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senate vote 2008-06-19#3 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:19:56	Title Description The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2008-06-19.310.1 motion] to read the bills for a third time.(Read more about the stages that bills must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. ) This means that the bills have passed in the Senate. ~~The bills will now return to the House of Representatives so that they can consider the amendments agreed to in the Senate. If they agree, the bills can become law.~~ Although the bills had broad support from both sides of the Senate, there were two senators that voted against their respective parties. Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Ross_Lightfoot&mpc=Senate&house=senate Ross Lightfoot] rebelled against the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberal_Party_of_Australia Liberal Party] and voted 'no' against the bills while Nationals Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julian_McGauran&mpc=Senate&house=senate Julian McGauran] rebelled against the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Party_of_Australia National Party] and voted 'aye' in favour of the bills.(Read more about what it means to rebel in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. ) ~~''Background to the bills''~~ Australia's wheat export market currently operates under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy. This means that bulk wheat exports are directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] manages the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat). The bills establish a wheat export accreditation scheme, which will be regulated through a new statutory body called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia].(Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB).) This introduces competition into the bulk wheat export market. As explained by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum], "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they will be able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets." ~~References~~ The majority voted in favour of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2008-06-19.310.1) to read the bills for a third time.(Read more about the stages that bills must pass through to become law [here](http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html). ) This means that the bills have passed in the Senate. The bills will now return to the House of Representatives so that they can consider the amendments agreed to in the Senate. If they agree, the bills can become law. Although the bills had broad support from both sides of the Senate, there were two senators that voted against their respective parties. Liberal Senator [Ross Lightfoot](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Ross_Lightfoot&mpc=Senate&house=senate) rebelled against the [Liberal Party](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberal_Party_of_Australia) and voted 'no' against the bills while Nationals Senator [Julian McGauran](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julian_McGauran&mpc=Senate&house=senate) rebelled against the [National Party](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Party_of_Australia) and voted 'aye' in favour of the bills.(Read more about what it means to rebel in our [FAQ Section](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree). ) _Background to the bills_ Australia's wheat export market currently operates under a ' [single desk](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk)' policy. This means that bulk wheat exports are directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [Export Wheat Commission](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission) manages the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat). The bills establish a wheat export accreditation scheme, which will be regulated through a new statutory body called the [Wheat Exports Australia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia).(Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986) is available [here](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf) (198 KB). The digest for the [Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987) is available [here](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf) (53.1 KB).) This introduces competition into the bulk wheat export market. As explained by the [explanatory memorandum](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22), "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they will be able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets." References
senate vote 2008-06-19#3 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:16:35	Title Description ~~The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2008-06-19.310.1 motion] to read the bills for a third time.[1] This means that the bills have passed in the Senate.~~ The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2008-06-19.310.1 motion] to read the bills for a third time.(Read more about the stages that bills must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. ) This means that the bills have passed in the Senate. The bills will now return to the House of Representatives so that they can consider the amendments agreed to in the Senate. If they agree, the bills can become law. Although the bills had broad support from both sides of the Senate, there were two senators that voted against their respective parties. Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Ross_Lightfoot&mpc=Senate&house=senate Ross Lightfoot] rebelled against the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberal_Party_of_Australia Liberal Party] and voted 'no' against the bills while Nationals Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julian_McGauran&mpc=Senate&house=senate Julian McGauran] rebelled against the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Party_of_Australia National Party] and voted 'aye' in favour of the bills.[2] Although the bills had broad support from both sides of the Senate, there were two senators that voted against their respective parties. Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Ross_Lightfoot&mpc=Senate&house=senate Ross Lightfoot] rebelled against the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberal_Party_of_Australia Liberal Party] and voted 'no' against the bills while Nationals Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julian_McGauran&mpc=Senate&house=senate Julian McGauran] rebelled against the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Party_of_Australia National Party] and voted 'aye' in favour of the bills.(Read more about what it means to rebel in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. ) ''Background to the bills'' Australia's wheat export market currently operates under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy. This means that bulk wheat exports are directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] manages the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat). The bills establish a wheat export accreditation scheme, which will be regulated through a new statutory body called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia].[3] This introduces competition into the bulk wheat export market. As explained by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum], "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they will be able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets." The bills establish a wheat export accreditation scheme, which will be regulated through a new statutory body called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia].(Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB).) This introduces competition into the bulk wheat export market. As explained by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum], "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they will be able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets." References * [1] Read more about the stages that bills must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. * [2] Read more about what it means to rebel in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. * [3] Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB).
senate vote 2008-06-19#3 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-04-11 17:23:41	Title Description The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2008-06-19.310.1 motion] to read the bills for a third time.[1] This means that the bills have passed in the Senate. The bills will now return to the House of Representatives so that they can consider the amendments agreed to in the Senate. If they agree, the bills can become law. Although the bills had broad support from both sides of the Senate, there were two senators that voted against their respective parties. Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Ross_Lightfoot&mpc=Senate&house=senate Ross Lightfoot] rebelled against the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberal_Party_of_Australia Liberal Party] and voted 'no' against the bills while Nationals Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julian_McGauran&mpc=Senate&house=senate Julian McGauran] rebelled against the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Party_of_Australia National Party] and voted 'aye' in favour of the bills.[2] ''Background to the bills'' Australia's wheat export market currently operates under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy. This means that bulk wheat exports are directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] manages the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat). Australia's wheat export market currently operates under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy. This means that bulk wheat exports are directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] manages the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat). The bills establish a wheat export accreditation scheme, which will be regulated through a new statutory body called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia].[3] This introduces competition into the bulk wheat export market. As explained by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum], "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they will be able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets." References * [1] Read more about the stages that bills must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. * [2] Read more about what it means to rebel in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. * [3] Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB).
senate vote 2008-06-19#3 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-04-11 16:25:53	Title Description The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2008-06-19.310.1 motion] to read the bills for a third time.[1] This means that the bills have passed in the Senate. The bills will now return to the House of Representatives so that they can consider the amendments agreed to in the Senate. If they agree, the bills can become law. Although the bills had broad support from both sides of the Senate, there were two senators that voted against their respective parties. Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Ross_Lightfoot&mpc=Senate&house=senate Ross Lightfoot] rebelled against the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberal_Party_of_Australia Liberal Party] and voted 'no' against the bills while Nationals Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julian_McGauran&mpc=Senate&house=senate Julian McGauran] rebelled against the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Party_of_Australia National Party] and voted 'aye' in favour of the bills.[2] ''Background to the bills'' Australia's wheat export market currently operates under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy. This means that bulk wheat exports are directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] manages the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat). The bills establish a wheat export accreditation scheme, which will be regulated through a new statutory body called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia].[3] This introduces competition into the bulk wheat export market. As explained by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum], "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they will be able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets." References * [1] Read more about the stages that bills must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. * [2] Read more about what it means to rebel in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. * [3] Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here]. * [3] Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB).
senate vote 2008-06-19#3 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-04-11 16:24:49	Title ~~Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008; Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008 - Third Reading~~ Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008 and Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008 - Third Reading - Read a third time Description ~~The majority voted in favour of a motion to read the bills for a third time.[1] This means that the bills have passed in the Senate.~~ The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2008-06-19.310.1 motion] to read the bills for a third time.[1] This means that the bills have passed in the Senate. The bills will now return to the House of Representatives so that they can consider the amendments agreed to in the Senate. If they agree, the bills can become law. Although the bills had broad support from both sides of the Senate, there were two senators that voted against their respective parties. Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Ross_Lightfoot&mpc=Senate&house=senate Ross Lightfoot] rebelled against the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberal_Party_of_Australia Liberal Party] and voted 'no' against the bills while Nationals Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julian_McGauran&mpc=Senate&house=senate Julian McGauran] rebelled against the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Party_of_Australia National Party] and voted 'aye' in favour of the bills.[2] ''Background to the bills'' Australia's wheat export market currently operates under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy. This means that bulk wheat exports are directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] manages the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat). The bills establish a wheat export accreditation scheme, which will be regulated through a new statutory body called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia].[3] This introduces competition into the bulk wheat export market. As explained by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum], "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they will be able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets." References * [1] Read more about the stages that bills must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. * [2] Read more about what it means to rebel in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. * [3] Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here].
senate vote 2008-06-19#3 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-04-11 16:24:13	Title ~~Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008; Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008 — Third Reading~~ Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008; Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008 - Third Reading Description ~~<p pwmotiontext="moved">That these bills be now read a third time.</p>~~ The majority voted in favour of a motion to read the bills for a third time.[1] This means that the bills have passed in the Senate. The bills will now return to the House of Representatives so that they can consider the amendments agreed to in the Senate. If they agree, the bills can become law. Although the bills had broad support from both sides of the Senate, there were two senators that voted against their respective parties. Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Ross_Lightfoot&mpc=Senate&house=senate Ross Lightfoot] rebelled against the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberal_Party_of_Australia Liberal Party] and voted 'no' against the bills while Nationals Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julian_McGauran&mpc=Senate&house=senate Julian McGauran] rebelled against the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Party_of_Australia National Party] and voted 'aye' in favour of the bills.[2] ''Background to the bills'' Australia's wheat export market currently operates under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy. This means that bulk wheat exports are directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] manages the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat). The bills establish a wheat export accreditation scheme, which will be regulated through a new statutory body called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia].[3] This introduces competition into the bulk wheat export market. As explained by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum], "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they will be able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets." References * [1] Read more about the stages that bills must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. * [2] Read more about what it means to rebel in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. * [3] Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here].

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The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2008-06-19.310.1 motion] to read the bills for a third time.(Read more about the stages that bills must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. ) This means that the bills have passed in the Senate.
~~The bills will now return to the House of Representatives so that they can consider the amendments agreed to in the Senate. If they agree, the bills can become law.~~
Although the bills had broad support from both sides of the Senate, there were two senators that voted against their respective parties. Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Ross_Lightfoot&mpc=Senate&house=senate Ross Lightfoot] rebelled against the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberal_Party_of_Australia Liberal Party] and voted 'no' against the bills while Nationals Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julian_McGauran&mpc=Senate&house=senate Julian McGauran] rebelled against the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Party_of_Australia National Party] and voted 'aye' in favour of the bills.(Read more about what it means to rebel in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. )
~~''Background to the bills''~~
Australia's wheat export market currently operates under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy. This means that bulk wheat exports are directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] manages the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat).
The bills establish a wheat export accreditation scheme, which will be regulated through a new statutory body called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia].(Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB).) This introduces competition into the bulk wheat export market. As explained by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum], "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they will be able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets."
~~References~~
The majority voted in favour of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2008-06-19.310.1) to read the bills for a third time.(Read more about the stages that bills must pass through to become law [here](http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html). ) This means that the bills have passed in the Senate.
The bills will now return to the House of Representatives so that they can consider the amendments agreed to in the Senate. If they agree, the bills can become law.
Although the bills had broad support from both sides of the Senate, there were two senators that voted against their respective parties. Liberal Senator [Ross Lightfoot](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Ross_Lightfoot&mpc=Senate&house=senate) rebelled against the [Liberal Party](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberal_Party_of_Australia) and voted 'no' against the bills while Nationals Senator [Julian McGauran](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julian_McGauran&mpc=Senate&house=senate) rebelled against the [National Party](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Party_of_Australia) and voted 'aye' in favour of the bills.(Read more about what it means to rebel in our [FAQ Section](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree). )
_Background to the bills_
Australia's wheat export market currently operates under a ' [single desk](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk)' policy. This means that bulk wheat exports are directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [Export Wheat Commission](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission) manages the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat).
The bills establish a wheat export accreditation scheme, which will be regulated through a new statutory body called the [Wheat Exports Australia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia).(Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986) is available [here](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf) (198 KB). The digest for the [Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987) is available [here](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf) (53.1 KB).) This introduces competition into the bulk wheat export market. As explained by the [explanatory memorandum](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22), "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they will be able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets."
References

senate vote 2008-06-19#3

Edited by system

on 2014-10-07 16:16:35

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Description

~~The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2008-06-19.310.1 motion] to read the bills for a third time.[1] This means that the bills have passed in the Senate.~~
The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2008-06-19.310.1 motion] to read the bills for a third time.(Read more about the stages that bills must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. ) This means that the bills have passed in the Senate.
The bills will now return to the House of Representatives so that they can consider the amendments agreed to in the Senate. If they agree, the bills can become law.
Although the bills had broad support from both sides of the Senate, there were two senators that voted against their respective parties. Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Ross_Lightfoot&mpc=Senate&house=senate Ross Lightfoot] rebelled against the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberal_Party_of_Australia Liberal Party] and voted 'no' against the bills while Nationals Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julian_McGauran&mpc=Senate&house=senate Julian McGauran] rebelled against the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Party_of_Australia National Party] and voted 'aye' in favour of the bills.[2]
Although the bills had broad support from both sides of the Senate, there were two senators that voted against their respective parties. Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Ross_Lightfoot&mpc=Senate&house=senate Ross Lightfoot] rebelled against the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberal_Party_of_Australia Liberal Party] and voted 'no' against the bills while Nationals Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julian_McGauran&mpc=Senate&house=senate Julian McGauran] rebelled against the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Party_of_Australia National Party] and voted 'aye' in favour of the bills.(Read more about what it means to rebel in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section]. )
''Background to the bills''
Australia's wheat export market currently operates under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy. This means that bulk wheat exports are directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] manages the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat).
The bills establish a wheat export accreditation scheme, which will be regulated through a new statutory body called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia].[3] This introduces competition into the bulk wheat export market. As explained by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum], "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they will be able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets."
The bills establish a wheat export accreditation scheme, which will be regulated through a new statutory body called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia].(Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB).) This introduces competition into the bulk wheat export market. As explained by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum], "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they will be able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets."
References
* [1] Read more about the stages that bills must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here].
* [2] Read more about what it means to rebel in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section].
* [3] Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB).

senate vote 2008-06-19#3

Edited by mackay staff

on 2014-04-11 17:23:41

Title

Description

The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2008-06-19.310.1 motion] to read the bills for a third time.[1] This means that the bills have passed in the Senate.
The bills will now return to the House of Representatives so that they can consider the amendments agreed to in the Senate. If they agree, the bills can become law.
Although the bills had broad support from both sides of the Senate, there were two senators that voted against their respective parties. Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Ross_Lightfoot&mpc=Senate&house=senate Ross Lightfoot] rebelled against the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberal_Party_of_Australia Liberal Party] and voted 'no' against the bills while Nationals Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julian_McGauran&mpc=Senate&house=senate Julian McGauran] rebelled against the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Party_of_Australia National Party] and voted 'aye' in favour of the bills.[2]
''Background to the bills''
Australia's wheat export market currently operates under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy. This means that bulk wheat exports are directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] manages the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat).
Australia's wheat export market currently operates under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy. This means that bulk wheat exports are directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under the Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] manages the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat).
The bills establish a wheat export accreditation scheme, which will be regulated through a new statutory body called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia].[3] This introduces competition into the bulk wheat export market. As explained by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum], "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they will be able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets."
References
* [1] Read more about the stages that bills must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here].
* [2] Read more about what it means to rebel in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section].
* [3] Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB).

senate vote 2008-06-19#3

Edited by mackay staff

on 2014-04-11 16:25:53

Title

Description

The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2008-06-19.310.1 motion] to read the bills for a third time.[1] This means that the bills have passed in the Senate.
The bills will now return to the House of Representatives so that they can consider the amendments agreed to in the Senate. If they agree, the bills can become law.
Although the bills had broad support from both sides of the Senate, there were two senators that voted against their respective parties. Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Ross_Lightfoot&mpc=Senate&house=senate Ross Lightfoot] rebelled against the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberal_Party_of_Australia Liberal Party] and voted 'no' against the bills while Nationals Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julian_McGauran&mpc=Senate&house=senate Julian McGauran] rebelled against the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Party_of_Australia National Party] and voted 'aye' in favour of the bills.[2]
''Background to the bills''
Australia's wheat export market currently operates under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy. This means that bulk wheat exports are directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] manages the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat).
The bills establish a wheat export accreditation scheme, which will be regulated through a new statutory body called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia].[3] This introduces competition into the bulk wheat export market. As explained by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum], "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they will be able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets."
References
* [1] Read more about the stages that bills must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here].
* [2] Read more about what it means to rebel in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section].
* [3] Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here].
* [3] Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (53.1 KB).

senate vote 2008-06-19#3

Edited by mackay staff

on 2014-04-11 16:24:49

Title

~~Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008; Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008 - Third Reading~~
Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008 and Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008 - Third Reading - Read a third time

Description

~~The majority voted in favour of a motion to read the bills for a third time.[1] This means that the bills have passed in the Senate.~~
The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2008-06-19.310.1 motion] to read the bills for a third time.[1] This means that the bills have passed in the Senate.
The bills will now return to the House of Representatives so that they can consider the amendments agreed to in the Senate. If they agree, the bills can become law.
Although the bills had broad support from both sides of the Senate, there were two senators that voted against their respective parties. Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Ross_Lightfoot&mpc=Senate&house=senate Ross Lightfoot] rebelled against the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberal_Party_of_Australia Liberal Party] and voted 'no' against the bills while Nationals Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julian_McGauran&mpc=Senate&house=senate Julian McGauran] rebelled against the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Party_of_Australia National Party] and voted 'aye' in favour of the bills.[2]
''Background to the bills''
Australia's wheat export market currently operates under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy. This means that bulk wheat exports are directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] manages the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat).
The bills establish a wheat export accreditation scheme, which will be regulated through a new statutory body called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia].[3] This introduces competition into the bulk wheat export market. As explained by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum], "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they will be able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets."
References
* [1] Read more about the stages that bills must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here].
* [2] Read more about what it means to rebel in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section].
* [3] Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here].

senate vote 2008-06-19#3

Edited by mackay staff

on 2014-04-11 16:24:13

Title

~~Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008; Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008 — Third Reading~~
Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008; Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008 - Third Reading

Description

~~<p pwmotiontext="moved">That these bills be now read a third time.</p>~~
The majority voted in favour of a motion to read the bills for a third time.[1] This means that the bills have passed in the Senate.
The bills will now return to the House of Representatives so that they can consider the amendments agreed to in the Senate. If they agree, the bills can become law.
Although the bills had broad support from both sides of the Senate, there were two senators that voted against their respective parties. Liberal Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Ross_Lightfoot&mpc=Senate&house=senate Ross Lightfoot] rebelled against the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberal_Party_of_Australia Liberal Party] and voted 'no' against the bills while Nationals Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julian_McGauran&mpc=Senate&house=senate Julian McGauran] rebelled against the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Party_of_Australia National Party] and voted 'aye' in favour of the bills.[2]
''Background to the bills''
Australia's wheat export market currently operates under a '[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_desk single desk]' policy. This means that bulk wheat exports are directed through a single exporter of bulk wheat under Australian Wheat Board International Limited (AWB International). The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Export_Wheat_Commission Export Wheat Commission] manages the export of non-bulk wheat (that is, bagged or container wheat).
The bills establish a wheat export accreditation scheme, which will be regulated through a new statutory body called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_Exports_Australia Wheat Exports Australia].[3] This introduces competition into the bulk wheat export market. As explained by the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr2986_ems_a82c8a79-abf9-43e9-9ed6-43e91c6c07fe%22 explanatory memorandum], "[r]ather than forcing growers to sell their wheat through a single exporter they will be able to choose from a number of accredited exporters as well as domestic outlets."
References
* [1] Read more about the stages that bills must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here].
* [2] Read more about what it means to rebel in our [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/faq.php#rebelandfree FAQ Section].
* [3] Read more about the bills in their bills digests. The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2986 Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/DPPQ6/upload_binary/dppq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here] (198 KB). The digest for the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r2987 Wheat Export Marketing (Repeal and Consequential Amendments) Bill 2008] is available [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/billsdgs/XLPQ6/upload_binary/xlpq64.pdf;fileType=application/pdf here].