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representatives vote 2008-03-19#1 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:18:22	Title Description The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2008-03-19.4.2 motion] introduced by Labor MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Anthony_Albanese&mpc=Grayndler&house=representatives Anthony Albanese]. The motion was: "''That the member be no longer heard''" and referred to Liberal MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Petro_Georgiou&mpc=Kooyong&house=representatives Petro Georgiou]. This sort of motion cuts debate short and is known as a ‘closure of Member’.(See this [http://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/House_of_Representatives/Powers_practice_and_procedure/00_-_Infosheets/Infosheet_14_-_Making_decisions_-_debate_and_division infosheet] for more information on these types of motions.) Passing this motion means that Mr Georgiou can no longer speak. ~~''Background to the motion''~~ The motion was put after Mr Georgiou put a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2008-03-19.3.3 motion] related to the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2954 Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws Bill 2008]. That bill provides for the appointment of an independent person to review the operation, effectiveness and implications of laws relating to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism terrorism]. ~~References~~ The majority voted in favour of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2008-03-19.4.2) introduced by Labor MP [Anthony Albanese](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Anthony_Albanese&mpc=Grayndler&house=representatives). The motion was: "_That the member be no longer heard_" and referred to Liberal MP [Petro Georgiou](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Petro_Georgiou&mpc=Kooyong&house=representatives). This sort of motion cuts debate short and is known as a ‘closure of Member’.(See this [infosheet](http://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/House_of_Representatives/Powers_practice_and_procedure/00_-_Infosheets/Infosheet_14_-_Making_decisions_-_debate_and_division) for more information on these types of motions.) Passing this motion means that Mr Georgiou can no longer speak. _Background to the motion_ The motion was put after Mr Georgiou put a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2008-03-19.3.3) related to the [Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws Bill 2008](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2954). That bill provides for the appointment of an independent person to review the operation, effectiveness and implications of laws relating to [terrorism](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism). References
representatives vote 2008-03-19#1 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:16:09	Title Description The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2008-03-19.4.2 motion] introduced by Labor MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Anthony_Albanese&mpc=Grayndler&house=representatives Anthony Albanese]. The motion was: "''That the member be no longer heard''" and referred to Liberal MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Petro_Georgiou&mpc=Kooyong&house=representatives Petro Georgiou]. ~~This sort of motion cuts debate short and is known as a ‘closure of Member’.[1] Passing this motion means that Mr Georgiou can no longer speak.~~ This sort of motion cuts debate short and is known as a ‘closure of Member’.(See this [http://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/House_of_Representatives/Powers_practice_and_procedure/00_-_Infosheets/Infosheet_14_-_Making_decisions_-_debate_and_division infosheet] for more information on these types of motions.) Passing this motion means that Mr Georgiou can no longer speak. ''Background to the motion'' The motion was put after Mr Georgiou put a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2008-03-19.3.3 motion] related to the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2954 Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws Bill 2008]. That bill provides for the appointment of an independent person to review the operation, effectiveness and implications of laws relating to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism terrorism]. References * [1] See this [http://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/House_of_Representatives/Powers_practice_and_procedure/00_-_Infosheets/Infosheet_14_-_Making_decisions_-_debate_and_division infosheet] for more information on these types of motions.
representatives vote 2008-03-19#1 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-05-12 15:42:37	Title ~~Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws Bill 2008~~ Motions - Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws Bill 2008 - That the member be no longer heard Description <p pwmotiontext="moved">That so much of the standing orders be suspended as would prevent order of the day No. 6, private Members’ business, relating to the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws Bill 2008, being called on and proceeded with immediately, in light of the following reasons:<dl><dt>(1)</dt><dd>the Australian Parliament has enacted more than 30 laws dealing with terrorism since 2001;</dd><dt>(2)</dt><dd>offences and procedures have been established which depart significantly from traditional criminal law principles and practices, and restrict fundamental civil liberties;</dd><dt>(3)</dt><dd>it is critical that Parliament and the executive are well informed about the effectiveness and impact of the laws;</dd><dt>(4)</dt><dd>however, the machinery of vigilance in Australia is deficient—reviews to date have been sporadic and fragmented and with limited mandates. Important issues have not been addressed;</dd><dt>(5)</dt><dd>a credible new mechanism of review is essential;</dd><dt>(6)</dt><dd>the Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security has twice recommended the establishment of the position of Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws, to provide a more integrated and ongoing approach to monitoring the laws;</dd><dt>(7)</dt><dd>the committee considered that creation of the position would contribute positively to community confidence as well as provide the Parliament with regular factual reports;</dd><dt>(8)</dt><dd>the committee’s recommendation was made unanimously on a bipartisan basis;</dd><dt>(9)</dt><dd>the appointment of an Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws has been supported by other authoritative commentators, including the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security and the President of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission; and</dd><dt>(10)</dt><dd>Parliament should have an immediate opportunity to consider this bill to establish a safeguard for the protection of our security and our rights, one which has been strongly endorsed across the political spectrum and within civil society.</dd></dl></p> <p pwmotiontext="moved">That the member be no longer heard.</p> The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2008-03-19.4.2 motion] introduced by Labor MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Anthony_Albanese&mpc=Grayndler&house=representatives Anthony Albanese]. The motion was: "''That the member be no longer heard''" and referred to Liberal MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Petro_Georgiou&mpc=Kooyong&house=representatives Petro Georgiou]. This sort of motion cuts debate short and is known as a ‘closure of Member’.[1] Passing this motion means that Mr Georgiou can no longer speak. ''Background to the motion'' The motion was put after Mr Georgiou put a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2008-03-19.3.3 motion] related to the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2954 Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws Bill 2008]. That bill provides for the appointment of an independent person to review the operation, effectiveness and implications of laws relating to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism terrorism]. References * [1] See this [http://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/House_of_Representatives/Powers_practice_and_procedure/00_-_Infosheets/Infosheet_14_-_Making_decisions_-_debate_and_division infosheet] for more information on these types of motions.

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representatives vote 2008-03-19#1

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The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2008-03-19.4.2 motion] introduced by Labor MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Anthony_Albanese&mpc=Grayndler&house=representatives Anthony Albanese]. The motion was: "''That the member be no longer heard''" and referred to Liberal MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Petro_Georgiou&mpc=Kooyong&house=representatives Petro Georgiou].
This sort of motion cuts debate short and is known as a ‘closure of Member’.(See this [http://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/House_of_Representatives/Powers_practice_and_procedure/00_-_Infosheets/Infosheet_14_-_Making_decisions_-_debate_and_division infosheet] for more information on these types of motions.) Passing this motion means that Mr Georgiou can no longer speak.
~~''Background to the motion''~~
The motion was put after Mr Georgiou put a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2008-03-19.3.3 motion] related to the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2954 Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws Bill 2008]. That bill provides for the appointment of an independent person to review the operation, effectiveness and implications of laws relating to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism terrorism].
~~References~~
The majority voted in favour of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2008-03-19.4.2) introduced by Labor MP [Anthony Albanese](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Anthony_Albanese&mpc=Grayndler&house=representatives). The motion was: "_That the member be no longer heard_" and referred to Liberal MP [Petro Georgiou](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Petro_Georgiou&mpc=Kooyong&house=representatives).
This sort of motion cuts debate short and is known as a ‘closure of Member’.(See this [infosheet](http://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/House_of_Representatives/Powers_practice_and_procedure/00_-_Infosheets/Infosheet_14_-_Making_decisions_-_debate_and_division) for more information on these types of motions.) Passing this motion means that Mr Georgiou can no longer speak.
_Background to the motion_
The motion was put after Mr Georgiou put a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2008-03-19.3.3) related to the [Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws Bill 2008](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2954). That bill provides for the appointment of an independent person to review the operation, effectiveness and implications of laws relating to [terrorism](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism).
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representatives vote 2008-03-19#1

Edited by system

on 2014-10-07 16:16:09

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The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2008-03-19.4.2 motion] introduced by Labor MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Anthony_Albanese&mpc=Grayndler&house=representatives Anthony Albanese]. The motion was: "''That the member be no longer heard''" and referred to Liberal MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Petro_Georgiou&mpc=Kooyong&house=representatives Petro Georgiou].
~~This sort of motion cuts debate short and is known as a ‘closure of Member’.[1] Passing this motion means that Mr Georgiou can no longer speak.~~
This sort of motion cuts debate short and is known as a ‘closure of Member’.(See this [http://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/House_of_Representatives/Powers_practice_and_procedure/00_-_Infosheets/Infosheet_14_-_Making_decisions_-_debate_and_division infosheet] for more information on these types of motions.) Passing this motion means that Mr Georgiou can no longer speak.
''Background to the motion''
The motion was put after Mr Georgiou put a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2008-03-19.3.3 motion] related to the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2954 Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws Bill 2008]. That bill provides for the appointment of an independent person to review the operation, effectiveness and implications of laws relating to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism terrorism].
References
* [1] See this [http://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/House_of_Representatives/Powers_practice_and_procedure/00_-_Infosheets/Infosheet_14_-_Making_decisions_-_debate_and_division infosheet] for more information on these types of motions.

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on 2014-05-12 15:42:37

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~~Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws Bill 2008~~
Motions - Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws Bill 2008 - That the member be no longer heard

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<p pwmotiontext="moved">That so much of the standing orders be suspended as would prevent order of the day No. 6, private Members’ business, relating to the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws Bill 2008, being called on and proceeded with immediately, in light of the following reasons:<dl><dt>(1)</dt><dd>the Australian Parliament has enacted more than 30 laws dealing with terrorism since 2001;</dd><dt>(2)</dt><dd>offences and procedures have been established which depart significantly from traditional criminal law principles and practices, and restrict fundamental civil liberties;</dd><dt>(3)</dt><dd>it is critical that Parliament and the executive are well informed about the effectiveness and impact of the laws;</dd><dt>(4)</dt><dd>however, the machinery of vigilance in Australia is deficient—reviews to date have been sporadic and fragmented and with limited mandates. Important issues have not been addressed;</dd><dt>(5)</dt><dd>a credible new mechanism of review is essential;</dd><dt>(6)</dt><dd>the Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security has twice recommended the establishment of the position of Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws, to provide a more integrated and ongoing approach to monitoring the laws;</dd><dt>(7)</dt><dd>the committee considered that creation of the position would contribute positively to community confidence as well as provide the Parliament with regular factual reports;</dd><dt>(8)</dt><dd>the committee’s recommendation was made unanimously on a bipartisan basis;</dd><dt>(9)</dt><dd>the appointment of an Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws has been supported by other authoritative commentators, including the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security and the President of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission; and</dd><dt>(10)</dt><dd>Parliament should have an immediate opportunity to consider this bill to establish a safeguard for the protection of our security and our rights, one which has been strongly endorsed across the political spectrum and within civil society.</dd></dl></p>
<p pwmotiontext="moved">That the member be no longer heard.</p>
The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2008-03-19.4.2 motion] introduced by Labor MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Anthony_Albanese&mpc=Grayndler&house=representatives Anthony Albanese]. The motion was: "''That the member be no longer heard''" and referred to Liberal MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Petro_Georgiou&mpc=Kooyong&house=representatives Petro Georgiou].
This sort of motion cuts debate short and is known as a ‘closure of Member’.[1] Passing this motion means that Mr Georgiou can no longer speak.
''Background to the motion''
The motion was put after Mr Georgiou put a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2008-03-19.3.3 motion] related to the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2954 Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws Bill 2008]. That bill provides for the appointment of an independent person to review the operation, effectiveness and implications of laws relating to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism terrorism].
References
* [1] See this [http://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/House_of_Representatives/Powers_practice_and_procedure/00_-_Infosheets/Infosheet_14_-_Making_decisions_-_debate_and_division infosheet] for more information on these types of motions.