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senate vote 2018-10-16#3
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2019-03-28 13:38:58
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- The majority voted in favour of a [motion](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/senate/?id=2018-10-16.178.2) introduced by SA Senator [Sarah Hanson-Young](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/senate/sa/sarah_hanson-young) (Greens). This means the matters set out below will be referred to that Committee [for an inquiry](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Environment_and_Communications/ABCInterferenceAllegations).
- Another [motion](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/divisions/senate/2018-10-16/1) on this issue was introduced on this same day. The difference between the two motions was which Committee the matters would be referred to:
- * the Environment and Communications References Committee (this motion); or
- * the Finance and Public Administration References Committee (the other motion).
- ### Motion text
- > *That the following matter be referred to the [Environment and Communications References Committee](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Environment_and_Communications) for inquiry and report by 29 March 2019:*
- > *The allegations of political interference in the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), with particular reference to:*
- >> *(a) the termination of ABC Managing Director, Ms Michelle Guthrie;*
- >> *(b) the conduct of the Chair and the Board;*
- >> *(c) the structure, composition and appointments of the ABC Board;*
- >> *(d) the political influence or attempted influence of the Government over ABC editorial decision-making, including:*
- >>> *(i) outcomes of the Competitive Neutrality of the National Broadcaster Inquiry and Efficiency Review - ABC and SBS, and*
- >>> *(ii) the role of funding uncertainty in facilitating political influence;*
- >> *(e) governance, legislative and funding options to strengthen the editorial independence and strength of the ABC to prosecute its charter obligations; and*
- >> *(f) other related matters.*
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senate vote 2018-10-16#3
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2019-03-28 13:33:19
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Committees - Environment and Communications References Committee - Refer to Committee- Committees - Environment and Communications References Committee - Refer to Committee (ABC + political interference)
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- The majority voted in favour of a [motion](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/senate/?id=2018-10-16.178.2) introduced by SA Senator [Sarah Hanson-Young](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/senate/sa/sarah_hanson-young) (Greens). This means the matters set out below will be referred to that Committee [for an inquiry](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Environment_and_Communications/ABCInterferenceAllegations).
- ### Motion text
- > *That the following matter be referred to the [Environment and Communications References Committee](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Environment_and_Communications) for inquiry and report by 29 March 2019:*
- > *The allegations of political interference in the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), with particular reference to:*
- >> *(a) the termination of ABC Managing Director, Ms Michelle Guthrie;*
- >> *(b) the conduct of the Chair and the Board;*
- >> *(c) the structure, composition and appointments of the ABC Board;*
- >> *(d) the political influence or attempted influence of the Government over ABC editorial decision-making, including:*
- >>> *(i) outcomes of the Competitive Neutrality of the National Broadcaster Inquiry and Efficiency Review - ABC and SBS, and*
- >>> *(ii) the role of funding uncertainty in facilitating political influence;*
- >> *(e) governance, legislative and funding options to strengthen the editorial independence and strength of the ABC to prosecute its charter obligations; and*
>> *(f) other related matters.*- >> *(f) other related matters.*
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senate vote 2018-10-16#3
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2019-03-28 13:21:31
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Committees — Environment and Communications References Committee; Reference- Committees - Environment and Communications References Committee - Refer to Committee
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<p class="speaker">Sarah Hanson-Young</p><p>I move:</p><p class="italic">That the following matter be referred to the Environment and Communications References Committee for inquiry and report by 29 March 2019:</p>- The majority voted in favour of a [motion](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/senate/?id=2018-10-16.178.2) introduced by SA Senator [Sarah Hanson-Young](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/senate/sa/sarah_hanson-young) (Greens). This means the matters set out below will be referred to that Committee [for an inquiry](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Environment_and_Communications/ABCInterferenceAllegations).
- ### Motion text
- > *That the following matter be referred to the [Environment and Communications References Committee](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Environment_and_Communications) for inquiry and report by 29 March 2019:*
- > *The allegations of political interference in the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), with particular reference to:*
- >> *(a) the termination of ABC Managing Director, Ms Michelle Guthrie;*
- >> *(b) the conduct of the Chair and the Board;*
- >> *(c) the structure, composition and appointments of the ABC Board;*
- >> *(d) the political influence or attempted influence of the Government over ABC editorial decision-making, including:*
- >>> *(i) outcomes of the Competitive Neutrality of the National Broadcaster Inquiry and Efficiency Review - ABC and SBS, and*
- >>> *(ii) the role of funding uncertainty in facilitating political influence;*
- >> *(e) governance, legislative and funding options to strengthen the editorial independence and strength of the ABC to prosecute its charter obligations; and*
- >> *(f) other related matters.*
<p class="italic">The allegations of political interference in the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), with particular reference to:</p><p class="italic">(a) the termination of ABC Managing Director, Ms Michelle Guthrie;</p><p class="italic">(b) the conduct of the Chair and the Board;</p><p class="italic">(c) the structure, composition and appointments of the ABC Board;</p><p class="italic">(d) the political influence or attempted influence of the Government over ABC editorial decision-making, including:</p><p class="italic">  (i) outcomes of the Competitive Neutrality of the National Broadcaster Inquiry and Efficiency Review - ABC and SBS, and</p><p class="italic">  (ii) the role of funding uncertainty in facilitating political influence;</p><p class="italic">(e) governance, legislative and funding options to strengthen the editorial independence and strength of the ABC to prosecute its charter obligations; and</p><p class="italic">(f) other related matters.</p> <p class="speaker">Anne Ruston</p><p>I seek leave to make a short statement.</p> <p class="speaker">Scott Ryan</p><p>Leave is granted for one minute.</p> <p class="speaker">Anne Ruston</p><p>The government will not oppose this motion. The government has always respected the independence of the ABC.</p><p></p> <p class="speaker">Scott Ryan</p><p>The question is that business of the Senate notice of motion No. 2 be agreed to.</p><p></p><p></p>
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