Division
The majority voted in favour of a [motion](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/senate/?gid=2023-11-16.28.4) to agree with the main idea of the bill (technically known as giving the bill a second reading). This means our senators can now consider it in greater detail. ### What is the bill's main idea? According to the [bill homepage](https://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id:legislation/billhome/r7108), the bill will: > *clarify the Attorney-General’s duty to make, or refuse to make, a parole order after the non-parole period has ended; [...] and enhance import controls on substances that are commonly used as illicit drugs and precursors but which also have legitimate uses in industry (dual-use substances). [It also] validates things done in reliance on certain authorisations or determinations by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission Board.*
Senate, 2023-11-16. affirmative: ayes 31, noes 11.
Question
The majority voted in favour of a [motion](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/senate/?gid=2023-11-16.28.4) to agree with the main idea of the bill (technically known as giving the bill a second reading). This means our senators can now consider it in greater detail. ### What is the bill's main idea? According to the [bill homepage](https://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id:legislation/billhome/r7108), the bill will: > *clarify the Attorney-General’s duty to make, or refuse to make, a parole order after the non-parole period has ended; [...] and enhance import controls on substances that are commonly used as illicit drugs and precursors but which also have legitimate uses in industry (dual-use substances). [It also] validates things done in reliance on certain authorisations or determinations by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission Board.*
How each member voted
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Related bills
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