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representatives vote 2012-11-29#5 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:21:07	Title Description The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-11-29.62.4 motion] that this bill, as amended, be agreed to. This means that the majority agree with the bill, as it has been amended, and that they can now decide on whether to pass the bill in the House of Representatives.(Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. ) ~~''Background to the bill''~~ The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4793 National Gambling Reform Bill 2012] was introduced along with the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4794 National Gambling Reform (Related Matters) Bill (No. 1) 2012] and the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4795 National Gambling Reform (Related Matters) Bill (No. 2) 2012]. Together, these bills relate to a national scheme for gaming machines in order to reduce the harms associated with gambling on these machines. ~~According to the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd1213a/13bd051 bills digest], these bills introduce the following:~~ * from the end of 2013, new electronic gaming machines ('EGMs') either manufactured in, or imported into, Australia be capable of supporting an approved precommitment system * by 2016, EGMs be linked together as part of a state-wide or territory-wide precommitment system, and display electronic warning messages (with extended timelines for smaller venues) and * from 1 May 2013 Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) located in gaming venues have a $250 daily withdrawal limit.(Read more about the bills in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd1213a/13bd051 bills digest] of the National Gambling Reform Bill 2012. ) Precommitment involves a gambler setting a loss limit before they commence playing. Independent MP [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Andrew_Wilkie&mpc=Denison&house=representatives Andrew Wilkie] made the introduction of mandatory precommitment a key part of his agreement to support the minority [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julia_Gillard&mpc=Lalor&house=representatives Gillard] Labor Government after the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_federal_election,_2010 2010 election].(Read more about Mr Wilkie's commitment to introducing precommitment [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Wilkie#Pokies_and_pre-commitment here]. ) Although the Labor Government originally agreed to introduce mandatory precommitment, these bills limit the reforms to ensuring the EGMs have precommitment ''capability''.(Read more about the change in the Labor Government's approach to gambling reform on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-31/greens-back-pokies-reform-bill/4344746 here].) There will also be a mandatory precommitment trial, to test its feasibility. The majority voted in favour of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-11-29.62.4) that this bill, as amended, be agreed to. This means that the majority agree with the bill, as it has been amended, and that they can now decide on whether to pass the bill in the House of Representatives.(Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through [here](http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html). ) _Background to the bill_ The [National Gambling Reform Bill 2012](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4793) was introduced along with the [National Gambling Reform (Related Matters) Bill (No. 1) 2012](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4794) and the [National Gambling Reform (Related Matters) Bill (No. 2) 2012](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4795). Together, these bills relate to a national scheme for gaming machines in order to reduce the harms associated with gambling on these machines. According to the [bills digest](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd1213a/13bd051), these bills introduce the following: - from the end of 2013, new electronic gaming machines ('EGMs') either manufactured in, or imported into, Australia be capable of supporting an approved precommitment system - by 2016, EGMs be linked together as part of a state-wide or territory-wide precommitment system, and display electronic warning messages (with extended timelines for smaller venues) and - from 1 May 2013 Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) located in gaming venues have a $250 daily withdrawal limit.(Read more about the bills in the [bills digest](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd1213a/13bd051) of the National Gambling Reform Bill 2012. ) Precommitment involves a gambler setting a loss limit before they commence playing. Independent MP [Andrew Wilkie](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Andrew_Wilkie&mpc=Denison&house=representatives) made the introduction of mandatory precommitment a key part of his agreement to support the minority [Gillard](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julia_Gillard&mpc=Lalor&house=representatives) Labor Government after the [2010 election](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_federal_election,_2010).(Read more about Mr Wilkie's commitment to introducing precommitment [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Wilkie#Pokies_and_pre-commitment). ) Although the Labor Government originally agreed to introduce mandatory precommitment, these bills limit the reforms to ensuring the EGMs have precommitment _capability_.(Read more about the change in the Labor Government's approach to gambling reform on ABC News [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-31/greens-back-pokies-reform-bill/4344746).) There will also be a mandatory precommitment trial, to test its feasibility.
representatives vote 2012-11-29#5 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:16:53	Title Description The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-11-29.62.4 motion] that this bill, as amended, be agreed to. This means that the majority agree with the bill, as it has been amended, and that they can now decide on whether to pass the bill in the House of Representatives.[1] The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-11-29.62.4 motion] that this bill, as amended, be agreed to. This means that the majority agree with the bill, as it has been amended, and that they can now decide on whether to pass the bill in the House of Representatives.(Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. ) ''Background to the bill'' The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4793 National Gambling Reform Bill 2012] was introduced along with the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4794 National Gambling Reform (Related Matters) Bill (No. 1) 2012] and the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4795 National Gambling Reform (Related Matters) Bill (No. 2) 2012]. Together, these bills relate to a national scheme for gaming machines in order to reduce the harms associated with gambling on these machines. According to the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd1213a/13bd051 bills digest], these bills introduce the following: * from the end of 2013, new electronic gaming machines ('EGMs') either manufactured in, or imported into, Australia be capable of supporting an approved precommitment system * by 2016, EGMs be linked together as part of a state-wide or territory-wide precommitment system, and display electronic warning messages (with extended timelines for smaller venues) and * from 1 May 2013 Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) located in gaming venues have a $250 daily withdrawal limit.[2] * from 1 May 2013 Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) located in gaming venues have a $250 daily withdrawal limit.(Read more about the bills in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd1213a/13bd051 bills digest] of the National Gambling Reform Bill 2012. ) Precommitment involves a gambler setting a loss limit before they commence playing. Independent MP [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Andrew_Wilkie&mpc=Denison&house=representatives Andrew Wilkie] made the introduction of mandatory precommitment a key part of his agreement to support the minority [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julia_Gillard&mpc=Lalor&house=representatives Gillard] Labor Government after the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_federal_election,_2010 2010 election].[3] Although the Labor Government originally agreed to introduce mandatory precommitment, these bills limit the reforms to ensuring the EGMs have precommitment ''capability''.[4] There will also be a mandatory precommitment trial, to test its feasibility. Precommitment involves a gambler setting a loss limit before they commence playing. Independent MP [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Andrew_Wilkie&mpc=Denison&house=representatives Andrew Wilkie] made the introduction of mandatory precommitment a key part of his agreement to support the minority [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julia_Gillard&mpc=Lalor&house=representatives Gillard] Labor Government after the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_federal_election,_2010 2010 election].(Read more about Mr Wilkie's commitment to introducing precommitment [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Wilkie#Pokies_and_pre-commitment here]. ) Although the Labor Government originally agreed to introduce mandatory precommitment, these bills limit the reforms to ensuring the EGMs have precommitment ''capability''.(Read more about the change in the Labor Government's approach to gambling reform on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-31/greens-back-pokies-reform-bill/4344746 here].) There will also be a mandatory precommitment trial, to test its feasibility. ~~''References''~~ * [1] Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. * [2] Read more about the bills in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd1213a/13bd051 bills digest] of the National Gambling Reform Bill 2012. * [3] Read more about Mr Wilkie's commitment to introducing precommitment [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Wilkie#Pokies_and_pre-commitment here]. * [4] Read more about the change in the Labor Government's approach to gambling reform on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-31/greens-back-pokies-reform-bill/4344746 here].
representatives vote 2012-11-29#5 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-07-31 12:34:22	Title Bills — National Gambling Reform Bill 2012; Consideration in Detail National Gambling Reform Bill 2012 - Consideration in Detail - Agree to the bill Description ~~<p class="speaker">Bronwyn Bishop</p>~~ <p>Madam Speaker, on a point of order: in my speech on this gambling legislation, I made the point that the member for Banks is not entitled to vote because of a conflict of interest which could give rise to having the legislation declared invalid. I would like to make that point.</p> ~~<p class="speaker">Daryl Melham</p>~~ The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-11-29.62.4 motion] that this bill, as amended, be agreed to. This means that the majority agree with the bill, as it has been amended, and that they can now decide on whether to pass the bill in the House of Representatives.[1] ''Background to the bill'' The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4793 National Gambling Reform Bill 2012] was introduced along with the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4794 National Gambling Reform (Related Matters) Bill (No. 1) 2012] and the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4795 National Gambling Reform (Related Matters) Bill (No. 2) 2012]. Together, these bills relate to a national scheme for gaming machines in order to reduce the harms associated with gambling on these machines. According to the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd1213a/13bd051 bills digest], these bills introduce the following: * from the end of 2013, new electronic gaming machines ('EGMs') either manufactured in, or imported into, Australia be capable of supporting an approved precommitment system * by 2016, EGMs be linked together as part of a state-wide or territory-wide precommitment system, and display electronic warning messages (with extended timelines for smaller venues) and * from 1 May 2013 Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) located in gaming venues have a $250 daily withdrawal limit.[2] Precommitment involves a gambler setting a loss limit before they commence playing. Independent MP [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Andrew_Wilkie&mpc=Denison&house=representatives Andrew Wilkie] made the introduction of mandatory precommitment a key part of his agreement to support the minority [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julia_Gillard&mpc=Lalor&house=representatives Gillard] Labor Government after the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_federal_election,_2010 2010 election].[3] Although the Labor Government originally agreed to introduce mandatory precommitment, these bills limit the reforms to ensuring the EGMs have precommitment ''capability''.[4] There will also be a mandatory precommitment trial, to test its feasibility. ''References'' * [1] Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. * [2] Read more about the bills in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd1213a/13bd051 bills digest] of the National Gambling Reform Bill 2012. * [3] Read more about Mr Wilkie's commitment to introducing precommitment [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Wilkie#Pokies_and_pre-commitment here]. * [4] Read more about the change in the Labor Government's approach to gambling reform on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-31/greens-back-pokies-reform-bill/4344746 here]. ~~<p>Madam Speaker, on that point of order: the member for Mackellar, if she wants to, can pursue the point under standing order 134, which says:</p>~~ ~~<p class="italic">A Member may not vote in a division on a question about a matter, other than public policy, in which he or she has a particular direct pecuniary interest.</p>~~ <p class="italic">(b) The vote of a Member may be challenged on the grounds of the pecuniary interest by means of a substantive motion moved immediately after a division is completed. If the motion is carried, the Member's vote shall be disallowed.</p> ~~<p>If the member chooses to follow the standing orders, I will respond to the garbage she went on with in the substantive debate.</p>~~ ~~<p class="speaker">Anna Burke</p>~~ <p>The member for Banks will resume his seat. The member for Mackellar will resume her seat. There are other forms of the House where this can be pursued. The question is that this bill, as amended, be agreed to.</p>

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The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-11-29.62.4 motion] that this bill, as amended, be agreed to. This means that the majority agree with the bill, as it has been amended, and that they can now decide on whether to pass the bill in the House of Representatives.(Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. )
~~''Background to the bill''~~
The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4793 National Gambling Reform Bill 2012] was introduced along with the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4794 National Gambling Reform (Related Matters) Bill (No. 1) 2012] and the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4795 National Gambling Reform (Related Matters) Bill (No. 2) 2012]. Together, these bills relate to a national scheme for gaming machines in order to reduce the harms associated with gambling on these machines.
~~According to the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd1213a/13bd051 bills digest], these bills introduce the following:~~
* from the end of 2013, new electronic gaming machines ('EGMs') either manufactured in, or imported into, Australia be capable of supporting an approved precommitment system
* by 2016, EGMs be linked together as part of a state-wide or territory-wide precommitment system, and display electronic warning messages (with extended timelines for smaller venues) and
* from 1 May 2013 Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) located in gaming venues have a $250 daily withdrawal limit.(Read more about the bills in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd1213a/13bd051 bills digest] of the National Gambling Reform Bill 2012. )
Precommitment involves a gambler setting a loss limit before they commence playing. Independent MP [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Andrew_Wilkie&mpc=Denison&house=representatives Andrew Wilkie] made the introduction of mandatory precommitment a key part of his agreement to support the minority [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julia_Gillard&mpc=Lalor&house=representatives Gillard] Labor Government after the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_federal_election,_2010 2010 election].(Read more about Mr Wilkie's commitment to introducing precommitment [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Wilkie#Pokies_and_pre-commitment here]. ) Although the Labor Government originally agreed to introduce mandatory precommitment, these bills limit the reforms to ensuring the EGMs have precommitment ''capability''.(Read more about the change in the Labor Government's approach to gambling reform on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-31/greens-back-pokies-reform-bill/4344746 here].) There will also be a mandatory precommitment trial, to test its feasibility.
The majority voted in favour of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-11-29.62.4) that this bill, as amended, be agreed to. This means that the majority agree with the bill, as it has been amended, and that they can now decide on whether to pass the bill in the House of Representatives.(Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through [here](http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html). )
_Background to the bill_
The [National Gambling Reform Bill 2012](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4793) was introduced along with the [National Gambling Reform (Related Matters) Bill (No. 1) 2012](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4794) and the [National Gambling Reform (Related Matters) Bill (No. 2) 2012](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4795). Together, these bills relate to a national scheme for gaming machines in order to reduce the harms associated with gambling on these machines.
According to the [bills digest](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd1213a/13bd051), these bills introduce the following:
- from the end of 2013, new electronic gaming machines ('EGMs') either manufactured in, or imported into, Australia be capable of supporting an approved precommitment system
- by 2016, EGMs be linked together as part of a state-wide or territory-wide precommitment system, and display electronic warning messages (with extended timelines for smaller venues) and
- from 1 May 2013 Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) located in gaming venues have a $250 daily withdrawal limit.(Read more about the bills in the [bills digest](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd1213a/13bd051) of the National Gambling Reform Bill 2012.
)
Precommitment involves a gambler setting a loss limit before they commence playing. Independent MP [Andrew Wilkie](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Andrew_Wilkie&mpc=Denison&house=representatives) made the introduction of mandatory precommitment a key part of his agreement to support the minority [Gillard](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julia_Gillard&mpc=Lalor&house=representatives) Labor Government after the [2010 election](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_federal_election,_2010).(Read more about Mr Wilkie's commitment to introducing precommitment [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Wilkie#Pokies_and_pre-commitment). ) Although the Labor Government originally agreed to introduce mandatory precommitment, these bills limit the reforms to ensuring the EGMs have precommitment _capability_.(Read more about the change in the Labor Government's approach to gambling reform on ABC News [here](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-31/greens-back-pokies-reform-bill/4344746).) There will also be a mandatory precommitment trial, to test its feasibility.

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The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-11-29.62.4 motion] that this bill, as amended, be agreed to. This means that the majority agree with the bill, as it has been amended, and that they can now decide on whether to pass the bill in the House of Representatives.[1]
The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-11-29.62.4 motion] that this bill, as amended, be agreed to. This means that the majority agree with the bill, as it has been amended, and that they can now decide on whether to pass the bill in the House of Representatives.(Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. )
''Background to the bill''
The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4793 National Gambling Reform Bill 2012] was introduced along with the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4794 National Gambling Reform (Related Matters) Bill (No. 1) 2012] and the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4795 National Gambling Reform (Related Matters) Bill (No. 2) 2012]. Together, these bills relate to a national scheme for gaming machines in order to reduce the harms associated with gambling on these machines.
According to the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd1213a/13bd051 bills digest], these bills introduce the following:
* from the end of 2013, new electronic gaming machines ('EGMs') either manufactured in, or imported into, Australia be capable of supporting an approved precommitment system
* by 2016, EGMs be linked together as part of a state-wide or territory-wide precommitment system, and display electronic warning messages (with extended timelines for smaller venues) and
* from 1 May 2013 Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) located in gaming venues have a $250 daily withdrawal limit.[2]
* from 1 May 2013 Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) located in gaming venues have a $250 daily withdrawal limit.(Read more about the bills in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd1213a/13bd051 bills digest] of the National Gambling Reform Bill 2012. )
Precommitment involves a gambler setting a loss limit before they commence playing. Independent MP [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Andrew_Wilkie&mpc=Denison&house=representatives Andrew Wilkie] made the introduction of mandatory precommitment a key part of his agreement to support the minority [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julia_Gillard&mpc=Lalor&house=representatives Gillard] Labor Government after the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_federal_election,_2010 2010 election].[3] Although the Labor Government originally agreed to introduce mandatory precommitment, these bills limit the reforms to ensuring the EGMs have precommitment ''capability''.[4] There will also be a mandatory precommitment trial, to test its feasibility.
Precommitment involves a gambler setting a loss limit before they commence playing. Independent MP [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Andrew_Wilkie&mpc=Denison&house=representatives Andrew Wilkie] made the introduction of mandatory precommitment a key part of his agreement to support the minority [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julia_Gillard&mpc=Lalor&house=representatives Gillard] Labor Government after the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_federal_election,_2010 2010 election].(Read more about Mr Wilkie's commitment to introducing precommitment [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Wilkie#Pokies_and_pre-commitment here]. ) Although the Labor Government originally agreed to introduce mandatory precommitment, these bills limit the reforms to ensuring the EGMs have precommitment ''capability''.(Read more about the change in the Labor Government's approach to gambling reform on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-31/greens-back-pokies-reform-bill/4344746 here].) There will also be a mandatory precommitment trial, to test its feasibility.
~~''References''~~
* [1] Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here].
* [2] Read more about the bills in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd1213a/13bd051 bills digest] of the National Gambling Reform Bill 2012.
* [3] Read more about Mr Wilkie's commitment to introducing precommitment [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Wilkie#Pokies_and_pre-commitment here].
* [4] Read more about the change in the Labor Government's approach to gambling reform on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-31/greens-back-pokies-reform-bill/4344746 here].

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Bills — National Gambling Reform Bill 2012; Consideration in Detail
National Gambling Reform Bill 2012 - Consideration in Detail - Agree to the bill

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~~Bronwyn Bishop~~
Madam Speaker, on a point of order: in my speech on this gambling legislation, I made the point that the member for Banks is not entitled to vote because of a conflict of interest which could give rise to having the legislation declared invalid. I would like to make that point.
~~Daryl Melham~~
The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debate/?id=2012-11-29.62.4 motion] that this bill, as amended, be agreed to. This means that the majority agree with the bill, as it has been amended, and that they can now decide on whether to pass the bill in the House of Representatives.[1]
''Background to the bill''
The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4793 National Gambling Reform Bill 2012] was introduced along with the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4794 National Gambling Reform (Related Matters) Bill (No. 1) 2012] and the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r4795 National Gambling Reform (Related Matters) Bill (No. 2) 2012]. Together, these bills relate to a national scheme for gaming machines in order to reduce the harms associated with gambling on these machines.
According to the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd1213a/13bd051 bills digest], these bills introduce the following:
* from the end of 2013, new electronic gaming machines ('EGMs') either manufactured in, or imported into, Australia be capable of supporting an approved precommitment system
* by 2016, EGMs be linked together as part of a state-wide or territory-wide precommitment system, and display electronic warning messages (with extended timelines for smaller venues) and
* from 1 May 2013 Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) located in gaming venues have a $250 daily withdrawal limit.[2]
Precommitment involves a gambler setting a loss limit before they commence playing. Independent MP [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Andrew_Wilkie&mpc=Denison&house=representatives Andrew Wilkie] made the introduction of mandatory precommitment a key part of his agreement to support the minority [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Julia_Gillard&mpc=Lalor&house=representatives Gillard] Labor Government after the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_federal_election,_2010 2010 election].[3] Although the Labor Government originally agreed to introduce mandatory precommitment, these bills limit the reforms to ensuring the EGMs have precommitment ''capability''.[4] There will also be a mandatory precommitment trial, to test its feasibility.
''References''
* [1] Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here].
* [2] Read more about the bills in the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/bd/bd1213a/13bd051 bills digest] of the National Gambling Reform Bill 2012.
* [3] Read more about Mr Wilkie's commitment to introducing precommitment [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Wilkie#Pokies_and_pre-commitment here].
* [4] Read more about the change in the Labor Government's approach to gambling reform on ABC News [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-31/greens-back-pokies-reform-bill/4344746 here].
~~Madam Speaker, on that point of order: the member for Mackellar, if she wants to, can pursue the point under standing order 134, which says:~~
~~A Member may not vote in a division on a question about a matter, other than public policy, in which he or she has a particular direct pecuniary interest.~~
(b) The vote of a Member may be challenged on the grounds of the pecuniary interest by means of a substantive motion moved immediately after a division is completed. If the motion is carried, the Member's vote shall be disallowed.
~~If the member chooses to follow the standing orders, I will respond to the garbage she went on with in the substantive debate.~~
~~Anna Burke~~
The member for Banks will resume his seat. The member for Mackellar will resume her seat. There are other forms of the House where this can be pursued. The question is that this bill, as amended, be agreed to.