Consideration of Legislation

The majority voted against an amended motion introduced by South Australian Senator Simon Birmingham (Liberal), which means it failed.

Motion text

That—

(1) On Tuesday, 27 September 2022—

(a) if consideration of the Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill 2022 has not concluded by 7.20pm, the routine of business be consideration of the bill only;

(b) divisions may take place after 7.20pm, for the purposes of the bill only; and

(c) the Senate adjourn without debate after consideration of the bill has concluded, or at 10pm, whichever is earlier; and

(2) On Wednesday, 28 September 2022—

(a) at 9.30am, consideration of the Restoring Territory Rights Bill 2022 for one hour;

(b) from 10.30am, consideration of the Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill 2022 have precedence over all other business until 2pm;

(c) at 2pm, questions;

(d) following questions, the Senate return to its routine of business;

(e) if consideration of the Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill 2022 has not concluded by 7.20pm, the routine of business be consideration of the bill only;

(f) divisions may take place between 12.15pm and 2pm, and after 7.20pm, for the purposes of the bill in paragraph (b) only; and

(g) the Senate adjourn without debate after consideration of the bill has concluded, or at 10pm, whichever is earlier;

(3) If by adjournment on Wednesday 28 September 2022 the Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill 2022 has not been finally considered:

(a) the Senate meet on Thursday, 29 September 2022

(b) the hours of meeting for Thursday, 29 September 2022 be from 9am to adjournment; and

(c) the routine of business shall be consideration of the Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill 2022 only:

(d) the Senate shall adjourn without debate after it has finally considered the bill listed above, or a motion for the adjournment is moved by a minister, whichever is the earlier.