8th Feb 2022, 6:09 PM – Senate Documents - National Cabinet - Restrict activity under documents tabled

The majority voted against part (3) of a motion, which means it failed. It was introduced by South Australian Senator Rex Patrick (Independent).

Motion text

That—

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(3) The Senate resolves that, until documents are tabled in compliance with the order, those ministers shall not exercise the following procedural rights provided to executive senators by the standing orders:

(a) move a motion connected with the conduct of the business of the Senate at any time without notice;

(b) move that a bill be declared urgent and, if the motion is agreed to, move further motions concerning the time allocated for consideration of the bill;

(c) move at any time that the Senate adjourn;

(d) move for the adjournment of debate, having spoken in the debate;

(e) move that the question be now put on more than one occasion, and after having spoken in the debate;

(f) receive precedence in debate over other senators when they seek the call; and

(g) present documents.