Overseas Investment Amendment Bill (No 3)

Government bill

14 May 2020

The purpose of this omnibus bill is to ensure that risks posed by foreign investment can be managed effectively while better supporting productive overseas investment by reducing the regulatory burden of the screening process.

Voting method

Party voting: Parties decided whether or not to support this bill and cast votes on behalf of all their MPs.

Procedural notes

Urgency used

Urgency was used to progress this bill. This means some of the normal processes may have been skipped or abrogated. Learn more about urgency

  • Introduced on 14 May 2020
  • 1st reading on 14 May 2020
  • 2nd reading on 13 May 2021
  • 3rd reading on 19 May 2021
  • Royal assent on 24 May 2021

Member responsible

David Parker

David Parker

Former Labour Party List MP

Votes

1st reading

Passed

14 May 2020

party vote

119Aye
1No
0Abstain
0Absent

2nd reading

Passed

Reading date: 13 May 2021

No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.

3rd reading

Passed

19 May 2021

party vote

108Aye
12No
0Abstain
0Absent

Only reading votes are shown here; these votes determine whether the Bill progresses through Parliament. Other votes, such as votes on whether to amend parts of the Bill, can be seen in Hansard.

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