Gift Duty Abolished

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 17, 2011 — 8:59 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The committee stage of the Taxation (Tax Administration and Remedial Matters) Bill was completed and the bill passed its third reading by 66 to 53 with National, ACT, Maori Party and United Future supporting.

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Questions And Answers August 17

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 17, 2011 — 5:31 PM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk 1. Hon PHIL GOFF (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister : Does he stand by the statement made on his behalf in answer to Oral Question No 4 yesterday that “there is room for celebration in some of this” regarding youth unemployment …

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Questions And Answers August 17

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 17, 2011 — 5:31 PM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk 1. Hon PHIL GOFF (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister : Does he stand by the statement made on his behalf in answer to Oral Question No 4 yesterday that “there is room for celebration in some of this” regarding youth unemployment …

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The Day In Parliament August 17

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 17, 2011 — 5:04 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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Student Loans And Gift Duty

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 17, 2011 — 4:59 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Student Loan Scheme Bill completed its committee stage and passed its third reading by 110 to 10 with Greens and Chris Carter opposed.

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Farewell To The Governor-General

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 17, 2011 — 12:02 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Debate on the Student Loan Scheme Bill was interrupted when the House rose before midday for the state farewell luncheon for the Governor-General.

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The Day In Parliament August 16 Late Edition

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 17, 2011 — 11:55 AM)

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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Student Loan Reform Progresses

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 17, 2011 — 11:28 AM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Student Loan Scheme Bill passed its second reading stage by 110 to 10 with the Greens and Chris Carter opposing.

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Camping And Student Loans

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 17, 2011 — 10:14 AM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Freedom Camping Bill completed its committee stage and passed its third reading by 67 to 53 with National, ACT, Maori Party and United Future supporting

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Parliament Resumes

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 17, 2011 — 9:04 AM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz When Parliament resumed at 9am under Urgency, MPs returned to the interrupted committee stage on part three of the committee stage of the Freedom Camping Bill .

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House Rises Debating Freedom Camping Bill

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 16, 2011 — 10:03 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The committee stage of the Freedom Camping Bill was interrupted when the House rose at 10pm.

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Urgency Motion

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 16, 2011 — 7:58 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Shortly after the dinner break, the Acting Leader of the House Simon Power moved that the following bills be passed through their remaining stages:

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Biosecurity Bill

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 16, 2011 — 7:47 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 August 16

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 16, 2011 — 5:38 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Tom Frewen: Tributes to Sir Paul Reeves. Government pressed on it’s policies to alleviate on poverty. Trevor Mallard ejected from chamber for calling John Key a chicken. House due to move into urgency.

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Legal Aid Reform Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 16, 2011 — 4:56 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Legal Assistance (Sustainability) Amendment Bill passed its first reading by 63 to 57 with National and Act supporting

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Parliament Pays Respects To Sir Paul Reeves

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 16, 2011 — 2:36 PM)

Press Release – ParliamentToday.co.nz When Parliament resumed at 2pm Parliament passed a motion without notice expressing its condolences to the family of the late Sir Paul Reeves and praising his contribution to society.

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Questions For Oral Answer – August 16

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 16, 2011 — 11:36 AM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk 1. Dr RUSSEL NORMAN to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his reported statement that the needs of children should be balanced with the needs of other New Zealanders?

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