Secret Ballots Bill Debated

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, September 7, 2011 — 10:00 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The committee stage of the Employment Relations (Secret Ballot for Strikes) Amendment Bill was interrupted while MPs were debating clause three when the House rose just before 10pm.

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Questions And Answers Sept 7

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, September 7, 2011 — 8:48 PM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk 1. CHRIS AUCHINVOLE (National—West Coast – Tasman) to the Minister of Finance : What steps has the Government taken to make better use of its balance sheet to boost growth and jobs?

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Student Union Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, September 7, 2011 — 8:01 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill completed its committee stage and was reported without amendment with the support of National, ACT and United Future by 63 to 56.

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The Day In Parliament Sept 7

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, September 7, 2011 — 5:17 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Tom Frewen: Social Development Minister Paula Bennett faces a grilling. Tau Henare and Trevor Mallard butt heads (not literally). Education and Science Committee is briefed by Autism New Zealand.

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Student Unions Bill Debated

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, September 7, 2011 — 4:15 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz After the General Debate ACT MP Heather Roy immediately moved the House report progress on the Royal Society of New Zealand Amendment Bill and this was supported by National.

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The Day In Parliament Sept 6 Late Edition

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, September 7, 2011 — 2:19 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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Petition To Reduce TV Advert Volumes

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, September 7, 2011 — 2:11 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Petition of Johannes Jozef Rikkerink was presented requesting the House of Representatives consider passing a law which would cap the level of sound in advertisements during television programmes to a level no greater than a quarter of the decibel level of …

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Questions For Oral Answer – Sept 7

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, September 7, 2011 — 11:38 AM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk 1. CHRIS AUCHINVOLE to the Minister of Finance: What steps has the Government taken to make better use of its balance sheet to boost growth and jobs?

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Members Day And Student Unions

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, September 7, 2011 — 11:34 AM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Following Question Time and the General Debate today, MPs will return to the committee stage of the Royal Society of New Zealand Amendment Bill .

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Road User Charges Reform

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, September 6, 2011 — 10:00 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The committee stage of the Trade Marks (International Treaties and Enforcement) Amendment Bill was completed and reported with amendment.

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Trade Marks Amendment Bill Debated

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, September 6, 2011 — 7:51 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The National Animal Identification and Tracing Bill passed its second reading debate by 110 to 5 with ACT opposing.

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Questions And Answers Sept 6

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, September 6, 2011 — 7:33 PM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk 1. Dr RUSSEL NORMAN (Co-Leader—Green) to the Minister of Finance : What is the cost impact for the Earthquake Commission following Friday’s High Court decision, and what now is the total cost to the Crown of the Canterbury earthquakes?

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Chris Carter Valedictory Speech

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, September 6, 2011 — 7:08 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Former Cabinet Minister & Labour Party Member for Te Atatu – turned independent MP – Chris Carter, delivers his final speech to Parliament before departing to take up a role at the United Nations. .

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The Day In Parliament Sept 6

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, September 6, 2011 — 4:56 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Tom Frewen: Labour attacks the Government’s plans to sell state owned assets.Greens raise questions about Nicky Hager’s book “Other Peoples Wars.” Tributes to deceased SAS soldier Doug Grant. Questions about Government railway strategies.

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Borrowing And Animal Identification

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, September 6, 2011 — 4:53 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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Petitions, Papers, Reports And Bills

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, September 6, 2011 — 2:58 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz When Parliament resumed at 2pm Deputy Prime Minister Bill English moved a motion paying tribute to the SAS soldier who recently died in Afghanistan.

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Questions For Oral Answer – Sept 6

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, September 6, 2011 — 12:00 PM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk 1. Dr RUSSEL NORMAN to the Minister of Finance: What is the cost impact for the Earthquake Commission following Friday’s High Court decision, and what now is the total cost to the Crown of the Canterbury earthquakes?

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