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Ricky Muir: I Can Leave Parliament Proud

August 3, 2016

Former Senator Ricky Muir says he can leave parliament proud “knowing that I gave it my best shot against the odds and did not fall victim to the two party political games”.

Muir Muir’s defeat in the Victorian Senate election was confirmed today when the Australian Electoral Commission finalised the results.

Muir’s Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party (AMEP) polled 0.91% of the primary vote – 31,785 votes. This was an increase of 0.40% over his 2013 performance when 17,122 voters (0.51%) gave AMEP their first preference. Muir was elected through a complex series of preference deals permitted at the time by the system of group voting tickets.

The six-year term Muir won in 2013 began on July 1, 2014. It was cut short by 4 years by the double dissolution election of July 2.

Muir says that “there is a large portion of society who are sick of the mainstream political establishment and class”.

Mar 05, 2015: Maiden Speech – Senator Ricky Muir

Statement posted on Facebook by Ricky Muir.

When I was elected to the Senate in 2013 I was set to take my place in Australia’s political history for six years. As of this afternoon it is finally clear and official that my six year term was reduced to two.

Victorian Senate Results Finalised; Liberals Gain 1, Greens Keep 2, Hinch Elected

August 3, 2016

The Senate results for Victoria were finalised and announced today.

The Coalition picked up one seat to hold 5 (Liberal 4, Nationals 1), whilst the ALP retained its 4 seats. The Greens held their 2 senators and the remaining seat was taken by Derryn Hinch.

The Coalition polled 33.11% of the primary vote and secured the re-election of its 4 sitting senators – Mitch Fifield, Bridget McKenzie (Nats), Scott Ryan and James Paterson – plus a new member, Jane Hume.

The ALP polled 30.73%, enough to re-elect its 4 senators: Kim Carr, Stephen Conroy, Jacinta Collins and Gavin Marshall.

The Greens polled 10.87%, re-electing the party’s leader, Richard Di Natale and Janet Rice. Rice’s election means that the Greens have lost just one senator in the election, Robert Simms, in South Australia. With its 9 seats, the party will hold a vital balance of power position in the Senate, with the Coalition expected to finish with 30 seats.

Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party polled 6.05% and has secured the election of Derryn Hinch. The former broadcaster was elected on largely state issues related to sex offences and sentencing.

Two previous senators were defeated. Ricky Muir of the Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party managed just 0.91% of the vote. Muir was elected in 2013 off a primary vote of 0.51% and a complex series of preference deals permitted at the time through the system of group voting tickets. John Madigan, who was elected as a Democratic Labour Party candidate but subsequently sat as in independent before forming his own party, was also defeated. Madigan won just 0.15% of the primary vote.

Senator Ricky Muir (AMEP-Vic) – Maiden Speech

March 5, 2015

Eight months after taking office, Senator Ricky Muir has delivered his maiden speech.

Muir

Muir was elected as a representative of the Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party in Victoria at the 2013 federal election. His term began on July 1, 2014 and will expire on June 30, 2019.

Whilst Muir has spoken on numerous occasions, this is his official maiden speech. After a shaky start with some awkward media appearances, the speech is an interesting and self-deprecating contribution.

Senators Sworn In; New Balance Of Power As 2013 Federal Election Finally Complete

July 7, 2014

Senators elected at last year’s federal election were sworn in this morning. The full effect of the 2013 Federal Election can now be seen in the balance of power in the upper house.

Thirty-six senators were chosen at the election on September 7, six from each State. They were sworn in during a 20-minute ceremony presided over by the Governor-General, Sir Peter Cosgrove.

Watch the swearing-in ceremony (20m)

One senator, Deborah O’Neill (ALP-NSW) was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Bob Carr. O’Neill had already filled the final months of Carr’s previous term, following her defeat as the member for Robertson in the House of Representatives.

Another Season Of Valedictory Speeches As Twelve Senators Depart

June 16, 2014

Twelve senators are about to leave the Federal Parliament as the July 1 changeover approaches.

The departing senators will give valedictory speeches in the Senate over the next two weeks. The first will be given tomorrow by the Nationals Senator Ron Boswell, who has been in the Senate since 1983.

The Senate has 76 members. Each of the six states has 12 senators, whilst the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory have 2 senators each. Senators serve fixed 6-year terms which commence on July 1. Except in the case of a double dissolution, Senate elections are staggered, with half the state-based senators facing the electorate at each House of Representatives election. Territory senators serve terms that are concurrent with the House.

On July 1, the State senators elected on September 7, 2013 will take their places. These 36 senators will serve terms that end on June 30, 2020.

Twenty-four senators were re-elected last year. Of the 12 who were replaced, 7 were defeated (6 ALP and 1 Liberal) and 5 retired (2 ALP, 2 Liberal and 1 Nationals).

The ALP lost one member in each state and will have only 25 senators from July 1. The party lost 3 members to the Palmer United Party (PUP), and one each to the Liberal Democrats (LDP), the Greens and Family First (FF).

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Ricky Muir: I Can Leave Parliament Proud

Victorian Senate Results Finalised; Liberals Gain 1, Greens Keep 2, Hinch Elected

Senator Ricky Muir (AMEP-Vic) – Maiden Speech

Senators Sworn In; New Balance Of Power As 2013 Federal Election Finally Complete

Another Season Of Valedictory Speeches As Twelve Senators Depart