
Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007 and related bills - In Committee - 'Just terms' compensation

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<p pwmotiontext="moved">That the amendments (<b>Senator Chris Evans’s</b>) be agreed to.</p>
The majority voted against [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 amendments] introduced by Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Chris_Evans&mpc=Senate&house=senate Chris Evans]
Senator Evans explained that his amendments relate to "the question of ‘just terms’ compensation".[1] The measures introduced by these bills do impact on the property rights of Indigenous people in the Northern Territory, which the Government claims is necessary "to facilitate the emergency improvements in housing and infrastructure". The Labor Government supports these measures so long as "the rights of Indigenous people to ‘just terms’ compensation are not undermined".
''Background to the bills''
The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2852 Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Welfare Payment Reform) Bill 2007] was introduced along with four other bills:
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2851 Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Northern Territory National Emergency Response and Other Measures) Bill 2007]
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2850 Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007]
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2849 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008], and
* the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2848 Appropriation (Northern Territory National Emergency Response) Bill (No. 2) 2007-2008].
This legislation was introduced in response to the Report of the Northern Territory Board of Inquiry into the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse, known as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Children_are_Sacred Little Children are Sacred] report, which was publicly released on 15 June 2007.[2] That report came after concerns were raised on ABC's Lateline program in 2006.[3]
''References''
* [1] Read Senator Evans' full explanation [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2007-08-15.20.1 here].
* [2] Read more about the background of the bill in its [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0708/08bd027 bills digest].
* [3] Read the transcript for the Lateline programs that addressed the issue of child abuse in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1639127.htm here] (the May 2006 program) and [http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2006/s1668773.htm here] (the June 2006 program).