Became law
Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Lifting the Income Limit for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card) Bill 2022
Portfolio: Social Services
- Introduced27 July 2022
- Passed House26 October 2022
- Passed Senate28 September 2022
- Royal assent28 October 2022
What does this bill do, in plain English?
Increases the income limit for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card so more older Australians can qualify.
How parliament voted
representatives · 26 October 2022
Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Lifting the Income Limit for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card) Bill 2022 - Consideration of Senate Message - Disagree
7468The ayes have it · 6 votes
74 ayes, 68 noessenate · 26 October 2022
Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Lifting the Income Limit for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card) Bill 2022 - in Committee - Do not insist on amendments
3124The ayes have it · 7 votes
31 ayes, 24 noessenate · 28 September 2022
Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Lifting the Income Limit for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card) Bill 2022 - in Committee - Put the question
3514The ayes have it · 21 votes
35 ayes, 14 noessenate · 28 September 2022
Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Lifting the Income Limit for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card) Bill 2022 - in Committee - Suspension of benefits & entitlements
3514The ayes have it · 21 votes
35 ayes, 14 noessenate · 28 September 2022
Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Lifting the Income Limit for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card) Bill 2022 - in Committee - Pensioner concession cards
3215The ayes have it · 17 votes
32 ayes, 15 noes
How parliament votes on this issue
Source: Australian Parliament House bill record
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