1st Parliament of South America

[Simfan34]

AYE

[Murica!]

Nay

[Cranberry]

Aye

[Filuwaúrdjan]

Aye

[Vega]

Aye.

[Barnes]

The question is agreed to. The bill is passed.

[Barnes]

Division No. 13 -- Called October 12, 2015, at 4.48 pm.
Question -- That the bill be read a third time.

Ayes -- 7
oakvale
Goldwater
Talleyrand
Simfan34
Cranberry
Al
Vega

Noes -- 2
Turkisblau
Murica

Motion agreed to.

Members not in attendance: Potus, Dereich, Cassius, Spamage, Nhoj, ChairmanSanchez, PJ, Xahar, Sjoyce, Blair, and TNF

[Murica!]

Division No. 13 -- Called October 12, 2015, at 4.48 pm.
Question -- That the bill be read a third time.

Ayes -- 7
oakvale
Goldwater
Talleyrand
Simfan34
Cranberry
Al
Vega

Noes -- 2
Turkisblau
Murica

Motion agreed to.

Members not in attendance: Potus, Dereich, Cassius, Spamage, Nhoj, ChairmanSanchez, PJ, Xahar, Sjoyce, Blair, and TNF

This was less than half of all members in attendance, I motion for a revote.

[Barnes]

The Parliament has not established a number for a quorum for a vote, and so any division that is passed by a majority of Members voting (unless there is a special requirement such as the election of the President) is completely valid.

If you look at most parliamentary bodies, you will find that the level of attendance for most divisions is usually much lower than the full membership of the whole chamber.

[Murica!]

The Parliament has not established a number for a quorum for a vote, and so any division that is passed by a majority of Members voting (unless there is a special requirement such as the election of the President) is completely valid.

If you look at most parliamentary bodies, you will find that the level of attendance for most divisions is usually much lower than the full membership of the whole chamber.

I fully understand that, but am I not able to motion for a revote?

[Barnes]

You are fully within your rights to raise a point of order, which you have done.

There is no Standing Order that allows for a division to be re-held, and I would advise you to ask the leave of the House to make such a motion if you so desire.  Details on leave can be found within Sanding Order 28.

[Oakvale]

Mr. Speaker,

I have today as Minister for Justice introduced the Industrial Relations Act, a reasonable and moderate compromise between the rights and responsibilities of businesses and those of employees, respecting both the rights of marginalised groups and religious conscience, and establishing a framework for constructive and productive relations between organised labor and the state in years to come.

I expect that the honorable members of the Opposition will not be particularly enthused about this law, but I must thank the leadership of the National Congress of Labor for ignoring the clarion call of the communists on the far-left and avoiding a massive strike in response to the tragic events in Cochabamba that would have done little more than threaten to plunge the nation into instability and turn citizen against citizen. It is through cooperation, whatever our stark political differences, that a better and stronger South American will be built.

[Cranberry]

Mr. Speaker,

I speak in front of this house today in horror. I speak on what the honourable minister of justice just offered for debate. This law that our government apparently intends to pass in the last days of this current session of Parliament, can in no way be described as anything remotely near a, I quote the minister, "a reasonable and moderate compromise", end quote. This is nothing but bare meat for the big corporations and donors behind the Conservative Party, and an invitation for them to treat their employees in any way they care, for it seriously disables the work of organised labour. That such would come from the Conservative Party is not surprising. But that such would be passed in a government that includes the Social Liberal Party is most alarming. I implore that party to turn their back, show their spine and, according to what they promised the people in the last election, say a resounding "NO!" to such 19th-century-captain-of-industry legislation. I invite the party to join us in opposition to this monostrosity, and stand for their values.

It is now clear, that it is time for this government to come to an end. A government that proposes such legislation, has lost all democratic legitimation, if it serves not the people they pledged to serve, but the interest of their big-money friends alone. It is clear that such a government can never be the right choice for the South American people. It is time, for this government to resign, and let the people speak their will over this.

[Barnes]

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[Barnes]

First Reading

As the Minister has already nade his first reading speech, is there a seconder to the bill?

[Dereich]

I second

[Barnes]

Amendment Stage

Members have 24 hours to propose amendments.

[Barnes]

Second Reading

The bill now goes to its second reading.

[Potus]

The Government stands united behind this bill.

[Oakvale]

Mr. Speaker,

I motion to end debate and move for a third reading.

[Barnes]

Leave is granted. I call the Minister.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

I will second any call for a third reading!

[Cranberry]

Mr. Speaker,
I can only once again plead for the honourable members' conscience not to vote for this disastrous bill that will fundamentally change the way for the workers of our nation to let their voice be heard, and puts them at a significant disadvantage towards their employers, when both should be able to see eye to eye to each other.

Honourable members of the Social Liberal party, stay true to the name of your party and the message you were elected by the voters, and join us in opposition to this bill!

[Oakvale]

Mr. Speaker,

I move for a third reading.

[Barnes]

Division!

The ayes will pass to the right of the chair, the noes to the left.