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senate vote 2009-03-19#1 Edited by Henare Degan on 2014-10-10 15:39:33	Title Description The majority voted against a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2009-03-19.11.2) introduced by Greens Senator [Sarah Hanson-Young](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate), which means that it was unsuccessful. The motion was: ~~_That the Senate—_~~ ~~_(a) notes the appreciation of the gay and lesbian community of the recent passing of the same-sex law reforms;_~~ _(b) recognises:_ _(i) concerns raised by the gay and lesbian community that isolated and vulnerable members of the community may only become aware of these reforms after 30 March 2009 when [Centrelink](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centrelink)’s education campaign commences, and_ _(c) calls on the Government to revisit the implementation of a 12-month transitional period to ensure individuals currently on a social security payment have sufficient time to readjust to the changes._(Read more about these changes on ABC News [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-02-19/gay-pensioners-required-to-out-themselves-to/301334) and on Lateline [here](http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2008/s2525091.htm).) This division relates to the Policy _[For equal treatment of same-sex couples](/policies/29)_. The majority voted against a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2009-03-19.11.2) introduced by Greens Senator [Sarah Hanson-Young](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate), which means that it was unsuccessful. The motion was: _That the Senate—_ _(a) notes the appreciation of the gay and lesbian community of the recent passing of the same-sex law reforms;_ _(b) recognises:_ _(i) concerns raised by the gay and lesbian community that isolated and vulnerable members of the community may only become aware of these reforms after 30 March 2009 when [Centrelink](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centrelink)’s education campaign commences, and_ _(c) calls on the Government to revisit the implementation of a 12-month transitional period to ensure individuals currently on a social security payment have sufficient time to readjust to the changes._(Read more about these changes on ABC News [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-02-19/gay-pensioners-required-to-out-themselves-to/301334) and on Lateline [here](http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2008/s2525091.htm).) References
senate vote 2009-03-19#1 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:20:00	Title Description The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2009-03-19.11.2 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate Sarah Hanson-Young], which means that it was unsuccessful. The motion was: ~~''That the Senate—''~~ ~~''(a) notes the appreciation of the gay and lesbian community of the recent passing of the same-sex law reforms;''~~ ~~''(b) recognises:''~~ ''(i) concerns raised by the gay and lesbian community that isolated and vulnerable members of the community may only become aware of these reforms after 30 March 2009 when [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centrelink Centrelink]’s education campaign commences, and'' ''(c) calls on the Government to revisit the implementation of a 12-month transitional period to ensure individuals currently on a social security payment have sufficient time to readjust to the changes.''(Read more about these changes on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-02-19/gay-pensioners-required-to-out-themselves-to/301334 here] and on Lateline [http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2008/s2525091.htm here].) ~~References~~ The majority voted against a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2009-03-19.11.2) introduced by Greens Senator [Sarah Hanson-Young](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate), which means that it was unsuccessful. The motion was: _That the Senate—_ _(a) notes the appreciation of the gay and lesbian community of the recent passing of the same-sex law reforms;_ _(b) recognises:_ _(i) concerns raised by the gay and lesbian community that isolated and vulnerable members of the community may only become aware of these reforms after 30 March 2009 when [Centrelink](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centrelink)’s education campaign commences, and_ _(c) calls on the Government to revisit the implementation of a 12-month transitional period to ensure individuals currently on a social security payment have sufficient time to readjust to the changes._(Read more about these changes on ABC News [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-02-19/gay-pensioners-required-to-out-themselves-to/301334) and on Lateline [here](http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2008/s2525091.htm).) References
senate vote 2009-03-19#1 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:16:35	Title Description The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2009-03-19.11.2 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate Sarah Hanson-Young], which means that it was unsuccessful. The motion was: ''That the Senate—'' ''(a) notes the appreciation of the gay and lesbian community of the recent passing of the same-sex law reforms;'' ''(b) recognises:'' ''(i) concerns raised by the gay and lesbian community that isolated and vulnerable members of the community may only become aware of these reforms after 30 March 2009 when [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centrelink Centrelink]’s education campaign commences, and'' ''(c) calls on the Government to revisit the implementation of a 12-month transitional period to ensure individuals currently on a social security payment have sufficient time to readjust to the changes.''[1] ''(c) calls on the Government to revisit the implementation of a 12-month transitional period to ensure individuals currently on a social security payment have sufficient time to readjust to the changes.''(Read more about these changes on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-02-19/gay-pensioners-required-to-out-themselves-to/301334 here] and on Lateline [http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2008/s2525091.htm here].) References * [1] Read more about these changes on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-02-19/gay-pensioners-required-to-out-themselves-to/301334 here] and on Lateline [http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2008/s2525091.htm here].
senate vote 2009-03-19#1 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-06-12 17:23:06	Title Description The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2009-03-19.11.2 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate Sarah Hanson-Young], which means that it was unsuccessful. The motion was: ''That the Senate—'' ''(a) notes the appreciation of the gay and lesbian community of the recent passing of the same-sex law reforms;'' ''(b) recognises:'' ''(i) concerns raised by the gay and lesbian community that isolated and vulnerable members of the community may only become aware of these reforms after 30 March 2009 when Centrelink’s education campaign commences, and'' ''(i) concerns raised by the gay and lesbian community that isolated and vulnerable members of the community may only become aware of these reforms after 30 March 2009 when [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centrelink Centrelink]’s education campaign commences, and'' ''(c) calls on the Government to revisit the implementation of a 12-month transitional period to ensure individuals currently on a social security payment have sufficient time to readjust to the changes.''[1] References * [1] Read more about these changes on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-02-19/gay-pensioners-required-to-out-themselves-to/301334 here] and on Lateline [http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2008/s2525091.htm here].
senate vote 2009-03-19#1 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-06-12 17:22:11	Title Description The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2009-03-19.11.2 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate Sarah Hanson-Young], which means that it was unsuccessful. ~~The motion was:~~ The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2009-03-19.11.2 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate Sarah Hanson-Young], which means that it was unsuccessful. The motion was: ''That the Senate—'' ''(a) notes the appreciation of the gay and lesbian community of the recent passing of the same-sex law reforms;'' ''(b) recognises:'' ''(i) concerns raised by the gay and lesbian community that isolated and vulnerable members of the community may only become aware of these reforms after 30 March 2009 when Centrelink’s education campaign commences, and'' ''(c) calls on the Government to revisit the implementation of a 12-month transitional period to ensure individuals currently on a social security payment have sufficient time to readjust to the changes.''[1] References * [1] Read more about these changes on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-02-19/gay-pensioners-required-to-out-themselves-to/301334 here] and on Lateline [http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2008/s2525091.htm here].
senate vote 2009-03-19#1 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-06-12 17:21:59	Title ~~Same-Sex Couples: Legislative Changes~~ Same-Sex Couples - Legislative Changes - 12 month transitional period Description <p pwmotiontext="moved">That the motion (<b>Senator Hanson-Young’s</b>) be agreed to.</p> The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2009-03-19.11.2 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate Sarah Hanson-Young], which means that it was unsuccessful. The motion was: ''That the Senate—'' ''(a) notes the appreciation of the gay and lesbian community of the recent passing of the same-sex law reforms;'' ''(b) recognises:'' ''(i) concerns raised by the gay and lesbian community that isolated and vulnerable members of the community may only become aware of these reforms after 30 March 2009 when Centrelink’s education campaign commences, and'' ''(c) calls on the Government to revisit the implementation of a 12-month transitional period to ensure individuals currently on a social security payment have sufficient time to readjust to the changes.''[1] References * [1] Read more about these changes on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-02-19/gay-pensioners-required-to-out-themselves-to/301334 here] and on Lateline [http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2008/s2525091.htm here].

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senate vote 2009-03-19#1

Edited by Henare Degan

on 2014-10-10 15:39:33

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The majority voted against a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2009-03-19.11.2) introduced by Greens Senator [Sarah Hanson-Young](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate), which means that it was unsuccessful. The motion was:
~~_That the Senate—_~~
~~_(a) notes the appreciation of the gay and lesbian community of the recent passing of the same-sex law reforms;_~~
_(b) recognises:_ _(i) concerns raised by the gay and lesbian community that isolated and vulnerable members of the community may only become aware of these reforms after 30 March 2009 when [Centrelink](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centrelink)’s education campaign commences, and_
_(c) calls on the Government to revisit the implementation of a 12-month transitional period to ensure individuals currently on a social security payment have sufficient time to readjust to the changes._(Read more about these changes on ABC News [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-02-19/gay-pensioners-required-to-out-themselves-to/301334) and on Lateline [here](http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2008/s2525091.htm).)
This division relates to the Policy _[For equal treatment of same-sex couples](/policies/29)_.
The majority voted against a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2009-03-19.11.2) introduced by Greens Senator [Sarah Hanson-Young](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate), which means that it was unsuccessful. The motion was:
_That the Senate—_
_(a) notes the appreciation of the gay and lesbian community of the recent passing of the same-sex law reforms;_
_(b) recognises:_ _(i) concerns raised by the gay and lesbian community that isolated and vulnerable members of the community may only become aware of these reforms after 30 March 2009 when [Centrelink](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centrelink)’s education campaign commences, and_
_(c) calls on the Government to revisit the implementation of a 12-month transitional period to ensure individuals currently on a social security payment have sufficient time to readjust to the changes._(Read more about these changes on ABC News [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-02-19/gay-pensioners-required-to-out-themselves-to/301334) and on Lateline [here](http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2008/s2525091.htm).)
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senate vote 2009-03-19#1

Edited by system

on 2014-10-07 16:20:00

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The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2009-03-19.11.2 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate Sarah Hanson-Young], which means that it was unsuccessful. The motion was:
~~''That the Senate—''~~
~~''(a) notes the appreciation of the gay and lesbian community of the recent passing of the same-sex law reforms;''~~
~~''(b) recognises:''~~
''(i) concerns raised by the gay and lesbian community that isolated and vulnerable members of the community may only become aware of these reforms after 30 March 2009 when [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centrelink Centrelink]’s education campaign commences, and''
''(c) calls on the Government to revisit the implementation of a 12-month transitional period to ensure individuals currently on a social security payment have sufficient time to readjust to the changes.''(Read more about these changes on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-02-19/gay-pensioners-required-to-out-themselves-to/301334 here] and on Lateline [http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2008/s2525091.htm here].)
~~References~~
The majority voted against a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2009-03-19.11.2) introduced by Greens Senator [Sarah Hanson-Young](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate), which means that it was unsuccessful. The motion was:
_That the Senate—_
_(a) notes the appreciation of the gay and lesbian community of the recent passing of the same-sex law reforms;_
_(b) recognises:_ _(i) concerns raised by the gay and lesbian community that isolated and vulnerable members of the community may only become aware of these reforms after 30 March 2009 when [Centrelink](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centrelink)’s education campaign commences, and_
_(c) calls on the Government to revisit the implementation of a 12-month transitional period to ensure individuals currently on a social security payment have sufficient time to readjust to the changes._(Read more about these changes on ABC News [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-02-19/gay-pensioners-required-to-out-themselves-to/301334) and on Lateline [here](http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2008/s2525091.htm).)
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senate vote 2009-03-19#1

Edited by system

on 2014-10-07 16:16:35

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The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2009-03-19.11.2 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate Sarah Hanson-Young], which means that it was unsuccessful. The motion was:
''That the Senate—''
''(a) notes the appreciation of the gay and lesbian community of the recent passing of the same-sex law reforms;''
''(b) recognises:''
''(i) concerns raised by the gay and lesbian community that isolated and vulnerable members of the community may only become aware of these reforms after 30 March 2009 when [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centrelink Centrelink]’s education campaign commences, and''
''(c) calls on the Government to revisit the implementation of a 12-month transitional period to ensure individuals currently on a social security payment have sufficient time to readjust to the changes.''[1]
''(c) calls on the Government to revisit the implementation of a 12-month transitional period to ensure individuals currently on a social security payment have sufficient time to readjust to the changes.''(Read more about these changes on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-02-19/gay-pensioners-required-to-out-themselves-to/301334 here] and on Lateline [http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2008/s2525091.htm here].)
References
* [1] Read more about these changes on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-02-19/gay-pensioners-required-to-out-themselves-to/301334 here] and on Lateline [http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2008/s2525091.htm here].

senate vote 2009-03-19#1

Edited by mackay staff

on 2014-06-12 17:23:06

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The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2009-03-19.11.2 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate Sarah Hanson-Young], which means that it was unsuccessful. The motion was:
''That the Senate—''
''(a) notes the appreciation of the gay and lesbian community of the recent passing of the same-sex law reforms;''
''(b) recognises:''
''(i) concerns raised by the gay and lesbian community that isolated and vulnerable members of the community may only become aware of these reforms after 30 March 2009 when Centrelink’s education campaign commences, and''
''(i) concerns raised by the gay and lesbian community that isolated and vulnerable members of the community may only become aware of these reforms after 30 March 2009 when [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centrelink Centrelink]’s education campaign commences, and''
''(c) calls on the Government to revisit the implementation of a 12-month transitional period to ensure individuals currently on a social security payment have sufficient time to readjust to the changes.''[1]
References
* [1] Read more about these changes on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-02-19/gay-pensioners-required-to-out-themselves-to/301334 here] and on Lateline [http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2008/s2525091.htm here].

senate vote 2009-03-19#1

Edited by mackay staff

on 2014-06-12 17:22:11

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Description

The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2009-03-19.11.2 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate Sarah Hanson-Young], which means that it was unsuccessful.
~~The motion was:~~
The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2009-03-19.11.2 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate Sarah Hanson-Young], which means that it was unsuccessful. The motion was:
''That the Senate—''
''(a) notes the appreciation of the gay and lesbian community of the recent passing of the same-sex law reforms;''
''(b) recognises:''
''(i) concerns raised by the gay and lesbian community that isolated and vulnerable members of the community may only become aware of these reforms after 30 March 2009 when Centrelink’s education campaign commences, and''
''(c) calls on the Government to revisit the implementation of a 12-month transitional period to ensure individuals currently on a social security payment have sufficient time to readjust to the changes.''[1]
References
* [1] Read more about these changes on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-02-19/gay-pensioners-required-to-out-themselves-to/301334 here] and on Lateline [http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2008/s2525091.htm here].

senate vote 2009-03-19#1

Edited by mackay staff

on 2014-06-12 17:21:59

Title

~~Same-Sex Couples: Legislative Changes~~
Same-Sex Couples - Legislative Changes - 12 month transitional period

Description

<p pwmotiontext="moved">That the motion (<b>Senator Hanson-Young’s</b>) be agreed to.</p>
The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2009-03-19.11.2 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate Sarah Hanson-Young], which means that it was unsuccessful.
The motion was:
''That the Senate—''
''(a) notes the appreciation of the gay and lesbian community of the recent passing of the same-sex law reforms;''
''(b) recognises:''
''(i) concerns raised by the gay and lesbian community that isolated and vulnerable members of the community may only become aware of these reforms after 30 March 2009 when Centrelink’s education campaign commences, and''
''(c) calls on the Government to revisit the implementation of a 12-month transitional period to ensure individuals currently on a social security payment have sufficient time to readjust to the changes.''[1]
References
* [1] Read more about these changes on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-02-19/gay-pensioners-required-to-out-themselves-to/301334 here] and on Lateline [http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2008/s2525091.htm here].