Questions for Oral Answer – May 22

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 22, 2012 — 11:50 AM)

Questions to Ministers 1. Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS to the Prime Minister: Does he have confidence in the Minister of Finance?

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Dealing With Bills Ahead Of The Budget

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 22, 2012 — 11:31 AM)

The Government is looking to clear some legislation off the Order Paper ahead of the Budget on Thursday.

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Consumer Law Reform Bill Hearings In Auckland

by Desk Editor (Friday, May 18, 2012 — 3:39 PM)

With Parliament adjourned, only one select committee meeting was open to the public.

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Privacy, Consumers & Defence

by Desk Editor (Friday, May 11, 2012 — 5:13 PM)

Privacy Commissioner Marie Shroff highlights problems faced by Facebook users. Genesis Energy shows support for the Consumer Law Reform Bill.

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Gambling, Beneficiaries And Mobster Funding

by Desk Editor (Friday, May 11, 2012 — 3:27 PM)

Opposition parties force a conscience vote on the Gambling Harm Reduction Amendment Bill. The Prime Minister faces questions about the Government’s contraception for beneficiaries policy. Questions also about alleged Government funding of Mongrel Mob associates.

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Tougher Bail Bill Sent To Select Committee

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 10, 2012 — 6:13 PM)

Those charged with serious crimes will have to prove they will not reoffend before getting bail under a bill sent select committee today

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Economy & Welfare Reform; Facebook Privacy Concerns

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 10, 2012 — 4:47 PM)

Government faces questions about the economy and welfare reforms. Jan Wright reappointed as the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment. Privacy Commissioner Marie Shroff expresses concerns about Facebook users’ privacy.

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Getting Ready For Budget Day

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 10, 2012 — 2:13 PM)

After a one week adjournment next week, the Government would deliver Budget 2012 on May 24, Leader of the House Gerry Brownlee said today.

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Questions for Oral Answer – May 10

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 10, 2012 — 11:47 AM)

Questions to Ministers 1. SCOTT SIMPSON to the Minister of Finance: How will the Budget on 24 May continue the Government’s long-term programme to build a more competitive economy?

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Environment Commissioner Appointment

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 10, 2012 — 11:25 AM)

MPs will today debate a motion on whether to reappoint Dr Janice Claire Wright as the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment.

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Conscience Vote Issue Ties MPs Up In Knots

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 9, 2012 — 10:19 PM)

Parliament tied itself up in procedural knots tonight over whether there should be a conscience vote over a gambling bill.

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Secret Ballot Bill Passes Into Law

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 9, 2012 — 5:59 PM)

A bill requiring a secret ballot before strike action is taken by union members passed into law today despite strong opposition.

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Govt Attacked Over Record Emigration To Australia

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 9, 2012 — 4:44 PM)

Opposition attacks Government on record emigration to Australia

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Members’ Night

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 9, 2012 — 1:44 PM)

A bill requiring a secret ballot before strike action is taken by union members will be debated in Parliament today.

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Questions for Oral Answer – May 9

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 9, 2012 — 12:21 PM)

DAVID SHEARER to the Prime Minister: Is it still a fundamental purpose of his Government to narrow the wage gap between New Zealand and Australia, and to grow local wages in New Zealand?

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Government Bills Progress With General Agreement

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 8, 2012 — 10:02 PM)

After the dinner break, the Administration of Community Sentences and Orders Bill was sent to the Law and Order Committee for consideration on a voice vote.

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Child Support Will Be More Balanced: Dunne

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 8, 2012 — 5:52 PM)

Changes to the child support system will make it more balanced but Parliament would not be able to legislate for every family’s circumstances, Inland Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said today.

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