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senate vote 2014-03-03#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-10-09 15:26:43	Title Description The majority voted against a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-03-03.17.1) to read the bill for a second time.(Read more about this division in [the Australian](http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/policy/senators-reject-bill-to-scrap-climate-change-authority/story-e6frg6xf-1226843760241). ) This means that the majority of senators disagree with the main idea of the bill, which was to abolish the [Climate Change Authority](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_Change_Authority), and that the bill has been rejected. ~~_Background to the motion_~~ The [Climate Change Authority (Abolition) Bill 2013](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5136) was introduced to abolish the Climate Change Authority ('CCA'), which was established by the Labor government to provide independent advice on Australia’s emissions reduction targets, and other Australian Government climate change initiatives.(Read more about the CCA on its website [here](http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/). It was created by the [Climate Change Authority Bill 2011](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr4663%22). ) Abolishing the CCA is a key Coalition policy.(Read more in the [media](http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/climate-change-authority-an-irritating-gadfly-to-tony-abbott-20140227-33jik.html).) ~~References~~ The majority voted against a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-03-03.17.1) to read the bill for a second time.(Read more about this division in [the Australian](http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/policy/senators-reject-bill-to-scrap-climate-change-authority/story-e6frg6xf-1226843760241). ) This means that the majority of senators disagree with the main idea of the bill, which was to abolish the [Climate Change Authority](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_Change_Authority), and that the bill has been rejected. _Background to the motion_ The [Climate Change Authority (Abolition) Bill 2013](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5136) was introduced to abolish the Climate Change Authority ('CCA'), which was established by the Labor government to provide independent advice on Australia’s emissions reduction targets, and other Australian Government climate change initiatives.(Read more about the CCA on its website [here](http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/). It was created by the [Climate Change Authority Bill 2011](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr4663%22). ) Abolishing the CCA is a key Coalition policy.(Read more in the [media](http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/climate-change-authority-an-irritating-gadfly-to-tony-abbott-20140227-33jik.html).)
senate vote 2014-03-03#2 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:21:39	Title Description The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-03-03.17.1 motion] to read the bill for a second time.(Read more about this division in [http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/policy/senators-reject-bill-to-scrap-climate-change-authority/story-e6frg6xf-1226843760241 the Australian]. ) This means that the majority of senators disagree with the main idea of the bill, which was to abolish the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_Change_Authority Climate Change Authority], and that the bill has been rejected. ~~''Background to the motion''~~ The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5136 Climate Change Authority (Abolition) Bill 2013] was introduced to abolish the Climate Change Authority ('CCA'), which was established by the Labor government to provide independent advice on Australia’s emissions reduction targets, and other Australian Government climate change initiatives.(Read more about the CCA on its website [http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/ here]. It was created by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr4663%22 Climate Change Authority Bill 2011]. ) Abolishing the CCA is a key Coalition policy.(Read more in the [http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/climate-change-authority-an-irritating-gadfly-to-tony-abbott-20140227-33jik.html media].) ~~References~~ The majority voted against a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-03-03.17.1) to read the bill for a second time.(Read more about this division in [the Australian](http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/policy/senators-reject-bill-to-scrap-climate-change-authority/story-e6frg6xf-1226843760241). ) This means that the majority of senators disagree with the main idea of the bill, which was to abolish the [Climate Change Authority](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_Change_Authority), and that the bill has been rejected. _Background to the motion_ The [Climate Change Authority (Abolition) Bill 2013](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5136) was introduced to abolish the Climate Change Authority ('CCA'), which was established by the Labor government to provide independent advice on Australia’s emissions reduction targets, and other Australian Government climate change initiatives.(Read more about the CCA on its website [here](http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/). It was created by the [Climate Change Authority Bill 2011](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr4663%22). ) Abolishing the CCA is a key Coalition policy.(Read more in the [media](http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/climate-change-authority-an-irritating-gadfly-to-tony-abbott-20140227-33jik.html).) References
senate vote 2014-03-03#2 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:16:58	Title Description ~~The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-03-03.17.1 motion] to read the bill for a second time.[1]~~ The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-03-03.17.1 motion] to read the bill for a second time.(Read more about this division in [http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/policy/senators-reject-bill-to-scrap-climate-change-authority/story-e6frg6xf-1226843760241 the Australian]. ) This means that the majority of senators disagree with the main idea of the bill, which was to abolish the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_Change_Authority Climate Change Authority], and that the bill has been rejected. ''Background to the motion'' The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5136 Climate Change Authority (Abolition) Bill 2013] was introduced to abolish the Climate Change Authority ('CCA'), which was established by the Labor government to provide independent advice on Australia’s emissions reduction targets, and other Australian Government climate change initiatives.[2] The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5136 Climate Change Authority (Abolition) Bill 2013] was introduced to abolish the Climate Change Authority ('CCA'), which was established by the Labor government to provide independent advice on Australia’s emissions reduction targets, and other Australian Government climate change initiatives.(Read more about the CCA on its website [http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/ here]. It was created by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr4663%22 Climate Change Authority Bill 2011]. ) ~~Abolishing the CCA is a key Coalition policy.[3]~~ Abolishing the CCA is a key Coalition policy.(Read more in the [http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/climate-change-authority-an-irritating-gadfly-to-tony-abbott-20140227-33jik.html media].) References * [1] Read more about this division in [http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/policy/senators-reject-bill-to-scrap-climate-change-authority/story-e6frg6xf-1226843760241 the Australian]. * [2] Read more about the CCA on its website [http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/ here]. It was created by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr4663%22 Climate Change Authority Bill 2011]. * [3] Read more in the [http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/climate-change-authority-an-irritating-gadfly-to-tony-abbott-20140227-33jik.html media].
senate vote 2014-03-03#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-03-27 16:43:50	Title Description ~~The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-03-03.17.1 motion] to read the bill for a second time.~~ The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-03-03.17.1 motion] to read the bill for a second time.[1] This means that the majority of senators disagree with the main idea of the bill, which was to abolish the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_Change_Authority Climate Change Authority], and that the bill has been rejected. ''Background to the motion'' The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5136 Climate Change Authority (Abolition) Bill 2013] was introduced to abolish the Climate Change Authority ('CCA'), which was established by the Labor government to provide independent advice on Australia’s emissions reduction targets, and other Australian Government climate change initiatives.[1] The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5136 Climate Change Authority (Abolition) Bill 2013] was introduced to abolish the Climate Change Authority ('CCA'), which was established by the Labor government to provide independent advice on Australia’s emissions reduction targets, and other Australian Government climate change initiatives.[2] ~~Abolishing the CCA is a key Coalition policy.[2]~~ Abolishing the CCA is a key Coalition policy.[3] References * [1] Read more about the CCA on its website [http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/ here]. It was created by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr4663%22 Climate Change Authority Bill 2011]. * [2] Read more in the [http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/climate-change-authority-an-irritating-gadfly-to-tony-abbott-20140227-33jik.html media]. * [1] Read more about this division in [http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/policy/senators-reject-bill-to-scrap-climate-change-authority/story-e6frg6xf-1226843760241 the Australian]. * [2] Read more about the CCA on its website [http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/ here]. It was created by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr4663%22 Climate Change Authority Bill 2011]. * [3] Read more in the [http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/climate-change-authority-an-irritating-gadfly-to-tony-abbott-20140227-33jik.html media].
senate vote 2014-03-03#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-03-27 16:42:05	Title Description The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-03-03.17.1 motion] to read the bill for a second time. This means that the majority of senators disagree with the main idea of the bill, which was to abolish the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_Change_Authority Climate Change Authority], and that the bill has been rejected. ''Background to the motion'' This bill was introduced to abolish the Climate Change Authority ('CCA'), which was established by the Labor government to provide independent advice on Australia’s emissions reduction targets, and other Australian Government climate change initiatives.[1] The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5136 Climate Change Authority (Abolition) Bill 2013] was introduced to abolish the Climate Change Authority ('CCA'), which was established by the Labor government to provide independent advice on Australia’s emissions reduction targets, and other Australian Government climate change initiatives.[1] Abolishing the CCA is a key Coalition policy.[2] References * [1] Read more about the CCA on its website [http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/ here]. It was created by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr4663%22 Climate Change Authority Bill 2011]. * [2] Read more in the [http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/climate-change-authority-an-irritating-gadfly-to-tony-abbott-20140227-33jik.html media].
senate vote 2014-03-03#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-03-27 16:41:09	Title Bills — Climate Change Authority (Abolition) Bill 2013 Climate Change Authority (Abolition) Bill 2013 - Second reading - Read a second time Description ~~<p class="speaker">John Hogg</p>~~ ~~<p>Order! The question is that the bill, as amended, be agreed to.</p>~~ The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-03-03.17.1 motion] to read the bill for a second time. This means that the majority of senators disagree with the main idea of the bill, which was to abolish the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_Change_Authority Climate Change Authority], and that the bill has been rejected. ''Background to the motion'' This bill was introduced to abolish the Climate Change Authority ('CCA'), which was established by the Labor government to provide independent advice on Australia’s emissions reduction targets, and other Australian Government climate change initiatives.[1] Abolishing the CCA is a key Coalition policy.[2] References * [1] Read more about the CCA on its website [http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/ here]. It was created by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr4663%22 Climate Change Authority Bill 2011]. * [2] Read more in the [http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/climate-change-authority-an-irritating-gadfly-to-tony-abbott-20140227-33jik.html media].

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senate vote 2014-03-03#2

Edited by mackay staff

on 2014-10-09 15:26:43

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The majority voted against a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-03-03.17.1) to read the bill for a second time.(Read more about this division in [the Australian](http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/policy/senators-reject-bill-to-scrap-climate-change-authority/story-e6frg6xf-1226843760241). )
This means that the majority of senators disagree with the main idea of the bill, which was to abolish the [Climate Change Authority](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_Change_Authority), and that the bill has been rejected.
~~_Background to the motion_~~
The [Climate Change Authority (Abolition) Bill 2013](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5136) was introduced to abolish the Climate Change Authority ('CCA'), which was established by the Labor government to provide independent advice on Australia’s emissions reduction targets, and other Australian Government climate change initiatives.(Read more about the CCA on its website [here](http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/). It was created by the [Climate Change Authority Bill 2011](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr4663%22). )
Abolishing the CCA is a key Coalition policy.(Read more in the [media](http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/climate-change-authority-an-irritating-gadfly-to-tony-abbott-20140227-33jik.html).)
~~References~~
The majority voted against a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-03-03.17.1) to read the bill for a second time.(Read more about this division in [the Australian](http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/policy/senators-reject-bill-to-scrap-climate-change-authority/story-e6frg6xf-1226843760241). )
This means that the majority of senators disagree with the main idea of the bill, which was to abolish the [Climate Change Authority](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_Change_Authority), and that the bill has been rejected.
_Background to the motion_
The [Climate Change Authority (Abolition) Bill 2013](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5136) was introduced to abolish the Climate Change Authority ('CCA'), which was established by the Labor government to provide independent advice on Australia’s emissions reduction targets, and other Australian Government climate change initiatives.(Read more about the CCA on its website [here](http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/). It was created by the [Climate Change Authority Bill 2011](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr4663%22). )
Abolishing the CCA is a key Coalition policy.(Read more in the [media](http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/climate-change-authority-an-irritating-gadfly-to-tony-abbott-20140227-33jik.html).)

senate vote 2014-03-03#2

Edited by system

on 2014-10-07 16:21:39

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The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-03-03.17.1 motion] to read the bill for a second time.(Read more about this division in [http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/policy/senators-reject-bill-to-scrap-climate-change-authority/story-e6frg6xf-1226843760241 the Australian]. )
This means that the majority of senators disagree with the main idea of the bill, which was to abolish the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_Change_Authority Climate Change Authority], and that the bill has been rejected.
~~''Background to the motion''~~
The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5136 Climate Change Authority (Abolition) Bill 2013] was introduced to abolish the Climate Change Authority ('CCA'), which was established by the Labor government to provide independent advice on Australia’s emissions reduction targets, and other Australian Government climate change initiatives.(Read more about the CCA on its website [http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/ here]. It was created by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr4663%22 Climate Change Authority Bill 2011]. )
Abolishing the CCA is a key Coalition policy.(Read more in the [http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/climate-change-authority-an-irritating-gadfly-to-tony-abbott-20140227-33jik.html media].)
~~References~~
The majority voted against a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-03-03.17.1) to read the bill for a second time.(Read more about this division in [the Australian](http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/policy/senators-reject-bill-to-scrap-climate-change-authority/story-e6frg6xf-1226843760241). )
This means that the majority of senators disagree with the main idea of the bill, which was to abolish the [Climate Change Authority](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_Change_Authority), and that the bill has been rejected.
_Background to the motion_
The [Climate Change Authority (Abolition) Bill 2013](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5136) was introduced to abolish the Climate Change Authority ('CCA'), which was established by the Labor government to provide independent advice on Australia’s emissions reduction targets, and other Australian Government climate change initiatives.(Read more about the CCA on its website [here](http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/). It was created by the [Climate Change Authority Bill 2011](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr4663%22). )
Abolishing the CCA is a key Coalition policy.(Read more in the [media](http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/climate-change-authority-an-irritating-gadfly-to-tony-abbott-20140227-33jik.html).)
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senate vote 2014-03-03#2

Edited by system

on 2014-10-07 16:16:58

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~~The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-03-03.17.1 motion] to read the bill for a second time.[1]~~
The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-03-03.17.1 motion] to read the bill for a second time.(Read more about this division in [http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/policy/senators-reject-bill-to-scrap-climate-change-authority/story-e6frg6xf-1226843760241 the Australian]. )
This means that the majority of senators disagree with the main idea of the bill, which was to abolish the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_Change_Authority Climate Change Authority], and that the bill has been rejected.
''Background to the motion''
The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5136 Climate Change Authority (Abolition) Bill 2013] was introduced to abolish the Climate Change Authority ('CCA'), which was established by the Labor government to provide independent advice on Australia’s emissions reduction targets, and other Australian Government climate change initiatives.[2]
The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5136 Climate Change Authority (Abolition) Bill 2013] was introduced to abolish the Climate Change Authority ('CCA'), which was established by the Labor government to provide independent advice on Australia’s emissions reduction targets, and other Australian Government climate change initiatives.(Read more about the CCA on its website [http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/ here]. It was created by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr4663%22 Climate Change Authority Bill 2011]. )
~~Abolishing the CCA is a key Coalition policy.[3]~~
Abolishing the CCA is a key Coalition policy.(Read more in the [http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/climate-change-authority-an-irritating-gadfly-to-tony-abbott-20140227-33jik.html media].)
References
* [1] Read more about this division in [http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/policy/senators-reject-bill-to-scrap-climate-change-authority/story-e6frg6xf-1226843760241 the Australian].
* [2] Read more about the CCA on its website [http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/ here]. It was created by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr4663%22 Climate Change Authority Bill 2011].
* [3] Read more in the [http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/climate-change-authority-an-irritating-gadfly-to-tony-abbott-20140227-33jik.html media].

senate vote 2014-03-03#2

Edited by mackay staff

on 2014-03-27 16:43:50

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~~The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-03-03.17.1 motion] to read the bill for a second time.~~
The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-03-03.17.1 motion] to read the bill for a second time.[1]
This means that the majority of senators disagree with the main idea of the bill, which was to abolish the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_Change_Authority Climate Change Authority], and that the bill has been rejected.
''Background to the motion''
The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5136 Climate Change Authority (Abolition) Bill 2013] was introduced to abolish the Climate Change Authority ('CCA'), which was established by the Labor government to provide independent advice on Australia’s emissions reduction targets, and other Australian Government climate change initiatives.[1]
The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5136 Climate Change Authority (Abolition) Bill 2013] was introduced to abolish the Climate Change Authority ('CCA'), which was established by the Labor government to provide independent advice on Australia’s emissions reduction targets, and other Australian Government climate change initiatives.[2]
~~Abolishing the CCA is a key Coalition policy.[2]~~
Abolishing the CCA is a key Coalition policy.[3]
References
* [1] Read more about the CCA on its website [http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/ here]. It was created by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr4663%22 Climate Change Authority Bill 2011].
* [2] Read more in the [http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/climate-change-authority-an-irritating-gadfly-to-tony-abbott-20140227-33jik.html media].
* [1] Read more about this division in [http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/policy/senators-reject-bill-to-scrap-climate-change-authority/story-e6frg6xf-1226843760241 the Australian].
* [2] Read more about the CCA on its website [http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/ here]. It was created by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr4663%22 Climate Change Authority Bill 2011].
* [3] Read more in the [http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/climate-change-authority-an-irritating-gadfly-to-tony-abbott-20140227-33jik.html media].

senate vote 2014-03-03#2

Edited by mackay staff

on 2014-03-27 16:42:05

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The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-03-03.17.1 motion] to read the bill for a second time.
This means that the majority of senators disagree with the main idea of the bill, which was to abolish the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_Change_Authority Climate Change Authority], and that the bill has been rejected.
''Background to the motion''
This bill was introduced to abolish the Climate Change Authority ('CCA'), which was established by the Labor government to provide independent advice on Australia’s emissions reduction targets, and other Australian Government climate change initiatives.[1]
The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5136 Climate Change Authority (Abolition) Bill 2013] was introduced to abolish the Climate Change Authority ('CCA'), which was established by the Labor government to provide independent advice on Australia’s emissions reduction targets, and other Australian Government climate change initiatives.[1]
Abolishing the CCA is a key Coalition policy.[2]
References
* [1] Read more about the CCA on its website [http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/ here]. It was created by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr4663%22 Climate Change Authority Bill 2011].
* [2] Read more in the [http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/climate-change-authority-an-irritating-gadfly-to-tony-abbott-20140227-33jik.html media].

senate vote 2014-03-03#2

Edited by mackay staff

on 2014-03-27 16:41:09

Title

Bills — Climate Change Authority (Abolition) Bill 2013
Climate Change Authority (Abolition) Bill 2013 - Second reading - Read a second time

Description

~~<p class="speaker">John Hogg</p>~~
~~<p>Order! The question is that the bill, as amended, be agreed to.</p>~~
The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-03-03.17.1 motion] to read the bill for a second time.
This means that the majority of senators disagree with the main idea of the bill, which was to abolish the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_Change_Authority Climate Change Authority], and that the bill has been rejected.
''Background to the motion''
This bill was introduced to abolish the Climate Change Authority ('CCA'), which was established by the Labor government to provide independent advice on Australia’s emissions reduction targets, and other Australian Government climate change initiatives.[1]
Abolishing the CCA is a key Coalition policy.[2]
References
* [1] Read more about the CCA on its website [http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/ here]. It was created by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr4663%22 Climate Change Authority Bill 2011].
* [2] Read more in the [http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/climate-change-authority-an-irritating-gadfly-to-tony-abbott-20140227-33jik.html media].