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senate vote 2022-08-04#2
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The majority voted against an [amendment](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/senate/?gid=2022-08-04.30.1) to a report from the Selection of Bills Committee, which was introduced by Tasmanian Senator [Nick McKim](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/senate/tasmania/nick_mckim) (Greens). This means the amendment failed.- The majority voted against an [amendment](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/senate/?gid=2022-08-04.30.1) to a motion to agree with a report from the Selection of Bills Committee, which was introduced by Tasmanian Senator [Nick McKim](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/senate/tasmania/nick_mckim) (Greens). This means the amendment failed.
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- > *At the end of the motion, add "and, in respect of:*
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- > *(a) the [Australian Human Rights Commission Legislation Amendment (Selection and Appointment) Bill 2022](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r6884), the bill not be referred to a committee; and*
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- > *(b) the [Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill 2022](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r6887), the Community Affairs Legislation Committee report on 26 August 2022".*
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senate vote 2022-08-04#2
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2022-08-21 20:56:20
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The majority voted against an [amendment](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/senate/?gid=2022-08-04.30.1) to the Selection of Bills Committee, which was introduced by Tasmanian Senator [Nick McKim](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/senate/tasmania/nick_mckim) (Greens). This means the amendment failed.- The majority voted against an [amendment](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/senate/?gid=2022-08-04.30.1) to a report from the Selection of Bills Committee, which was introduced by Tasmanian Senator [Nick McKim](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/senate/tasmania/nick_mckim) (Greens). This means the amendment failed.
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- > *At the end of the motion, add "and, in respect of:*
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- > *(a) the [Australian Human Rights Commission Legislation Amendment (Selection and Appointment) Bill 2022](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r6884), the bill not be referred to a committee; and*
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> *(b) the [Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill 2022](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r6887), the Community Affairs Legislation Committee report on 26 August 2022".*- > *(b) the [Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill 2022](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r6887), the Community Affairs Legislation Committee report on 26 August 2022".*
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senate vote 2022-08-04#2
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Committees — Selection of Bills Committee; Report- Committees - Selection of Bills Committee; Report - Human Rights Commission bill and Cashless Debit Card bill
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<p class="speaker">Anne Urquhart</p><p>I present the third report of 2022 the Selection of Bills Committee. I seek leave to have the report incorporated in <i>Hansard</i>.</p>-
- The majority voted against an [amendment](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/senate/?gid=2022-08-04.30.1) to the Selection of Bills Committee, which was introduced by Tasmanian Senator [Nick McKim](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/senate/tasmania/nick_mckim) (Greens). This means the amendment failed.
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- > *At the end of the motion, add "and, in respect of:*
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- > *(a) the [Australian Human Rights Commission Legislation Amendment (Selection and Appointment) Bill 2022](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r6884), the bill not be referred to a committee; and*
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- > *(b) the [Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill 2022](https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r6887), the Community Affairs Legislation Committee report on 26 August 2022".*
<p>Leave granted.</p><p class="italic"> <i>The report read as follows—</i></p><p class="italic">SELECTION OF BILLS COMMITTEE</p><p class="italic">REPORT NO. 3 OF 2022</p><p class="italic"> <i>4 August 2022</i></p><p class="italic">MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTE E</p><p class="italic">Senator Anne Urquhart (Government Whip, Chair)</p><p class="italic">Senator Wendy Askew (Opposition Whip)</p><p class="italic">Senator Ross Cadell (The Nationals Whip)</p><p class="italic">Senator Pauline Hanson (Pauline Hanson's One Nation Whip)</p><p class="italic">Senator Nick McKim (Australian Greens Whip)</p><p class="italic">Senator Ralph Babet</p><p class="italic">Senator the Hon. Anthony Chisholm</p><p class="italic">Senator the Hon. Katy Gallagher</p><p class="italic">Senator Matt O'Sullivan</p><p class="italic">Senator David Pocock</p><p class="italic">Senator Paul Scarr</p><p class="italic">Senator Tammy Tyrrell</p><p class="italic">Secretary: Tim Bryant 02 6277 3020</p><p class="italic">SELECTION OF BILLS COMMITTEE</p><p class="italic">REPORT NO. 3 OF 2022</p><p class="italic">1. The committee met in private session on Wednesday, 3 August 2022 at 7.15 pm.</p><p class="italic">2. The committee recommends that—</p><p class="italic">(a) the <i>provisions </i>of the Fair Work Amendment (Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2022 be <i>referred immediately </i>to the Education and Employment Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 1 September 2022 (see appendix 1 for a statement of reasons for referral);</p><p class="italic">(b) the Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill 2022 be <i>referred immediately </i>to the Community Affairs Legislation Committee but was unable to reach agreement on a reporting date (see appendix 2 for a statement of reasons for referral); and</p><p class="italic">(c) the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Enhancing Pensioner and Veteran Workforce Participation) Bill 2022 be <i>referred immediately </i>to the Community Affairs Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 30 September 2022 (see appendix 3 for a statement of reasons for referral).</p><p class="italic">3. The committee recommends that the following bills <i>not </i>be referred to committees:</p><ul></ul><ul></ul><ul></ul><ul></ul><ul></ul><p class="italic">4. The committee deferred consideration of the following bills to its next meeting:</p><ul></ul><ul></ul><ul></ul><ul></ul><ul></ul><ul></ul><ul></ul><ul></ul><ul></ul><ul></ul><ul></ul><ul></ul><ul></ul><p class="italic">5. The committee considered the following bill but was unable to reach agreement:</p><ul></ul><p class="italic">(Anne Urquhart)</p><p class="italic">Chair</p><p class="italic">4 August 2022</p><p class="italic">Appendix 1</p><p class="italic">SELECTION OF BILLS COMMITTEE</p><p class="italic">Proposal to refer a bill to a committee</p><p class="italic">Name of bill:</p><p class="italic">Fair Work Amendment (Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2022</p><p class="italic">Reasons for referral/principal issues for consideration:</p><p class="italic">Significant impact on businesses / Complex piece of legislation which will have significant impact on businesses</p><p class="italic">Possible submissions or evidence from:</p><p class="italic">Committee to which bil l is to be referred:</p><p class="italic">Education and Employment Legislation Committee</p><p class="italic">Possible hearing date(s):</p><p class="italic">Possible reporting date:</p><p class="italic">1 September 2022</p><p class="italic">(signed)</p><p class="italic">Senator Wendy Askew</p><p class="italic">Appendix 2</p><p class="italic">SELECTION OF BILLS COMMITTEE</p><p class="italic">Proposal to refer a bill to a committee</p><p class="italic">Name of bill:</p><p class="italic">Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures)</p><p class="italic">Reasons for referral/principal issues for consideration:</p><p class="italic">Provide stakeholders an opportunity to speak to the draft legislation and properly consider its impacts on people subjected to compulsory income management, particularly in the Cape York region and the Northern Territory</p><p class="italic">Possible submissions or evidence from:</p><p class="italic">Accountable Income Management Network (AIMN)</p><p class="italic">Dr Elise Klein</p><p class="italic">First Nations communities in Northern Territory and Cape York</p><p class="italic">Committee to which bill is to be referred:</p><p class="italic">Community Affairs Legislation Committee</p><p class="italic">Possible hearing date(s):</p><p class="italic">Wednesday 10th of August</p><p class="italic">Tuesday 16th of August</p><p class="italic">Wednesday 17th of August</p><p class="italic">Thursday 18th of August</p><p class="italic">Monday 22nd August</p><p class="italic">Tuesday 23rd August</p><p class="italic">Wednesday 24 August</p><p class="italic">Possible reporting date:</p><p class="italic">26 August</p><p class="italic">(signed)</p><p class="italic">Senator Nick McKim</p><p class="italic">SELECTION OF BILLS COMMITTEE</p><p class="italic">Proposal to refer a bill to a committee</p><p class="italic">Name of bill:</p><p class="italic">Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill 2022</p><p class="italic">Reasons for referral/principal issues for consideration:</p><p class="italic">Complicated issue with huge ramifications for vulnerable communities</p><p class="italic">Possible submissions or evidence from:</p><p class="italic">All current communities that have the CDC</p><p class="italic">Many Social and indigenous groups</p><p class="italic">Committee to which bill is to be referred:</p><p class="italic">Community Affairs Legislation Committee</p><p class="italic">Possible hearing date(s):</p><p class="italic">August—October</p><p class="italic">Possible reporting date:</p><p class="italic">(signed)</p><p class="italic">Senator Wendy Askew</p><p class="italic">Appendix 3</p><p class="italic">SELECTION OF BILLS COMMITTEE</p><p class="italic">Proposal to refer a bill to a committee</p><p class="italic">Name of bill:</p><p class="italic">Private Senators Bill:</p><p class="italic">Social Services Legislation Amendment (Enhancing Pensioner and Veteran Workforce Participation) Bill 2022</p><p class="italic">Reasons for referra l /principal is sues for consideration:</p><p class="italic">Initiatives to improve access to the labour market for aged pensioners and veterans without adversely impacting on their pensions, while at the same time meeting the rising cost of living challenges.</p><p class="italic">Possible submissions or evidence from:</p><p class="italic">National Seniors Association (NSA)</p><p class="italic">National Farmer Federation (NFF)</p><p class="italic">Council of the Ageing (COTA)</p><p class="italic">Grains Producers Australia (GPA)</p><p class="italic">Council of Small Business Associations of Australia (COSBOA)</p><p class="italic">Australia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI)</p><p class="italic">Regionally based chambers of commerce and industry</p><p class="italic">Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) and/ or its associated entities</p><p class="italic">Committee to which bill is to be referred:</p><p class="italic">Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee</p><p class="italic">Possible hearing date(s):</p><p class="italic">August and September 2022</p><p class="italic">Possible reporting date:</p><p class="italic">Friday 30 September 2022</p><p class="italic">(signed)</p><p class="italic">Senator Wendy Askew</p><p class="italic">Whip/Selection of Bills Committee member</p><p>I move:</p><p class="italic">That the report be adopted.</p> <p class="speaker">Nick McKim</p><p>Madam President, I understand that the government may have an amendment to this report. I'm seeking clarity on whether that amendment will be moved by the government.</p> <p class="speaker">Katy Gallagher</p><p>I'm all over it! Thank you, Senator McKim—always got my back! I need to amend the amendment that I have circulated. Apologies for this. It's just a last-minute request from the opposition. I move the amendment as amended:</p><p class="italic">At the end of the motion, add "and, in respect of:</p><p class="italic">(a) the Australian Human Rights Commission Legislation Amendment (Selection and Appointment) Bill 2022, the bill not be referred to a committee; and</p><p class="italic">(b) the Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill 2022, the Community Affairs Legislation Committee report on 31 August 2022"</p><p>This doesn't change part (a) of the amendment, which is that the Australian Human Rights Commission Legislation Amendment (Selection and Appointment) Bill 2022 not be referred to a committee, but it does extend the reporting date on the CDC to 31 August 2022, which would still allow the bill to be available for debate in the next sitting.</p> <p class="speaker">Anne Ruston</p><p>Whilst I thank the government for the small extension of time for reporting on the inquiry on the cashless debit card bill, I want to put on the record how disappointed the opposition is in relation to the amount of time that has been made available to review and consider these bills in committee. I think it disrespects the important work of the Senate.</p><p>I also think the disrespect that the Labor Party has shown by not consulting with the very people that this measure is going to impact is extraordinarily insulting to them. Communities in the trial sites of the Goldfields, the Kimberley, Hervey Bay, Bundaberg and Ceduna actually asked for this particular measure to be put in place. The government are seeking to remove this measure without even bothering to consult with them, and now they want to rush this legislation through this place. I think this is absolutely unbelievable; that this appalling decision does not even go to back to the communities that have asked for it. I would draw the attention of the chamber to the fact that in my home state of South Australia, in Ceduna, the CDC was actually put in place in response to a coronial inquest into the tragic deaths of a number of people on the west coast. It was a recommendation of the coroner's report into those deaths, and it was something that that community asked for.</p><p>In other sites that previously had the clunky, outdated BasicsCard, the government is now going to deny participants in those communities the ability to access the new technology the cashless debit card offers them. They do not intend to remove income management. In answer to a question asked of him last week, Minister Farrell said that income management was not going to be taken out of the Northern Territory. They want to send those people back to having the clunky old BasicsCard instead of providing them with the advanced technology of the cashless debit card. In doing so, they will also deny the Traditional Credit Union in the Northern Territory the opportunity to support many of their members in using this particular new form of technology.</p><p>In Cape York transition is voluntary. There are a number of people on the card voluntarily. They've linked it to their amazing, award-winning Pama Platform, which supports—</p> <p class="speaker">Lidia Thorpe</p><p>Stop controlling our lives. You're not in government anymore.</p> <p class="speaker">Anne Ruston</p><p>This is not a decision of government; it's a decision of that community. Once again, the government wants to send them back to the clunky old BasicsCard without any thought.</p> <p class="speaker">Lidia Thorpe</p><p>Do you get told how to spend your money?</p> <p class="speaker">Sue Lines</p><p>Senator Thorpe!</p> <p class="speaker">Anne Ruston</p><p>This is absolute, abject hypocrisy. They come into the chamber and are not able to answer questions. We don't know how the government intends to transition off this card. What's going to happen to the people who currently have the support of this card? We don't know what's going to happen to the people who voluntarily—</p> <p class="speaker">Lidia Thorpe</p><p>You live off the BasicsCard!</p> <p class="speaker">Sue Lines</p><p>Senator Ruston, I'm sorry to interrupt you. Senator Thorpe, Senator Ruston has the right to be heard in silence.</p> <p class="speaker">Anne Ruston</p><p>We do not know what is going to happen to those people who are voluntarily on this card. We don't know what's going to happen to those people who have voluntarily transferred from the BasicsCard to the CDC in the Northern Territory. What is going to happen to them? We do not know what is going to happen. What was the research that underpinned this decision, and where is the research to show what impact the withdrawal of this particular mechanism is going to have on those communities? We don't know what advice has been taken to underpin this decision. We have all these unanswered questions, and this Senate wants to give us four weeks to go and ask those people at the coalface—those people who are impacted by this card, those communities who are impacted by this card, the communities who asked for this card in the first place.</p><p>At the same time, those opposite intend to keep income management in place in some communities but not in others. We do not understand the rationale behind keeping people in the Northern Territory on income management when people in other communities are not going to be kept on income management. We do not understand the difference. This is a really important piece of inquiry that I think Australians need to understand. In particular, we need to respect the views and ideas of people in the communities where this card is currently in place. We need to understand what they want and how they want it to be implemented. We need to understand the impact of removing this card without any thought whatsoever, without any consultation. There was no consultation with these communities before the announcement that the card was going to be removed. I think we owe respect to this chamber for review, and we owe respect to those communities to consult with them.</p> <p class='motion-notice motion-notice-truncated'>Long debate text truncated.</p>-
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