Wednesday, 29 September 2021
Vote: Bills — Social Security (Subsequent Child Policy Removal) Amendment Bill
— Third Reading
🗳️ That the Social Security (Subsequent Child Policy Removal) Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Moved by
Hon Jan Tinetti
(New Zealand Labour Party — List Member)
KIERAN McANULTY (Labour—Wairarapa): I can assure you, sir, that this side of the House does understand that. That is why we have raised the minimum wage. That is why we have improved workers’ conditions, because we understand the benefits of work. That... Read more →
Third Reading — this is the last vote a bill needs to
pass before it's sent off to become law. Earlier votes (first reading, second reading, and
any votes on amendments along the way) decide what the bill looks like and whether it
keeps moving forward, but this is the one that actually decides whether it happens at all.
✓ Passed by a clear majority
(77 Ayes – 43 Noes)
Hansard didn't name individual MPs for this vote, only how each party voted overall, so
there's no per-member breakdown to show here.
🏛️ Party breakdown
| Party | Aye | No |
|---|---|---|
| ACT New Zealand | 0 | 10 |
| New Zealand Labour | 65 | 0 |
| New Zealand National | 0 | 33 |