Parliament Today Late Edition October 4

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, October 5, 2011 — 11:39 AM)

The Crown Entities Reform Bill & the Victims of Crime Reform Bill pass their first readings. Committee stage of the Road User Charges Bill debate interupted. PLAY HERE

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Farewells And Standing Orders

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, October 5, 2011 — 11:35 AM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz When Parliament resumes at 2pm, Question Time will be held followed by the General Debate.

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Victims Of Crime

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 4, 2011 — 9:58 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The House rose at 10pm while debating the committee stage of the Road User Charges Bill.

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Crown Agency Reform Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 4, 2011 — 7:59 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Crown Entities Reform Bill passed its first reading by 67 to 53 with National, ACT, United Future and the Maori Party supporting.

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Questions And Answers Oct 4

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 4, 2011 — 7:24 PM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk 1. Hon PHIL GOFF (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister : Does he stand by his statement that “a credit downgrade of that sort would mean lenders would no longer see us as a good credit risk, they would be reluctant to lend us money …

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Valedictory Speeches Oct 4

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 4, 2011 — 6:58 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz ** ParliamentToday.co.nz is a breaking news source for New Zealand parliamentary business featuring broadcast daily news reports.

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The Day In Parliament Oct 4

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 4, 2011 — 5:19 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Tom Frewen: PM denies responsibility for ratings downgrade. Finance Minister blames downgrade on Labour. Criminal Procedure (Reform and Modernisation) Bill passes final reading.

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Criminal Procedure Reform Passes

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 4, 2011 — 4:25 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Criminal Procedure (Reform and Modernisation) Bill split into 15 different bills passed its third reading by 110 to 10 with the Greens and Mana opposing.

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Chris Carter Officially Quits Parliament

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 4, 2011 — 2:29 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz When Parliament resumed at 2pm, Speaker Lockwood Smith advised MPs that he had received a letter from Chris Carter resigning from Parliament as of September 30.

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Questions For Oral Answer – Oct 4

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 4, 2011 — 12:00 PM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk 1. Hon PHIL GOFF to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that “a credit downgrade of that sort would mean lenders would no longer see us as a good credit risk, they would be reluctant to lend us money and when they did, they would […]

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Last Sitting Week

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, October 4, 2011 — 11:23 AM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz When Parliament resumes for its last sitting week today, MPs will debate (after Question Time) the third reading of the Criminal Procedure (Reform and Modernisation) Bill split into 15 different bills.

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The Week In Parliament Sept 30

by Desk Editor (Friday, September 30, 2011 — 6:04 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Tom Frewen: Video Camera Surveillance (Temporary Measures) Bill and Sleepover Wages (Settlement) Bill introduced under urgency. Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill passes final reading. Criminal Procedure (Reform and Modernisation) Bill committee …

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Weekly Select Committee Report Sept 30

by Desk Editor (Friday, September 30, 2011 — 5:58 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Reesh Lyon: Video Camera Surveillance (Temporary Measures) Bill and Sleepover Wages (Settlement) Bill introduced under urgency and are later sent to Select Committees for submissions

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Valedictory Speeches Sept 29

by Desk Editor (Thursday, September 29, 2011 — 6:42 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Valedictory Speeches: Dr Ashraf Choudhary, Hon Heather Roy, Hon Sir Roger Douglas and Hon George Hawkins.

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The Day In Parliament Sept 29

by Desk Editor (Thursday, September 29, 2011 — 5:19 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Tom Frewen: Simon Power indicates urgency is to be taken next week. Trevor Mallard inquires as to what “muddling through” means exactly. Annette King vs Paula Bennett continued. Commerce Committee continues Milk Price Inquiry.

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Criminal Law Reform Progresses

by Desk Editor (Thursday, September 29, 2011 — 5:02 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The committee stage of the Criminal Procedure (Reform and Modernisation) Bill was taken as one debate and was reported with amendment by 110 to 11 with the Greens, Mana Party and Chris Carter.

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The Day In Parliament Sept 28 Late Edition

by Desk Editor (Thursday, September 29, 2011 — 3:57 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz ** ParliamentToday.co.nz is a breaking news source for New Zealand parliamentary business featuring broadcast daily news reports.

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