Division
The majority voted against an [amendment](https://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id:legislation/billhome/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Famend%2Fr7034_amend_55a3b7ae-88b8-4b8e-a9ce-64f35c01827c%22;rec=0) to the usual second reading motion, which is "*that the bill be read a second time*" (parliamentary jargon for agreeing with the main idea of the bill). This means the original motion will remain unchanged. The amendment was introduced by NSW Senator [Mehreen Faruqi](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/senate/nsw/mehreen_faruqi) (Greens). ### Motion text > *At the end of the motion, add “, but the Senate:* > > *(a) notes that this bill:* > >> *(i) barely expands the functions and remit of the existing Inspector-General of Live Animal Exports, and* >> >> *(ii) is a wasted opportunity to provide transformative improvements in animal welfare; and* > > *(b) calls on the Government to:* > >> *(i) recognise that animals are sentient beings that deserve our care and respect,* >> >> *(ii) recognise that animals have intrinsic value, separate from the needs of humans,* >> >> *(iii) in this term of Parliament, introduce legislation to specify the end date for the phase-out of live sheep exports within the shortest possible timeframe, and* >> >> *(iv) establish an Independent Office for Animal Welfare which provides oversight of animal welfare standards to the full extent of the Commonwealth’s power”.*
Senate, 2023-11-17. negative: ayes 11, noes 34.
Question
The majority voted against an [amendment](https://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id:legislation/billhome/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Famend%2Fr7034_amend_55a3b7ae-88b8-4b8e-a9ce-64f35c01827c%22;rec=0) to the usual second reading motion, which is "*that the bill be read a second time*" (parliamentary jargon for agreeing with the main idea of the bill). This means the original motion will remain unchanged. The amendment was introduced by NSW Senator [Mehreen Faruqi](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/senate/nsw/mehreen_faruqi) (Greens). ### Motion text > *At the end of the motion, add “, but the Senate:* > > *(a) notes that this bill:* > >> *(i) barely expands the functions and remit of the existing Inspector-General of Live Animal Exports, and* >> >> *(ii) is a wasted opportunity to provide transformative improvements in animal welfare; and* > > *(b) calls on the Government to:* > >> *(i) recognise that animals are sentient beings that deserve our care and respect,* >> >> *(ii) recognise that animals have intrinsic value, separate from the needs of humans,* >> >> *(iii) in this term of Parliament, introduce legislation to specify the end date for the phase-out of live sheep exports within the shortest possible timeframe, and* >> >> *(iv) establish an Independent Office for Animal Welfare which provides oversight of animal welfare standards to the full extent of the Commonwealth’s power”.*
How each member voted
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Related bills
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