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senate vote 2006-11-07#7 Edited by Henare Degan on 2014-10-10 15:35:40	Title Description The majority voted in favour of [amendments](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.98.1) introduced by Australian Democrat Senator [Natasha Stott Despoja](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Natasha_Stott_Despoja&mpc=Senate&house=senate) also on behalf of Labor Senator [Ruth Webber](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Ruth_Webber&mpc=Senate&house=senate). Senator Stott Despoja explained that these amendments increase certain penalties from 10 year term of imprisonment to 15 years to make them consistent throughout the bill.(Read Senator Stott Despoja's whole explanation and the related debate [here](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-11-07.78.2), starting after 5:27 pm. ) Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.(Read more about what a free vote is in our [FAQ Section](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree). More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [here](http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm). ) ~~_Background to the bill_~~ The bill was introduced to amend the _Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002_ and _Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002_. The amendments will permit certain [human embryo research](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell) under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [human reproductive cloning](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning) and other assisted reproductive technology activities.(Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [here](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533). ) For example, it proposes to allow for [therapeutic cloning](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer).(Read more about therapeutic cloning [here](http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm). ) The amendments are based on recommendations by the [Lockhart Review](http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html).(Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [bills digest](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059).) This division relates to the Policy _[For stem cell research](/policies/22)_. The majority voted in favour of [amendments](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.98.1) introduced by Australian Democrat Senator [Natasha Stott Despoja](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Natasha_Stott_Despoja&mpc=Senate&house=senate) also on behalf of Labor Senator [Ruth Webber](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Ruth_Webber&mpc=Senate&house=senate). Senator Stott Despoja explained that these amendments increase certain penalties from 10 year term of imprisonment to 15 years to make them consistent throughout the bill.(Read Senator Stott Despoja's whole explanation and the related debate [here](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-11-07.78.2), starting after 5:27 pm. ) Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.(Read more about what a free vote is in our [FAQ Section](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree). More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [here](http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm). ) _Background to the bill_ The bill was introduced to amend the _Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002_ and _Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002_. The amendments will permit certain [human embryo research](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell) under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [human reproductive cloning](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning) and other assisted reproductive technology activities.(Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [here](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533). ) For example, it proposes to allow for [therapeutic cloning](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer).(Read more about therapeutic cloning [here](http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm). ) The amendments are based on recommendations by the [Lockhart Review](http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html).(Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [bills digest](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059).) References
senate vote 2006-11-07#7 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:19:41	Title Description The majority voted in favour of [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.98.1 amendments] introduced by Australian Democrat Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Natasha_Stott_Despoja&mpc=Senate&house=senate Natasha Stott Despoja] also on behalf of Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Ruth_Webber&mpc=Senate&house=senate Ruth Webber]. Senator Stott Despoja explained that these amendments increase certain penalties from 10 year term of imprisonment to 15 years to make them consistent throughout the bill.(Read Senator Stott Despoja's whole explanation and the related debate [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-11-07.78.2 here], starting after 5:27 pm. ) Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.(Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm here]. ) ~~''Background to the bill''~~ The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.(Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here]. ) For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].(Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here]. ) The amendments are based on recommendations by the [http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html Lockhart Review].(Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059 bills digest].) ~~References~~ The majority voted in favour of [amendments](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.98.1) introduced by Australian Democrat Senator [Natasha Stott Despoja](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Natasha_Stott_Despoja&mpc=Senate&house=senate) also on behalf of Labor Senator [Ruth Webber](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Ruth_Webber&mpc=Senate&house=senate). Senator Stott Despoja explained that these amendments increase certain penalties from 10 year term of imprisonment to 15 years to make them consistent throughout the bill.(Read Senator Stott Despoja's whole explanation and the related debate [here](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-11-07.78.2), starting after 5:27 pm. ) Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.(Read more about what a free vote is in our [FAQ Section](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree). More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [here](http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm). ) _Background to the bill_ The bill was introduced to amend the _Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002_ and _Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002_. The amendments will permit certain [human embryo research](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell) under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [human reproductive cloning](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning) and other assisted reproductive technology activities.(Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [here](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533). ) For example, it proposes to allow for [therapeutic cloning](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer).(Read more about therapeutic cloning [here](http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm). ) The amendments are based on recommendations by the [Lockhart Review](http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html).(Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [bills digest](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059).) References
senate vote 2006-11-07#7 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:16:31	Title Description The majority voted in favour of [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.98.1 amendments] introduced by Australian Democrat Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Natasha_Stott_Despoja&mpc=Senate&house=senate Natasha Stott Despoja] also on behalf of Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Ruth_Webber&mpc=Senate&house=senate Ruth Webber]. ~~Senator Stott Despoja explained that these amendments increase certain penalties from 10 year term of imprisonment to 15 years to make them consistent throughout the bill.[1]~~ Senator Stott Despoja explained that these amendments increase certain penalties from 10 year term of imprisonment to 15 years to make them consistent throughout the bill.(Read Senator Stott Despoja's whole explanation and the related debate [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-11-07.78.2 here], starting after 5:27 pm. ) ~~Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[2]~~ Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.(Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm here]. ) ''Background to the bill'' The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[3] For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].[4] The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.(Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here]. ) For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].(Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here]. ) ~~The amendments are based on recommendations by the [http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html Lockhart Review].[5]~~ The amendments are based on recommendations by the [http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html Lockhart Review].(Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059 bills digest].) References * [1] Read Senator Stott Despoja's whole explanation and the related debate [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-11-07.78.2 here], starting after 5:27 pm. * [2] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm here]. * [3] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here]. * [4] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here]. * [5] Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059 bills digest].
senate vote 2006-11-07#7 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-05-12 08:58:50	Title ~~Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Bill 2006 — In Committee~~ Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Bill 2006 - In Committee - Increase penalties to 15 years Description <p class="motion-notice motion-notice-notext">No motion text available</p> The majority voted in favour of [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.98.1 amendments] introduced by Australian Democrat Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Natasha_Stott_Despoja&mpc=Senate&house=senate Natasha Stott Despoja] also on behalf of Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Ruth_Webber&mpc=Senate&house=senate Ruth Webber]. Senator Stott Despoja explained that these amendments increase certain penalties from 10 year term of imprisonment to 15 years to make them consistent throughout the bill.[1] Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[2] ''Background to the bill'' The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[3] For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].[4] The amendments are based on recommendations by the [http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html Lockhart Review].[5] References * [1] Read Senator Stott Despoja's whole explanation and the related debate [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-11-07.78.2 here], starting after 5:27 pm. * [2] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm here]. * [3] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here]. * [4] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here]. * [5] Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059 bills digest].

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senate vote 2006-11-07#7

Edited by Henare Degan

on 2014-10-10 15:35:40

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The majority voted in favour of [amendments](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.98.1) introduced by Australian Democrat Senator [Natasha Stott Despoja](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Natasha_Stott_Despoja&mpc=Senate&house=senate) also on behalf of Labor Senator [Ruth Webber](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Ruth_Webber&mpc=Senate&house=senate).
Senator Stott Despoja explained that these amendments increase certain penalties from 10 year term of imprisonment to 15 years to make them consistent throughout the bill.(Read Senator Stott Despoja's whole explanation and the related debate [here](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-11-07.78.2), starting after 5:27 pm. )
Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.(Read more about what a free vote is in our [FAQ Section](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree). More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [here](http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm). )
~~_Background to the bill_~~
The bill was introduced to amend the _Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002_ and _Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002_. The amendments will permit certain [human embryo research](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell) under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [human reproductive cloning](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning) and other assisted reproductive technology activities.(Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [here](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533). ) For example, it proposes to allow for [therapeutic cloning](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer).(Read more about therapeutic cloning [here](http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm). )
The amendments are based on recommendations by the [Lockhart Review](http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html).(Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [bills digest](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059).)
This division relates to the Policy _[For stem cell research](/policies/22)_.
The majority voted in favour of [amendments](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.98.1) introduced by Australian Democrat Senator [Natasha Stott Despoja](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Natasha_Stott_Despoja&mpc=Senate&house=senate) also on behalf of Labor Senator [Ruth Webber](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Ruth_Webber&mpc=Senate&house=senate).
Senator Stott Despoja explained that these amendments increase certain penalties from 10 year term of imprisonment to 15 years to make them consistent throughout the bill.(Read Senator Stott Despoja's whole explanation and the related debate [here](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-11-07.78.2), starting after 5:27 pm. )
Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.(Read more about what a free vote is in our [FAQ Section](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree). More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [here](http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm). )
_Background to the bill_
The bill was introduced to amend the _Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002_ and _Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002_. The amendments will permit certain [human embryo research](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell) under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [human reproductive cloning](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning) and other assisted reproductive technology activities.(Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [here](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533). ) For example, it proposes to allow for [therapeutic cloning](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer).(Read more about therapeutic cloning [here](http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm). )
The amendments are based on recommendations by the [Lockhart Review](http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html).(Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [bills digest](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059).)
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senate vote 2006-11-07#7

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on 2014-10-07 16:19:41

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The majority voted in favour of [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.98.1 amendments] introduced by Australian Democrat Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Natasha_Stott_Despoja&mpc=Senate&house=senate Natasha Stott Despoja] also on behalf of Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Ruth_Webber&mpc=Senate&house=senate Ruth Webber].
Senator Stott Despoja explained that these amendments increase certain penalties from 10 year term of imprisonment to 15 years to make them consistent throughout the bill.(Read Senator Stott Despoja's whole explanation and the related debate [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-11-07.78.2 here], starting after 5:27 pm. )
Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.(Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm here]. )
~~''Background to the bill''~~
The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.(Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here]. ) For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].(Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here]. )
The amendments are based on recommendations by the [http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html Lockhart Review].(Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059 bills digest].)
~~References~~
The majority voted in favour of [amendments](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.98.1) introduced by Australian Democrat Senator [Natasha Stott Despoja](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Natasha_Stott_Despoja&mpc=Senate&house=senate) also on behalf of Labor Senator [Ruth Webber](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Ruth_Webber&mpc=Senate&house=senate).
Senator Stott Despoja explained that these amendments increase certain penalties from 10 year term of imprisonment to 15 years to make them consistent throughout the bill.(Read Senator Stott Despoja's whole explanation and the related debate [here](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-11-07.78.2), starting after 5:27 pm. )
Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.(Read more about what a free vote is in our [FAQ Section](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree). More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [here](http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm). )
_Background to the bill_
The bill was introduced to amend the _Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002_ and _Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002_. The amendments will permit certain [human embryo research](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell) under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [human reproductive cloning](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning) and other assisted reproductive technology activities.(Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [here](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533). ) For example, it proposes to allow for [therapeutic cloning](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer).(Read more about therapeutic cloning [here](http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm). )
The amendments are based on recommendations by the [Lockhart Review](http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html).(Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [bills digest](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059).)
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senate vote 2006-11-07#7

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on 2014-10-07 16:16:31

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The majority voted in favour of [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.98.1 amendments] introduced by Australian Democrat Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Natasha_Stott_Despoja&mpc=Senate&house=senate Natasha Stott Despoja] also on behalf of Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Ruth_Webber&mpc=Senate&house=senate Ruth Webber].
~~Senator Stott Despoja explained that these amendments increase certain penalties from 10 year term of imprisonment to 15 years to make them consistent throughout the bill.[1]~~
Senator Stott Despoja explained that these amendments increase certain penalties from 10 year term of imprisonment to 15 years to make them consistent throughout the bill.(Read Senator Stott Despoja's whole explanation and the related debate [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-11-07.78.2 here], starting after 5:27 pm. )
~~Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[2]~~
Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.(Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm here]. )
''Background to the bill''
The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[3] For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].[4]
The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.(Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here]. ) For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].(Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here]. )
~~The amendments are based on recommendations by the [http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html Lockhart Review].[5]~~
The amendments are based on recommendations by the [http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html Lockhart Review].(Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059 bills digest].)
References
* [1] Read Senator Stott Despoja's whole explanation and the related debate [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-11-07.78.2 here], starting after 5:27 pm.
* [2] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm here].
* [3] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here].
* [4] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here].
* [5] Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059 bills digest].

senate vote 2006-11-07#7

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Title

~~Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Bill 2006 — In Committee~~
Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Embryo Research Amendment Bill 2006 - In Committee - Increase penalties to 15 years

Description

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The majority voted in favour of [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2006-11-07.98.1 amendments] introduced by Australian Democrat Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Natasha_Stott_Despoja&mpc=Senate&house=senate Natasha Stott Despoja] also on behalf of Labor Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Ruth_Webber&mpc=Senate&house=senate Ruth Webber].
Senator Stott Despoja explained that these amendments increase certain penalties from 10 year term of imprisonment to 15 years to make them consistent throughout the bill.[1]
Due to the sensitive subject matter of this bill, the parties have agreed to allow it to be a free vote.[2]
''Background to the bill''
The bill was introduced to amend the ''Prohibition of Human Cloning Act 2002'' and ''Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002''. The amendments will permit certain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell human embryo research] under licence but retain existing prohibitions on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_cloning human reproductive cloning] and other assisted reproductive technology activities.[3] For example, it proposes to allow for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic-cell_nuclear_transfer therapeutic cloning].[4]
The amendments are based on recommendations by the [http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/63190/20060912-0000/www.lockhartreview.com.au/index.html Lockhart Review].[5]
References
* [1] Read Senator Stott Despoja's whole explanation and the related debate [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-11-07.78.2 here], starting after 5:27 pm.
* [2] Read more about what a free vote is in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. More information about the decision to have a free vote on this bill is available on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1716062.htm here].
* [3] Read information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=s533 here].
* [4] Read more about therapeutic cloning [http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/s1778636.htm here].
* [5] Read more about the Lockhart Review and the federal government’s response in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd0607/07bd059 bills digest].