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Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill — Second Reading

10 July, 2013

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 second time.

Member in charge

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

Votes Passed by a small majority

Bill read a second 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.

63 Voted For





57 Voted Against




1 Absent

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