2nd Jun 2011 – Representatives Motions - Abolition of Age Limit on Payment of the Superannuation Guarantee Charge Bill 2011 - Dissent from Ruling

The majority voted against a motion introduced by Liberal MP Christopher Pyne. The motion was "That the Speaker's ruling be dissented from."

The ruling referred to is that the Abolition of Age Limit on Payment of the Superannuation Guarantee Charge Bill 2011 cannot be proceeded with.(Read the Speaker's ruling here. )

Because the majority voted against the motion, the Speaker's ruling remains in force and the bill will not proceed.

One member, the Nationals MP Tony Crook, rebelled and crossed the floor to vote 'no' with the Government.(Read more about what it means to cross the floor in our FAQ Section. )

Background to the bill

The bill would abolish the current age limit of 70 years for the payment of the superannuation guarantee.(Learn more about superannuation in Australia, including the superannuation guarantee, here. ) It was introduced as a private member's bill by Liberal MP Bronwyn Bishop. The explanatory memorandum explains that "[t]he current age limit set of 70 unfairly discriminates against older workers and forces them into retirement, when many want to continue in the paid workforce."(Find more information about the bill, including its explanatory memorandum and bills digest, here.)

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