Dr
Rajen Prasad
Labour Party
Former Member of Parliament
How Rajen Prasad voted
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Voted strongly against the Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill to provide local communities with more power to determine where "pokie" machines may be sited, and in how the proceeds can be distributed.
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9 May 2012Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill — First ReadingRajen Prasad was absentPassed by a large majority
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10 Jul 2013Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill — Second ReadingRajen Prasad voted againstPassed by a small majority
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4 Sep 2013Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill — Third ReadingRajen Prasad voted againstPassed by a small majority
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10 Jul 2013Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill — Second Reading — Amendments from the Commerce CommitteeRajen Prasad voted againstPassed by a small majority
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7 Aug 2013Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill — In Committee — Exclude race meetingsRajen Prasad was absentNot passed by a large majority
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7 Aug 2013Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill — In Committee — Reduce gaming machines when relocating venueRajen Prasad voted forNot passed by a modest majority
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7 Aug 2013Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill — In Committee — Apply a minimum 70% net proceeds to local districtRajen Prasad voted forNot passed by a small majority
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Voted strongly for the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill to amend the Marriage Act 1955 to ensure that its provisions are not applied in a discriminatory manner. The bill aims to ensure that all people, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity will have the opportunity to marry if they so choose.
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29 Aug 2012Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — First ReadingRajen Prasad voted forPassed by a large majority
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13 Mar 2013Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — Second ReadingRajen Prasad voted forPassed by a large majority
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17 Apr 2013Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — Third ReadingRajen Prasad voted forPassed by a large majority
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13 Mar 2013Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — Second Reading — Amendments from the Government Administration CommitteeRajen Prasad voted forPassed by a large majority
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13 Mar 2013Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — Second Reading — Require referendumRajen Prasad voted againstNot passed by a large majority
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27 Mar 2013Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — In Committee — Allow refusal on religious groundsRajen Prasad voted againstNot passed by a large majority
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27 Mar 2013Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — In Committee — Allow refusal on religious groundsRajen Prasad voted againstNot passed by a large majority
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27 Mar 2013Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — In Committee — Allow refusal on religious groundsRajen Prasad voted againstNot passed by a large majority
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27 Mar 2013Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — In Committee — Allow refusal on religious groundsRajen Prasad voted againstNot passed by a large majority
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27 Mar 2013Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — In Committee — Agree to clauses 1 to 7, and schedules 1 and 2Rajen Prasad voted forPassed by a large majority
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Voted strongly against the New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill to give effect to an agreement between SkyCity Entertainment Group Limited and the Crown called the New Zealand International Convention Centre Project and Licensing Agreement.
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11 Jul 2013New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill — First ReadingRajen Prasad voted againstPassed by a small majority
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5 Nov 2013New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill — Second ReadingRajen Prasad voted againstPassed by a small majority
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12 Nov 2013New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill — Third ReadingRajen Prasad voted againstPassed by a small majority
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Voted strongly against the Shop Trading Hours Act Repeal (Waitaki Easter Trading) Amendment Bill to allow all retailers within districts covered by the Waitaki Electorate to trade on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
External References
- Rajen Prasad parliamentary profile
- Alcohol Reform Bill summary
- Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill summary
- Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill summary
- New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill summary
- Shop Trading Hours Act Repeal (Waitaki Easter Trading) Amendment Bill summary
