MPs Pay Bill Receives Support

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 22, 2013 — 5:11 PM)

An overhaul of the regime governing MPs remunerations and expenses made progress in Parliament today with general agreement.

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TICS Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 22, 2013 — 3:54 PM)

The Government completes the committee stage of the telecommunications interception bill this afternoon and it is now set for its third and final reading on Thursday.

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Focus On Film Industry & Job Losses

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 22, 2013 — 3:05 PM)

Questions about movie industry & job losses. Bill English runs into a spot of bother.

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Parliament Resumes With More Annual Reports

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 22, 2013 — 2:13 PM)

When Parliament resumed at 2pm a number of annual reports were tabled.

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Questions for Oral Answer – October 22

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 22, 2013 — 11:45 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. MAGGIE BARRY to the Minister of Finance: What impact have the Government’s across the board tax cuts, and other tax changes in 2010, had on income tax paid by higher and lower income households?

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TICS Bill Back Again

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 22, 2013 — 10:43 AM)

The Government is intending to complete the committee stage of the telecommunications interception bill this afternoon and moving to its third and final reading on Thursday.

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John Banks Fiasco Dominates Week

by Desk Editor (Friday, October 18, 2013 — 1:30 PM)

Key returns to face Cunliffe. John Banks resigns as minister. Booker prize winner congratulated.

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Animal Welfare Bill Up For Submissions

by Desk Editor (Friday, October 18, 2013 — 11:19 AM)

Submissions on Animal Welfare Amendment Bill and Victims’ Orders Against Violent Offenders Bill. Sullivan Birth Certificate Bill presented.

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TICS Bill Debate Rolls On

by Desk Editor (Thursday, October 17, 2013 — 6:01 PM)

Parliament rose just before 6pm interrupting the committee stage debate on the telecommunications interceptions legislation.

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Govt Taken To Task Over John Banks

by Desk Editor (Thursday, October 17, 2013 — 3:49 PM)

Questions about John Banks’ support for Government. Submissions on Animal Welfare Bill.

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Questions and Answers – October 17

by Desk Editor (Thursday, October 17, 2013 — 3:44 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Hon John Banks—Prime Minister’s Statements and Views 1. GRANT ROBERTSON (Labour—Wellington Central) to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement yesterday that Hon John Banks is a “credible” and “trustworthy” individual?

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Govt Confirms TICS Bill As Priority

by Desk Editor (Thursday, October 17, 2013 — 2:15 PM)

The Government will seek to pass telecommunication interceptions legislation next week, MPs were told today.

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Questions for Oral Answer – October 17

by Desk Editor (Thursday, October 17, 2013 — 12:17 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. GRANT ROBERTSON to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement yesterday that Hon John Banks is a “credible” and “trustworthy” individual?

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The Return Of The TICS Bill

by Desk Editor (Thursday, October 17, 2013 — 11:06 AM)

Parliament will again debate the telecommunications interceptions legislation this afternoon.

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TICS Bill Passage Delayed A Week

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, October 16, 2013 — 9:58 PM)

Slow progress on the committee stage of the Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Bill means the Government will not be able to pass the bill into law until next week.

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Questions and Answers – October 16

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, October 16, 2013 — 6:08 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Economy—Forecasts and Business Confidence 1. PAUL GOLDSMITH (National) to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received about forecasts for the New Zealand economy and how are these being reflected in levels of business confidence?

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Key Dodges Questions on John Banks

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, October 16, 2013 — 4:01 PM)

Congratulations to Booker Prize winner. John Banks’ ministerial role under question. Sullivan Birth Certificate Bill presented at select committee.

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