Two votes - on likelihood of different outcome and discretion on costs - went against the government, as crossbench peer Lord Pannick's motions were passed one after another. (politics.co.uk)
Victorian crossbench senator Derryn Hinch, a long - time campaigner against live exports, tweeted on Wednesday: «Our petition calling for Parliament to phase out live exports from Australia over 3 years now near 85,000 signatures. (animalsaustralia.org)
The new South Australian Government is hoping for a cooperative crossbench in the Legislative Council, but some key MLCs have already indicated to the ABC they might not play ball. (abc.net.au)