Thursday, 27 May 2004
Vote: Bills β Future Directions (Working for Families) Bill
β First Reading
π³οΈ That the Future Directions (Working for Families) Bill be now read a first time
Moved by
Steve Maharey
(New Zealand Labour Party β Member for Palmerston North)
Hon RUTH DYSON (Minister for ACC): I can understand the member becoming slightly hysterical during his 5-minute presentation this evening, because it must be quite distressing if one is required as an Opposition member to explain to the House and,... Read more β
π We've linked this vote to our
βWorking for Families assistanceβ
policy - our best judgment is that a vote for this is a vote
for Working for Families assistance.
β Passed by a clear majority
(82 Ayes β 29 Noes β 8 Absent)
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.
ποΈ Party breakdown
| Party | Aye | No |
|---|---|---|
| ACT New Zealand | 0 | 4 |
| Green Party | 8 | 0 |
| New Zealand First | 13 | 0 |
| New Zealand Labour | 51 | 0 |
| New Zealand National | 0 | 24 |
| Progressive | 2 | 0 |
| United Future | 8 | 0 |