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11 Sept 2019 · 6:35 PM · Division 8

Matters of Urgency

Newstart Allowance - Increase
Official title
Matters of Urgency - Newstart Allowance - Increase

Ayes 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
32
No
30
Not recorded voting
14

“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 in favour of a motion introduced by SA Senator Alex Gallacher (Labor), which means it passed.

Motion text

Pursuant to standing order 75, I give notice that today I propose to move: 'That, in the opinion of the Senate, the following is a matter of urgency:

"The low rate of Newstart is making people sick and the Government must urgently increase the rate of Newstart to improve people's health, wellbeing and barriers to employment."

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Policies this vote counts towards

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Votes by party

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Aye
32
No
30
Votes by party as a table
PartyAyeNo
Liberal Party022
Australian Labor Party210
Australian Greens90
National Party03
Liberal National Party02
Country Liberal Party01
Deputy Senate President01
Jacqui Lambie Network01
Nick Xenophon Team10
Senate President10

How each member voted

Aye · 32

No · 30

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