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Politics Live: July 15, 2014

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We are off to examine our collection of prime ministerial magnets.

But before that, what did we learn?

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There's no firm word on whether there will be a vote tonight on the carbon tax, but to be honest ... can anything be predicted sensibly here?

If you would like to tune in to the debate, you can do so at the Parliament House website.

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The Senate has voted, 48 ayes and 10 noes to bring on the carbon tax debate now.

And to extend sitting hours this week.

Despite decrying the "chaotic experience" of the Senate at the moment, Labor voted with the government.

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As also flagged earlier, the Fifield motion would see the carbon tax repeal debate brought on "immediately".

 

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Mitch Fifield is now seeking to move a motion to vary the "hours of meeting" for the Senate for the rest of the week.

It also lays out the plan for government business.

As flagged earlier, this will mean longer hours tonight and Thursday and provides the option of sitting "beyond Thursday".

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The carbon tax repeal bills have been re-introduced into the Senate.

(i.e. read a first time.)

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Um, in other news, the head of the Abbott government's national curriculum review has backed the use of corporal punishment for naughty kids.

Matthew Knott has the tale.

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And a mad scramble for everyone else.

Palmer United Party leader Clive Palmer departs after addressing the media during a press conference in the press gallery. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
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It is a two thumbs up result for Clive.

Palmer United Party leader Clive Palmer departs after addressing the media during a press conference in the press gallery. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
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But Labor leader Bill Shorten is calling the whole thing "the dirtiest of backroom deals".

"Tony Abbott and his government have put Clive Palmer before Australian investors and families."

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