3rd Jul 2024, 3:56 PM – Senate Committees - Environment and Communications References Committee; Reference - Traditional Owners
Summary
EditThe majority voted in favour of an amendment introduced by Victorian Senator Lidia Thorpe (Independent), which means it was successful. This means the original motion will be amended with this new text.
Amendment text
That the following matter be referred to the Environment and Communications References Committee for inquiry and report by the last sitting day in February 2025:
The consultation process undertaken on behalf of the Australian Government into the offshore wind industry, with particular reference to:
(a) the efficacy of community engagement and benefit in planning, developing and operating the offshore wind industry;
(b) community engagement within the existing Australian Government offshore wind industry regulatory and legislative frameworks;
(c) the adherence to the principles of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners of the affected Sea Country by the Australian Government and offshore wind industry;
(d) the impact of the offshore wind industry on marine life and marine environments in Australian waters, including strategies for impact minimisation and management; and
(e) any other related matters.
Original motion text
That the following matter be referred to the Environment and Communications References Committee for inquiry and report by the last sitting day in February 2025:
The consultation process undertaken on behalf of the Australian Government into the offshore wind industry, with particular reference to:
(a) the efficacy of community engagement and benefit in planning, developing and operating the offshore wind industry;
(b) community engagement within the existing Australian Government offshore wind industry regulatory and legislative frameworks;
(c) the impact of the offshore wind industry on marine life and marine environments in Australian waters; and
(d) any other related matters.
Votes Passed by a modest majority
Nobody rebelled against their party.
Party | Votes | |
---|---|---|
Australian Greens (91% turnout) | 10 Yes – 0 No | |
Penny Allman-Payne Queensland | Yes | |
Dorinda Cox WA | Yes | |
Mehreen Faruqi NSW | Yes | |
Sarah Hanson-Young SA | Yes | |
Steph Hodgins-May Victoria | Yes | |
Nick McKim Tasmania | Yes | |
David Shoebridge NSW | Yes | |
Jordon Steele-John WA | Yes | |
Larissa Waters Queensland | Yes | |
Peter Whish-Wilson Tasmania | Yes | |
Barbara Pocock SA | Absent | |
Australian Labor Party (68% turnout) | 0 Yes – 17 No | |
Tim Ayres NSW | No | |
Anthony Chisholm Queensland | No | |
Lisa Darmanin Victoria | No | |
Don Farrell SA | No | |
Katy Gallagher ACT | No | |
Varun Ghosh WA | No | |
Nita Green Queensland | No | |
Jenny McAllister NSW | No | |
Malarndirri McCarthy NT | No | |
Deborah O'Neill NSW | No | |
Helen Polley Tasmania | No | |
Louise Pratt WA | No | |
Marielle Smith SA | No | |
Glenn Sterle WA | No | |
Jana Stewart Victoria | No | |
Anne Urquhart Tasmania | No | |
Jess Walsh Victoria | No | |
Catryna Bilyk Tasmania | Absent | |
Carol Brown Tasmania | Absent | |
Raff Ciccone Victoria | Absent | |
Karen Grogan SA | Absent | |
Fatima Payman WA | Absent | |
Tony Sheldon NSW | Absent | |
Murray Watt Queensland | Absent | |
Penny Wong SA | Absent | |
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price NT Country Liberal Party | Yes | |
Andrew McLachlan SA Deputy President | Yes | |
David Pocock ACT Independent | Yes | |
Lidia Thorpe Victoria Independent | Yes | |
David Van Victoria Independent | Yes | |
Jacqui Lambie Network (100% turnout) | 2 Yes – 0 No | |
Jacqui Lambie Tasmania | Yes | |
Tammy Tyrrell Tasmania | Yes | |
Liberal National Party (100% turnout) | 2 Yes – 0 No | |
Matthew Canavan Queensland | Yes | |
James McGrath Queensland | Yes | |
Liberal Party (83% turnout) | 19 Yes – 0 No | |
Alex Antic SA | Yes | |
Wendy Askew Tasmania | Yes | |
Andrew Bragg NSW | Yes | |
Slade Brockman WA | Yes | |
Richard Colbeck Tasmania | Yes | |
David Fawcett SA | Yes | |
Sarah Henderson Victoria | Yes | |
Hollie Hughes NSW | Yes | |
Jane Hume Victoria | Yes | |
Maria Kovacic NSW | Yes | |
Kerrynne Liddle SA | Yes | |
Matt O'Sullivan WA | Yes | |
James Paterson Victoria | Yes | |
Gerard Rennick Queensland | Yes | |
Linda Reynolds WA | Yes | |
Anne Ruston SA | Yes | |
Paul Scarr Queensland | Yes | |
Dave Sharma NSW | Yes | |
Dean Smith WA | Yes | |
Simon Birmingham SA | Absent | |
Michaelia Cash WA | Absent | |
Claire Chandler Tasmania | Absent | |
Jonathon Duniam Tasmania | Absent | |
National Party (75% turnout) | 3 Yes – 0 No | |
Ross Cadell NSW | Yes | |
Perin Davey NSW | Yes | |
Bridget McKenzie Victoria | Yes | |
Susan McDonald Queensland | Absent | |
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party (50% turnout) | 1 Yes – 0 No | |
Malcolm Roberts Queensland | Yes | |
Pauline Hanson Queensland | Absent | |
Sue Lines WA President | No | |
Ralph Babet Victoria United Australia Party | Yes | |
Totals (80% turnout) | 43 Yes – 18 No |
Turnout is the percentage of members eligible to vote that did vote.