Greens Fear Consequences Of Inquiries Bill

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 20, 2013 — 10:03 PM)

A bill giving more powers to Government inquiries has completed its second reading though the Greens have raised their concerns it may compel MPs and journalists to hand over information to ministerial sparked investigation.

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GCSB Bill Progresses After Filibuster

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 20, 2013 — 8:00 PM)

The committee stage of the Government Communications Security Bureau and Related Legislation Amendment Bill has been completed with no Opposition amendments succeeding.

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Questions and Answers – August 20

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 20, 2013 — 5:34 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS GCSB—Interception Powers and Legislative Reform 1. Dr RUSSEL NORMAN (Co-Leader—Green) to the Minister responsible for the GCSB: Will the Government Communications Security Bureau be able to access the content of any New Zealander’s communications under the cybersecurity provisions of the Government Communications Security Bureau and Related Legislation Amendment Bill?

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PM Faces Questions About GCSB

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 20, 2013 — 4:02 PM)

Question Time is dominated by Opposition questions for John Key about the GCSB.

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United Future Re-Recognised

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 20, 2013 — 2:21 PM)

United Future with Peter Dunne as its leader is once again recognised as a party in Parliament.

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Questions for Oral Answer – August 20

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 20, 2013 — 11:44 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Dr RUSSEL NORMAN to the Minister responsible for the GCSB: Will the Government Communications Security Bureau be able to access the content of any New Zealander’s communications under the cybersecurity provisions of the Government Communications Security Bureau and Related Legislation Amendment Bill?

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The Return Of The GCSB Bill

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 20, 2013 — 10:36 AM)

The Government will return to the committee stage of the Government Communications Security Bureau and Related Legislation Amendment Bill when Parliament resumes after a week long adjournment.

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Submissions on Social Housing Reform

by Desk Editor (Friday, August 16, 2013 — 12:22 PM)

Social Services Committee hears submissions on the Social Housing Reform (Housing Restructuring and Tenancy Matters Amendment) Bill.

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Fonterra Issue + GCSB Bill Dominate

by Desk Editor (Friday, August 9, 2013 — 3:17 PM)

Week in the House is dominated by Fonterra botulism scare and debate on GCSB Bill.

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Fonterra Under Gun At Select Committee

by Desk Editor (Friday, August 9, 2013 — 2:05 PM)

Fonterra representative gives a briefing on proposed Taiwan trade deal.  EPMU makes submission on Health and Safety (Pike River Implementation) Bill.

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GCSB Debate interrupted

by Desk Editor (Thursday, August 8, 2013 — 5:56 PM)

Debate on the Government Communications Security Bureau and Related Legislation Amendment Bill was interrupted when the House rose just before six pm for a week long adjournment.

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Questions and Answers – August 8

by Desk Editor (Thursday, August 8, 2013 — 5:53 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Household Labour Force Survey—Minister’s Statements 1. GRANT ROBERTSON (Deputy Leader—Labour) to the Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment: Does he stand by his statement that the Household Labour Force Survey is “the standard internationally recognised measure of employment and unemployment”?

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Govt Defends Unemployment Figures

by Desk Editor (Thursday, August 8, 2013 — 4:46 PM)

Govt defends latest unemployment figures. More debate on GCSB Bill. EPMU makes submission on Pike River Implementation Bill.

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GCSB Bill Remains The Govt’s Priority

by Desk Editor (Thursday, August 8, 2013 — 2:17 PM)

After next week’s adjournment the Government will give priority to the Government Communications Security Bureau and Related Legislation Amendment Bill, Leader of the House Gerry Brownlee told MPs today.

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Questions for Oral Answer – August 8

by Desk Editor (Thursday, August 8, 2013 — 11:48 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. GRANT ROBERTSON to the Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment: Does he stand by his statement that the Household Labour Force Survey is “the standard internationally recognised measure of employment and unemployment”?

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Return To The GCSB bill

by Desk Editor (Thursday, August 8, 2013 — 10:39 AM)

The Government will return to legislation covering intelligence security agencies when Parliament sits this afternoon.

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Unusual Private Bill Sent To Select Committee

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 7, 2013 — 10:13 PM)

An unusual private bill covering issues around parenthood and marital status was sent to select committee today.

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