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senate vote 2024-02-07#7

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Title

  • Motions Auditor-General: Water
  • Motions - Auditor-General: Water - Review water recovery programs

Description

  • <p class="speaker">Wendy Askew</p>
  • <p>At the request of Senator Davey, I move:</p>
  • The majority voted against a [motion](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/senate/?id=2024-02-07.152.2) moved by Tasmanian Senator [Wendy Askew](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/senate/tasmania/wendy_askew) (Liberal) at the request of NSW Senator [Perin Davey](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/senate/nsw/perin_davey) (Nationals), which means it failed.
  • ### Rebellions?
  • Note that the two senators representing the Jacqui Lambie Network voted differently, with Tasmanian Senator [Jacqui Lambie](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/senate/tasmania/jacqui_lambie) voting "Yes" and Tasmanian Senator [Tammy Tyrrell](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/senate/tasmania/tammy_tyrrell) voting "No".
  • ### Motion text
  • > *That the Senate requests the Auditor-General to perform a comprehensive review and analysis of all water recovery programs made to date by the current Government; and that the Auditor-General's examination covers all aspects of those water recovery programs, including but not limited to:*
  • >
  • >> *(a) reviewing all transactions related to the water recovery programs to ensure they comply with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules under subsection 105B(1) of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013; and*
  • >>
  • >> *(b) assessing the financial implications of water purchases, including cost-effectiveness and value for money in achieving program objectives; and*
  • >>
  • >> *(c) evaluating non-financial factors, such as environmental impact, community benefits and long-term sustainability of the water resource management strategies employed.*
  • <p class="italic">That the Senate requests the Auditor-General to perform a comprehensive review and analysis of all water recovery programs made to date by the current Government; and that the Auditor-General's examination covers all aspects of those water recovery programs, including but not limited to:</p>
  • <p class="italic">(a) reviewing all transactions related to the water recovery programs to ensure they comply with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules under subsection 105B(1) of the <i>Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013</i>; and</p>
  • <p class="italic">(b) assessing the financial implications of water purchases, including cost-effectiveness and value for money in achieving program objectives; and</p>
  • <p class="italic">(c) evaluating non-financial factors, such as environmental impact, community benefits and long-term sustainability of the water resource management strategies employed.</p>
  • <p class="speaker">Sue Lines</p>
  • <p>The question is that general business notice of motion No. 453, standing in the name of Senator Davey and moved by Senator Askew, be agreed to.</p>
  • <p></p>