A bill in the name of Green MP Gareth Hughes drawn from the ballot on December 1. The bill will allow those with student loans to divert or delay compulsory student loan repayments, or a nominated percentage of the repayments, to a first home deposit saving scheme. First reading debate completed on March 23 with the Bill voted down by National, NZ First, ACT and United Future.  Student Loan Scheme (First Home Repayment Diversion) Amendment Bill