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senate vote 2008-06-17#1 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:19:53	Title Description The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2008-06-17.5.2 motion] to read the bills for a second time.(Read more about the stages that bills must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. ) This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bills and that they can now discuss them in more detail. Although the bills had broad support from both sides of the Senate, the Nationals Party opposed them. The exception was Nationals MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julian_McGauran&mpc=Senate&house=senate Julian McGauran] who rebelled against his party and voted 'aye' to the motion.(Read more about what it means to rebel in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. ) ~~''Background to the bills''~~ Australia's wheat export market currently operates under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy. This means that bulk wheat exports are directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] manages the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat). The bills establish a wheat export accreditation scheme, which will be regulated through a new statutory body called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia].(Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB).) This introduces competition into the bulk wheat export market. As explained by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum], "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they will be able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets." ~~References~~ The majority voted in favour of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2008-06-17.5.2) to read the bills for a second time.(Read more about the stages that bills must pass through to become law [here](http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html). ) This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bills and that they can now discuss them in more detail. Although the bills had broad support from both sides of the Senate, the Nationals Party opposed them. The exception was Nationals MP [Julian McGauran](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julian_McGauran&mpc=Senate&house=senate) who rebelled against his party and voted 'aye' to the motion.(Read more about what it means to rebel in our [FAQ Section](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree). ) _Background to the bills_ Australia's wheat export market currently operates under a ' [single desk](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk)' policy. This means that bulk wheat exports are directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [Export Wheat Commission](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission) manages the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat). The bills establish a wheat export accreditation scheme, which will be regulated through a new statutory body called the [Wheat Exports Australia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia).(Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986) is available [here](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf) (198 KB). The digest for the [Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987) is available [here](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf) (53.1 KB).) This introduces competition into the bulk wheat export market. As explained by the [explanatory memorandum](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22), "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they will be able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets." References
senate vote 2008-06-17#1 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:16:34	Title Description The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2008-06-17.5.2 motion] to read the bills for a second time.(Read more about the stages that bills must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. ) This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bills and that they can now discuss them in more detail. The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2008-06-17.5.2 motion] to read the bills for a second time.[1] This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bills and that they can now discuss them in more detail. Although the bills had broad support from both sides of the Senate, the Nationals Party opposed them. The exception was Nationals MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julian_McGauran&mpc=Senate&house=senate Julian McGauran] who rebelled against his party and voted 'aye' to the motion.[2] Although the bills had broad support from both sides of the Senate, the Nationals Party opposed them. The exception was Nationals MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julian_McGauran&mpc=Senate&house=senate Julian McGauran] who rebelled against his party and voted 'aye' to the motion.(Read more about what it means to rebel in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. ) ''Background to the bills'' Australia's wheat export market currently operates under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy. This means that bulk wheat exports are directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] manages the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat). The bills establish a wheat export accreditation scheme, which will be regulated through a new statutory body called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia].[3] This introduces competition into the bulk wheat export market. As explained by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum], "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they will be able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets." The bills establish a wheat export accreditation scheme, which will be regulated through a new statutory body called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia].(Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB).) This introduces competition into the bulk wheat export market. As explained by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum], "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they will be able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets." References * [1] Read more about the stages that bills must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. * [2] Read more about what it means to rebel in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. * [3] Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB).
senate vote 2008-06-17#1 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-04-11 17:23:25	Title Description The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2008-06-17.5.2 motion] to read the bills for a second time.[1] This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bills and that they can now discuss them in more detail. Although the bills had broad support from both sides of the Senate, the Nationals Party opposed them. The exception was Nationals MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julian_McGauran&mpc=Senate&house=senate Julian McGauran] who rebelled against his party and voted 'aye' to the motion.[2] ''Background to the bills'' Australia's wheat export market currently operates under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy. This means that bulk wheat exports are directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] manages the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat). Australia's wheat export market currently operates under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy. This means that bulk wheat exports are directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] manages the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat). The bills establish a wheat export accreditation scheme, which will be regulated through a new statutory body called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia].[3] This introduces competition into the bulk wheat export market. As explained by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum], "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they will be able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets." References * [1] Read more about the stages that bills must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. * [2] Read more about what it means to rebel in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. * [3] Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB).
senate vote 2008-06-17#1 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-04-11 16:47:22	Title ~~Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008; Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008 — Second Reading~~ Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008 and Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008 — Second Reading — Read a second time Description ~~<p pwmotiontext="moved">That these bills be now read a second time.</p>~~ ~~<p pwmotiontext="moved">That these bills be now read a second time.</p>~~ The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2008-06-17.5.2 motion] to read the bills for a second time.[1] This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bills and that they can now discuss them in more detail. Although the bills had broad support from both sides of the Senate, the Nationals Party opposed them. The exception was Nationals MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julian_McGauran&mpc=Senate&house=senate Julian McGauran] who rebelled against his party and voted 'aye' to the motion.[2] ''Background to the bills'' Australia's wheat export market currently operates under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy. This means that bulk wheat exports are directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] manages the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat). The bills establish a wheat export accreditation scheme, which will be regulated through a new statutory body called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia].[3] This introduces competition into the bulk wheat export market. As explained by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum], "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they will be able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets." References * [1] Read more about the stages that bills must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. * [2] Read more about what it means to rebel in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. * [3] Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB).

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The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2008-06-17.5.2 motion] to read the bills for a second time.(Read more about the stages that bills must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. ) This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bills and that they can now discuss them in more detail.
Although the bills had broad support from both sides of the Senate, the Nationals Party opposed them. The exception was Nationals MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julian_McGauran&mpc=Senate&house=senate Julian McGauran] who rebelled against his party and voted 'aye' to the motion.(Read more about what it means to rebel in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. )
~~''Background to the bills''~~
Australia's wheat export market currently operates under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy. This means that bulk wheat exports are directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] manages the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat).
The bills establish a wheat export accreditation scheme, which will be regulated through a new statutory body called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia].(Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB).) This introduces competition into the bulk wheat export market. As explained by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum], "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they will be able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets."
~~References~~
The majority voted in favour of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2008-06-17.5.2) to read the bills for a second time.(Read more about the stages that bills must pass through to become law [here](http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html). ) This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bills and that they can now discuss them in more detail.
Although the bills had broad support from both sides of the Senate, the Nationals Party opposed them. The exception was Nationals MP [Julian McGauran](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julian_McGauran&mpc=Senate&house=senate) who rebelled against his party and voted 'aye' to the motion.(Read more about what it means to rebel in our [FAQ Section](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree). )
_Background to the bills_
Australia's wheat export market currently operates under a ' [single desk](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk)' policy. This means that bulk wheat exports are directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [Export Wheat Commission](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission) manages the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat).
The bills establish a wheat export accreditation scheme, which will be regulated through a new statutory body called the [Wheat Exports Australia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia).(Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986) is available [here](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf) (198 KB). The digest for the [Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987) is available [here](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf) (53.1 KB).) This introduces competition into the bulk wheat export market. As explained by the [explanatory memorandum](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22), "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they will be able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets."
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The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2008-06-17.5.2 motion] to read the bills for a second time.(Read more about the stages that bills must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. ) This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bills and that they can now discuss them in more detail.
The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2008-06-17.5.2 motion] to read the bills for a second time.[1] This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bills and that they can now discuss them in more detail.
Although the bills had broad support from both sides of the Senate, the Nationals Party opposed them. The exception was Nationals MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julian_McGauran&mpc=Senate&house=senate Julian McGauran] who rebelled against his party and voted 'aye' to the motion.[2]
Although the bills had broad support from both sides of the Senate, the Nationals Party opposed them. The exception was Nationals MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julian_McGauran&mpc=Senate&house=senate Julian McGauran] who rebelled against his party and voted 'aye' to the motion.(Read more about what it means to rebel in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. )
''Background to the bills''
Australia's wheat export market currently operates under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy. This means that bulk wheat exports are directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] manages the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat).
The bills establish a wheat export accreditation scheme, which will be regulated through a new statutory body called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia].[3] This introduces competition into the bulk wheat export market. As explained by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum], "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they will be able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets."
The bills establish a wheat export accreditation scheme, which will be regulated through a new statutory body called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia].(Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB).) This introduces competition into the bulk wheat export market. As explained by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum], "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they will be able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets."
References
* [1] Read more about the stages that bills must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here].
* [2] Read more about what it means to rebel in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section].
* [3] Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB).

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The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2008-06-17.5.2 motion] to read the bills for a second time.[1] This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bills and that they can now discuss them in more detail.
Although the bills had broad support from both sides of the Senate, the Nationals Party opposed them. The exception was Nationals MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julian_McGauran&mpc=Senate&house=senate Julian McGauran] who rebelled against his party and voted 'aye' to the motion.[2]
''Background to the bills''
Australia's wheat export market currently operates under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy. This means that bulk wheat exports are directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] manages the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat).
Australia's wheat export market currently operates under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy. This means that bulk wheat exports are directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] manages the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat).
The bills establish a wheat export accreditation scheme, which will be regulated through a new statutory body called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia].[3] This introduces competition into the bulk wheat export market. As explained by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum], "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they will be able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets."
References
* [1] Read more about the stages that bills must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here].
* [2] Read more about what it means to rebel in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section].
* [3] Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB).

senate vote 2008-06-17#1

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on 2014-04-11 16:47:22

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~~Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008; Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008 — Second Reading~~
Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008 and Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008 — Second Reading — Read a second time

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~~<p pwmotiontext="moved">That these bills be now read a second time.</p>~~
~~<p pwmotiontext="moved">That these bills be now read a second time.</p>~~
The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2008-06-17.5.2 motion] to read the bills for a second time.[1] This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bills and that they can now discuss them in more detail.
Although the bills had broad support from both sides of the Senate, the Nationals Party opposed them. The exception was Nationals MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julian_McGauran&mpc=Senate&house=senate Julian McGauran] who rebelled against his party and voted 'aye' to the motion.[2]
''Background to the bills''
Australia's wheat export market currently operates under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy. This means that bulk wheat exports are directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] manages the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat).
The bills establish a wheat export accreditation scheme, which will be regulated through a new statutory body called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia].[3] This introduces competition into the bulk wheat export market. As explained by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum], "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they will be able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets."
References
* [1] Read more about the stages that bills must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here].
* [2] Read more about what it means to rebel in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section].
* [3] Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB).