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senate vote 2010-06-22#2 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:20:20	Title Description The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2010-06-22.76.2 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Christine_Milne&mpc=Senate&house=senate Christine Milne]. This means that it was rejected. The motion was: ~~''That the Senate-''~~ ''(a) notes that the [http://bze.org.au/zero-carbon-australia/stationary-energy-plan Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan] released by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyond_Zero_Emissions Beyond Zero Emissions] and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_Of_Melbourne University of Melbourne] shows:'' ~~''(i) that it is technically possible for Australia to achieve 100 per cent renewable energy within a decade, and''~~ ''(ii) that the technologies to achieve this goal, including baseload solar thermal energy with storage, are commercially available today;''(Read more about thermal energy storage [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_energy_storage here].) ~~''(b) applauds the organisations involved for their vision and efforts; and''~~ ''(c) calls on the Australian Government to direct the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism and the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency to undertake a similar study to examine the potential for a swift transition to 100 per cent renewable energy in Australia.'' ~~References~~ The majority voted against a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2010-06-22.76.2) introduced by Greens Senator [Christine Milne](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Christine_Milne&mpc=Senate&house=senate). This means that it was rejected. The motion was: _That the Senate-_ _(a) notes that the [Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan](http://bze.org.au/zero-carbon-australia/stationary-energy-plan) released by [Beyond Zero Emissions](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyond_Zero_Emissions) and the [University of Melbourne](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_Of_Melbourne) shows:_ _(i) that it is technically possible for Australia to achieve 100 per cent renewable energy within a decade, and_ _(ii) that the technologies to achieve this goal, including baseload solar thermal energy with storage, are commercially available today;_(Read more about thermal energy storage [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_energy_storage).) _(b) applauds the organisations involved for their vision and efforts; and_ _(c) calls on the Australian Government to direct the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism and the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency to undertake a similar study to examine the potential for a swift transition to 100 per cent renewable energy in Australia._ References
senate vote 2010-06-22#2 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:16:39	Title Description The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2010-06-22.76.2 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Christine_Milne&mpc=Senate&house=senate Christine Milne]. This means that it was rejected. The motion was: ''That the Senate-'' ''(a) notes that the [http://bze.org.au/zero-carbon-australia/stationary-energy-plan Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan] released by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyond_Zero_Emissions Beyond Zero Emissions] and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_Of_Melbourne University of Melbourne] shows:'' ''(i) that it is technically possible for Australia to achieve 100 per cent renewable energy within a decade, and'' ''(ii) that the technologies to achieve this goal, including baseload solar thermal energy with storage, are commercially available today;''[1] ''(ii) that the technologies to achieve this goal, including baseload solar thermal energy with storage, are commercially available today;''(Read more about thermal energy storage [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_energy_storage here].) ''(b) applauds the organisations involved for their vision and efforts; and'' ''(c) calls on the Australian Government to direct the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism and the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency to undertake a similar study to examine the potential for a swift transition to 100 per cent renewable energy in Australia.'' References * [1] Read more about thermal energy storage [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_energy_storage here].
senate vote 2010-06-22#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-03-31 15:22:31	Title Description The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2010-06-22.76.2 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Christine_Milne&mpc=Senate&house=senate Christine Milne]. This means that it was rejected. The motion was: ''That the Senate-'' ''(a) notes that the [http://bze.org.au/zero-carbon-australia/stationary-energy-plan Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan] released by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyond_Zero_Emissions Beyond Zero Emissions] and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_Of_Melbourne University of Melbourne] shows:'' ''(i) that it is technically possible for Australia to achieve 100 per cent renewable energy within a decade, and'' ''(ii) that the technologies to achieve this goal, including baseload solar thermal energy with storage, are commercially available today;''[1] ''(b) applauds the organisations involved for their vision and efforts; and'' ''(c) calls on the Australian Government to direct the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism and the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency to undertake a similar study to examine the potential for a swift transition to 100 per cent renewable energy in Australia. ''(c) calls on the Australian Government to direct the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism and the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency to undertake a similar study to examine the potential for a swift transition to 100 per cent renewable energy in Australia.'' References * [1] Read more about thermal energy storage [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_energy_storage here].
senate vote 2010-06-22#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-03-31 15:22:15	Title Description The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2010-06-22.76.2 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Christine_Milne&mpc=Senate&house=senate Christine Milne]. This means that the motion was rejected. ~~The motion was:~~ The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2010-06-22.76.2 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Christine_Milne&mpc=Senate&house=senate Christine Milne]. This means that it was rejected. The motion was: ''That the Senate-'' ''(a) notes that the [http://bze.org.au/zero-carbon-australia/stationary-energy-plan Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan] released by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyond_Zero_Emissions Beyond Zero Emissions] and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_Of_Melbourne University of Melbourne] shows:'' ''(i) that it is technically possible for Australia to achieve 100 per cent renewable energy within a decade, and'' ''(ii) that the technologies to achieve this goal, including baseload solar thermal energy with storage, are commercially available today;''[1] ''(b) applauds the organisations involved for their vision and efforts; and'' ''(c) calls on the Australian Government to direct the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism and the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency to undertake a similar study to examine the potential for a swift transition to 100 per cent renewable energy in Australia. References * [1] Read more about thermal energy storage [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_energy_storage here]. * [1] Read more about thermal energy storage [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_energy_storage here].
senate vote 2010-06-22#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-03-31 15:21:55	Title ~~Transition to Renewable Energy~~ Motions - Transition to Renewable Energy - Undertake a study Description ~~<p class="speaker">Christine Milne</p>~~ ~~<p>I move:</p>~~ <dl><dt></dt><dd>That the Senate&#8212;<dl><dt>(a)</dt><dd>notes that the Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan released by Beyond Zero Emissions and the University of Melbourne shows:<dl><dt>(i)</dt><dd>that it is technically possible for Australia to achieve 100 per cent renewable energy within a decade, and</dd><dt>(ii)</dt><dd>that the technologies to achieve this goal, including baseload solar thermal energy with storage, are commercially available today;</dd></dl></dd><dt>(b)</dt><dd>applauds the organisations involved for their vision and efforts; and</dd><dt>(c)</dt><dd>calls on the Australian Government to direct the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism and the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency to undertake a similar study to examine the potential for a swift transition to 100 per cent renewable energy in Australia.</dd></dl></dd></dl><p>Question put.</p> The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2010-06-22.76.2 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Christine_Milne&mpc=Senate&house=senate Christine Milne]. This means that the motion was rejected. The motion was: ''That the Senate-'' ''(a) notes that the [http://bze.org.au/zero-carbon-australia/stationary-energy-plan Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan] released by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyond_Zero_Emissions Beyond Zero Emissions] and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_Of_Melbourne University of Melbourne] shows:'' ''(i) that it is technically possible for Australia to achieve 100 per cent renewable energy within a decade, and'' ''(ii) that the technologies to achieve this goal, including baseload solar thermal energy with storage, are commercially available today;''[1] ''(b) applauds the organisations involved for their vision and efforts; and'' ''(c) calls on the Australian Government to direct the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism and the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency to undertake a similar study to examine the potential for a swift transition to 100 per cent renewable energy in Australia. References * [1] Read more about thermal energy storage [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_energy_storage here].

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senate vote 2010-06-22#2

Edited by system

on 2014-10-07 16:20:20

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The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2010-06-22.76.2 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Christine_Milne&mpc=Senate&house=senate Christine Milne]. This means that it was rejected. The motion was:
~~''That the Senate-''~~
''(a) notes that the [http://bze.org.au/zero-carbon-australia/stationary-energy-plan Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan] released by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyond_Zero_Emissions Beyond Zero Emissions] and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_Of_Melbourne University of Melbourne] shows:''
~~''(i) that it is technically possible for Australia to achieve 100 per cent renewable energy within a decade, and''~~
''(ii) that the technologies to achieve this goal, including baseload solar thermal energy with storage, are commercially available today;''(Read more about thermal energy storage [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_energy_storage here].)
~~''(b) applauds the organisations involved for their vision and efforts; and''~~
''(c) calls on the Australian Government to direct the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism and the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency to undertake a similar study to examine the potential for a swift transition to 100 per cent renewable energy in Australia.''
~~References~~
The majority voted against a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2010-06-22.76.2) introduced by Greens Senator [Christine Milne](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Christine_Milne&mpc=Senate&house=senate). This means that it was rejected. The motion was:
_That the Senate-_
_(a) notes that the [Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan](http://bze.org.au/zero-carbon-australia/stationary-energy-plan) released by [Beyond Zero Emissions](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyond_Zero_Emissions) and the [University of Melbourne](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_Of_Melbourne) shows:_
_(i) that it is technically possible for Australia to achieve 100 per cent renewable energy within a decade, and_
_(ii) that the technologies to achieve this goal, including baseload solar thermal energy with storage, are commercially available today;_(Read more about thermal energy storage [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_energy_storage).)
_(b) applauds the organisations involved for their vision and efforts; and_
_(c) calls on the Australian Government to direct the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism and the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency to undertake a similar study to examine the potential for a swift transition to 100 per cent renewable energy in Australia._
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senate vote 2010-06-22#2

Edited by system

on 2014-10-07 16:16:39

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The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2010-06-22.76.2 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Christine_Milne&mpc=Senate&house=senate Christine Milne]. This means that it was rejected. The motion was:
''That the Senate-''
''(a) notes that the [http://bze.org.au/zero-carbon-australia/stationary-energy-plan Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan] released by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyond_Zero_Emissions Beyond Zero Emissions] and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_Of_Melbourne University of Melbourne] shows:''
''(i) that it is technically possible for Australia to achieve 100 per cent renewable energy within a decade, and''
''(ii) that the technologies to achieve this goal, including baseload solar thermal energy with storage, are commercially available today;''[1]
''(ii) that the technologies to achieve this goal, including baseload solar thermal energy with storage, are commercially available today;''(Read more about thermal energy storage [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_energy_storage here].)
''(b) applauds the organisations involved for their vision and efforts; and''
''(c) calls on the Australian Government to direct the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism and the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency to undertake a similar study to examine the potential for a swift transition to 100 per cent renewable energy in Australia.''
References
* [1] Read more about thermal energy storage [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_energy_storage here].

senate vote 2010-06-22#2

Edited by mackay staff

on 2014-03-31 15:22:31

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The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2010-06-22.76.2 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Christine_Milne&mpc=Senate&house=senate Christine Milne]. This means that it was rejected. The motion was:
''That the Senate-''
''(a) notes that the [http://bze.org.au/zero-carbon-australia/stationary-energy-plan Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan] released by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyond_Zero_Emissions Beyond Zero Emissions] and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_Of_Melbourne University of Melbourne] shows:''
''(i) that it is technically possible for Australia to achieve 100 per cent renewable energy within a decade, and''
''(ii) that the technologies to achieve this goal, including baseload solar thermal energy with storage, are commercially available today;''[1]
''(b) applauds the organisations involved for their vision and efforts; and''
''(c) calls on the Australian Government to direct the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism and the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency to undertake a similar study to examine the potential for a swift transition to 100 per cent renewable energy in Australia.
''(c) calls on the Australian Government to direct the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism and the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency to undertake a similar study to examine the potential for a swift transition to 100 per cent renewable energy in Australia.''
References
* [1] Read more about thermal energy storage [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_energy_storage here].

senate vote 2010-06-22#2

Edited by mackay staff

on 2014-03-31 15:22:15

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The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2010-06-22.76.2 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Christine_Milne&mpc=Senate&house=senate Christine Milne]. This means that the motion was rejected.
~~The motion was:~~
The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2010-06-22.76.2 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Christine_Milne&mpc=Senate&house=senate Christine Milne]. This means that it was rejected. The motion was:
''That the Senate-''
''(a) notes that the [http://bze.org.au/zero-carbon-australia/stationary-energy-plan Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan] released by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyond_Zero_Emissions Beyond Zero Emissions] and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_Of_Melbourne University of Melbourne] shows:''
''(i) that it is technically possible for Australia to achieve 100 per cent renewable energy within a decade, and''
''(ii) that the technologies to achieve this goal, including baseload solar thermal energy with storage, are commercially available today;''[1]
''(b) applauds the organisations involved for their vision and efforts; and''
''(c) calls on the Australian Government to direct the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism and the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency to undertake a similar study to examine the potential for a swift transition to 100 per cent renewable energy in Australia.
References
* [1] Read more about thermal energy storage [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_energy_storage here].
* [1] Read more about thermal energy storage [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_energy_storage here].

senate vote 2010-06-22#2

Edited by mackay staff

on 2014-03-31 15:21:55

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~~Transition to Renewable Energy~~
Motions - Transition to Renewable Energy - Undertake a study

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~~Christine Milne~~
~~I move:~~
<dl><dt></dt><dd>That the Senate&#8212;<dl><dt>(a)</dt><dd>notes that the Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan released by Beyond Zero Emissions and the University of Melbourne shows:<dl><dt>(i)</dt><dd>that it is technically possible for Australia to achieve 100 per cent renewable energy within a decade, and</dd><dt>(ii)</dt><dd>that the technologies to achieve this goal, including baseload solar thermal energy with storage, are commercially available today;</dd></dl></dd><dt>(b)</dt><dd>applauds the organisations involved for their vision and efforts; and</dd><dt>(c)</dt><dd>calls on the Australian Government to direct the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism and the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency to undertake a similar study to examine the potential for a swift transition to 100 per cent renewable energy in Australia.</dd></dl></dd></dl>Question put.
The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2010-06-22.76.2 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Christine_Milne&mpc=Senate&house=senate Christine Milne]. This means that the motion was rejected.
The motion was:
''That the Senate-''
''(a) notes that the [http://bze.org.au/zero-carbon-australia/stationary-energy-plan Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan] released by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyond_Zero_Emissions Beyond Zero Emissions] and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_Of_Melbourne University of Melbourne] shows:''
''(i) that it is technically possible for Australia to achieve 100 per cent renewable energy within a decade, and''
''(ii) that the technologies to achieve this goal, including baseload solar thermal energy with storage, are commercially available today;''[1]
''(b) applauds the organisations involved for their vision and efforts; and''
''(c) calls on the Australian Government to direct the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism and the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency to undertake a similar study to examine the potential for a swift transition to 100 per cent renewable energy in Australia.
References
* [1] Read more about thermal energy storage [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_energy_storage here].