14th Nov 2018, 7:24 PM – Senate Committees - Environment and Communications References Committee - Refer matter
Summary
EditThe majority voted against a motion introduced by Tasmanian Senator Peter Whish-Wilson (Greens), which means it failed.
Motion text
That the following matter be referred to the Environment and Communications References Committee for inquiry and report by 30 March 2019:
The impact of seismic testing on fisheries and the marine environment, with particular reference to:
(a) the regulation of seismic testing, and the responsibilities of federal and state governments;
(b) the consultation process regarding the approval of seismic testing;
(c) how potential impacts are taken into account during the consultation process;
(d) applications for seismic testing in the Otway Basin; off the coast of Newcastle, New South Wales; and the waters surrounding Kangaroo Island, South Australia;
(e) recent scientific findings; and
(f) any other related matters.
Votes Not passed by a modest majority
Nobody rebelled against their party.
| Party | Votes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cory Bernardi SA Australian Conservatives | Absent | |
| Australian Greens (100% turnout) | 9 Yes – 0 No | |
| Richard Di Natale Victoria | Yes | |
| Mehreen Faruqi NSW | Yes | |
| Sarah Hanson-Young SA | Yes | |
| Nick McKim Tasmania | Yes | |
| Janet Rice Victoria | Yes | |
| Rachel Siewert WA | Yes | |
| Jordon Steele-John WA | Yes | |
| Larissa Waters Queensland | Yes | |
| Peter Whish-Wilson Tasmania | Yes | |
| Australian Labor Party (44% turnout) | 0 Yes – 11 No | |
| Kim Carr Victoria | No | |
| Anthony Chisholm Queensland | No | |
| Alex Gallacher SA | No | |
| Chris Ketter Queensland | No | |
| Kimberley Kitching Victoria | No | |
| Malarndirri McCarthy NT | No | |
| Louise Pratt WA | No | |
| Lisa Singh Tasmania | No | |
| David Smith ACT | No | |
| Glenn Sterle WA | No | |
| Anne Urquhart Tasmania | No | |
| Catryna Bilyk Tasmania | Absent | |
| Carol Brown Tasmania | Absent | |
| Doug Cameron NSW | Absent | |
| Jacinta Collins Victoria | Absent | |
| Patrick Dodson WA | Absent | |
| Don Farrell SA | Absent | |
| Kristina Keneally NSW | Absent | |
| Gavin Marshall Victoria | Absent | |
| Jenny McAllister NSW | Absent | |
| Claire Moore Queensland | Absent | |
| Deborah O'Neill NSW | Absent | |
| Helen Polley Tasmania | Absent | |
| Murray Watt Queensland | Absent | |
| Penny Wong SA | Absent | |
| Centre Alliance (100% turnout) | 2 Yes – 0 No | |
| Stirling Griff SA | Yes | |
| Rex Patrick SA | Yes | |
| Nigel Scullion NT Country Liberal Party | No | |
| Derryn Hinch Victoria Derryn Hinch's Justice Party | Absent | |
| Sue Lines WA Deputy President | No | |
| Tim Storer SA Independent | Yes | |
| Fraser Anning Queensland Independent | Absent | |
| Steve Martin Tasmania Independent | Absent | |
| David Leyonhjelm NSW Liberal Democratic Party | Absent | |
| Liberal National Party (100% turnout) | 0 Yes – 2 No | |
| Matthew Canavan Queensland | No | |
| James McGrath Queensland | No | |
| Liberal Party (43% turnout) | 0 Yes – 10 No | |
| Eric Abetz Tasmania | No | |
| David Bushby Tasmania | No | |
| Michaelia Cash WA | No | |
| Richard Colbeck Tasmania | No | |
| Jonathon Duniam Tasmania | No | |
| Concetta Fierravanti-Wells NSW | No | |
| Jane Hume Victoria | No | |
| Jim Molan NSW | No | |
| Dean Smith WA | No | |
| Amanda Stoker Queensland | No | |
| Simon Birmingham SA | Absent | |
| Slade Brockman WA | Absent | |
| Mathias Cormann WA | Absent | |
| David Fawcett SA | Absent | |
| Mitch Fifield Victoria | Absent | |
| Lucy Gichuhi SA | Absent | |
| Ian Macdonald Queensland | Absent | |
| James Paterson Victoria | Absent | |
| Marise Payne NSW | Absent | |
| Linda Reynolds WA | Absent | |
| Anne Ruston SA | Absent | |
| Zed Seselja ACT | Absent | |
| Arthur Sinodinos NSW | Absent | |
| National Party (33% turnout) | 0 Yes – 1 No | |
| Bridget McKenzie Victoria | No | |
| Barry O'Sullivan Queensland | Absent | |
| John Williams NSW | Absent | |
| Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party (0% turnout) | Absent | |
| Peter Georgiou WA | Absent | |
| Pauline Hanson Queensland | Absent | |
| Scott Ryan Victoria President | No | |
| Brian Burston NSW United Australia Party | Absent | |
| Totals (51% turnout) | 12 Yes – 27 No |
Turnout is the percentage of members eligible to vote that did vote.