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representatives vote 2008-03-19#3
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The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2008-03-19.3.2 motion] introduced by Liberal MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Petro_Georgiou&mpc=Kooyong&house=representatives Petro Georgiou]. The motion was:''That so much of the [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/standing-orders.html standing orders] be suspended as would prevent order of the day No. 6, private Members’ business, relating to the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2954 Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws Bill 2008], being called on and proceeded with immediately, in light of the following reasons:''''(1) the Australian Parliament has enacted more than 30 laws dealing with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism terrorism] since 2001;''(The year 2001 is significant due to the events of 11 September in New York City and Washington, which you can read more about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9/11 here].)''(2) offences and procedures have been established which depart significantly from traditional [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criminal_law criminal law] principles and practices, and restrict fundamental [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_liberties civil liberties];''''(3) it is critical that Parliament and the executive are well informed about the effectiveness and impact of the laws;''''(4) 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;''''(5) a credible new mechanism of review is essential;''''(6) the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Joint/Intelligence_and_Security 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;''''(7) the committee considered that creation of the position would contribute positively to community confidence as well as provide the Parliament with regular factual reports;''''(8) the committee’s recommendation was made unanimously on a bipartisan basis;''''(9) the appointment of an Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws has been supported by other authoritative commentators, including the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inspector-General_of_Intelligence_and_Security_%28Australia%29 Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security] and the President of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Human_Rights_Commission Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission]; and''''(10) 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.''Because this motion to suspend standing orders was rejected, Mr Georgiou cannot move the above motion in respect to an Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws.References- The majority voted against a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2008-03-19.3.2) introduced by Liberal MP [Petro Georgiou](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Petro_Georgiou&mpc=Kooyong&house=representatives). The motion was:
- _That so much of the [standing orders](http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/standing-orders.html) be suspended as would prevent order of the day No. 6, private Members’ business, relating to the [Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws Bill 2008](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2954), being called on and proceeded with immediately, in light of the following reasons:_
- _(1) the Australian Parliament has enacted more than 30 laws dealing with [terrorism](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism) since 2001;_(The year 2001 is significant due to the events of 11 September in New York City and Washington, which you can read more about [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9/11).)
- _(2) offences and procedures have been established which depart significantly from traditional [criminal law](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criminal_law) principles and practices, and restrict fundamental [civil liberties](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_liberties);_
- _(3) it is critical that Parliament and the executive are well informed about the effectiveness and impact of the laws;_
- _(4) 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;_
- _(5) a credible new mechanism of review is essential;_
- _(6) the [Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Joint/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;_
- _(7) the committee considered that creation of the position would contribute positively to community confidence as well as provide the Parliament with regular factual reports;_
- _(8) the committee’s recommendation was made unanimously on a bipartisan basis;_
- _(9) the appointment of an Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws has been supported by other authoritative commentators, including the [Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inspector-General_of_Intelligence_and_Security_%28Australia%29) and the President of the [Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Human_Rights_Commission); and_
- _(10) 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._
- Because this motion to suspend standing orders was rejected, Mr Georgiou cannot move the above motion in respect to an Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws.
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representatives vote 2008-03-19#3
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- The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2008-03-19.3.2 motion] introduced by Liberal MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Petro_Georgiou&mpc=Kooyong&house=representatives Petro Georgiou]. The motion was:
- ''That so much of the [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/standing-orders.html standing orders] be suspended as would prevent order of the day No. 6, private Members’ business, relating to the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2954 Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws Bill 2008], being called on and proceeded with immediately, in light of the following reasons:''
''(1) the Australian Parliament has enacted more than 30 laws dealing with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism terrorism] since 2001;''[1]- ''(1) the Australian Parliament has enacted more than 30 laws dealing with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism terrorism] since 2001;''(The year 2001 is significant due to the events of 11 September in New York City and Washington, which you can read more about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9/11 here].)
- ''(2) offences and procedures have been established which depart significantly from traditional [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criminal_law criminal law] principles and practices, and restrict fundamental [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_liberties civil liberties];''
- ''(3) it is critical that Parliament and the executive are well informed about the effectiveness and impact of the laws;''
- ''(4) 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;''
- ''(5) a credible new mechanism of review is essential;''
- ''(6) the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Joint/Intelligence_and_Security 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;''
- ''(7) the committee considered that creation of the position would contribute positively to community confidence as well as provide the Parliament with regular factual reports;''
- ''(8) the committee’s recommendation was made unanimously on a bipartisan basis;''
- ''(9) the appointment of an Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws has been supported by other authoritative commentators, including the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inspector-General_of_Intelligence_and_Security_%28Australia%29 Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security] and the President of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Human_Rights_Commission Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission]; and''
- ''(10) 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.''
- Because this motion to suspend standing orders was rejected, Mr Georgiou cannot move the above motion in respect to an Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws.
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* [1] The year 2001 is significant due to the events of 11 September in New York City and Washington, which you can read more about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9/11 here].
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representatives vote 2008-03-19#3
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Motions - Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws Bill 2008 - Standing and sessional orders- Motions - Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws Bill 2008 - Suspend standing orders
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- The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2008-03-19.3.2 motion] introduced by Liberal MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Petro_Georgiou&mpc=Kooyong&house=representatives Petro Georgiou]. The motion was:
- ''That so much of the [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/standing-orders.html standing orders] be suspended as would prevent order of the day No. 6, private Members’ business, relating to the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2954 Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws Bill 2008], being called on and proceeded with immediately, in light of the following reasons:''
- ''(1) the Australian Parliament has enacted more than 30 laws dealing with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism terrorism] since 2001;''[1]
- ''(2) offences and procedures have been established which depart significantly from traditional [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criminal_law criminal law] principles and practices, and restrict fundamental [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_liberties civil liberties];''
- ''(3) it is critical that Parliament and the executive are well informed about the effectiveness and impact of the laws;''
- ''(4) 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;''
- ''(5) a credible new mechanism of review is essential;''
- ''(6) the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Joint/Intelligence_and_Security 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;''
- ''(7) the committee considered that creation of the position would contribute positively to community confidence as well as provide the Parliament with regular factual reports;''
- ''(8) the committee’s recommendation was made unanimously on a bipartisan basis;''
- ''(9) the appointment of an Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws has been supported by other authoritative commentators, including the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inspector-General_of_Intelligence_and_Security_%28Australia%29 Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security] and the President of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Human_Rights_Commission Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission]; and''
- ''(10) 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.''
- Because this motion to suspend standing orders was rejected, Mr Georgiou cannot move the above motion in respect to an Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws.
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* [1] The year 2001 is significant due to the events of 11 September in New York City and Washington, which you can read more about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9/11 here].- * [1] The year 2001 is significant due to the events of 11 September in New York City and Washington, which you can read more about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9/11 here].
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representatives vote 2008-03-19#3
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Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws Bill 2008- Motions - Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws Bill 2008 - Standing and sessional orders
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<p pwmotiontext="moved">That the motion (<b>Mr Georgiou’s</b>) be agreed to.</p>- The majority voted against a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2008-03-19.3.2 motion] introduced by Liberal MP [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Petro_Georgiou&mpc=Kooyong&house=representatives Petro Georgiou]. The motion was:
- ''That so much of the [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/standing-orders.html standing orders] be suspended as would prevent order of the day No. 6, private Members’ business, relating to the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2954 Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws Bill 2008], being called on and proceeded with immediately, in light of the following reasons:''
- ''(1) the Australian Parliament has enacted more than 30 laws dealing with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism terrorism] since 2001;''[1]
- ''(2) offences and procedures have been established which depart significantly from traditional [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criminal_law criminal law] principles and practices, and restrict fundamental [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_liberties civil liberties];''
- ''(3) it is critical that Parliament and the executive are well informed about the effectiveness and impact of the laws;''
- ''(4) 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;''
- ''(5) a credible new mechanism of review is essential;''
- ''(6) the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Joint/Intelligence_and_Security 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;''
- ''(7) the committee considered that creation of the position would contribute positively to community confidence as well as provide the Parliament with regular factual reports;''
- ''(8) the committee’s recommendation was made unanimously on a bipartisan basis;''
- ''(9) the appointment of an Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws has been supported by other authoritative commentators, including the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inspector-General_of_Intelligence_and_Security_%28Australia%29 Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security] and the President of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Human_Rights_Commission Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission]; and''
- ''(10) 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.''
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- * [1] The year 2001 is significant due to the events of 11 September in New York City and Washington, which you can read more about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9/11 here].
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