Division
The majority voted against [a request for amendment](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/senate/?gid=2026-04-01.17.1) introduced by ACT Senator [David Pocock](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/senate/act/david_pocock) (Independent), which means it was unsuccessful. This request would have added a schedule to increase, index and review the remote area allowance. ### What is the purpose of this request? Dr Francis Markham of the ANU has written a [policy brief](https://policybrief.anu.edu.au/the-poor-pay-more-why-the-remote-area-allowance-needs-urgent-reform/) that presents an argument why the remote area allowance needs to be increased, as suggested by this request for amendment.
Senate, 2026-04-01. negative: ayes 17, noes 29.
Question
The majority voted against [a request for amendment](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/senate/?gid=2026-04-01.17.1) introduced by ACT Senator [David Pocock](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/senate/act/david_pocock) (Independent), which means it was unsuccessful. This request would have added a schedule to increase, index and review the remote area allowance. ### What is the purpose of this request? Dr Francis Markham of the ANU has written a [policy brief](https://policybrief.anu.edu.au/the-poor-pay-more-why-the-remote-area-allowance-needs-urgent-reform/) that presents an argument why the remote area allowance needs to be increased, as suggested by this request for amendment.
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