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Senate backs Greens' motion on Perth light rail

Scott Ludlam 20 Mar 2015

The Senate has supported Scott's motion, calling on the Abbott Government reallocate the $500 million previously allocated to the Perth Light Rail and the Airport Rail Link projects.

Motion Text:

Senator LUDLAM (Western Australia) (11:31): I seek leave to amend general business notice of motion No. 663 standing in my name for today. It relates to Perth light rail-getting that project back on track.

Leave granted.

Senator LUDLAM: I move the motion as amended:

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Order for the production of documents - the impact of housing and homelessness cuts

Scott Ludlam 18 Feb 2015

The Senate has supported Scott's motion ordering the production of documents outlining the impact of cuts to homelessness and housing organisations, but the Government's response has been wholly unsatisfactory.

Senator Ludlam – Senate Motion – Notice to be given Monday 9th February 2015 

I give notice that on the next day of sitting I shall move that – 

The Senate Notes:

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