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Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill — First Reading

9 May, 2012

Summary

The purpose of this bill is to provide local communities with more power to determine where "pokie" machines may be sited, and in how the proceeds can be distributed.

A personal vote was called for on the question, That the Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill be now read a first time.

Member in charge

Photo of Te Ururoa Flavell
Hon
Te Ururoa Flavell
Māori Party, Waiariki

Votes Passed by a large majority

Bill read a first time.

Personal Vote

This was a personal vote (or conscience vote) which meant MPs could decide how to vote on their own, rather than having to follow the party position. Learn more on the official Parliament website.

83 Voted For






7 Voted Against

31 Absent



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