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senate vote 2012-08-16#3 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:20:53	Title Description The majority voted against part (b) of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2012-08-15.142.2 motion] proposed by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Eric_Abetz&mpc=Senate&house=senate Eric Abetz]. ~~This motion calls on the Government to implement Coalition policies with regards to asylum seekers. This includes:~~ * restoring [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporary_protection_visa temporary protection visas] for persons found to be refugees; * instructions to turn back asylum seekers boats when it is safe to do so; * removing the benefit of the doubt on a person's identity when it is suspected that that person deliberately discarded their documentation; * making the [http://www.baliprocess.net/ Bali Process] focus on deterrence and border security. ~~Someone who votes aye for this motion supports this view. The majority voted no to this motion so it was unsuccessful.~~ ~~''Background to the bill''~~ The [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillsdgs%2F1102135%22 bill] was originally introduced in the House of Representatives as the Migration Legislation Amendment (Offshore Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2011. It was drafted in response to the High Court's judgement in [http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/HCA/2011/32.html?query= ''Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship''] () HCA 32, which put an end to the Labor Government's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_Solution#Immigration Malaysia Solution] policy.(Read more about the decision on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaintiff_M70/2011_%26_Plaintiff_M106_of_2011_by_his_Litigation_Guardian_v_Minister_for_Immigration_and_Citizenship here] and on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-31/high-court-rules-on-asylum-seeker-challenge/2864218 here]. Read more about the effect of this decision on the Malaysia Solution [http://theconversation.com/malaysia-solution-high-court-ruling-explained-3154 here].) To this end, the bill amends the ''Migration Act 1958'' to replace the existing framework for taking [http://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/r/glo.php offshore entry persons] to another country for assessment of their claims to be refugees. The bill also replaces discretionary detention with mandatory detention for all asylum seekers at an offshore place, such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_Island Christmas Island], and alters the ''Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946'' in relation to making and implementing any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia by overriding the guardianship obligations under that Act. ~~References~~ The majority voted against part (b) of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2012-08-15.142.2) proposed by Liberal Senator [Eric Abetz](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Eric_Abetz&mpc=Senate&house=senate). This motion calls on the Government to implement Coalition policies with regards to asylum seekers. This includes: - restoring [temporary protection visas](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporary_protection_visa) for persons found to be refugees; - instructions to turn back asylum seekers boats when it is safe to do so; - removing the benefit of the doubt on a person's identity when it is suspected that that person deliberately discarded their documentation; - making the [Bali Process](http://www.baliprocess.net/) focus on deterrence and border security. Someone who votes aye for this motion supports this view. The majority voted no to this motion so it was unsuccessful. _Background to the bill_ The [bill](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillsdgs%2F1102135%22) was originally introduced in the House of Representatives as the Migration Legislation Amendment (Offshore Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2011. It was drafted in response to the High Court's judgement in [_Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship_](http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/HCA/2011/32.html?query=) () HCA 32, which put an end to the Labor Government's [Malaysia Solution](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_Solution#Immigration) policy.(Read more about the decision on Wikipedia [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaintiff_M70/2011_%26_Plaintiff_M106_of_2011_by_his_Litigation_Guardian_v_Minister_for_Immigration_and_Citizenship) and on ABC News [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-31/high-court-rules-on-asylum-seeker-challenge/2864218). Read more about the effect of this decision on the Malaysia Solution [here](http://theconversation.com/malaysia-solution-high-court-ruling-explained-3154).) To this end, the bill amends the _Migration Act 1958_ to replace the existing framework for taking [offshore entry persons](http://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/r/glo.php) to another country for assessment of their claims to be refugees. The bill also replaces discretionary detention with mandatory detention for all asylum seekers at an offshore place, such as [Christmas Island](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_Island), and alters the _Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946_ in relation to making and implementing any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia by overriding the guardianship obligations under that Act. References
senate vote 2012-08-16#3 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:16:51	Title Description The majority voted against part (b) of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2012-08-15.142.2 motion] proposed by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Eric_Abetz&mpc=Senate&house=senate Eric Abetz]. This motion calls on the Government to implement Coalition policies with regards to asylum seekers. This includes: * restoring [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporary_protection_visa temporary protection visas] for persons found to be refugees; * instructions to turn back asylum seekers boats when it is safe to do so; * removing the benefit of the doubt on a person's identity when it is suspected that that person deliberately discarded their documentation; * making the [http://www.baliprocess.net/ Bali Process] focus on deterrence and border security. Someone who votes aye for this motion supports this view. The majority voted no to this motion so it was unsuccessful. ''Background to the bill'' The [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillsdgs%2F1102135%22 bill] was originally introduced in the House of Representatives as the Migration Legislation Amendment (Offshore Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2011. It was drafted in response to the High Court's judgement in [http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/HCA/2011/32.html?query= ''Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship''] [2011] HCA 32, which put an end to the Labor Government's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_Solution#Immigration Malaysia Solution] policy.[1] The [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillsdgs%2F1102135%22 bill] was originally introduced in the House of Representatives as the Migration Legislation Amendment (Offshore Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2011. It was drafted in response to the High Court's judgement in [http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/HCA/2011/32.html?query= ''Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship''] () HCA 32, which put an end to the Labor Government's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_Solution#Immigration Malaysia Solution] policy.(Read more about the decision on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaintiff_M70/2011_%26_Plaintiff_M106_of_2011_by_his_Litigation_Guardian_v_Minister_for_Immigration_and_Citizenship here] and on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-31/high-court-rules-on-asylum-seeker-challenge/2864218 here]. Read more about the effect of this decision on the Malaysia Solution [http://theconversation.com/malaysia-solution-high-court-ruling-explained-3154 here].) To this end, the bill amends the ''Migration Act 1958'' to replace the existing framework for taking [http://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/r/glo.php offshore entry persons] to another country for assessment of their claims to be refugees. The bill also replaces discretionary detention with mandatory detention for all asylum seekers at an offshore place, such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_Island Christmas Island], and alters the ''Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946'' in relation to making and implementing any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia by overriding the guardianship obligations under that Act. References * [1] Read more about the decision on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaintiff_M70/2011_%26_Plaintiff_M106_of_2011_by_his_Litigation_Guardian_v_Minister_for_Immigration_and_Citizenship here] and on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-31/high-court-rules-on-asylum-seeker-challenge/2864218 here]. Read more about the effect of this decision on the Malaysia Solution [http://theconversation.com/malaysia-solution-high-court-ruling-explained-3154 here].
senate vote 2012-08-16#3 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-02-24 10:08:36	Title Description The majority voted against part (b) of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2012-08-15.142.2 motion] proposed by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Eric_Abetz&mpc=Senate&house=senate Eric Abetz]. This motion calls on the Government to implement Coalition policies with regards to asylum seekers. This includes: * restoring [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporary_protection_visa temporary protection visas] for persons found to be refugees; * instructions to turn back asylum seekers boats when it is safe to do so; * removing the benefit of the doubt on a person's identity when it is suspected that that person deliberately discarded their documentation; * making the [http://www.baliprocess.net/ Bali Process] focus on deterrence and border security. Someone who votes aye for this motion supports this view. The majority voted no to this motion so it was unsuccessful. ''Background to the bill'' The [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillsdgs%2F1102135%22 bill] was originally introduced in the House of Representatives as the Migration Legislation Amendment (Offshore Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2011. It was drafted in response to the High Court's judgement in [http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/HCA/2011/32.html?query= ''Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship''] [2011] HCA 32, which put an end to the Labor Government's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_Solution#Immigration Malaysia Solution] policy.[1] To this end, the bill amends the ''Migration Act 1958'' to replace the existing framework for taking [http://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/r/glo.php offshore entry persons] to another country for assessment of their claims to be refugees. The bill also replaces discretionary detention with mandatory detention for all asylum seekers at an offshore place, such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_Island Christmas Island], and alters the ''Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946'' in relation to making and implementing any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia by overriding the guardianship obligations under that Act. References * [1] Read more about the decision on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaintiff_M70/2011_%26_Plaintiff_M106_of_2011_by_his_Litigation_Guardian_v_Minister_for_Immigration_and_Citizenship here] and on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-31/high-court-rules-on-asylum-seeker-challenge/2864218 here]. * [1] Read more about the decision on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaintiff_M70/2011_%26_Plaintiff_M106_of_2011_by_his_Litigation_Guardian_v_Minister_for_Immigration_and_Citizenship here] and on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-31/high-court-rules-on-asylum-seeker-challenge/2864218 here]. Read more about the effect of this decision on the Malaysia Solution [http://theconversation.com/malaysia-solution-high-court-ruling-explained-3154 here].
senate vote 2012-08-16#3 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-02-21 16:38:13	Title ~~Migration Legislation Amendment (Regional Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2012 - Second Reading - Coalition policies~~ Migration Legislation Amendment (Regional Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2012 - Second Reading - Coalition policies (b) Description ~~The majority voted against a motion proposed by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Eric_Abetz&mpc=Senate&house=senate Eric Abetz].~~ The majority voted against part (b) of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2012-08-15.142.2 motion] proposed by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Eric_Abetz&mpc=Senate&house=senate Eric Abetz]. This motion calls on the Government to implement Coalition policies with regards to asylum seekers. This includes: * restoring [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporary_protection_visa temporary protection visas] for persons found to be refugees; * instructions to turn back asylum seekers boats when it is safe to do so; * removing the benefit of the doubt on a person's identity when it is suspected that that person deliberately discarded their documentation; * making the [http://www.baliprocess.net/ Bali Process] focus on deterrence and border security. Someone who votes aye for this motion supports this view. The majority voted no to this motion so it was unsuccessful. ''Background to the bill'' The [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillsdgs%2F1102135%22 bill] was originally introduced in the House of Representatives as the Migration Legislation Amendment (Offshore Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2011. It was drafted in response to the High Court's judgement in [http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/HCA/2011/32.html?query= ''Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship''] [2011] HCA 32, which put an end to the Labor Government's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_Solution#Immigration Malaysia Solution] policy.[1] To this end, the bill amends the ''Migration Act 1958'' to replace the existing framework for taking [http://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/r/glo.php offshore entry persons] to another country for assessment of their claims to be refugees. The bill also replaces discretionary detention with mandatory detention for all asylum seekers at an offshore place, such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_Island Christmas Island], and alters the ''Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946'' in relation to making and implementing any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia by overriding the guardianship obligations under that Act. References * [1] Read more about the decision on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaintiff_M70/2011_%26_Plaintiff_M106_of_2011_by_his_Litigation_Guardian_v_Minister_for_Immigration_and_Citizenship here] and on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-31/high-court-rules-on-asylum-seeker-challenge/2864218 here].
senate vote 2012-08-16#3 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-02-21 16:30:50	Title Bills - Migration Legislation Amendment (Regional Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2012; Second Reading Migration Legislation Amendment (Regional Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2012 - Second Reading - Coalition policies Description <p> This is a vote on the motion proposed by <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Eric_Abetz&mpc=Senate&house=senate">Senator Abetz</a>. This motion calls on the Government to implement Coalition policies with regards to asylum seekers. This includes: <ul> <li>the restoration of<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporary_protection_visa"> temporary protection visas</a> for persons found to be refugees; </li><li>instructions to turn back asylum seekers boats when it is safe to do so;</li><li>remove the benefit of the doubt on a person's identity when it is suspected that that person deliberately discarded their documentation;</li><li>make the <a href="http://www.baliprocess.net/"> Bali Process</a> focus on deterrence and border security.</ul></p> The majority voted against a motion proposed by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Eric_Abetz&mpc=Senate&house=senate Eric Abetz]. <p> Someone who votes aye for this motion supports this view. The majority voted no to this motion.</p> This motion calls on the Government to implement Coalition policies with regards to asylum seekers. This includes: * restoring [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporary_protection_visa temporary protection visas] for persons found to be refugees; * instructions to turn back asylum seekers boats when it is safe to do so; * removing the benefit of the doubt on a person's identity when it is suspected that that person deliberately discarded their documentation; * making the [http://www.baliprocess.net/ Bali Process] focus on deterrence and border security. ~~<b>Background to the Bill</b>~~ <p> This Bill was introduced in response to the High Court's judgement in <i> Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship </i> [2011] that ruled that offshore processing of asylum seekers was invalid. As a result, this Bill amends the <i> Migration Act 1958 </i> to replace the framework for allowing the offshore processing of persons for assessment of their claims to be refugees. The Bill also replaces discretionary detention with mandatory detention for all asylum seekers at an offshore place, such as Christmas Island. This Bill also alters the <i> Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946 </i> in relation to the making and implementation of any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia. The <i> Migration Legislations Amendment (Offshore Processing and Other Measures Bill 2011 </i> overrides the guardianship obligations under the <i>Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946</i>. </p> Someone who votes aye for this motion supports this view. The majority voted no to this motion so it was unsuccessful. <p> More information about this Bill and the context surrounding it can be found<a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillsdgs%2F1102135%22"> here</a>. The text of the proposed amendment can be found<a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=BillId_Phrase%3A%22r4683%22%20Dataset%3Ahansardr,hansards%20Title%3A%22second%20reading%22%20Speaker_Phrase%3A%22abetz,%20sen%20eric%22;rec=0"> here</a>. </p> ''Background to the bill'' The [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillsdgs%2F1102135%22 bill] was originally introduced in the House of Representatives as the Migration Legislation Amendment (Offshore Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2011. It was drafted in response to the High Court's judgement in [http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/HCA/2011/32.html?query= ''Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship''] [2011] HCA 32, which put an end to the Labor Government's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_Solution#Immigration Malaysia Solution] policy.[1] To this end, the bill amends the ''Migration Act 1958'' to replace the existing framework for taking [http://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/r/glo.php offshore entry persons] to another country for assessment of their claims to be refugees. The bill also replaces discretionary detention with mandatory detention for all asylum seekers at an offshore place, such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_Island Christmas Island], and alters the ''Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946'' in relation to making and implementing any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia by overriding the guardianship obligations under that Act. References * [1] Read more about the decision on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaintiff_M70/2011_%26_Plaintiff_M106_of_2011_by_his_Litigation_Guardian_v_Minister_for_Immigration_and_Citizenship here] and on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-31/high-court-rules-on-asylum-seeker-challenge/2864218 here].
senate vote 2012-08-16#3 Edited by Natasha Burrows on 2013-09-13 11:30:44	Title Description <p> This is a vote on the motion proposed by Senator Abetz. This motion calls on the Government to implement Coalition policies with regards to asylum seekers. This includes: <ul> <li>the restoration of<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporary_protection_visa"> temporary protection visas</a> for persons found to be refugees; </li><li>instructions to turn back asylum seekers boats when it is safe to do so;</li><li>remove the benefit of the doubt on a person's identity when it is suspected that that person deliberately discarded their documentation;</li><li>make the <a href="http://www.baliprocess.net/"> Bali Process</a> focus on deterrence and border security.</ul></p> <p> This is a vote on the motion proposed by <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Eric_Abetz&mpc=Senate&house=senate">Senator Abetz</a>. This motion calls on the Government to implement Coalition policies with regards to asylum seekers. This includes: <ul> <li>the restoration of<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporary_protection_visa"> temporary protection visas</a> for persons found to be refugees; </li><li>instructions to turn back asylum seekers boats when it is safe to do so;</li><li>remove the benefit of the doubt on a person's identity when it is suspected that that person deliberately discarded their documentation;</li><li>make the <a href="http://www.baliprocess.net/"> Bali Process</a> focus on deterrence and border security.</ul></p> <p> Someone who votes aye for this motion supports this view. The majority voted no to this motion.</p> <b>Background to the Bill</b> <p> This Bill was introduced in response to the High Court's judgement in <i> Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship </i> [2011] that ruled that offshore processing of asylum seekers was invalid. As a result, this Bill amends the <i> Migration Act 1958 </i> to replace the framework for allowing the offshore processing of persons for assessment of their claims to be refugees. The Bill also replaces discretionary detention with mandatory detention for all asylum seekers at an offshore place, such as Christmas Island. This Bill also alters the <i> Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946 </i> in relation to the making and implementation of any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia. The <i> Migration Legislations Amendment (Offshore Processing and Other Measures Bill 2011 </i> overrides the guardianship obligations under the <i>Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946</i>. </p> <p> More information about this Bill and the context surrounding it can be found<a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillsdgs%2F1102135%22"> here</a>. The text of the proposed amendment can be found<a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=BillId_Phrase%3A%22r4683%22%20Dataset%3Ahansardr,hansards%20Title%3A%22second%20reading%22%20Speaker_Phrase%3A%22abetz,%20sen%20eric%22;rec=0"> here</a>. </p>
senate vote 2012-08-16#3 Edited by Natasha Burrows on 2013-09-13 11:09:52	Title Description <p> This is a vote on the motion proposed by Senator Abetz. This motion calls on the Government to implement Coalition policies with regards to asylum seekers. This includes: <ul> <li>the restoration of bal<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporary_protection_visa"> temporary protection visas</a> for persons found to be refugees </li><li>instructions to turn back asylum seekers boats when it is safe to do so</li><li>remove the benefit of the doubt on a person's identity when it is suspected that that person deliberately discarded their documentation</li><li>make the <a href="http://www.baliprocess.net/"> Bali Process</a> focus on deterrence and border security.</ul></p> <p> This is a vote on the motion proposed by Senator Abetz. This motion calls on the Government to implement Coalition policies with regards to asylum seekers. This includes: <ul> <li>the restoration of<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporary_protection_visa"> temporary protection visas</a> for persons found to be refugees; </li><li>instructions to turn back asylum seekers boats when it is safe to do so;</li><li>remove the benefit of the doubt on a person's identity when it is suspected that that person deliberately discarded their documentation;</li><li>make the <a href="http://www.baliprocess.net/"> Bali Process</a> focus on deterrence and border security.</ul></p> <p> Someone who votes aye for this motion supports this view. The majority voted no to this motion.</p> <b>Background to the Bill</b> <p> This Bill was introduced in response to the High Court's judgement in <i> Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship </i> [2011] that ruled that offshore processing of asylum seekers was invalid. As a result, this Bill amends the <i> Migration Act 1958 </i> to replace the framework for allowing the offshore processing of persons for assessment of their claims to be refugees. The Bill also replaces discretionary detention with mandatory detention for all asylum seekers at an offshore place, such as Christmas Island. This Bill also alters the <i> Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946 </i> in relation to the making and implementation of any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia. The <i> Migration Legislations Amendment (Offshore Processing and Other Measures Bill 2011 </i> overrides the guardianship obligations under the <i>Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946</i>. </p> <p> More information about this Bill and the context surrounding it can be found<a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillsdgs%2F1102135%22"> here</a>. The text of the proposed amendment can be found<a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=BillId_Phrase%3A%22r4683%22%20Dataset%3Ahansardr,hansards%20Title%3A%22second%20reading%22%20Speaker_Phrase%3A%22abetz,%20sen%20eric%22;rec=0"> here</a>. </p>
senate vote 2012-08-16#3 Edited by Natasha Burrows on 2013-09-13 11:09:00	Title ~~Bills — Migration Legislation Amendment (Regional Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2012; Second Reading~~ Bills - Migration Legislation Amendment (Regional Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2012; Second Reading Description ~~<p class="speaker">John Hogg</p>~~ ~~<p>The question is that section (b) of the second reading amendment moved by Senator Abetz be agreed to.</p>~~ <p> This is a vote on the motion proposed by Senator Abetz. This motion calls on the Government to implement Coalition policies with regards to asylum seekers. This includes: <ul> <li>the restoration of bal<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporary_protection_visa"> temporary protection visas</a> for persons found to be refugees </li><li>instructions to turn back asylum seekers boats when it is safe to do so</li><li>remove the benefit of the doubt on a person's identity when it is suspected that that person deliberately discarded their documentation</li><li>make the <a href="http://www.baliprocess.net/"> Bali Process</a> focus on deterrence and border security.</ul></p> <p> Someone who votes aye for this motion supports this view. The majority voted no to this motion.</p> <b>Background to the Bill</b> <p> This Bill was introduced in response to the High Court's judgement in <i> Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship </i> [2011] that ruled that offshore processing of asylum seekers was invalid. As a result, this Bill amends the <i> Migration Act 1958 </i> to replace the framework for allowing the offshore processing of persons for assessment of their claims to be refugees. The Bill also replaces discretionary detention with mandatory detention for all asylum seekers at an offshore place, such as Christmas Island. This Bill also alters the <i> Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946 </i> in relation to the making and implementation of any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia. The <i> Migration Legislations Amendment (Offshore Processing and Other Measures Bill 2011 </i> overrides the guardianship obligations under the <i>Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946</i>. </p> <p> More information about this Bill and the context surrounding it can be found<a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillsdgs%2F1102135%22"> here</a>. The text of the proposed amendment can be found<a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=BillId_Phrase%3A%22r4683%22%20Dataset%3Ahansardr,hansards%20Title%3A%22second%20reading%22%20Speaker_Phrase%3A%22abetz,%20sen%20eric%22;rec=0"> here</a>. </p>

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The majority voted against part (b) of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2012-08-15.142.2 motion] proposed by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Eric_Abetz&mpc=Senate&house=senate Eric Abetz].
~~This motion calls on the Government to implement Coalition policies with regards to asylum seekers. This includes:~~
* restoring [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporary_protection_visa temporary protection visas] for persons found to be refugees;
* instructions to turn back asylum seekers boats when it is safe to do so;
* removing the benefit of the doubt on a person's identity when it is suspected that that person deliberately discarded their documentation;
* making the [http://www.baliprocess.net/ Bali Process] focus on deterrence and border security.
~~Someone who votes aye for this motion supports this view. The majority voted no to this motion so it was unsuccessful.~~
~~''Background to the bill''~~
The [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillsdgs%2F1102135%22 bill] was originally introduced in the House of Representatives as the Migration Legislation Amendment (Offshore Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2011. It was drafted in response to the High Court's judgement in [http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/HCA/2011/32.html?query= ''Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship''] () HCA 32, which put an end to the Labor Government's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_Solution#Immigration Malaysia Solution] policy.(Read more about the decision on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaintiff_M70/2011_%26_Plaintiff_M106_of_2011_by_his_Litigation_Guardian_v_Minister_for_Immigration_and_Citizenship here] and on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-31/high-court-rules-on-asylum-seeker-challenge/2864218 here]. Read more about the effect of this decision on the Malaysia Solution [http://theconversation.com/malaysia-solution-high-court-ruling-explained-3154 here].)
To this end, the bill amends the ''Migration Act 1958'' to replace the existing framework for taking [http://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/r/glo.php offshore entry persons] to another country for assessment of their claims to be refugees. The bill also replaces discretionary detention with mandatory detention for all asylum seekers at an offshore place, such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_Island Christmas Island], and alters the ''Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946'' in relation to making and implementing any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia by overriding the guardianship obligations under that Act.
~~References~~
The majority voted against part (b) of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2012-08-15.142.2) proposed by Liberal Senator [Eric Abetz](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Eric_Abetz&mpc=Senate&house=senate).
This motion calls on the Government to implement Coalition policies with regards to asylum seekers. This includes:
- restoring [temporary protection visas](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporary_protection_visa) for persons found to be refugees;
- instructions to turn back asylum seekers boats when it is safe to do so;
- removing the benefit of the doubt on a person's identity when it is suspected that that person deliberately discarded their documentation;
- making the [Bali Process](http://www.baliprocess.net/) focus on deterrence and border security.
Someone who votes aye for this motion supports this view. The majority voted no to this motion so it was unsuccessful.
_Background to the bill_
The [bill](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillsdgs%2F1102135%22) was originally introduced in the House of Representatives as the Migration Legislation Amendment (Offshore Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2011. It was drafted in response to the High Court's judgement in [_Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship_](http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/HCA/2011/32.html?query=) () HCA 32, which put an end to the Labor Government's [Malaysia Solution](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_Solution#Immigration) policy.(Read more about the decision on Wikipedia [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaintiff_M70/2011_%26_Plaintiff_M106_of_2011_by_his_Litigation_Guardian_v_Minister_for_Immigration_and_Citizenship) and on ABC News [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-31/high-court-rules-on-asylum-seeker-challenge/2864218). Read more about the effect of this decision on the Malaysia Solution [here](http://theconversation.com/malaysia-solution-high-court-ruling-explained-3154).)
To this end, the bill amends the _Migration Act 1958_ to replace the existing framework for taking [offshore entry persons](http://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/r/glo.php) to another country for assessment of their claims to be refugees. The bill also replaces discretionary detention with mandatory detention for all asylum seekers at an offshore place, such as [Christmas Island](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_Island), and alters the _Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946_ in relation to making and implementing any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia by overriding the guardianship obligations under that Act.
References

senate vote 2012-08-16#3

Edited by system

on 2014-10-07 16:16:51

Title

Description

The majority voted against part (b) of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2012-08-15.142.2 motion] proposed by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Eric_Abetz&mpc=Senate&house=senate Eric Abetz].
This motion calls on the Government to implement Coalition policies with regards to asylum seekers. This includes:
* restoring [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporary_protection_visa temporary protection visas] for persons found to be refugees;
* instructions to turn back asylum seekers boats when it is safe to do so;
* removing the benefit of the doubt on a person's identity when it is suspected that that person deliberately discarded their documentation;
* making the [http://www.baliprocess.net/ Bali Process] focus on deterrence and border security.
Someone who votes aye for this motion supports this view. The majority voted no to this motion so it was unsuccessful.
''Background to the bill''
The [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillsdgs%2F1102135%22 bill] was originally introduced in the House of Representatives as the Migration Legislation Amendment (Offshore Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2011. It was drafted in response to the High Court's judgement in [http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/HCA/2011/32.html?query= ''Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship''] [2011] HCA 32, which put an end to the Labor Government's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_Solution#Immigration Malaysia Solution] policy.[1]
The [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillsdgs%2F1102135%22 bill] was originally introduced in the House of Representatives as the Migration Legislation Amendment (Offshore Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2011. It was drafted in response to the High Court's judgement in [http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/HCA/2011/32.html?query= ''Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship''] () HCA 32, which put an end to the Labor Government's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_Solution#Immigration Malaysia Solution] policy.(Read more about the decision on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaintiff_M70/2011_%26_Plaintiff_M106_of_2011_by_his_Litigation_Guardian_v_Minister_for_Immigration_and_Citizenship here] and on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-31/high-court-rules-on-asylum-seeker-challenge/2864218 here]. Read more about the effect of this decision on the Malaysia Solution [http://theconversation.com/malaysia-solution-high-court-ruling-explained-3154 here].)
To this end, the bill amends the ''Migration Act 1958'' to replace the existing framework for taking [http://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/r/glo.php offshore entry persons] to another country for assessment of their claims to be refugees. The bill also replaces discretionary detention with mandatory detention for all asylum seekers at an offshore place, such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_Island Christmas Island], and alters the ''Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946'' in relation to making and implementing any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia by overriding the guardianship obligations under that Act.
References
* [1] Read more about the decision on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaintiff_M70/2011_%26_Plaintiff_M106_of_2011_by_his_Litigation_Guardian_v_Minister_for_Immigration_and_Citizenship here] and on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-31/high-court-rules-on-asylum-seeker-challenge/2864218 here]. Read more about the effect of this decision on the Malaysia Solution [http://theconversation.com/malaysia-solution-high-court-ruling-explained-3154 here].

senate vote 2012-08-16#3

Edited by mackay staff

on 2014-02-24 10:08:36

Title

Description

The majority voted against part (b) of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2012-08-15.142.2 motion] proposed by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Eric_Abetz&mpc=Senate&house=senate Eric Abetz].
This motion calls on the Government to implement Coalition policies with regards to asylum seekers. This includes:
* restoring [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporary_protection_visa temporary protection visas] for persons found to be refugees;
* instructions to turn back asylum seekers boats when it is safe to do so;
* removing the benefit of the doubt on a person's identity when it is suspected that that person deliberately discarded their documentation;
* making the [http://www.baliprocess.net/ Bali Process] focus on deterrence and border security.
Someone who votes aye for this motion supports this view. The majority voted no to this motion so it was unsuccessful.
''Background to the bill''
The [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillsdgs%2F1102135%22 bill] was originally introduced in the House of Representatives as the Migration Legislation Amendment (Offshore Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2011. It was drafted in response to the High Court's judgement in [http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/HCA/2011/32.html?query= ''Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship''] [2011] HCA 32, which put an end to the Labor Government's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_Solution#Immigration Malaysia Solution] policy.[1]
To this end, the bill amends the ''Migration Act 1958'' to replace the existing framework for taking [http://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/r/glo.php offshore entry persons] to another country for assessment of their claims to be refugees. The bill also replaces discretionary detention with mandatory detention for all asylum seekers at an offshore place, such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_Island Christmas Island], and alters the ''Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946'' in relation to making and implementing any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia by overriding the guardianship obligations under that Act.
References
* [1] Read more about the decision on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaintiff_M70/2011_%26_Plaintiff_M106_of_2011_by_his_Litigation_Guardian_v_Minister_for_Immigration_and_Citizenship here] and on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-31/high-court-rules-on-asylum-seeker-challenge/2864218 here].
* [1] Read more about the decision on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaintiff_M70/2011_%26_Plaintiff_M106_of_2011_by_his_Litigation_Guardian_v_Minister_for_Immigration_and_Citizenship here] and on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-31/high-court-rules-on-asylum-seeker-challenge/2864218 here]. Read more about the effect of this decision on the Malaysia Solution [http://theconversation.com/malaysia-solution-high-court-ruling-explained-3154 here].

senate vote 2012-08-16#3

Edited by mackay staff

on 2014-02-21 16:38:13

Title

~~Migration Legislation Amendment (Regional Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2012 - Second Reading - Coalition policies~~
Migration Legislation Amendment (Regional Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2012 - Second Reading - Coalition policies (b)

Description

~~The majority voted against a motion proposed by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Eric_Abetz&mpc=Senate&house=senate Eric Abetz].~~
The majority voted against part (b) of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2012-08-15.142.2 motion] proposed by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Eric_Abetz&mpc=Senate&house=senate Eric Abetz].
This motion calls on the Government to implement Coalition policies with regards to asylum seekers. This includes:
* restoring [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporary_protection_visa temporary protection visas] for persons found to be refugees;
* instructions to turn back asylum seekers boats when it is safe to do so;
* removing the benefit of the doubt on a person's identity when it is suspected that that person deliberately discarded their documentation;
* making the [http://www.baliprocess.net/ Bali Process] focus on deterrence and border security.
Someone who votes aye for this motion supports this view. The majority voted no to this motion so it was unsuccessful.
''Background to the bill''
The [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillsdgs%2F1102135%22 bill] was originally introduced in the House of Representatives as the Migration Legislation Amendment (Offshore Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2011. It was drafted in response to the High Court's judgement in [http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/HCA/2011/32.html?query= ''Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship''] [2011] HCA 32, which put an end to the Labor Government's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_Solution#Immigration Malaysia Solution] policy.[1]
To this end, the bill amends the ''Migration Act 1958'' to replace the existing framework for taking [http://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/r/glo.php offshore entry persons] to another country for assessment of their claims to be refugees. The bill also replaces discretionary detention with mandatory detention for all asylum seekers at an offshore place, such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_Island Christmas Island], and alters the ''Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946'' in relation to making and implementing any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia by overriding the guardianship obligations under that Act.
References
* [1] Read more about the decision on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaintiff_M70/2011_%26_Plaintiff_M106_of_2011_by_his_Litigation_Guardian_v_Minister_for_Immigration_and_Citizenship here] and on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-31/high-court-rules-on-asylum-seeker-challenge/2864218 here].

senate vote 2012-08-16#3

Edited by mackay staff

on 2014-02-21 16:30:50

Title

Bills - Migration Legislation Amendment (Regional Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2012; Second Reading
Migration Legislation Amendment (Regional Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2012 - Second Reading - Coalition policies

Description

 This is a vote on the motion proposed by <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Eric_Abetz&mpc=Senate&house=senate">Senator Abetz</a>. This motion calls on the Government to implement Coalition policies with regards to asylum seekers. This includes: <ul> <li>the restoration of<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporary_protection_visa"> temporary protection visas</a> for persons found to be refugees; </li><li>instructions to turn back asylum seekers boats when it is safe to do so;</li><li>remove the benefit of the doubt on a person's identity when it is suspected that that person deliberately discarded their documentation;</li><li>make the <a href="http://www.baliprocess.net/"> Bali Process</a> focus on deterrence and border security.</ul>
The majority voted against a motion proposed by Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Eric_Abetz&mpc=Senate&house=senate Eric Abetz].
 Someone who votes aye for this motion supports this view. The majority voted no to this motion.
This motion calls on the Government to implement Coalition policies with regards to asylum seekers. This includes:
* restoring [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporary_protection_visa temporary protection visas] for persons found to be refugees;
* instructions to turn back asylum seekers boats when it is safe to do so;
* removing the benefit of the doubt on a person's identity when it is suspected that that person deliberately discarded their documentation;
* making the [http://www.baliprocess.net/ Bali Process] focus on deterrence and border security.
~~Background to the Bill~~
This Bill was introduced in response to the High Court's judgement in Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2011] that ruled that offshore processing of asylum seekers was invalid. As a result, this Bill amends the Migration Act 1958 to replace the framework for allowing the offshore processing of persons for assessment of their claims to be refugees. The Bill also replaces discretionary detention with mandatory detention for all asylum seekers at an offshore place, such as Christmas Island. This Bill also alters the Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946 in relation to the making and implementation of any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia. The Migration Legislations Amendment (Offshore Processing and Other Measures Bill 2011 overrides the guardianship obligations under the Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946.
Someone who votes aye for this motion supports this view. The majority voted no to this motion so it was unsuccessful.
 More information about this Bill and the context surrounding it can be found<a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillsdgs%2F1102135%22"> here</a>. The text of the proposed amendment can be found<a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=BillId_Phrase%3A%22r4683%22%20Dataset%3Ahansardr,hansards%20Title%3A%22second%20reading%22%20Speaker_Phrase%3A%22abetz,%20sen%20eric%22;rec=0"> here</a>.
''Background to the bill''
The [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillsdgs%2F1102135%22 bill] was originally introduced in the House of Representatives as the Migration Legislation Amendment (Offshore Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2011. It was drafted in response to the High Court's judgement in [http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/HCA/2011/32.html?query= ''Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship''] [2011] HCA 32, which put an end to the Labor Government's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_Solution#Immigration Malaysia Solution] policy.[1]
To this end, the bill amends the ''Migration Act 1958'' to replace the existing framework for taking [http://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/r/glo.php offshore entry persons] to another country for assessment of their claims to be refugees. The bill also replaces discretionary detention with mandatory detention for all asylum seekers at an offshore place, such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_Island Christmas Island], and alters the ''Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946'' in relation to making and implementing any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia by overriding the guardianship obligations under that Act.
References
* [1] Read more about the decision on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaintiff_M70/2011_%26_Plaintiff_M106_of_2011_by_his_Litigation_Guardian_v_Minister_for_Immigration_and_Citizenship here] and on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-31/high-court-rules-on-asylum-seeker-challenge/2864218 here].

senate vote 2012-08-16#3

Edited by Natasha Burrows

on 2013-09-13 11:30:44

Title

Description

This is a vote on the motion proposed by Senator Abetz. This motion calls on the Government to implement Coalition policies with regards to asylum seekers. This includes: <ul> <li>the restoration of<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporary_protection_visa"> temporary protection visas</a> for persons found to be refugees; </li><li>instructions to turn back asylum seekers boats when it is safe to do so;</li><li>remove the benefit of the doubt on a person's identity when it is suspected that that person deliberately discarded their documentation;</li><li>make the <a href="http://www.baliprocess.net/"> Bali Process</a> focus on deterrence and border security.</ul>
This is a vote on the motion proposed by <a href="http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Eric_Abetz&mpc=Senate&house=senate">Senator Abetz</a>. This motion calls on the Government to implement Coalition policies with regards to asylum seekers. This includes: <ul> <li>the restoration of<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporary_protection_visa"> temporary protection visas</a> for persons found to be refugees; </li><li>instructions to turn back asylum seekers boats when it is safe to do so;</li><li>remove the benefit of the doubt on a person's identity when it is suspected that that person deliberately discarded their documentation;</li><li>make the <a href="http://www.baliprocess.net/"> Bali Process</a> focus on deterrence and border security.</ul>
Someone who votes aye for this motion supports this view. The majority voted no to this motion.
Background to the Bill
This Bill was introduced in response to the High Court's judgement in Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2011] that ruled that offshore processing of asylum seekers was invalid. As a result, this Bill amends the Migration Act 1958 to replace the framework for allowing the offshore processing of persons for assessment of their claims to be refugees. The Bill also replaces discretionary detention with mandatory detention for all asylum seekers at an offshore place, such as Christmas Island. This Bill also alters the Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946 in relation to the making and implementation of any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia. The Migration Legislations Amendment (Offshore Processing and Other Measures Bill 2011 overrides the guardianship obligations under the Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946.
More information about this Bill and the context surrounding it can be found<a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillsdgs%2F1102135%22"> here</a>. The text of the proposed amendment can be found<a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=BillId_Phrase%3A%22r4683%22%20Dataset%3Ahansardr,hansards%20Title%3A%22second%20reading%22%20Speaker_Phrase%3A%22abetz,%20sen%20eric%22;rec=0"> here</a>.

senate vote 2012-08-16#3

Edited by Natasha Burrows

on 2013-09-13 11:09:52

Title

Description

This is a vote on the motion proposed by Senator Abetz. This motion calls on the Government to implement Coalition policies with regards to asylum seekers. This includes: <ul> <li>the restoration of bal<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporary_protection_visa"> temporary protection visas</a> for persons found to be refugees </li><li>instructions to turn back asylum seekers boats when it is safe to do so</li><li>remove the benefit of the doubt on a person's identity when it is suspected that that person deliberately discarded their documentation</li><li>make the <a href="http://www.baliprocess.net/"> Bali Process</a> focus on deterrence and border security.</ul>
This is a vote on the motion proposed by Senator Abetz. This motion calls on the Government to implement Coalition policies with regards to asylum seekers. This includes: <ul> <li>the restoration of<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporary_protection_visa"> temporary protection visas</a> for persons found to be refugees; </li><li>instructions to turn back asylum seekers boats when it is safe to do so;</li><li>remove the benefit of the doubt on a person's identity when it is suspected that that person deliberately discarded their documentation;</li><li>make the <a href="http://www.baliprocess.net/"> Bali Process</a> focus on deterrence and border security.</ul>
Someone who votes aye for this motion supports this view. The majority voted no to this motion.
Background to the Bill
This Bill was introduced in response to the High Court's judgement in Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2011] that ruled that offshore processing of asylum seekers was invalid. As a result, this Bill amends the Migration Act 1958 to replace the framework for allowing the offshore processing of persons for assessment of their claims to be refugees. The Bill also replaces discretionary detention with mandatory detention for all asylum seekers at an offshore place, such as Christmas Island. This Bill also alters the Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946 in relation to the making and implementation of any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia. The Migration Legislations Amendment (Offshore Processing and Other Measures Bill 2011 overrides the guardianship obligations under the Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946.
More information about this Bill and the context surrounding it can be found<a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillsdgs%2F1102135%22"> here</a>. The text of the proposed amendment can be found<a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=BillId_Phrase%3A%22r4683%22%20Dataset%3Ahansardr,hansards%20Title%3A%22second%20reading%22%20Speaker_Phrase%3A%22abetz,%20sen%20eric%22;rec=0"> here</a>.

senate vote 2012-08-16#3

Edited by Natasha Burrows

on 2013-09-13 11:09:00

Title

~~Bills — Migration Legislation Amendment (Regional Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2012; Second Reading~~
Bills - Migration Legislation Amendment (Regional Processing and Other Measures) Bill 2012; Second Reading

Description

~~John Hogg~~
~~The question is that section (b) of the second reading amendment moved by Senator Abetz be agreed to.~~
This is a vote on the motion proposed by Senator Abetz. This motion calls on the Government to implement Coalition policies with regards to asylum seekers. This includes: <ul> <li>the restoration of bal<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporary_protection_visa"> temporary protection visas</a> for persons found to be refugees </li><li>instructions to turn back asylum seekers boats when it is safe to do so</li><li>remove the benefit of the doubt on a person's identity when it is suspected that that person deliberately discarded their documentation</li><li>make the <a href="http://www.baliprocess.net/"> Bali Process</a> focus on deterrence and border security.</ul>
 Someone who votes aye for this motion supports this view. The majority voted no to this motion.
Background to the Bill
This Bill was introduced in response to the High Court's judgement in Plaintiff M70/2011 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2011] that ruled that offshore processing of asylum seekers was invalid. As a result, this Bill amends the Migration Act 1958 to replace the framework for allowing the offshore processing of persons for assessment of their claims to be refugees. The Bill also replaces discretionary detention with mandatory detention for all asylum seekers at an offshore place, such as Christmas Island. This Bill also alters the Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946 in relation to the making and implementation of any decision to remove, deport or take a non-citizen child from Australia. The Migration Legislations Amendment (Offshore Processing and Other Measures Bill 2011 overrides the guardianship obligations under the Immigration (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946.
More information about this Bill and the context surrounding it can be found<a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillsdgs%2F1102135%22"> here</a>. The text of the proposed amendment can be found<a href="http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=BillId_Phrase%3A%22r4683%22%20Dataset%3Ahansardr,hansards%20Title%3A%22second%20reading%22%20Speaker_Phrase%3A%22abetz,%20sen%20eric%22;rec=0"> here</a>.