Division
The majority voted in favour of a [motion](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/senate/?gid=2021-02-22.34.9) to agree with the main idea of the bill. In parliamentary jargon, they voted to read the bill for a [second time](https://peo.gov.au/understand-our-parliament/how-parliament-works/bills-and-laws/making-a-law-in-the-australian-parliament/). This means that they can now discuss it in greater detail. ### What is the main idea of this bill? The bill was [introduced in order to](https://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id:legislation/billhome/r6440): * *prevent the use of aviation and maritime transport or offshore facilities in connection with serious crime;* * *establish a regulatory framework to implement harmonised eligibility criteria for the aviation security identification card (ASIC) and maritime security identification card (MSIC) schemes;* * *clarify and align the legislative basis for undertaking security checking of ASIC and MSIC applicants and holders;* * *provide for regulations to prescribe penalties for offences; and* * *insert an additional severability provision to provide guidance to a court as to Parliament’s intention.* Read more in the [bills digest](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd1920a/20bd064).
Senate, 2021-02-22. affirmative: ayes 37, noes 33.
Question
The majority voted in favour of a [motion](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/senate/?gid=2021-02-22.34.9) to agree with the main idea of the bill. In parliamentary jargon, they voted to read the bill for a [second time](https://peo.gov.au/understand-our-parliament/how-parliament-works/bills-and-laws/making-a-law-in-the-australian-parliament/). This means that they can now discuss it in greater detail. ### What is the main idea of this bill? The bill was [introduced in order to](https://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id:legislation/billhome/r6440): * *prevent the use of aviation and maritime transport or offshore facilities in connection with serious crime;* * *establish a regulatory framework to implement harmonised eligibility criteria for the aviation security identification card (ASIC) and maritime security identification card (MSIC) schemes;* * *clarify and align the legislative basis for undertaking security checking of ASIC and MSIC applicants and holders;* * *provide for regulations to prescribe penalties for offences; and* * *insert an additional severability provision to provide guidance to a court as to Parliament’s intention.* Read more in the [bills digest](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd1920a/20bd064).
How each member voted
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Related bills
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