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senate vote 2014-07-14#6 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-10-09 15:01:41	Title Description The same number of senators voted in favour and against part (b) of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-07-14.118.1) introduced by Greens Senator [Sarah Hanson-Young](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate). This means that the motion was unsuccessful as a majority was not reached. The motion was: ~~_That the Senate-_~~ ~~_[...]_~~ ~~_(b) calls on the Government to cease the current 'on water' screening and transfer practices which fall short of Australia's international protection obligations._~~ This is the second part of Senator Hanson-Young's motion. The first part, part (a), was voted on previously.(See the division on part (a) [here](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-07-14&number=5&house=senate). ) ~~_Background to the motion_~~ ~~By "'on water' screening and transfer practices", Senator Hanson-Young is referring to two recent incidents involving asylum seeker boats intercepted by Australian Customs.~~ The first involved an [asylum seeker](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asylum_seekers#Asylum_seekers) boat that carried 41 asylum seekers from [Sri Lanka](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_lanka), including four [Tamils](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamils). The boat was intercepted by Australian Customs and their claims for asylum were assessed via teleconference at sea. Only one was found to have a case for seeking asylum, but the Government says they chose to return to Sri Lanka with the others after being told they would be sent to [Manus Island](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manus_Island_detention_centre) or [Nauru](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nauru_detention_centre). All 41 people were transferred to the Sri Lankan navy and are now facing charges in a Sri Lankan Court.(Read more about the 41 people returned to Sri Lanka by Australian Customs [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/morrison-confirms-sri-lankans-returned-after-interception/5575924). ) The second incident involved a boat that carried 153 asylum seekers, including young children. The boat was also intercepted by Australian Customs but a High Court interim injunction blocked them from transferring the asylum seekers to Sri Lanka.(Read more about the High Court interim injunction [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/high-court-injunction-halts-handover-of-asylum-seekers/5579726). ) The Government has undertaken to give three days' notice before returning the asylum seekers. Currently, the 153 asylum seekers are aboard a Customs vessel in an unknown location and it is unclear whether they will stay there until their case can proceed through the High Court.(Read more about the standoff in the High Court [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-08/high-court-hearing-on-asylum-seekers/5581766). ) The same number of senators voted in favour and against part (b) of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-07-14.118.1) introduced by Greens Senator [Sarah Hanson-Young](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate). This means that the motion was unsuccessful as a majority was not reached. The motion was: _That the Senate-_ _[...]_ _(b) calls on the Government to cease the current 'on water' screening and transfer practices which fall short of Australia's international protection obligations._ This is the second part of Senator Hanson-Young's motion. The first part, part (a), was voted on previously.(See the division on part (a) [here](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-07-14&number=5&house=senate). ) _Background to the motion_ By "'on water' screening and transfer practices", Senator Hanson-Young is referring to two recent incidents involving asylum seeker boats intercepted by Australian Customs. The first involved an [asylum seeker](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asylum_seekers#Asylum_seekers) boat that carried 41 asylum seekers from [Sri Lanka](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_lanka), including four [Tamils](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamils). The boat was intercepted by Australian Customs and their claims for asylum were assessed via teleconference at sea. Only one was found to have a case for seeking asylum, but the Government says they chose to return to Sri Lanka with the others after being told they would be sent to [Manus Island](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manus_Island_detention_centre) or [Nauru](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nauru_detention_centre). All 41 people were transferred to the Sri Lankan navy and are now facing charges in a Sri Lankan Court.(Read more about the 41 people returned to Sri Lanka by Australian Customs [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/morrison-confirms-sri-lankans-returned-after-interception/5575924).) The second incident involved a boat that carried 153 asylum seekers, including young children. The boat was also intercepted by Australian Customs but a High Court interim injunction blocked them from transferring the asylum seekers to Sri Lanka.(Read more about the High Court interim injunction [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/high-court-injunction-halts-handover-of-asylum-seekers/5579726). ) The Government has undertaken to give three days' notice before returning the asylum seekers. Currently, the 153 asylum seekers are aboard a Customs vessel in an unknown location and it is unclear whether they will stay there until their case can proceed through the High Court.(Read more about the standoff in the High Court [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-08/high-court-hearing-on-asylum-seekers/5581766). ) Australia's international protection obligations include the principle of [non-refoulement](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-refoulement), which ABC News explained as "UN-speak for not turning away a refugee without a fair hearing, a key tenet of the [1951 Refugee Convention](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refugee_convention)".(Read the whole ABC News article [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-08/high-court-hearing-on-asylum-seekers/5581766).)
senate vote 2014-07-14#6 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:22:09	Title Description The same number of senators voted in favour and against part (b) of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-07-14.118.1 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate Sarah Hanson-Young]. This means that the motion was unsuccessful as a majority was not reached. The motion was: ~~''That the Senate-''~~ ~~''[...]''~~ ~~''(b) calls on the Government to cease the current 'on water' screening and transfer practices which fall short of Australia's international protection obligations.''~~ This is the second part of Senator Hanson-Young's motion. The first part, part (a), was voted on previously.(See the division on part (a) [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-07-14&number=5&house=senate here]. ) ~~''Background to the motion''~~ ~~By "'on water' screening and transfer practices", Senator Hanson-Young is referring to two recent incidents involving asylum seeker boats intercepted by Australian Customs.~~ The first involved an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asylum_seekers#Asylum_seekers asylum seeker] boat that carried 41 asylum seekers from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_lanka Sri Lanka], including four [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamils Tamils]. The boat was intercepted by Australian Customs and their claims for asylum were assessed via teleconference at sea. Only one was found to have a case for seeking asylum, but the Government says they chose to return to Sri Lanka with the others after being told they would be sent to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manus_Island_detention_centre Manus Island] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nauru_detention_centre Nauru]. All 41 people were transferred to the Sri Lankan navy and are now facing charges in a Sri Lankan Court.(Read more about the 41 people returned to Sri Lanka by Australian Customs [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/morrison-confirms-sri-lankans-returned-after-interception/5575924 here]. ) The second incident involved a boat that carried 153 asylum seekers, including young children. The boat was also intercepted by Australian Customs but a High Court interim injunction blocked them from transferring the asylum seekers to Sri Lanka.(Read more about the High Court interim injunction [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/high-court-injunction-halts-handover-of-asylum-seekers/5579726 here]. ) The Government has undertaken to give three days' notice before returning the asylum seekers. Currently, the 153 asylum seekers are aboard a Customs vessel in an unknown location and it is unclear whether they will stay there until their case can proceed through the High Court.(Read more about the standoff in the High Court [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-08/high-court-hearing-on-asylum-seekers/5581766 here]. ) Australia's international protection obligations include the principle of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-refoulement non-refoulement], which ABC News explained as "UN-speak for not turning away a refugee without a fair hearing, a key tenet of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refugee_convention 1951 Refugee Convention]".(Read the whole ABC News article [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-08/high-court-hearing-on-asylum-seekers/5581766 here].) The same number of senators voted in favour and against part (b) of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-07-14.118.1) introduced by Greens Senator [Sarah Hanson-Young](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate). This means that the motion was unsuccessful as a majority was not reached. The motion was: _That the Senate-_ _[...]_ _(b) calls on the Government to cease the current 'on water' screening and transfer practices which fall short of Australia's international protection obligations._ This is the second part of Senator Hanson-Young's motion. The first part, part (a), was voted on previously.(See the division on part (a) [here](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-07-14&number=5&house=senate). ) _Background to the motion_ By "'on water' screening and transfer practices", Senator Hanson-Young is referring to two recent incidents involving asylum seeker boats intercepted by Australian Customs. The first involved an [asylum seeker](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asylum_seekers#Asylum_seekers) boat that carried 41 asylum seekers from [Sri Lanka](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_lanka), including four [Tamils](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamils). The boat was intercepted by Australian Customs and their claims for asylum were assessed via teleconference at sea. Only one was found to have a case for seeking asylum, but the Government says they chose to return to Sri Lanka with the others after being told they would be sent to [Manus Island](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manus_Island_detention_centre) or [Nauru](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nauru_detention_centre). All 41 people were transferred to the Sri Lankan navy and are now facing charges in a Sri Lankan Court.(Read more about the 41 people returned to Sri Lanka by Australian Customs [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/morrison-confirms-sri-lankans-returned-after-interception/5575924). ) The second incident involved a boat that carried 153 asylum seekers, including young children. The boat was also intercepted by Australian Customs but a High Court interim injunction blocked them from transferring the asylum seekers to Sri Lanka.(Read more about the High Court interim injunction [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/high-court-injunction-halts-handover-of-asylum-seekers/5579726). ) The Government has undertaken to give three days' notice before returning the asylum seekers. Currently, the 153 asylum seekers are aboard a Customs vessel in an unknown location and it is unclear whether they will stay there until their case can proceed through the High Court.(Read more about the standoff in the High Court [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-08/high-court-hearing-on-asylum-seekers/5581766). ) Australia's international protection obligations include the principle of [non-refoulement](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-refoulement), which ABC News explained as "UN-speak for not turning away a refugee without a fair hearing, a key tenet of the [1951 Refugee Convention](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refugee_convention)".(Read the whole ABC News article [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-08/high-court-hearing-on-asylum-seekers/5581766).)
senate vote 2014-07-14#6 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:17:00	Title Description The same number of senators voted in favour and against part (b) of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-07-14.118.1 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate Sarah Hanson-Young]. This means that the motion was unsuccessful as a majority was not reached. The motion was: ''That the Senate-'' ''[...]'' ''(b) calls on the Government to cease the current 'on water' screening and transfer practices which fall short of Australia's international protection obligations.'' ~~This is the second part of Senator Hanson-Young's motion. The first part, part (a), was voted on previously.[1]~~ This is the second part of Senator Hanson-Young's motion. The first part, part (a), was voted on previously.(See the division on part (a) [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-07-14&number=5&house=senate here]. ) ''Background to the motion'' By "'on water' screening and transfer practices", Senator Hanson-Young is referring to two recent incidents involving asylum seeker boats intercepted by Australian Customs. The first involved an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asylum_seekers#Asylum_seekers asylum seeker] boat that carried 41 asylum seekers from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_lanka Sri Lanka], including four [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamils Tamils]. The boat was intercepted by Australian Customs and their claims for asylum were assessed via teleconference at sea. Only one was found to have a case for seeking asylum, but the Government says they chose to return to Sri Lanka with the others after being told they would be sent to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manus_Island_detention_centre Manus Island] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nauru_detention_centre Nauru]. All 41 people were transferred to the Sri Lankan navy and are now facing charges in a Sri Lankan Court.[2] The first involved an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asylum_seekers#Asylum_seekers asylum seeker] boat that carried 41 asylum seekers from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_lanka Sri Lanka], including four [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamils Tamils]. The boat was intercepted by Australian Customs and their claims for asylum were assessed via teleconference at sea. Only one was found to have a case for seeking asylum, but the Government says they chose to return to Sri Lanka with the others after being told they would be sent to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manus_Island_detention_centre Manus Island] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nauru_detention_centre Nauru]. All 41 people were transferred to the Sri Lankan navy and are now facing charges in a Sri Lankan Court.(Read more about the 41 people returned to Sri Lanka by Australian Customs [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/morrison-confirms-sri-lankans-returned-after-interception/5575924 here]. ) The second incident involved a boat that carried 153 asylum seekers, including young children. The boat was also intercepted by Australian Customs but a High Court interim injunction blocked them from transferring the asylum seekers to Sri Lanka.[3] The Government has undertaken to give three days' notice before returning the asylum seekers. Currently, the 153 asylum seekers are aboard a Customs vessel in an unknown location and it is unclear whether they will stay there until their case can proceed through the High Court.[4] The second incident involved a boat that carried 153 asylum seekers, including young children. The boat was also intercepted by Australian Customs but a High Court interim injunction blocked them from transferring the asylum seekers to Sri Lanka.(Read more about the High Court interim injunction [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/high-court-injunction-halts-handover-of-asylum-seekers/5579726 here]. ) The Government has undertaken to give three days' notice before returning the asylum seekers. Currently, the 153 asylum seekers are aboard a Customs vessel in an unknown location and it is unclear whether they will stay there until their case can proceed through the High Court.(Read more about the standoff in the High Court [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-08/high-court-hearing-on-asylum-seekers/5581766 here]. ) Australia's international protection obligations include the principle of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-refoulement non-refoulement], which ABC News explained as "UN-speak for not turning away a refugee without a fair hearing, a key tenet of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refugee_convention 1951 Refugee Convention]".[5] Australia's international protection obligations include the principle of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-refoulement non-refoulement], which ABC News explained as "UN-speak for not turning away a refugee without a fair hearing, a key tenet of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refugee_convention 1951 Refugee Convention]".(Read the whole ABC News article [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-08/high-court-hearing-on-asylum-seekers/5581766 here].) ~~''References''~~ * [1] See the division on part (a) [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-07-14&number=5&house=senate here]. * [2] Read more about the 41 people returned to Sri Lanka by Australian Customs [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/morrison-confirms-sri-lankans-returned-after-interception/5575924 here]. * [3] Read more about the High Court interim injunction [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/high-court-injunction-halts-handover-of-asylum-seekers/5579726 here]. * [4] Read more about the standoff in the High Court [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-08/high-court-hearing-on-asylum-seekers/5581766 here]. * [5] Read the whole ABC News article [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-08/high-court-hearing-on-asylum-seekers/5581766 here].
senate vote 2014-07-14#6 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-07-17 12:28:51	Title ~~Motions — Asylum Seekers - Against 'on water' screening and transfer practices~~ Motions — Asylum Seekers — Against 'on water' screening and transfer practices Description The same number of senators voted in favour and against part (b) of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-07-14.118.1 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate Sarah Hanson-Young]. This means that the motion was unsuccessful as a majority was not reached. The motion was: ~~''That the Senate—''~~ ''That the Senate-'' ''[...]'' ''(b) calls on the Government to cease the current 'on water' screening and transfer practices which fall short of Australia's international protection obligations.'' This is the second part of Senator Hanson-Young's motion. The first part, part (a), was voted on previously.[1] ''Background to the motion'' By "'on water' screening and transfer practices", Senator Hanson-Young is referring to two recent incidents involving asylum seeker boats intercepted by Australian Customs. The first involved an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asylum_seekers#Asylum_seekers asylum seeker] boat that carried 41 asylum seekers from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_lanka Sri Lanka], including four [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamils Tamils]. The boat was intercepted by Australian Customs and their claims for asylum were assessed via teleconference at sea. Only one was found to have a case for seeking asylum, but the Government says they chose to return to Sri Lanka with the others after being told they would be sent to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manus_Island_detention_centre Manus Island] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nauru_detention_centre Nauru]. All 41 people were transferred to the Sri Lankan navy and are now facing charges in a Sri Lankan Court.[2] The second incident involved a boat that carried 153 asylum seekers, including young children. The boat was also intercepted by Australian Customs but a High Court interim injunction blocked them from transferring the asylum seekers to Sri Lanka.[3] The Government has undertaken to give three days' notice before returning the asylum seekers. Currently, the 153 asylum seekers are aboard a Customs vessel in an unknown location and it is unclear whether they will stay there until their case can proceed through the High Court.[4] Australia's international protection obligations include the principle of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-refoulement non-refoulement], which ABC News explained as "UN-speak for not turning away a refugee without a fair hearing, a key tenet of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refugee_convention 1951 Refugee Convention]".[5] ''References'' * [1] See the division on part (b) [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-07-14&number=5&house=senate here]. * [1] See the division on part (a) [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-07-14&number=5&house=senate here]. * [2] Read more about the 41 people returned to Sri Lanka by Australian Customs [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/morrison-confirms-sri-lankans-returned-after-interception/5575924 here]. * [3] Read more about the High Court interim injunction [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/high-court-injunction-halts-handover-of-asylum-seekers/5579726 here]. * [4] Read more about the standoff in the High Court [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-08/high-court-hearing-on-asylum-seekers/5581766 here]. * [5] Read the whole ABC News article [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-08/high-court-hearing-on-asylum-seekers/5581766 here].
senate vote 2014-07-14#6 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-07-17 12:28:11	Title ~~Motions — Asylum Seekers~~ Motions — Asylum Seekers - Against 'on water' screening and transfer practices Description ~~<p class="speaker">Gavin Marshall</p>~~ ~~<p>The question now is that general business notice of motion No. 317 part (b) be agreed to.</p>~~ The same number of senators voted in favour and against part (b) of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-07-14.118.1 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate Sarah Hanson-Young]. This means that the motion was unsuccessful as a majority was not reached. The motion was: ''That the Senate—'' ''[...]'' ''(b) calls on the Government to cease the current 'on water' screening and transfer practices which fall short of Australia's international protection obligations.'' This is the second part of Senator Hanson-Young's motion. The first part, part (a), was voted on previously.[1] ''Background to the motion'' By "'on water' screening and transfer practices", Senator Hanson-Young is referring to two recent incidents involving asylum seeker boats intercepted by Australian Customs. The first involved an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asylum_seekers#Asylum_seekers asylum seeker] boat that carried 41 asylum seekers from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_lanka Sri Lanka], including four [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamils Tamils]. The boat was intercepted by Australian Customs and their claims for asylum were assessed via teleconference at sea. Only one was found to have a case for seeking asylum, but the Government says they chose to return to Sri Lanka with the others after being told they would be sent to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manus_Island_detention_centre Manus Island] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nauru_detention_centre Nauru]. All 41 people were transferred to the Sri Lankan navy and are now facing charges in a Sri Lankan Court.[2] The second incident involved a boat that carried 153 asylum seekers, including young children. The boat was also intercepted by Australian Customs but a High Court interim injunction blocked them from transferring the asylum seekers to Sri Lanka.[3] The Government has undertaken to give three days' notice before returning the asylum seekers. Currently, the 153 asylum seekers are aboard a Customs vessel in an unknown location and it is unclear whether they will stay there until their case can proceed through the High Court.[4] Australia's international protection obligations include the principle of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-refoulement non-refoulement], which ABC News explained as "UN-speak for not turning away a refugee without a fair hearing, a key tenet of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refugee_convention 1951 Refugee Convention]".[5] ''References'' * [1] See the division on part (b) [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-07-14&number=5&house=senate here]. * [2] Read more about the 41 people returned to Sri Lanka by Australian Customs [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/morrison-confirms-sri-lankans-returned-after-interception/5575924 here]. * [3] Read more about the High Court interim injunction [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/high-court-injunction-halts-handover-of-asylum-seekers/5579726 here]. * [4] Read more about the standoff in the High Court [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-08/high-court-hearing-on-asylum-seekers/5581766 here]. * [5] Read the whole ABC News article [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-08/high-court-hearing-on-asylum-seekers/5581766 here].

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The same number of senators voted in favour and against part (b) of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-07-14.118.1) introduced by Greens Senator [Sarah Hanson-Young](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate). This means that the motion was unsuccessful as a majority was not reached. The motion was:
~~_That the Senate-_~~
~~_[...]_~~
~~_(b) calls on the Government to cease the current 'on water' screening and transfer practices which fall short of Australia's international protection obligations._~~
This is the second part of Senator Hanson-Young's motion. The first part, part (a), was voted on previously.(See the division on part (a) [here](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-07-14&number=5&house=senate). )
~~_Background to the motion_~~
~~By "'on water' screening and transfer practices", Senator Hanson-Young is referring to two recent incidents involving asylum seeker boats intercepted by Australian Customs.~~
The first involved an [asylum seeker](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asylum_seekers#Asylum_seekers) boat that carried 41 asylum seekers from [Sri Lanka](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_lanka), including four [Tamils](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamils). The boat was intercepted by Australian Customs and their claims for asylum were assessed via teleconference at sea. Only one was found to have a case for seeking asylum, but the Government says they chose to return to Sri Lanka with the others after being told they would be sent to [Manus Island](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manus_Island_detention_centre) or [Nauru](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nauru_detention_centre). All 41 people were transferred to the Sri Lankan navy and are now facing charges in a Sri Lankan Court.(Read more about the 41 people returned to Sri Lanka by Australian Customs [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/morrison-confirms-sri-lankans-returned-after-interception/5575924). )
The second incident involved a boat that carried 153 asylum seekers, including young children. The boat was also intercepted by Australian Customs but a High Court interim injunction blocked them from transferring the asylum seekers to Sri Lanka.(Read more about the High Court interim injunction [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/high-court-injunction-halts-handover-of-asylum-seekers/5579726). ) The Government has undertaken to give three days' notice before returning the asylum seekers. Currently, the 153 asylum seekers are aboard a Customs vessel in an unknown location and it is unclear whether they will stay there until their case can proceed through the High Court.(Read more about the standoff in the High Court [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-08/high-court-hearing-on-asylum-seekers/5581766). )
The same number of senators voted in favour and against part (b) of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-07-14.118.1) introduced by Greens Senator [Sarah Hanson-Young](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate). This means that the motion was unsuccessful as a majority was not reached. The motion was:
_That the Senate-_
_[...]_
_(b) calls on the Government to cease the current 'on water' screening and transfer practices which fall short of Australia's international protection obligations._
This is the second part of Senator Hanson-Young's motion. The first part, part (a), was voted on previously.(See the division on part (a) [here](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-07-14&number=5&house=senate). )
_Background to the motion_
By "'on water' screening and transfer practices", Senator Hanson-Young is referring to two recent incidents involving asylum seeker boats intercepted by Australian Customs.
The first involved an [asylum seeker](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asylum_seekers#Asylum_seekers) boat that carried 41 asylum seekers from [Sri Lanka](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_lanka), including four [Tamils](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamils). The boat was intercepted by Australian Customs and their claims for asylum were assessed via teleconference at sea. Only one was found to have a case for seeking asylum, but the Government says they chose to return to Sri Lanka with the others after being told they would be sent to [Manus Island](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manus_Island_detention_centre) or [Nauru](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nauru_detention_centre). All 41 people were transferred to the Sri Lankan navy and are now facing charges in a Sri Lankan Court.(Read more about the 41 people returned to Sri Lanka by Australian Customs [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/morrison-confirms-sri-lankans-returned-after-interception/5575924).)
The second incident involved a boat that carried 153 asylum seekers, including young children. The boat was also intercepted by Australian Customs but a High Court interim injunction blocked them from transferring the asylum seekers to Sri Lanka.(Read more about the High Court interim injunction [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/high-court-injunction-halts-handover-of-asylum-seekers/5579726). ) The Government has undertaken to give three days' notice before returning the asylum seekers. Currently, the 153 asylum seekers are aboard a Customs vessel in an unknown location and it is unclear whether they will stay there until their case can proceed through the High Court.(Read more about the standoff in the High Court [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-08/high-court-hearing-on-asylum-seekers/5581766). )
Australia's international protection obligations include the principle of [non-refoulement](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-refoulement), which ABC News explained as "UN-speak for not turning away a refugee without a fair hearing, a key tenet of the [1951 Refugee Convention](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refugee_convention)".(Read the whole ABC News article [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-08/high-court-hearing-on-asylum-seekers/5581766).)

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The same number of senators voted in favour and against part (b) of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-07-14.118.1 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate Sarah Hanson-Young]. This means that the motion was unsuccessful as a majority was not reached. The motion was:
~~''That the Senate-''~~
~~''[...]''~~
~~''(b) calls on the Government to cease the current 'on water' screening and transfer practices which fall short of Australia's international protection obligations.''~~
This is the second part of Senator Hanson-Young's motion. The first part, part (a), was voted on previously.(See the division on part (a) [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-07-14&number=5&house=senate here]. )
~~''Background to the motion''~~
~~By "'on water' screening and transfer practices", Senator Hanson-Young is referring to two recent incidents involving asylum seeker boats intercepted by Australian Customs.~~
The first involved an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asylum_seekers#Asylum_seekers asylum seeker] boat that carried 41 asylum seekers from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_lanka Sri Lanka], including four [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamils Tamils]. The boat was intercepted by Australian Customs and their claims for asylum were assessed via teleconference at sea. Only one was found to have a case for seeking asylum, but the Government says they chose to return to Sri Lanka with the others after being told they would be sent to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manus_Island_detention_centre Manus Island] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nauru_detention_centre Nauru]. All 41 people were transferred to the Sri Lankan navy and are now facing charges in a Sri Lankan Court.(Read more about the 41 people returned to Sri Lanka by Australian Customs [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/morrison-confirms-sri-lankans-returned-after-interception/5575924 here]. )
The second incident involved a boat that carried 153 asylum seekers, including young children. The boat was also intercepted by Australian Customs but a High Court interim injunction blocked them from transferring the asylum seekers to Sri Lanka.(Read more about the High Court interim injunction [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/high-court-injunction-halts-handover-of-asylum-seekers/5579726 here]. ) The Government has undertaken to give three days' notice before returning the asylum seekers. Currently, the 153 asylum seekers are aboard a Customs vessel in an unknown location and it is unclear whether they will stay there until their case can proceed through the High Court.(Read more about the standoff in the High Court [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-08/high-court-hearing-on-asylum-seekers/5581766 here]. )
Australia's international protection obligations include the principle of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-refoulement non-refoulement], which ABC News explained as "UN-speak for not turning away a refugee without a fair hearing, a key tenet of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refugee_convention 1951 Refugee Convention]".(Read the whole ABC News article [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-08/high-court-hearing-on-asylum-seekers/5581766 here].)
The same number of senators voted in favour and against part (b) of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-07-14.118.1) introduced by Greens Senator [Sarah Hanson-Young](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate). This means that the motion was unsuccessful as a majority was not reached. The motion was:
_That the Senate-_
_[...]_
_(b) calls on the Government to cease the current 'on water' screening and transfer practices which fall short of Australia's international protection obligations._
This is the second part of Senator Hanson-Young's motion. The first part, part (a), was voted on previously.(See the division on part (a) [here](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-07-14&number=5&house=senate). )
_Background to the motion_
By "'on water' screening and transfer practices", Senator Hanson-Young is referring to two recent incidents involving asylum seeker boats intercepted by Australian Customs.
The first involved an [asylum seeker](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asylum_seekers#Asylum_seekers) boat that carried 41 asylum seekers from [Sri Lanka](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_lanka), including four [Tamils](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamils). The boat was intercepted by Australian Customs and their claims for asylum were assessed via teleconference at sea. Only one was found to have a case for seeking asylum, but the Government says they chose to return to Sri Lanka with the others after being told they would be sent to [Manus Island](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manus_Island_detention_centre) or [Nauru](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nauru_detention_centre). All 41 people were transferred to the Sri Lankan navy and are now facing charges in a Sri Lankan Court.(Read more about the 41 people returned to Sri Lanka by Australian Customs [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/morrison-confirms-sri-lankans-returned-after-interception/5575924). )
The second incident involved a boat that carried 153 asylum seekers, including young children. The boat was also intercepted by Australian Customs but a High Court interim injunction blocked them from transferring the asylum seekers to Sri Lanka.(Read more about the High Court interim injunction [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/high-court-injunction-halts-handover-of-asylum-seekers/5579726). ) The Government has undertaken to give three days' notice before returning the asylum seekers. Currently, the 153 asylum seekers are aboard a Customs vessel in an unknown location and it is unclear whether they will stay there until their case can proceed through the High Court.(Read more about the standoff in the High Court [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-08/high-court-hearing-on-asylum-seekers/5581766). )
Australia's international protection obligations include the principle of [non-refoulement](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-refoulement), which ABC News explained as "UN-speak for not turning away a refugee without a fair hearing, a key tenet of the [1951 Refugee Convention](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refugee_convention)".(Read the whole ABC News article [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-08/high-court-hearing-on-asylum-seekers/5581766).)

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The same number of senators voted in favour and against part (b) of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-07-14.118.1 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate Sarah Hanson-Young]. This means that the motion was unsuccessful as a majority was not reached. The motion was:
''That the Senate-''
''[...]''
''(b) calls on the Government to cease the current 'on water' screening and transfer practices which fall short of Australia's international protection obligations.''
~~This is the second part of Senator Hanson-Young's motion. The first part, part (a), was voted on previously.[1]~~
This is the second part of Senator Hanson-Young's motion. The first part, part (a), was voted on previously.(See the division on part (a) [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-07-14&number=5&house=senate here]. )
''Background to the motion''
By "'on water' screening and transfer practices", Senator Hanson-Young is referring to two recent incidents involving asylum seeker boats intercepted by Australian Customs.
The first involved an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asylum_seekers#Asylum_seekers asylum seeker] boat that carried 41 asylum seekers from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_lanka Sri Lanka], including four [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamils Tamils]. The boat was intercepted by Australian Customs and their claims for asylum were assessed via teleconference at sea. Only one was found to have a case for seeking asylum, but the Government says they chose to return to Sri Lanka with the others after being told they would be sent to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manus_Island_detention_centre Manus Island] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nauru_detention_centre Nauru]. All 41 people were transferred to the Sri Lankan navy and are now facing charges in a Sri Lankan Court.[2]
The first involved an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asylum_seekers#Asylum_seekers asylum seeker] boat that carried 41 asylum seekers from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_lanka Sri Lanka], including four [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamils Tamils]. The boat was intercepted by Australian Customs and their claims for asylum were assessed via teleconference at sea. Only one was found to have a case for seeking asylum, but the Government says they chose to return to Sri Lanka with the others after being told they would be sent to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manus_Island_detention_centre Manus Island] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nauru_detention_centre Nauru]. All 41 people were transferred to the Sri Lankan navy and are now facing charges in a Sri Lankan Court.(Read more about the 41 people returned to Sri Lanka by Australian Customs [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/morrison-confirms-sri-lankans-returned-after-interception/5575924 here]. )
The second incident involved a boat that carried 153 asylum seekers, including young children. The boat was also intercepted by Australian Customs but a High Court interim injunction blocked them from transferring the asylum seekers to Sri Lanka.[3] The Government has undertaken to give three days' notice before returning the asylum seekers. Currently, the 153 asylum seekers are aboard a Customs vessel in an unknown location and it is unclear whether they will stay there until their case can proceed through the High Court.[4]
The second incident involved a boat that carried 153 asylum seekers, including young children. The boat was also intercepted by Australian Customs but a High Court interim injunction blocked them from transferring the asylum seekers to Sri Lanka.(Read more about the High Court interim injunction [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/high-court-injunction-halts-handover-of-asylum-seekers/5579726 here]. ) The Government has undertaken to give three days' notice before returning the asylum seekers. Currently, the 153 asylum seekers are aboard a Customs vessel in an unknown location and it is unclear whether they will stay there until their case can proceed through the High Court.(Read more about the standoff in the High Court [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-08/high-court-hearing-on-asylum-seekers/5581766 here]. )
Australia's international protection obligations include the principle of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-refoulement non-refoulement], which ABC News explained as "UN-speak for not turning away a refugee without a fair hearing, a key tenet of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refugee_convention 1951 Refugee Convention]".[5]
Australia's international protection obligations include the principle of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-refoulement non-refoulement], which ABC News explained as "UN-speak for not turning away a refugee without a fair hearing, a key tenet of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refugee_convention 1951 Refugee Convention]".(Read the whole ABC News article [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-08/high-court-hearing-on-asylum-seekers/5581766 here].)
~~''References''~~
* [1] See the division on part (a) [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-07-14&number=5&house=senate here].
* [2] Read more about the 41 people returned to Sri Lanka by Australian Customs [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/morrison-confirms-sri-lankans-returned-after-interception/5575924 here].
* [3] Read more about the High Court interim injunction [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/high-court-injunction-halts-handover-of-asylum-seekers/5579726 here].
* [4] Read more about the standoff in the High Court [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-08/high-court-hearing-on-asylum-seekers/5581766 here].
* [5] Read the whole ABC News article [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-08/high-court-hearing-on-asylum-seekers/5581766 here].

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on 2014-07-17 12:28:51

Title

~~Motions — Asylum Seekers - Against 'on water' screening and transfer practices~~
Motions — Asylum Seekers — Against 'on water' screening and transfer practices

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The same number of senators voted in favour and against part (b) of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-07-14.118.1 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate Sarah Hanson-Young]. This means that the motion was unsuccessful as a majority was not reached. The motion was:
~~''That the Senate—''~~
''That the Senate-''
''[...]''
''(b) calls on the Government to cease the current 'on water' screening and transfer practices which fall short of Australia's international protection obligations.''
This is the second part of Senator Hanson-Young's motion. The first part, part (a), was voted on previously.[1]
''Background to the motion''
By "'on water' screening and transfer practices", Senator Hanson-Young is referring to two recent incidents involving asylum seeker boats intercepted by Australian Customs.
The first involved an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asylum_seekers#Asylum_seekers asylum seeker] boat that carried 41 asylum seekers from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_lanka Sri Lanka], including four [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamils Tamils]. The boat was intercepted by Australian Customs and their claims for asylum were assessed via teleconference at sea. Only one was found to have a case for seeking asylum, but the Government says they chose to return to Sri Lanka with the others after being told they would be sent to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manus_Island_detention_centre Manus Island] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nauru_detention_centre Nauru]. All 41 people were transferred to the Sri Lankan navy and are now facing charges in a Sri Lankan Court.[2]
The second incident involved a boat that carried 153 asylum seekers, including young children. The boat was also intercepted by Australian Customs but a High Court interim injunction blocked them from transferring the asylum seekers to Sri Lanka.[3] The Government has undertaken to give three days' notice before returning the asylum seekers. Currently, the 153 asylum seekers are aboard a Customs vessel in an unknown location and it is unclear whether they will stay there until their case can proceed through the High Court.[4]
Australia's international protection obligations include the principle of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-refoulement non-refoulement], which ABC News explained as "UN-speak for not turning away a refugee without a fair hearing, a key tenet of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refugee_convention 1951 Refugee Convention]".[5]
''References''
* [1] See the division on part (b) [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-07-14&number=5&house=senate here].
* [1] See the division on part (a) [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-07-14&number=5&house=senate here].
* [2] Read more about the 41 people returned to Sri Lanka by Australian Customs [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/morrison-confirms-sri-lankans-returned-after-interception/5575924 here].
* [3] Read more about the High Court interim injunction [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/high-court-injunction-halts-handover-of-asylum-seekers/5579726 here].
* [4] Read more about the standoff in the High Court [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-08/high-court-hearing-on-asylum-seekers/5581766 here].
* [5] Read the whole ABC News article [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-08/high-court-hearing-on-asylum-seekers/5581766 here].

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on 2014-07-17 12:28:11

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~~Motions — Asylum Seekers~~
Motions — Asylum Seekers - Against 'on water' screening and transfer practices

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~~<p class="speaker">Gavin Marshall</p>~~
~~<p>The question now is that general business notice of motion No. 317 part (b) be agreed to.</p>~~
The same number of senators voted in favour and against part (b) of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-07-14.118.1 motion] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Sarah_Hanson-Young&mpc=Senate&house=senate Sarah Hanson-Young]. This means that the motion was unsuccessful as a majority was not reached. The motion was:
''That the Senate—''
''[...]''
''(b) calls on the Government to cease the current 'on water' screening and transfer practices which fall short of Australia's international protection obligations.''
This is the second part of Senator Hanson-Young's motion. The first part, part (a), was voted on previously.[1]
''Background to the motion''
By "'on water' screening and transfer practices", Senator Hanson-Young is referring to two recent incidents involving asylum seeker boats intercepted by Australian Customs.
The first involved an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asylum_seekers#Asylum_seekers asylum seeker] boat that carried 41 asylum seekers from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_lanka Sri Lanka], including four [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamils Tamils]. The boat was intercepted by Australian Customs and their claims for asylum were assessed via teleconference at sea. Only one was found to have a case for seeking asylum, but the Government says they chose to return to Sri Lanka with the others after being told they would be sent to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manus_Island_detention_centre Manus Island] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nauru_detention_centre Nauru]. All 41 people were transferred to the Sri Lankan navy and are now facing charges in a Sri Lankan Court.[2]
The second incident involved a boat that carried 153 asylum seekers, including young children. The boat was also intercepted by Australian Customs but a High Court interim injunction blocked them from transferring the asylum seekers to Sri Lanka.[3] The Government has undertaken to give three days' notice before returning the asylum seekers. Currently, the 153 asylum seekers are aboard a Customs vessel in an unknown location and it is unclear whether they will stay there until their case can proceed through the High Court.[4]
Australia's international protection obligations include the principle of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-refoulement non-refoulement], which ABC News explained as "UN-speak for not turning away a refugee without a fair hearing, a key tenet of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refugee_convention 1951 Refugee Convention]".[5]
''References''
* [1] See the division on part (b) [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-07-14&number=5&house=senate here].
* [2] Read more about the 41 people returned to Sri Lanka by Australian Customs [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/morrison-confirms-sri-lankans-returned-after-interception/5575924 here].
* [3] Read more about the High Court interim injunction [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-07/high-court-injunction-halts-handover-of-asylum-seekers/5579726 here].
* [4] Read more about the standoff in the High Court [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-08/high-court-hearing-on-asylum-seekers/5581766 here].
* [5] Read the whole ABC News article [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-08/high-court-hearing-on-asylum-seekers/5581766 here].