Support for Children in Hardship Bill

Government bill

21 May 2015

This Bill is an omnibus Bill introduced under Standing Order 263(a). The Bill strengthens work expectations and increases assistance for parents on a benefit and who have dependent children from 1 April 2016.

Procedural notes

Urgency used

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  • Introduced on 21 May 2015
  • 1st reading on 21 May 2015
  • 2nd reading on 5 November 2015

Member responsible

Anne Tolley

Anne Tolley

Former National Party MP for East Coast

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 21 May 2015

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

2nd reading

Passed

Reading date: 5 November 2015

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

3rd reading

Pending

This reading has not yet occurred, or no date is available.

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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