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representatives vote 2014-06-24#12 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-10-20 09:15:19	Title Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014 and Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2014 - Second Reading - Read a second time Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014 and related bill - Second Reading - Read a second time Description The majority voted in favour of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-06-24.130.2) to read these bills a second time.(Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through to become law [here](http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html). ) This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bills and that the House will not discuss them in more detail. ~~_Background to the bills_~~ The [Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5273) and the [Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2014](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5274) were introduced to implement a number of budget measures. These measures include pausing [indexation](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indexation) on certain government payments, ceasing certain payments and changing the requirements for certain payments.(Read about these changes in more detail in the explanatory memorandum for the former bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) [here](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5273_ems_458be65a-34f6-4881-b13b-cc8fd6bf1d3e%22) and latter bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) [here](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5274_ems_c038c930-76a9-460b-a67e-ea158764d47d%22). ) The majority voted in favour of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-06-24.130.2) to read these bills a second time.(Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through to become law [here](http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html). ) This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bills and that the House will not discuss them in more detail. _Background to the bills_ The [Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5273) and the [Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2014](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5274) were introduced to implement a number of budget measures. These measures include pausing [indexation](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indexation) on certain government payments, ceasing certain payments and changing the requirements for certain payments.(Read about these changes in more detail in the explanatory memorandum for the former bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) [here](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5273_ems_458be65a-34f6-4881-b13b-cc8fd6bf1d3e%22) and latter bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) [here](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5274_ems_c038c930-76a9-460b-a67e-ea158764d47d%22). ) Although several of these welfare measure were to become effective from 1 July 2014, Social Services Minister [Kevin Andrews](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kevin_Andrews&mpc=Menzies&house=representatives) has said that it is unlikely that they will pass through Parliament by then.(See [ABC News](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-23/welfare-cuts-unlikely-before-new-senate-sits-kevin-andrews/5542406) for more information.) In the meantime, the government payments will continue unchanged.
representatives vote 2014-06-24#12 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:21:50	Title Description The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-06-24.130.2 motion] to read these bills a second time.(Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. ) This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bills and that the House will not discuss them in more detail. ~~''Background to the bills''~~ The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5273 Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014] and the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5274 Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2014] were introduced to implement a number of budget measures. These measures include pausing [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indexation indexation] on certain government payments, ceasing certain payments and changing the requirements for certain payments.(Read about these changes in more detail in the explanatory memorandum for the former bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5273_ems_458be65a-34f6-4881-b13b-cc8fd6bf1d3e%22 here] and latter bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5274_ems_c038c930-76a9-460b-a67e-ea158764d47d%22 here]. ) Although several of these welfare measure were to become effective from 1 July 2014, Social Services Minister [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kevin_Andrews&mpc=Menzies&house=representatives Kevin Andrews] has said that it is unlikely that they will pass through Parliament by then.(See [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-23/welfare-cuts-unlikely-before-new-senate-sits-kevin-andrews/5542406 ABC News] for more information.) In the meantime, the government payments will continue unchanged. The majority voted in favour of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-06-24.130.2) to read these bills a second time.(Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through to become law [here](http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html). ) This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bills and that the House will not discuss them in more detail. _Background to the bills_ The [Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5273) and the [Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2014](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5274) were introduced to implement a number of budget measures. These measures include pausing [indexation](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indexation) on certain government payments, ceasing certain payments and changing the requirements for certain payments.(Read about these changes in more detail in the explanatory memorandum for the former bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) [here](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5273_ems_458be65a-34f6-4881-b13b-cc8fd6bf1d3e%22) and latter bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) [here](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5274_ems_c038c930-76a9-460b-a67e-ea158764d47d%22). ) Although several of these welfare measure were to become effective from 1 July 2014, Social Services Minister [Kevin Andrews](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kevin_Andrews&mpc=Menzies&house=representatives) has said that it is unlikely that they will pass through Parliament by then.(See [ABC News](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-23/welfare-cuts-unlikely-before-new-senate-sits-kevin-andrews/5542406) for more information.) In the meantime, the government payments will continue unchanged.
representatives vote 2014-06-24#12 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:16:59	Title Description The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-06-24.130.2 motion] to read these bills a second time.[1] This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bills and that the House will not discuss them in more detail. The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-06-24.130.2 motion] to read these bills a second time.(Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. ) This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bills and that the House will not discuss them in more detail. ''Background to the bills'' The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5273 Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014] and the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5274 Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2014] were introduced to implement a number of budget measures. These measures include pausing [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indexation indexation] on certain government payments, ceasing certain payments and changing the requirements for certain payments.[2] Although several of these welfare measure were to become effective from 1 July 2014, Social Services Minister [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kevin_Andrews&mpc=Menzies&house=representatives Kevin Andrews] has said that it is unlikely that they will pass through Parliament by then.[3] In the meantime, the government payments will continue unchanged. The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5273 Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014] and the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5274 Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2014] were introduced to implement a number of budget measures. These measures include pausing [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indexation indexation] on certain government payments, ceasing certain payments and changing the requirements for certain payments.(Read about these changes in more detail in the explanatory memorandum for the former bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5273_ems_458be65a-34f6-4881-b13b-cc8fd6bf1d3e%22 here] and latter bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5274_ems_c038c930-76a9-460b-a67e-ea158764d47d%22 here]. ) ~~''References''~~ ~~* [1] Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here].~~ * [2] Read about these changes in more detail in the explanatory memorandum for the former bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5273_ems_458be65a-34f6-4881-b13b-cc8fd6bf1d3e%22 here] and latter bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5274_ems_c038c930-76a9-460b-a67e-ea158764d47d%22 here]. * [3] See [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-23/welfare-cuts-unlikely-before-new-senate-sits-kevin-andrews/5542406 ABC News] for more information. Although several of these welfare measure were to become effective from 1 July 2014, Social Services Minister [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kevin_Andrews&mpc=Menzies&house=representatives Kevin Andrews] has said that it is unlikely that they will pass through Parliament by then.(See [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-23/welfare-cuts-unlikely-before-new-senate-sits-kevin-andrews/5542406 ABC News] for more information.) In the meantime, the government payments will continue unchanged.
representatives vote 2014-06-24#12 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-06-26 09:58:30	Title Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014, Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2014 - Second Reading - Read a second time Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014 and Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2014 - Second Reading - Read a second time Description The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-06-24.130.2 motion] to read these bills a second time.[1] This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bills and that the House will not discuss them in more detail. ''Background to the bills'' The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5273 Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014] and the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5274 Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2014] were introduced to implement a number of budget measures. These measures include pausing [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indexation indexation] on certain government payments, ceasing certain payments and changing the requirements for certain payments.[2] Although several of these welfare measure were to become effective from 1 July 2014, Social Services Minister [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kevin_Andrews&mpc=Menzies&house=representatives Kevin Andrews] has said that it is unlikely that they will pass through Parliament by then.[3] In the meantime, the government payments will continue unchanged. ''References'' * [1] Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. * [2] Read about these changes in more detail in the explanatory memorandum for the former bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5273_ems_458be65a-34f6-4881-b13b-cc8fd6bf1d3e%22 here] and latter bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5274_ems_c038c930-76a9-460b-a67e-ea158764d47d%22 here]. * [3] See [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-23/welfare-cuts-unlikely-before-new-senate-sits-kevin-andrews/5542406 ABC News] for more information.
representatives vote 2014-06-24#12 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-06-26 09:57:08	Title Description The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-06-24.130.2 motion] to read these bills a second time.[1] This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bills and that the House will not discuss them in more detail. ''Background to the bills'' The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5273 Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014] and the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5274 Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2014] were introduced to implement a number of budget measures. These measures include pausing indexation on certain government payments, ceasing certain payments and changing the requirements for certain payments.[2] The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5273 Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014] and the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5274 Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2014] were introduced to implement a number of budget measures. These measures include pausing [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indexation indexation] on certain government payments, ceasing certain payments and changing the requirements for certain payments.[2] Although several of these welfare measure were to become effective from 1 July 2014, Social Services Minister [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kevin_Andrews&mpc=Menzies&house=representatives Kevin Andrews] has said that it is unlikely that they will pass through Parliament by then.[3] In the meantime, the government payments will continue unchanged. ''References'' * [1] Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. * [2] Read about these changes in more detail in the explanatory memorandum for the former bill [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5273_ems_458be65a-34f6-4881-b13b-cc8fd6bf1d3e%22 here] and latter bill [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5274_ems_c038c930-76a9-460b-a67e-ea158764d47d%22 here]. * [3] See [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-23/welfare-cuts-unlikely-before-new-senate-sits-kevin-andrews/5542406 ABC News] for more information. * [2] Read about these changes in more detail in the explanatory memorandum for the former bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5273_ems_458be65a-34f6-4881-b13b-cc8fd6bf1d3e%22 here] and latter bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5274_ems_c038c930-76a9-460b-a67e-ea158764d47d%22 here]. * [3] See [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-23/welfare-cuts-unlikely-before-new-senate-sits-kevin-andrews/5542406 ABC News] for more information.
representatives vote 2014-06-24#12 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-06-26 09:53:11	Title Bills — Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014, Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2014; Second Reading Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014, Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2014 - Second Reading - Read a second time Description ~~<p class="speaker">Bruce Scott</p>~~ ~~<p>In accordance with the resolution agreed to earlier, I call the minister.</p>~~ ~~<p class="speaker">Kevin Andrews</p>~~ <p>These bills introduce a range of 2014 budget measures in the Social Services portfolio. Under these budget welfare reforms, the government will continue to provide assistance for families, seniors, people with disability, carers and those most in need. Importantly, we are targeting assistance towards supporting the most vulnerable Australians while encouraging those who are able to work or study to do so. Our welfare system must be fair, but it also must be sustainable. The budget measures introduced by these bills will help make our welfare system strong for the future. I commend the bills to the House.</p> ~~<p class="speaker">Bruce Scott</p>~~ <p>Pursuant to the resolution agreed to earlier, I will now put the question on the Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No.1) Bill 2014 and the related bill. The question is that these bills be now read a second time.</p> The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-06-24.130.2 motion] to read these bills a second time.[1] This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bills and that the House will not discuss them in more detail. ''Background to the bills'' The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5273 Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014] and the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5274 Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2014] were introduced to implement a number of budget measures. These measures include pausing indexation on certain government payments, ceasing certain payments and changing the requirements for certain payments.[2] Although several of these welfare measure were to become effective from 1 July 2014, Social Services Minister [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kevin_Andrews&mpc=Menzies&house=representatives Kevin Andrews] has said that it is unlikely that they will pass through Parliament by then.[3] In the meantime, the government payments will continue unchanged. ''References'' * [1] Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. * [2] Read about these changes in more detail in the explanatory memorandum for the former bill [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5273_ems_458be65a-34f6-4881-b13b-cc8fd6bf1d3e%22 here] and latter bill [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5274_ems_c038c930-76a9-460b-a67e-ea158764d47d%22 here]. * [3] See [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-23/welfare-cuts-unlikely-before-new-senate-sits-kevin-andrews/5542406 ABC News] for more information.

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Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014 and Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2014 - Second Reading - Read a second time
Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014 and related bill - Second Reading - Read a second time

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The majority voted in favour of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-06-24.130.2) to read these bills a second time.(Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through to become law [here](http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html). ) This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bills and that the House will not discuss them in more detail.
~~_Background to the bills_~~
The [Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5273) and the [Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2014](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5274) were introduced to implement a number of budget measures. These measures include pausing [indexation](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indexation) on certain government payments, ceasing certain payments and changing the requirements for certain payments.(Read about these changes in more detail in the explanatory memorandum for the former bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) [here](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5273_ems_458be65a-34f6-4881-b13b-cc8fd6bf1d3e%22) and latter bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) [here](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5274_ems_c038c930-76a9-460b-a67e-ea158764d47d%22). )
The majority voted in favour of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-06-24.130.2) to read these bills a second time.(Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through to become law [here](http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html). ) This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bills and that the House will not discuss them in more detail.
_Background to the bills_
The [Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5273) and the [Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2014](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5274) were introduced to implement a number of budget measures. These measures include pausing [indexation](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indexation) on certain government payments, ceasing certain payments and changing the requirements for certain payments.(Read about these changes in more detail in the explanatory memorandum for the former bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) [here](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5273_ems_458be65a-34f6-4881-b13b-cc8fd6bf1d3e%22) and latter bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) [here](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5274_ems_c038c930-76a9-460b-a67e-ea158764d47d%22). )
Although several of these welfare measure were to become effective from 1 July 2014, Social Services Minister [Kevin Andrews](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kevin_Andrews&mpc=Menzies&house=representatives) has said that it is unlikely that they will pass through Parliament by then.(See [ABC News](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-23/welfare-cuts-unlikely-before-new-senate-sits-kevin-andrews/5542406) for more information.) In the meantime, the government payments will continue unchanged.

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Description

The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-06-24.130.2 motion] to read these bills a second time.(Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. ) This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bills and that the House will not discuss them in more detail.
~~''Background to the bills''~~
The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5273 Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014] and the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5274 Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2014] were introduced to implement a number of budget measures. These measures include pausing [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indexation indexation] on certain government payments, ceasing certain payments and changing the requirements for certain payments.(Read about these changes in more detail in the explanatory memorandum for the former bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5273_ems_458be65a-34f6-4881-b13b-cc8fd6bf1d3e%22 here] and latter bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5274_ems_c038c930-76a9-460b-a67e-ea158764d47d%22 here]. )
Although several of these welfare measure were to become effective from 1 July 2014, Social Services Minister [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kevin_Andrews&mpc=Menzies&house=representatives Kevin Andrews] has said that it is unlikely that they will pass through Parliament by then.(See [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-23/welfare-cuts-unlikely-before-new-senate-sits-kevin-andrews/5542406 ABC News] for more information.) In the meantime, the government payments will continue unchanged.
The majority voted in favour of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-06-24.130.2) to read these bills a second time.(Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through to become law [here](http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html). ) This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bills and that the House will not discuss them in more detail.
_Background to the bills_
The [Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5273) and the [Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2014](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5274) were introduced to implement a number of budget measures. These measures include pausing [indexation](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indexation) on certain government payments, ceasing certain payments and changing the requirements for certain payments.(Read about these changes in more detail in the explanatory memorandum for the former bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) [here](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5273_ems_458be65a-34f6-4881-b13b-cc8fd6bf1d3e%22) and latter bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) [here](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5274_ems_c038c930-76a9-460b-a67e-ea158764d47d%22). )
Although several of these welfare measure were to become effective from 1 July 2014, Social Services Minister [Kevin Andrews](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kevin_Andrews&mpc=Menzies&house=representatives) has said that it is unlikely that they will pass through Parliament by then.(See [ABC News](http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-23/welfare-cuts-unlikely-before-new-senate-sits-kevin-andrews/5542406) for more information.) In the meantime, the government payments will continue unchanged.

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Edited by system

on 2014-10-07 16:16:59

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Description

The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-06-24.130.2 motion] to read these bills a second time.[1] This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bills and that the House will not discuss them in more detail.
The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-06-24.130.2 motion] to read these bills a second time.(Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here]. ) This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bills and that the House will not discuss them in more detail.
''Background to the bills''
The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5273 Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014] and the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5274 Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2014] were introduced to implement a number of budget measures. These measures include pausing [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indexation indexation] on certain government payments, ceasing certain payments and changing the requirements for certain payments.[2]
Although several of these welfare measure were to become effective from 1 July 2014, Social Services Minister [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kevin_Andrews&mpc=Menzies&house=representatives Kevin Andrews] has said that it is unlikely that they will pass through Parliament by then.[3] In the meantime, the government payments will continue unchanged.
The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5273 Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014] and the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5274 Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2014] were introduced to implement a number of budget measures. These measures include pausing [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indexation indexation] on certain government payments, ceasing certain payments and changing the requirements for certain payments.(Read about these changes in more detail in the explanatory memorandum for the former bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5273_ems_458be65a-34f6-4881-b13b-cc8fd6bf1d3e%22 here] and latter bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5274_ems_c038c930-76a9-460b-a67e-ea158764d47d%22 here]. )
~~''References''~~
~~* [1] Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here].~~
* [2] Read about these changes in more detail in the explanatory memorandum for the former bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5273_ems_458be65a-34f6-4881-b13b-cc8fd6bf1d3e%22 here] and latter bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5274_ems_c038c930-76a9-460b-a67e-ea158764d47d%22 here].
* [3] See [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-23/welfare-cuts-unlikely-before-new-senate-sits-kevin-andrews/5542406 ABC News] for more information.
Although several of these welfare measure were to become effective from 1 July 2014, Social Services Minister [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kevin_Andrews&mpc=Menzies&house=representatives Kevin Andrews] has said that it is unlikely that they will pass through Parliament by then.(See [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-23/welfare-cuts-unlikely-before-new-senate-sits-kevin-andrews/5542406 ABC News] for more information.) In the meantime, the government payments will continue unchanged.

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Edited by mackay staff

on 2014-06-26 09:58:30

Title

Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014, Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2014 - Second Reading - Read a second time
Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014 and Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2014 - Second Reading - Read a second time

Description

The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-06-24.130.2 motion] to read these bills a second time.[1] This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bills and that the House will not discuss them in more detail.
''Background to the bills''
The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5273 Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014] and the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5274 Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2014] were introduced to implement a number of budget measures. These measures include pausing [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indexation indexation] on certain government payments, ceasing certain payments and changing the requirements for certain payments.[2]
Although several of these welfare measure were to become effective from 1 July 2014, Social Services Minister [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kevin_Andrews&mpc=Menzies&house=representatives Kevin Andrews] has said that it is unlikely that they will pass through Parliament by then.[3] In the meantime, the government payments will continue unchanged.
''References''
* [1] Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here].
* [2] Read about these changes in more detail in the explanatory memorandum for the former bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5273_ems_458be65a-34f6-4881-b13b-cc8fd6bf1d3e%22 here] and latter bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5274_ems_c038c930-76a9-460b-a67e-ea158764d47d%22 here].
* [3] See [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-23/welfare-cuts-unlikely-before-new-senate-sits-kevin-andrews/5542406 ABC News] for more information.

representatives vote 2014-06-24#12

Edited by mackay staff

on 2014-06-26 09:57:08

Title

Description

The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-06-24.130.2 motion] to read these bills a second time.[1] This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bills and that the House will not discuss them in more detail.
''Background to the bills''
The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5273 Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014] and the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5274 Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2014] were introduced to implement a number of budget measures. These measures include pausing indexation on certain government payments, ceasing certain payments and changing the requirements for certain payments.[2]
The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5273 Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014] and the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5274 Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2014] were introduced to implement a number of budget measures. These measures include pausing [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indexation indexation] on certain government payments, ceasing certain payments and changing the requirements for certain payments.[2]
Although several of these welfare measure were to become effective from 1 July 2014, Social Services Minister [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kevin_Andrews&mpc=Menzies&house=representatives Kevin Andrews] has said that it is unlikely that they will pass through Parliament by then.[3] In the meantime, the government payments will continue unchanged.
''References''
* [1] Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here].
* [2] Read about these changes in more detail in the explanatory memorandum for the former bill [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5273_ems_458be65a-34f6-4881-b13b-cc8fd6bf1d3e%22 here] and latter bill [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5274_ems_c038c930-76a9-460b-a67e-ea158764d47d%22 here].
* [3] See [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-23/welfare-cuts-unlikely-before-new-senate-sits-kevin-andrews/5542406 ABC News] for more information.
* [2] Read about these changes in more detail in the explanatory memorandum for the former bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5273_ems_458be65a-34f6-4881-b13b-cc8fd6bf1d3e%22 here] and latter bill (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5274_ems_c038c930-76a9-460b-a67e-ea158764d47d%22 here].
* [3] See [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-23/welfare-cuts-unlikely-before-new-senate-sits-kevin-andrews/5542406 ABC News] for more information.

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on 2014-06-26 09:53:11

Title

Bills — Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014, Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2014; Second Reading
Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014, Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2014 - Second Reading - Read a second time

Description

~~Bruce Scott~~
~~In accordance with the resolution agreed to earlier, I call the minister.~~
~~Kevin Andrews~~
These bills introduce a range of 2014 budget measures in the Social Services portfolio. Under these budget welfare reforms, the government will continue to provide assistance for families, seniors, people with disability, carers and those most in need. Importantly, we are targeting assistance towards supporting the most vulnerable Australians while encouraging those who are able to work or study to do so. Our welfare system must be fair, but it also must be sustainable. The budget measures introduced by these bills will help make our welfare system strong for the future. I commend the bills to the House.
~~Bruce Scott~~
Pursuant to the resolution agreed to earlier, I will now put the question on the Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No.1) Bill 2014 and the related bill. The question is that these bills be now read a second time.
The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-06-24.130.2 motion] to read these bills a second time.[1] This means that the majority agree with the main idea of the bills and that the House will not discuss them in more detail.
''Background to the bills''
The [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5273 Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 1) Bill 2014] and the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5274 Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (2014 Budget Measures No. 2) Bill 2014] were introduced to implement a number of budget measures. These measures include pausing indexation on certain government payments, ceasing certain payments and changing the requirements for certain payments.[2]
Although several of these welfare measure were to become effective from 1 July 2014, Social Services Minister [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kevin_Andrews&mpc=Menzies&house=representatives Kevin Andrews] has said that it is unlikely that they will pass through Parliament by then.[3] In the meantime, the government payments will continue unchanged.
''References''
* [1] Read more about the stages that a bill must pass through to become law [http://www.peo.gov.au/learning/fact-sheets/making-a-law.html here].
* [2] Read about these changes in more detail in the explanatory memorandum for the former bill [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5273_ems_458be65a-34f6-4881-b13b-cc8fd6bf1d3e%22 here] and latter bill [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5274_ems_c038c930-76a9-460b-a67e-ea158764d47d%22 here].
* [3] See [http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-23/welfare-cuts-unlikely-before-new-senate-sits-kevin-andrews/5542406 ABC News] for more information.