Became law

Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill 2022

Portfolio: Social Services

Introduced27 July 2022
Passed House28 September 2022
Passed Senate27 September 2022
Royal assent30 September 2022

What does this bill do, in plain English?

The government stopped the cashless debit card program that restricted how welfare recipients could spend their payments.

How parliament voted

Every recorded division on this bill, from the official division record via TheyVoteForYou.

representatives · 28 September 2022
Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill 2022 - Consideration of Senate Message - Agree and pass the bill
8751
The ayes have it · 36 votes
87 ayes, 51 noes
senate · 27 September 2022
Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill 2022 - Third Reading - Pass the bill
3326
The ayes have it · 7 votes
33 ayes, 26 noes
senate · 27 September 2022
Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Consultation & alternatives
2630
The noes have it · 4 votes
26 ayes, 30 noes
senate · 27 September 2022
Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Provide clear plan & increase funding
1141
The noes have it · 30 votes
11 ayes, 41 noes
senate · 27 September 2022
Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill 2022 - in Committee - Agree with the bill as amended
3326
The ayes have it · 7 votes
33 ayes, 26 noes
senate · 27 September 2022
Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Transition plan
2729
The noes have it · 2 votes
27 ayes, 29 noes
senate · 27 September 2022
Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Agree with the bill's main idea
3224
The ayes have it · 8 votes
32 ayes, 24 noes
senate · 27 September 2022
Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill 2022 - in Committee - No compulsory income management
1132
The noes have it · 21 votes
11 ayes, 32 noes
senate · 27 September 2022
Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Income management & current authority
2432
The noes have it · 8 votes
24 ayes, 32 noes
representatives · 3 August 2022
Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Agree with bill's main idea
8654
The ayes have it · 32 votes
86 ayes, 54 noes
representatives · 3 August 2022
Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill 2022 - Third Reading - Pass the bill
8657
The ayes have it · 29 votes
86 ayes, 57 noes
representatives · 2 August 2022
Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Repeal of Cashless Debit Card and Other Measures) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Declare bill urgent
8259
The ayes have it · 23 votes
82 ayes, 59 noes

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