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Safeguard Mechanism (Crediting) Amendment Bill 2023

Portfolio: Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

  1. Introduced30 November 2022
  2. Passed House30 March 2023
  3. Passed Senate30 March 2023
  4. Royal assent11 April 2023

What does this bill do, in plain English?

Changes how Australian businesses get credit for cutting greenhouse gas emissions under the Safeguard Mechanism.

How parliament voted

Every recorded division on this bill, from the official division record via TheyVoteForYou.

  • representatives · 30 March 2023

    Safeguard Mechanism (Crediting) Amendment Bill 2023 - Consideration of Senate Message - Agree with Senate amendments and so pass bill

    8951

    The ayes have it · 38 votes

    89 ayes, 51 noes
  • senate · 30 March 2023

    Safeguard Mechanism (Crediting) Amendment Bill 2023 - in Committee - Onshore shale gas projects

    1239

    The noes have it · 27 votes

    12 ayes, 39 noes
  • senate · 30 March 2023

    Safeguard Mechanism (Crediting) Amendment Bill 2023 - in Committee - Unit surrender, judicial review, max. offset percentage + price

    1338

    The noes have it · 25 votes

    13 ayes, 38 noes
  • senate · 30 March 2023

    Safeguard Mechanism (Crediting) Amendment Bill 2023 - in Committee - Fossil fuel programs

    3226

    The ayes have it · 6 votes

    32 ayes, 26 noes
  • senate · 30 March 2023

    Safeguard Mechanism (Crediting) Amendment Bill 2023 - Third Reading - Pass the bill

    3226

    The ayes have it · 6 votes

    32 ayes, 26 noes
  • senate · 30 March 2023

    Safeguard Mechanism (Crediting) Amendment Bill 2023 - in Committee - Government amendments

    3226

    The ayes have it · 6 votes

    32 ayes, 26 noes

How parliament votes on this issue

Every recorded division Verity has tagged to the issue this bill is filed under — party by party, member by member.

Source: Australian Parliament House bill record

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