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senate vote 2014-09-02#2 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:22:27	Title Description The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-09-02.13.1 motion] introduced by Senator [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?house=senate&mpc=WA&mpn=Mathias_Cormann Mathias Cormann]. The motion was: ~~''That-''~~ ''(a) the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query%3DId%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr5327%22;rec=0 Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2014] be called on immediately, have precedence over all government business and be considered under a limitation of time;'' ''(b) the question that the bill be now read 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]. ) be put immediately after the bill is called on and that the time allotted for all remaining stages be until 1.40 pm;'' ~~''(c) subject to paragraph (d), this order shall operate as a limitation of debate under standing order 142;(Standing order 142 provides the rules in relation to limiting the debate on bills. ) and''~~ ~~''(d) at the expiration of time, the question shall be put on all circulated amendments.''~~ ~~This motion speeds up the consideration of the bill by limiting the time available to debate and vote on it.~~ ~~''Background to the bill''~~ This [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query%3DId%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr5327%22;rec=0 bill] was introduced following the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5300 Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2013 (No. 2)] being laid aside because it could not "be progressed in its current form".(Read more about this bill being set aside [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-09-01.34.2 here]. The division which resulted in that bill being laid aside is available [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-09-01&house=representatives&number=1 here]. ) This bill repeals the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minerals_Resource_Rent_Tax Minerals Resource Rent Tax] as well as related measures such as the [http://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Super/In-detail/Contributions/Low-income-super-contribution/ low income superannuation contribution], the [http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/income-support-bonus income support bonus] and the [http://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/families-and-children/benefits-payments/schoolkids-bonus schoolkids bonus]. The bill also revises the capital allowances for small business entities and the superannuation guarantee charge percentage increase.(Read more about the changes made in the bill in the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5327_ems_6cc22e3e-bdd9-4502-a40b-9e1ec81029c4%22 explanatory memorandum]. ) Under the previous Labor government, the superannuation was set to increase to 12 per cent by 2019 (as of 1 July 2014, it is at 9.5 per cent).(Read more about superannuation in Australia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superannuation_in_Australia here].) However, this bill will push that rise up until 1 July 2025. The majority voted in favour of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-09-02.13.1) introduced by Senator [Mathias Cormann](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?house=senate&mpc=WA&mpn=Mathias_Cormann). The motion was: _That-_ _(a) the [Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2014](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query%3DId%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr5327%22;rec=0) be called on immediately, have precedence over all government business and be considered under a limitation of time;_ _(b) the question that the bill be now read 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). ) be put immediately after the bill is called on and that the time allotted for all remaining stages be until 1.40 pm;_ _(c) subject to paragraph (d), this order shall operate as a limitation of debate under standing order 142;(Standing order 142 provides the rules in relation to limiting the debate on bills. ) and_ _(d) at the expiration of time, the question shall be put on all circulated amendments._ This motion speeds up the consideration of the bill by limiting the time available to debate and vote on it. _Background to the bill_ This [bill](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query%3DId%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr5327%22;rec=0) was introduced following the [Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2013 (No. 2)](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5300) being laid aside because it could not "be progressed in its current form".(Read more about this bill being set aside [here](http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-09-01.34.2). The division which resulted in that bill being laid aside is available [here](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-09-01&house=representatives&number=1). ) This bill repeals the [Minerals Resource Rent Tax](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minerals_Resource_Rent_Tax) as well as related measures such as the [low income superannuation contribution](http://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Super/In-detail/Contributions/Low-income-super-contribution/), the [income support bonus](http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/income-support-bonus) and the [schoolkids bonus](http://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/families-and-children/benefits-payments/schoolkids-bonus). The bill also revises the capital allowances for small business entities and the superannuation guarantee charge percentage increase.(Read more about the changes made in the bill in the [explanatory memorandum](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5327_ems_6cc22e3e-bdd9-4502-a40b-9e1ec81029c4%22). ) Under the previous Labor government, the superannuation was set to increase to 12 per cent by 2019 (as of 1 July 2014, it is at 9.5 per cent).(Read more about superannuation in Australia [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superannuation_in_Australia).) However, this bill will push that rise up until 1 July 2025.
senate vote 2014-09-02#2 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:17:01	Title Description The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-09-02.13.1 motion] introduced by Senator [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?house=senate&mpc=WA&mpn=Mathias_Cormann Mathias Cormann]. The motion was: ''That-'' ''(a) the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query%3DId%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr5327%22;rec=0 Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2014] be called on immediately, have precedence over all government business and be considered under a limitation of time;'' ~~''(b) the question that the bill be now read a second time[1] be put immediately after the bill is called on and that the time allotted for all remaining stages be until 1.40 pm;''~~ ''(b) the question that the bill be now read 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]. ) be put immediately after the bill is called on and that the time allotted for all remaining stages be until 1.40 pm;'' ~~''(c) subject to paragraph (d), this order shall operate as a limitation of debate under standing order 142;[2] and''~~ ''(c) subject to paragraph (d), this order shall operate as a limitation of debate under standing order 142;(Standing order 142 provides the rules in relation to limiting the debate on bills. ) and'' ''(d) at the expiration of time, the question shall be put on all circulated amendments.'' This motion speeds up the consideration of the bill by limiting the time available to debate and vote on it. ''Background to the bill'' This [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query%3DId%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr5327%22;rec=0 bill] was introduced following the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5300 Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2013 (No. 2)] being laid aside because it could not "be progressed in its current form".[3] This [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query%3DId%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr5327%22;rec=0 bill] was introduced following the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5300 Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2013 (No. 2)] being laid aside because it could not "be progressed in its current form".(Read more about this bill being set aside [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-09-01.34.2 here]. The division which resulted in that bill being laid aside is available [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-09-01&house=representatives&number=1 here]. ) This bill repeals the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minerals_Resource_Rent_Tax Minerals Resource Rent Tax] as well as related measures such as the [http://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Super/In-detail/Contributions/Low-income-super-contribution/ low income superannuation contribution], the [http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/income-support-bonus income support bonus] and the [http://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/families-and-children/benefits-payments/schoolkids-bonus schoolkids bonus]. The bill also revises the capital allowances for small business entities and the superannuation guarantee charge percentage increase.[4] Under the previous Labor government, the superannuation was set to increase to 12 per cent by 2019 (as of 1 July 2014, it is at 9.5 per cent).[5] However, this bill will push that rise up until 1 July 2025. This bill repeals the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minerals_Resource_Rent_Tax Minerals Resource Rent Tax] as well as related measures such as the [http://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Super/In-detail/Contributions/Low-income-super-contribution/ low income superannuation contribution], the [http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/income-support-bonus income support bonus] and the [http://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/families-and-children/benefits-payments/schoolkids-bonus schoolkids bonus]. The bill also revises the capital allowances for small business entities and the superannuation guarantee charge percentage increase.(Read more about the changes made in the bill in the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5327_ems_6cc22e3e-bdd9-4502-a40b-9e1ec81029c4%22 explanatory memorandum]. ) Under the previous Labor government, the superannuation was set to increase to 12 per cent by 2019 (as of 1 July 2014, it is at 9.5 per cent).(Read more about superannuation in Australia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superannuation_in_Australia here].) However, this bill will push that rise up until 1 July 2025. ~~''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] Standing order 142 provides the rules in relation to limiting the debate on bills. * [3] Read more about this bill being set aside [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-09-01.34.2 here]. The division which resulted in that bill being laid aside is available [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-09-01&house=representatives&number=1 here]. * [4] Read more about the changes made in the bill in the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5327_ems_6cc22e3e-bdd9-4502-a40b-9e1ec81029c4%22 explanatory memorandum]. * [5] Read more about superannuation in Australia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superannuation_in_Australia here].
senate vote 2014-09-02#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-09-05 09:50:14	Title Description The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-09-02.13.1 motion] introduced by Senator [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?house=senate&mpc=WA&mpn=Mathias_Cormann Mathias Cormann] The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-09-02.13.1 motion] introduced by Senator [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?house=senate&mpc=WA&mpn=Mathias_Cormann Mathias Cormann]. The motion was: ''That-'' ''(a) the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query%3DId%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr5327%22;rec=0 Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2014] be called on immediately, have precedence over all government business and be considered under a limitation of time;'' ''(b) the question that the bill be now read a second time[1] be put immediately after the bill is called on and that the time allotted for all remaining stages be until 1.40 pm;'' ''(c) subject to paragraph (d), this order shall operate as a limitation of debate under standing order 142;[2] and'' ''(d) at the expiration of time, the question shall be put on all circulated amendments.'' This motion speeds up the consideration of the bill by limiting the time available to debate and vote on it. ''Background to the bill'' This [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query%3DId%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr5327%22;rec=0 bill] was introduced following the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5300 Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2013 (No. 2)] being laid aside because it could not "be progressed in its current form".[3] This bill repeals the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minerals_Resource_Rent_Tax Minerals Resource Rent Tax] as well as related measures such as the [http://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Super/In-detail/Contributions/Low-income-super-contribution/ low income superannuation contribution], the [http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/income-support-bonus income support bonus] and the [http://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/families-and-children/benefits-payments/schoolkids-bonus schoolkids bonus]. The bill also revises the capital allowances for small business entities and the superannuation guarantee charge percentage increase.[4] Under the previous Labor government, the superannuation was set to increase to 12 per cent by 2019 (as of 1 July 2014, it is at 9.5 per cent).[5] However, this bill will push that rise up until 1 July 2025. ''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] See standing order 142 [bit.ly/1rP4LgC here]. * [2] Standing order 142 provides the rules in relation to limiting the debate on bills. * [3] Read more about this bill being set aside [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-09-01.34.2 here]. The division which resulted in that bill being laid aside is available [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-09-01&house=representatives&number=1 here]. * [4] Read more about the changes made in the bill in the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5327_ems_6cc22e3e-bdd9-4502-a40b-9e1ec81029c4%22 explanatory memorandum]. * [5] Read more about superannuation in Australia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superannuation_in_Australia here].
senate vote 2014-09-02#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-09-05 09:44:14	Title ~~Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2014 - Business - Consideration of Legislation~~ Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2014 — Business — Consideration of Legislation Description The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-09-02.13.1 motion] introduced by Senator [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?house=senate&mpc=WA&mpn=Mathias_Cormann Mathias Cormann] ~~''That—''~~ ''That-'' ''(a) the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query%3DId%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr5327%22;rec=0 Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2014] be called on immediately, have precedence over all government business and be considered under a limitation of time;'' ''(b) the question that the bill be now read a second time[1] be put immediately after the bill is called on and that the time allotted for all remaining stages be until 1.40 pm;'' ''(c) subject to paragraph (d), this order shall operate as a limitation of debate under standing order 142;[2] and'' ''(d) at the expiration of time, the question shall be put on all circulated amendments.'' This motion speeds up the consideration of the bill by limiting the time available to debate and vote on it. ''Background to the bill'' This [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query%3DId%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr5327%22;rec=0 bill] was introduced following the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5300 Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2013 (No. 2)] being laid aside because it could not "be progressed in its current form".[3] This bill repeals the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minerals_Resource_Rent_Tax Minerals Resource Rent Tax] as well as related measures such as the [http://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Super/In-detail/Contributions/Low-income-super-contribution/ low income superannuation contribution], the [http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/income-support-bonus income support bonus] and the [http://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/families-and-children/benefits-payments/schoolkids-bonus schoolkids bonus]. The bill also revises the capital allowances for small business entities and the superannuation guarantee charge percentage increase.[4] Under the previous Labor government, the superannuation was set to increase to 12 per cent by 2019 (as of 1 July 2014, it is at 9.5 per cent).[5] However, this bill will push that rise up until 1 July 2025. ''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] See standing order 142 [http://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Senate/Powers_practice_n_procedures/standingorders/~/link.aspx?_id=D4804728AB204F5CB1CBC422D0BAFB03&_z=z here]. * [2] See standing order 142 [bit.ly/1rP4LgC here]. * [3] Read more about this bill being set aside [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-09-01.34.2 here]. The division which resulted in that bill being laid aside is available [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-09-01&house=representatives&number=1 here]. * [4] Read more about the changes made in the bill in the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5327_ems_6cc22e3e-bdd9-4502-a40b-9e1ec81029c4%22 explanatory memorandum]. * [5] Read more about superannuation in Australia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superannuation_in_Australia here]. * [5] Read more about superannuation in Australia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superannuation_in_Australia here].
senate vote 2014-09-02#2 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-09-05 09:41:06	Title ~~Business — Consideration of Legislation~~ Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2014 - Business - Consideration of Legislation Description ~~<p class="speaker">Mathias Cormann</p>~~ ~~<p>I move the motion in the terms circulated in the chamber and that the question be now put.</p>~~ ~~<p class="speaker">Stephen Parry</p>~~ The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-09-02.13.1 motion] introduced by Senator [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?house=senate&mpc=WA&mpn=Mathias_Cormann Mathias Cormann] ''That—'' ''(a) the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query%3DId%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr5327%22;rec=0 Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2014] be called on immediately, have precedence over all government business and be considered under a limitation of time;'' ''(b) the question that the bill be now read a second time[1] be put immediately after the bill is called on and that the time allotted for all remaining stages be until 1.40 pm;'' ''(c) subject to paragraph (d), this order shall operate as a limitation of debate under standing order 142;[2] and'' ''(d) at the expiration of time, the question shall be put on all circulated amendments.'' This motion speeds up the consideration of the bill by limiting the time available to debate and vote on it. ''Background to the bill'' This [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query%3DId%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr5327%22;rec=0 bill] was introduced following the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5300 Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2013 (No. 2)] being laid aside because it could not "be progressed in its current form".[3] This bill repeals the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minerals_Resource_Rent_Tax Minerals Resource Rent Tax] as well as related measures such as the [http://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Super/In-detail/Contributions/Low-income-super-contribution/ low income superannuation contribution], the [http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/income-support-bonus income support bonus] and the [http://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/families-and-children/benefits-payments/schoolkids-bonus schoolkids bonus]. The bill also revises the capital allowances for small business entities and the superannuation guarantee charge percentage increase.[4] Under the previous Labor government, the superannuation was set to increase to 12 per cent by 2019 (as of 1 July 2014, it is at 9.5 per cent).[5] However, this bill will push that rise up until 1 July 2025. ''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] See standing order 142 [http://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Senate/Powers_practice_n_procedures/standingorders/~/link.aspx?_id=D4804728AB204F5CB1CBC422D0BAFB03&_z=z here]. * [3] Read more about this bill being set aside [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-09-01.34.2 here]. The division which resulted in that bill being laid aside is available [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-09-01&house=representatives&number=1 here]. * [4] Read more about the changes made in the bill in the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5327_ems_6cc22e3e-bdd9-4502-a40b-9e1ec81029c4%22 explanatory memorandum]. * [5] Read more about superannuation in Australia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superannuation_in_Australia here]. ~~<p>The question is that the question be now put.</p>~~ ~~<p>Question agreed to.</p>~~ ~~<p class="speaker">Mathias Cormann</p>~~ ~~<p>I move:</p>~~ ~~<p class="italic">That—</p>~~ <p class="italic">(a) the Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2014 be called on immediately, have precedence over all government business and be considered under a limitation of time;</p> ~~<p class="italic">(b) the question that the bill be now read a second time be put immediately after the bill is called on and that the time allotted for all remaining stages be until 1.40 pm;</p>~~ ~~<p class="italic">(c) subject to paragraph (d), this order shall operate as a limitation of debate under standing order 142; and</p>~~ ~~<p class="italic">(d) at the expiration of time, the question shall be put on all circulated amendments.</p>~~ ~~<p></p>~~

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The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-09-02.13.1 motion] introduced by Senator [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?house=senate&mpc=WA&mpn=Mathias_Cormann Mathias Cormann]. The motion was:
~~''That-''~~
''(a) the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query%3DId%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr5327%22;rec=0 Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2014] be called on immediately, have precedence over all government business and be considered under a limitation of time;''
''(b) the question that the bill be now read 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]. ) be put immediately after the bill is called on and that the time allotted for all remaining stages be until 1.40 pm;''
~~''(c) subject to paragraph (d), this order shall operate as a limitation of debate under standing order 142;(Standing order 142 provides the rules in relation to limiting the debate on bills. ) and''~~
~~''(d) at the expiration of time, the question shall be put on all circulated amendments.''~~
~~This motion speeds up the consideration of the bill by limiting the time available to debate and vote on it.~~
~~''Background to the bill''~~
This [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query%3DId%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr5327%22;rec=0 bill] was introduced following the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5300 Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2013 (No. 2)] being laid aside because it could not "be progressed in its current form".(Read more about this bill being set aside [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-09-01.34.2 here]. The division which resulted in that bill being laid aside is available [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-09-01&house=representatives&number=1 here]. )
This bill repeals the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minerals_Resource_Rent_Tax Minerals Resource Rent Tax] as well as related measures such as the [http://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Super/In-detail/Contributions/Low-income-super-contribution/ low income superannuation contribution], the [http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/income-support-bonus income support bonus] and the [http://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/families-and-children/benefits-payments/schoolkids-bonus schoolkids bonus]. The bill also revises the capital allowances for small business entities and the superannuation guarantee charge percentage increase.(Read more about the changes made in the bill in the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5327_ems_6cc22e3e-bdd9-4502-a40b-9e1ec81029c4%22 explanatory memorandum]. ) Under the previous Labor government, the superannuation was set to increase to 12 per cent by 2019 (as of 1 July 2014, it is at 9.5 per cent).(Read more about superannuation in Australia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superannuation_in_Australia here].) However, this bill will push that rise up until 1 July 2025.
The majority voted in favour of a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-09-02.13.1) introduced by Senator [Mathias Cormann](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?house=senate&mpc=WA&mpn=Mathias_Cormann). The motion was:
_That-_
_(a) the [Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2014](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query%3DId%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr5327%22;rec=0) be called on immediately, have precedence over all government business and be considered under a limitation of time;_
_(b) the question that the bill be now read 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). ) be put immediately after the bill is called on and that the time allotted for all remaining stages be until 1.40 pm;_
_(c) subject to paragraph (d), this order shall operate as a limitation of debate under standing order 142;(Standing order 142 provides the rules in relation to limiting the debate on bills. ) and_
_(d) at the expiration of time, the question shall be put on all circulated amendments._
This motion speeds up the consideration of the bill by limiting the time available to debate and vote on it.
_Background to the bill_
This [bill](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query%3DId%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr5327%22;rec=0) was introduced following the [Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2013 (No. 2)](http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5300) being laid aside because it could not "be progressed in its current form".(Read more about this bill being set aside [here](http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-09-01.34.2). The division which resulted in that bill being laid aside is available [here](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-09-01&house=representatives&number=1). )
This bill repeals the [Minerals Resource Rent Tax](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minerals_Resource_Rent_Tax) as well as related measures such as the [low income superannuation contribution](http://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Super/In-detail/Contributions/Low-income-super-contribution/), the [income support bonus](http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/income-support-bonus) and the [schoolkids bonus](http://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/families-and-children/benefits-payments/schoolkids-bonus). The bill also revises the capital allowances for small business entities and the superannuation guarantee charge percentage increase.(Read more about the changes made in the bill in the [explanatory memorandum](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5327_ems_6cc22e3e-bdd9-4502-a40b-9e1ec81029c4%22). ) Under the previous Labor government, the superannuation was set to increase to 12 per cent by 2019 (as of 1 July 2014, it is at 9.5 per cent).(Read more about superannuation in Australia [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superannuation_in_Australia).) However, this bill will push that rise up until 1 July 2025.

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Title

Description

The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-09-02.13.1 motion] introduced by Senator [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?house=senate&mpc=WA&mpn=Mathias_Cormann Mathias Cormann]. The motion was:
''That-''
''(a) the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query%3DId%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr5327%22;rec=0 Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2014] be called on immediately, have precedence over all government business and be considered under a limitation of time;''
~~''(b) the question that the bill be now read a second time[1] be put immediately after the bill is called on and that the time allotted for all remaining stages be until 1.40 pm;''~~
''(b) the question that the bill be now read 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]. ) be put immediately after the bill is called on and that the time allotted for all remaining stages be until 1.40 pm;''
~~''(c) subject to paragraph (d), this order shall operate as a limitation of debate under standing order 142;[2] and''~~
''(c) subject to paragraph (d), this order shall operate as a limitation of debate under standing order 142;(Standing order 142 provides the rules in relation to limiting the debate on bills. ) and''
''(d) at the expiration of time, the question shall be put on all circulated amendments.''
This motion speeds up the consideration of the bill by limiting the time available to debate and vote on it.
''Background to the bill''
This [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query%3DId%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr5327%22;rec=0 bill] was introduced following the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5300 Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2013 (No. 2)] being laid aside because it could not "be progressed in its current form".[3]
This [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query%3DId%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr5327%22;rec=0 bill] was introduced following the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5300 Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2013 (No. 2)] being laid aside because it could not "be progressed in its current form".(Read more about this bill being set aside [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-09-01.34.2 here]. The division which resulted in that bill being laid aside is available [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-09-01&house=representatives&number=1 here]. )
This bill repeals the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minerals_Resource_Rent_Tax Minerals Resource Rent Tax] as well as related measures such as the [http://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Super/In-detail/Contributions/Low-income-super-contribution/ low income superannuation contribution], the [http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/income-support-bonus income support bonus] and the [http://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/families-and-children/benefits-payments/schoolkids-bonus schoolkids bonus]. The bill also revises the capital allowances for small business entities and the superannuation guarantee charge percentage increase.[4] Under the previous Labor government, the superannuation was set to increase to 12 per cent by 2019 (as of 1 July 2014, it is at 9.5 per cent).[5] However, this bill will push that rise up until 1 July 2025.
This bill repeals the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minerals_Resource_Rent_Tax Minerals Resource Rent Tax] as well as related measures such as the [http://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Super/In-detail/Contributions/Low-income-super-contribution/ low income superannuation contribution], the [http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/income-support-bonus income support bonus] and the [http://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/families-and-children/benefits-payments/schoolkids-bonus schoolkids bonus]. The bill also revises the capital allowances for small business entities and the superannuation guarantee charge percentage increase.(Read more about the changes made in the bill in the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5327_ems_6cc22e3e-bdd9-4502-a40b-9e1ec81029c4%22 explanatory memorandum]. ) Under the previous Labor government, the superannuation was set to increase to 12 per cent by 2019 (as of 1 July 2014, it is at 9.5 per cent).(Read more about superannuation in Australia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superannuation_in_Australia here].) However, this bill will push that rise up until 1 July 2025.
~~''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] Standing order 142 provides the rules in relation to limiting the debate on bills.
* [3] Read more about this bill being set aside [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-09-01.34.2 here]. The division which resulted in that bill being laid aside is available [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-09-01&house=representatives&number=1 here].
* [4] Read more about the changes made in the bill in the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5327_ems_6cc22e3e-bdd9-4502-a40b-9e1ec81029c4%22 explanatory memorandum].
* [5] Read more about superannuation in Australia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superannuation_in_Australia here].

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on 2014-09-05 09:50:14

Title

Description

The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-09-02.13.1 motion] introduced by Senator [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?house=senate&mpc=WA&mpn=Mathias_Cormann Mathias Cormann]
The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-09-02.13.1 motion] introduced by Senator [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?house=senate&mpc=WA&mpn=Mathias_Cormann Mathias Cormann]. The motion was:
''That-''
''(a) the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query%3DId%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr5327%22;rec=0 Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2014] be called on immediately, have precedence over all government business and be considered under a limitation of time;''
''(b) the question that the bill be now read a second time[1] be put immediately after the bill is called on and that the time allotted for all remaining stages be until 1.40 pm;''
''(c) subject to paragraph (d), this order shall operate as a limitation of debate under standing order 142;[2] and''
''(d) at the expiration of time, the question shall be put on all circulated amendments.''
This motion speeds up the consideration of the bill by limiting the time available to debate and vote on it.
''Background to the bill''
This [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query%3DId%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr5327%22;rec=0 bill] was introduced following the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5300 Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2013 (No. 2)] being laid aside because it could not "be progressed in its current form".[3]
This bill repeals the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minerals_Resource_Rent_Tax Minerals Resource Rent Tax] as well as related measures such as the [http://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Super/In-detail/Contributions/Low-income-super-contribution/ low income superannuation contribution], the [http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/income-support-bonus income support bonus] and the [http://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/families-and-children/benefits-payments/schoolkids-bonus schoolkids bonus]. The bill also revises the capital allowances for small business entities and the superannuation guarantee charge percentage increase.[4] Under the previous Labor government, the superannuation was set to increase to 12 per cent by 2019 (as of 1 July 2014, it is at 9.5 per cent).[5] However, this bill will push that rise up until 1 July 2025.
''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] See standing order 142 [bit.ly/1rP4LgC here].
* [2] Standing order 142 provides the rules in relation to limiting the debate on bills.
* [3] Read more about this bill being set aside [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-09-01.34.2 here]. The division which resulted in that bill being laid aside is available [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-09-01&house=representatives&number=1 here].
* [4] Read more about the changes made in the bill in the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5327_ems_6cc22e3e-bdd9-4502-a40b-9e1ec81029c4%22 explanatory memorandum].
* [5] Read more about superannuation in Australia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superannuation_in_Australia here].

senate vote 2014-09-02#2

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on 2014-09-05 09:44:14

Title

~~Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2014 - Business - Consideration of Legislation~~
Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2014 — Business — Consideration of Legislation

Description

The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-09-02.13.1 motion] introduced by Senator [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?house=senate&mpc=WA&mpn=Mathias_Cormann Mathias Cormann]
~~''That—''~~
''That-''
''(a) the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query%3DId%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr5327%22;rec=0 Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2014] be called on immediately, have precedence over all government business and be considered under a limitation of time;''
''(b) the question that the bill be now read a second time[1] be put immediately after the bill is called on and that the time allotted for all remaining stages be until 1.40 pm;''
''(c) subject to paragraph (d), this order shall operate as a limitation of debate under standing order 142;[2] and''
''(d) at the expiration of time, the question shall be put on all circulated amendments.''
This motion speeds up the consideration of the bill by limiting the time available to debate and vote on it.
''Background to the bill''
This [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query%3DId%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr5327%22;rec=0 bill] was introduced following the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5300 Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2013 (No. 2)] being laid aside because it could not "be progressed in its current form".[3]
This bill repeals the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minerals_Resource_Rent_Tax Minerals Resource Rent Tax] as well as related measures such as the [http://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Super/In-detail/Contributions/Low-income-super-contribution/ low income superannuation contribution], the [http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/income-support-bonus income support bonus] and the [http://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/families-and-children/benefits-payments/schoolkids-bonus schoolkids bonus]. The bill also revises the capital allowances for small business entities and the superannuation guarantee charge percentage increase.[4] Under the previous Labor government, the superannuation was set to increase to 12 per cent by 2019 (as of 1 July 2014, it is at 9.5 per cent).[5] However, this bill will push that rise up until 1 July 2025.
''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] See standing order 142 [http://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Senate/Powers_practice_n_procedures/standingorders/~/link.aspx?_id=D4804728AB204F5CB1CBC422D0BAFB03&_z=z here].
* [2] See standing order 142 [bit.ly/1rP4LgC here].
* [3] Read more about this bill being set aside [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-09-01.34.2 here]. The division which resulted in that bill being laid aside is available [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-09-01&house=representatives&number=1 here].
* [4] Read more about the changes made in the bill in the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5327_ems_6cc22e3e-bdd9-4502-a40b-9e1ec81029c4%22 explanatory memorandum].
* [5] Read more about superannuation in Australia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superannuation_in_Australia here].
* [5] Read more about superannuation in Australia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superannuation_in_Australia here].

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Edited by mackay staff

on 2014-09-05 09:41:06

Title

~~Business — Consideration of Legislation~~
Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2014 - Business - Consideration of Legislation

Description

~~Mathias Cormann~~
~~I move the motion in the terms circulated in the chamber and that the question be now put.~~
~~Stephen Parry~~
The majority voted in favour of a [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?gid=2014-09-02.13.1 motion] introduced by Senator [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?house=senate&mpc=WA&mpn=Mathias_Cormann Mathias Cormann]
''That—''
''(a) the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query%3DId%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr5327%22;rec=0 Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2014] be called on immediately, have precedence over all government business and be considered under a limitation of time;''
''(b) the question that the bill be now read a second time[1] be put immediately after the bill is called on and that the time allotted for all remaining stages be until 1.40 pm;''
''(c) subject to paragraph (d), this order shall operate as a limitation of debate under standing order 142;[2] and''
''(d) at the expiration of time, the question shall be put on all circulated amendments.''
This motion speeds up the consideration of the bill by limiting the time available to debate and vote on it.
''Background to the bill''
This [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query%3DId%3A%22legislation%2Fbillhome%2Fr5327%22;rec=0 bill] was introduced following the [http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r5300 Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2013 (No. 2)] being laid aside because it could not "be progressed in its current form".[3]
This bill repeals the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minerals_Resource_Rent_Tax Minerals Resource Rent Tax] as well as related measures such as the [http://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Super/In-detail/Contributions/Low-income-super-contribution/ low income superannuation contribution], the [http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/income-support-bonus income support bonus] and the [http://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/families-and-children/benefits-payments/schoolkids-bonus schoolkids bonus]. The bill also revises the capital allowances for small business entities and the superannuation guarantee charge percentage increase.[4] Under the previous Labor government, the superannuation was set to increase to 12 per cent by 2019 (as of 1 July 2014, it is at 9.5 per cent).[5] However, this bill will push that rise up until 1 July 2025.
''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] See standing order 142 [http://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Senate/Powers_practice_n_procedures/standingorders/~/link.aspx?_id=D4804728AB204F5CB1CBC422D0BAFB03&_z=z here].
* [3] Read more about this bill being set aside [http://www.openaustralia.org/debates/?id=2014-09-01.34.2 here]. The division which resulted in that bill being laid aside is available [http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/division.php?date=2014-09-01&house=representatives&number=1 here].
* [4] Read more about the changes made in the bill in the [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Fems%2Fr5327_ems_6cc22e3e-bdd9-4502-a40b-9e1ec81029c4%22 explanatory memorandum].
* [5] Read more about superannuation in Australia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superannuation_in_Australia here].
~~The question is that the question be now put.~~
~~Question agreed to.~~
~~Mathias Cormann~~
~~I move:~~
~~That—~~
(a) the Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill 2014 be called on immediately, have precedence over all government business and be considered under a limitation of time;
~~(b) the question that the bill be now read a second time be put immediately after the bill is called on and that the time allotted for all remaining stages be until 1.40 pm;~~
~~(c) subject to paragraph (d), this order shall operate as a limitation of debate under standing order 142; and~~
~~(d) at the expiration of time, the question shall be put on all circulated amendments.~~
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