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senate vote 2013-12-09#2
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2014-10-09 15:34:00
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The majority voted in favour of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2013-12-05.43.2) to agree to the bill as amended previously.They will now vote on whether to adopt their report and send it with the bill back to the House of Representatives for their consideration.(That division is available [here](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2013-12-09&number=3&house=senate). )_Background to Bill_On 22 October 2013, the Abbott Government announced that it will raise the debt ceiling from $300 billion to $500 billion.(Read more about this in the media [here](http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/treasurer-joe-hockey-announces-debt-limit-to-increase-to-500-billion-20131022-2vyog.html). ) This was following the August 2013 [Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Outlook](http://www.treasury.gov.au/PublicationsAndMedia/Publications/2013/PEFO-2013) which reported that the Treasurer's standing borrowing authority would reach the $300 billion limit by December 2013.The purpose of the increase to the debt ceiling is to "provide stability and certainty to financial markets about the Government's ability to issue sufficient debt to manage its budget".(See the [explanatory memorandum](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/ems/r5127_ems_dfe1d5b2-bd7c-424c-afc8-efdd37c905b1/upload_pdf/388079.pdf;fileType=application%2Fpdf) (106 KB). More about the bill, including its bills digest, is available [here](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5127).)References- The majority voted in favour of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2013-12-05.43.2) to agree to the bill as amended previously.
- They will now vote on whether to adopt their report and send it with the bill back to the House of Representatives for their consideration.(That division is available [here](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2013-12-09&number=3&house=senate). )
- _Background to Bill_
- On 22 October 2013, the Abbott Government announced that it will raise the debt ceiling from $300 billion to $500 billion.(Read more about this in the media [here](http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/treasurer-joe-hockey-announces-debt-limit-to-increase-to-500-billion-20131022-2vyog.html). ) This was following the August 2013 [Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Outlook](http://www.treasury.gov.au/PublicationsAndMedia/Publications/2013/PEFO-2013) which reported that the Treasurer's standing borrowing authority would reach the $300 billion limit by December 2013.
- The purpose of the increase to the debt ceiling is to "provide stability and certainty to financial markets about the Government's ability to issue sufficient debt to manage its budget".(See the [explanatory memorandum](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/ems/r5127_ems_dfe1d5b2-bd7c-424c-afc8-efdd37c905b1/upload_pdf/388079.pdf;fileType=application%2Fpdf) (106 KB). More about the bill, including its bills digest, is available [here](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5127).)
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senate vote 2013-12-09#2
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2014-10-07 16:21:31
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The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2013-12-05.43.2 motion] to agree to the bill as amended previously.They will now vote on whether to adopt their report and send it with the bill back to the House of Representatives for their consideration.(That division is available [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2013-12-09&number=3&house=senate here].
)''Background to Bill''On 22 October 2013, the Abbott Government announced that it will raise the debt ceiling from $300 billion to $500 billion.(Read more about this in the media [http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/treasurer-joe-hockey-announces-debt-limit-to-increase-to-500-billion-20131022-2vyog.html here].
) This was following the August 2013 [http://www.treasury.gov.au/PublicationsAndMedia/Publications/2013/PEFO-2013 Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Outlook] which reported that the Treasurer's standing borrowing authority would reach the $300 billion limit by December 2013.The purpose of the increase to the debt ceiling is to "provide stability and certainty to financial markets about the Government's ability to issue sufficient debt to manage its budget".(See the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/ems/r5127_ems_dfe1d5b2-bd7c-424c-afc8-efdd37c905b1/upload_pdf/388079.pdf;fileType=application%2Fpdf explanatory memorandum] (106 KB). More about the bill, including its bills digest, is available [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5127 here].)References- The majority voted in favour of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2013-12-05.43.2) to agree to the bill as amended previously.
- They will now vote on whether to adopt their report and send it with the bill back to the House of Representatives for their consideration.(That division is available [here](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2013-12-09&number=3&house=senate). )
- _Background to Bill_
- On 22 October 2013, the Abbott Government announced that it will raise the debt ceiling from $300 billion to $500 billion.(Read more about this in the media [here](http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/treasurer-joe-hockey-announces-debt-limit-to-increase-to-500-billion-20131022-2vyog.html). ) This was following the August 2013 [Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Outlook](http://www.treasury.gov.au/PublicationsAndMedia/Publications/2013/PEFO-2013) which reported that the Treasurer's standing borrowing authority would reach the $300 billion limit by December 2013.
- The purpose of the increase to the debt ceiling is to "provide stability and certainty to financial markets about the Government's ability to issue sufficient debt to manage its budget".(See the [explanatory memorandum](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/ems/r5127_ems_dfe1d5b2-bd7c-424c-afc8-efdd37c905b1/upload_pdf/388079.pdf;fileType=application%2Fpdf) (106 KB). More about the bill, including its bills digest, is available [here](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5127).)
- References
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senate vote 2013-12-09#2
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2014-10-07 16:16:57
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- The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2013-12-05.43.2 motion] to agree to the bill as amended previously.
They will now vote on whether to adopt their report and send it with the bill back to the House of Representatives for their consideration.[1]- They will now vote on whether to adopt their report and send it with the bill back to the House of Representatives for their consideration.(That division is available [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2013-12-09&number=3&house=senate here].
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- ''Background to Bill''
On 22 October 2013, the Abbott Government announced that it will raise the debt ceiling from $300 billion to $500 billion.[2] This was following the August 2013 [http://www.treasury.gov.au/PublicationsAndMedia/Publications/2013/PEFO-2013 Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Outlook] which reported that the Treasurer's standing borrowing authority would reach the $300 billion limit by December 2013.- On 22 October 2013, the Abbott Government announced that it will raise the debt ceiling from $300 billion to $500 billion.(Read more about this in the media [http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/treasurer-joe-hockey-announces-debt-limit-to-increase-to-500-billion-20131022-2vyog.html here].
) This was following the August 2013 [http://www.treasury.gov.au/PublicationsAndMedia/Publications/2013/PEFO-2013 Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Outlook] which reported that the Treasurer's standing borrowing authority would reach the $300 billion limit by December 2013.
The purpose of the increase to the debt ceiling is to "provide stability and certainty to financial markets about the Government's ability to issue sufficient debt to manage its budget".[3]- The purpose of the increase to the debt ceiling is to "provide stability and certainty to financial markets about the Government's ability to issue sufficient debt to manage its budget".(See the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/ems/r5127_ems_dfe1d5b2-bd7c-424c-afc8-efdd37c905b1/upload_pdf/388079.pdf;fileType=application%2Fpdf explanatory memorandum] (106 KB). More about the bill, including its bills digest, is available [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5127 here].)
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* [1] That division is available [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2013-12-09&number=3&house=senate here].* [2] Read more about this in the media [http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/treasurer-joe-hockey-announces-debt-limit-to-increase-to-500-billion-20131022-2vyog.html here].* [3] See the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/ems/r5127_ems_dfe1d5b2-bd7c-424c-afc8-efdd37c905b1/upload_pdf/388079.pdf;fileType=application%2Fpdf explanatory memorandum] (106 KB). More about the bill, including its bills digest, is available [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5127 here].
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senate vote 2013-12-09#2
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2014-03-05 12:57:19
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Bills - Commonwealth Inscribed Stock Amendment Bill 2013; Consideration of House of Representatives Message- Commonwealth Inscribed Stock Amendment Bill 2013 - Consideration of House of Representatives Message - Agree to bill as amended
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- The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2013-12-05.43.2 motion] to agree to the bill as amended previously.
- They will now vote on whether to adopt their report and send it with the bill back to the House of Representatives for their consideration.[1]
- ''Background to Bill''
- On 22 October 2013, the Abbott Government announced that it will raise the debt ceiling from $300 billion to $500 billion.[2] This was following the August 2013 [http://www.treasury.gov.au/PublicationsAndMedia/Publications/2013/PEFO-2013 Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Outlook] which reported that the Treasurer's standing borrowing authority would reach the $300 billion limit by December 2013.
- The purpose of the increase to the debt ceiling is to "provide stability and certainty to financial markets about the Government's ability to issue sufficient debt to manage its budget".[3]
- References
- * [1] That division is available [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2013-12-09&number=3&house=senate here].
- * [2] Read more about this in the media [http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/treasurer-joe-hockey-announces-debt-limit-to-increase-to-500-billion-20131022-2vyog.html here].
- * [3] See the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/legislation/ems/r5127_ems_dfe1d5b2-bd7c-424c-afc8-efdd37c905b1/upload_pdf/388079.pdf;fileType=application%2Fpdf explanatory memorandum] (106 KB). More about the bill, including its bills digest, is available [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5127 here].
This is the first of two votes on amendments proposed by Senator Milne, leader of the Greens.[1]* [1] http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Christine_Milne&mpc=Senate&house=senate
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senate vote 2013-12-09#2
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2014-01-04 01:22:48
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- This is the first of two votes on amendments proposed by Senator Milne, leader of the Greens.[1]
- * [1] http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Christine_Milne&mpc=Senate&house=senate
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senate vote 2013-12-09#2
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2014-01-04 01:22:35
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- This is the first of two votes on amendments proposed by Senator Milne, leader of the Greens.[1]
*[1] http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Christine_Milne&mpc=Senate&house=senate- * [1] http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Christine_Milne&mpc=Senate&house=senate
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senate vote 2013-12-09#2
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2014-01-04 01:22:06
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Title
Bills — Commonwealth Inscribed Stock Amendment Bill 2013; Consideration of House of Representatives Message- Bills - Commonwealth Inscribed Stock Amendment Bill 2013; Consideration of House of Representatives Message
Description
<p class="motion-notice motion-notice-notext">No motion text available</p>- This is the first of two votes on amendments proposed by Senator Milne, leader of the Greens.[1]
- *[1] http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Christine_Milne&mpc=Senate&house=senate
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