Dolphins And Red Zone

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 2, 2012 — 2:12 PM)

When Parliament resumed at 2pm two petitions were presented calling on Parliament to protect the Maui’s Dolphin and one asking that the Christchurch Avon River red zone become a park.

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Questions for Oral Answer – May 2

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 2, 2012 — 12:56 PM)

Questions to Ministers 1. DAVID SHEARER to the Prime Minister: Does he believe that Hon John Banks has behaved in a manner that “upholds, and is seen to uphold the highest ethical standards” as required by the Cabinet Manual?

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Prisoner Compensation Ban To Be Debated

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 2, 2012 — 10:57 AM)

The issue of prisoners’ compensation will be debated in Parliament Today.

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Another Building Reform Bill Sent To Select Committee

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 1, 2012 — 9:06 PM)

A Bill proposing further reform of building laws including a hefty fine for doing work without a building consent was sent to select committee for consideration this evening.

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Questions and Answers – May 1

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 1, 2012 — 8:14 PM)

Questions to Ministers Budget 2012—Focus PAUL GOLDSMITH (National) to the Minister of Finance: What will be the main focus of the Government’s Budget on 24 May?

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John Banks And Kim Dotcom

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 1, 2012 — 4:47 PM)

John Banks’ dealings with internet tycoon Kim Dotcom are the focus of Opposition questions.

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Urgent Debates And Thin Capitalisation

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 1, 2012 — 3:07 PM)

Following Question Time, Deputy Speaker Eric Roy declined two requests for urgent debates.

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Petitions And Select Committee Reports

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 1, 2012 — 2:13 PM)

When Parliament resumed at 2pm the petition of Curtis Antony Nixon was presented asking the House make suitable amendment to the Social Security Act 1964 to give recognition and support to beneficiary fathers of dependent children who are equal (50/50) co-parents of those children.

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Questions for Oral Answer – May 1

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 1, 2012 — 11:47 AM)

Questions to Ministers 1. PAUL GOLDSMITH to the Minister of Finance: What will be the main focus of the Government’s Budget on 24 May?

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Parliament Resumes For Two Week Session

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 1, 2012 — 11:14 AM)

Parliament resumes today starting off a two week session.

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Submissions on Asset Sales Legislation

by Desk Editor (Friday, April 27, 2012 — 4:20 PM)

Parliament was adjourned this week, although two select committees held public submissions.

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Benefit Reforms at Social Services Committee

by Desk Editor (Friday, April 20, 2012 — 4:15 PM)

Parliament was adjourned this week, but the Social Services Committee heard submissions on the Social Security (Youth Support and Work Focus) Amendment Bill, which makes changes to eligibility criteria for welfare benefits.

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Spotlight on Dairy Restructuring Bill

by Desk Editor (Friday, April 13, 2012 — 12:27 PM)

The Week In Parliament April 13 Spotlight on Dairy Restructuring Bill

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Weekly Select Committee Report April 6

by Desk Editor (Friday, April 6, 2012 — 3:16 PM)

Electronic ID Bill & Defence Briefing

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The Week In Parliament April 6

by Desk Editor (Friday, April 6, 2012 — 11:18 AM)

Pokies And Privacy

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Questions and Answers – April 5

by Desk Editor (Thursday, April 5, 2012 — 5:05 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Prime Minister—Statements 1. GRANT ROBERTSON (Deputy Leader—Labour) to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his answers to questions in the House this year?

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Budgets For Officers Of Parliament Approved

by Desk Editor (Thursday, April 5, 2012 — 5:02 PM)

Judge Sir David James Carruthers was appointed as Chair of the Independent Police Conduct Authority on a voice vote today.

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