Division
The majority voted against an amendment to the usual [second reading](https://peo.gov.au/understand-our-parliament/how-parliament-works/bills-and-laws/making-a-law-in-the-australian-parliament/) motion "*That this bill be now read a second time,*" which is parliamentary jargon for agreeing with the main idea of the bill. This means that the amendment failed. It was introduced by NSW Senator [Jenny McAllister](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/senate/nsw/jenny_mcallister) (Labor). ### Amendment text > *At the end of the motion, add ", but the Senate:* > > *(a) notes:* > >> *(i) that the proposed pilot remote engagement program is intended to replace the current remote employment program, the Community Development Program (CDP),* >> >> *(ii) that the Government is the architect of the current failed CDP and the bill again delays long-overdue changes to this program,* >> >> *(iii) concerns that this bill could entrench a welfare model, rather than job creation, economic development and self-determination, and* >> >> *(iv) that this bill does not address fundamental issues in remote Australia such as housing and essential services; and* > > *(b) calls on the Government to adopt Labor's policy of a remote employment program with real jobs, proper wages with full conditions, and meaningful community control".*
Senate, 2021-11-29. negative: ayes 22, noes 24.
Question
The majority voted against an amendment to the usual [second reading](https://peo.gov.au/understand-our-parliament/how-parliament-works/bills-and-laws/making-a-law-in-the-australian-parliament/) motion "*That this bill be now read a second time,*" which is parliamentary jargon for agreeing with the main idea of the bill. This means that the amendment failed. It was introduced by NSW Senator [Jenny McAllister](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/senate/nsw/jenny_mcallister) (Labor). ### Amendment text > *At the end of the motion, add ", but the Senate:* > > *(a) notes:* > >> *(i) that the proposed pilot remote engagement program is intended to replace the current remote employment program, the Community Development Program (CDP),* >> >> *(ii) that the Government is the architect of the current failed CDP and the bill again delays long-overdue changes to this program,* >> >> *(iii) concerns that this bill could entrench a welfare model, rather than job creation, economic development and self-determination, and* >> >> *(iv) that this bill does not address fundamental issues in remote Australia such as housing and essential services; and* > > *(b) calls on the Government to adopt Labor's policy of a remote employment program with real jobs, proper wages with full conditions, and meaningful community control".*
How each member voted
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Related bills
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