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1 Apr 2026 · 10:26 AM · Division 4

Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 1) Bill 2026

Limitation of Debate - Remote area allowance
Official title
Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 1) Bill 2026 - Limitation of Debate - Remote area allowance

Noes in the majority

This says only which side won the vote, because what Aye and No meant here depends on the exact question put in the chamber.

Aye
17
No
29
Not recorded voting
30

“Not recorded voting” is everyone eligible who isn't recorded as Aye or No, for example absent, paired, or presiding.

What was decided

The majority voted against a request for amendment introduced by ACT Senator David Pocock (Independent), which means it was unsuccessful. This request would have added a schedule to increase, index and review the remote area allowance.

What is the purpose of this request?

Dr Francis Markham of the ANU has written a policy brief that presents an argument why the remote area allowance needs to be increased, as suggested by this request for amendment.

Summary written by They Vote For You contributors. Read it with the debate

Policies this vote counts towards

How They Vote For You uses this vote when scoring members against each policy.

Votes by party

Both bars use the same scale: number of members.
Aye
17
No
29
Votes by party as a table
PartyAyeNo
Australian Labor Party122
Australian Greens100
Liberal Party06
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party40
Independent20
Senate President01

How each member voted

Aye · 17

No · 29

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