For requiring a warrant to access citizens’ telecommunications records

Staff of government agencies should need a warrant before being able to access the telecommunications records of citizens

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Voted very strongly for requiring a warrant to access citizens’ telecommunications records

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Voted a mixture of for and against requiring a warrant to access citizens’ telecommunications records

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Voted moderately against requiring a warrant to access citizens’ telecommunications records

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Voted very strongly against requiring a warrant to access citizens’ telecommunications records

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Never voted on requiring a warrant to access citizens’ telecommunications records

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Relevant divisions

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These divisions relate to the policy “for requiring a warrant to access citizens’ telecommunications records”. Compare how a supporter of the policy would have voted to the division outcome.

Division Supporters vote Division outcome

15th Aug 2018, 4:06 PM – Senate Motions - Digital Encryption - Warrant and privacy

Yes Not passed by a modest majority

23rd Feb 2016, 4:00 PM – Senate Motions - Digital Encryption - Develop technology

Yes Not passed by a modest majority

16th Jun 2015, 4:18 PM – Senate Motions — Unlawful Bulk Data Collection — Recognise Edward Snowden's work

Yes Not passed by a modest majority

26th Mar 2015 – Senate Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Amendment (Data Retention) Bill 2015 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

No (strong) Passed by a modest majority

25th Sep 2014, 9:31 PM – Senate National Security Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2014 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

No Passed by a modest majority

25th Sep 2014, 1:53 PM – Senate National Security Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2014 - In Committee - Limit number of devices ASIO can access

Yes Not passed by a modest majority

25th Sep 2014 – Senate National Security Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2014 - in Committee - Limit access to computers to extent necessary

Yes Not passed by a modest majority

14th Nov 2013, 11:34 AM – Senate Motions - Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee Reference - Surveillance

Yes Not passed by a modest majority

20th Sep 2007, 7:53 PM – Senate Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Amendment Bill 2007 — In Committee — Require judicial warrants

Yes (strong) Not passed by a large majority

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