Pike River Mine Tragedy

by Desk Editor (Thursday, November 25, 2010 — 2:15 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz When Parliament resumed at 2pm Deputy Prime Minister Bill English moved on behalf of the Prime Minister that;

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Parliament To Be Adjourned To Mark Pike River Tragedy

by Desk Editor (Thursday, November 25, 2010 — 10:36 AM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Parliament is to adjourn business today as a mark of respect for those who lost their lives in the Pike River coal mine tragedy.

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Parliament Rises While Debating Minor Benefit Changes

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 24, 2010 — 10:01 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The second reading debate on the New Zealand Productivity Commission Bill was completed with MPs agreeing it should progress by 111 votes 9 with the Greens opposing.

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Questions And Answers Nov 24 2010

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 24, 2010 — 9:51 PM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk 1. AARON GILMORE (National) to the Minister of Finance : What does he believe will be the main features of the economic recovery under the Government’s programme to encourage more savings and investment?

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Tax And Productivity

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 24, 2010 — 8:32 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Taxation (GST and Remedial Matters) Bill passed its second reading on a voice vote and MPs began the second reading debate on the New Zealand Productivity Commission Bill.

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Criminal Procedure Reform Sent To Select Committee

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 24, 2010 — 5:45 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Criminal Procedure (Reform and Modernisation) Bill passed its first reading by 110 votes to 9 with the Greens opposing and it was sent to the Justice and Electoral Reform Committee for consideration.

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Select Committee Report Nov 24 2010

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 24, 2010 — 5:40 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Reesh Lyon: Maori Affairs Committee hears submissions on the Marine and Coastal Areas Bill. One submission accuses the Attorney General of being biased towards Maori. Another submitter says Maori are discriminated against in court Also, the Government …

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The Day In Parliament Nov 24 2010

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 24, 2010 — 4:44 PM)

Article – Tom Frewen Tom Frewen: Labour attacks National over Pansy Wong; National hits back with their success in Mana. Assistant police commissioner Rickard gets mixed up in dispute over police numbers and Maori Affairs committee chairman, Tau Henare, reveals that more …

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Criminal Justice Reform Bill Debate Begins

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 24, 2010 — 4:19 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Following Question Time and the General Debate the Subordinate Legislation Confirmation and Validation bill passed its second and third reading on a voice vote.

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Annual Reports Presented

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 24, 2010 — 2:08 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz When Parliament resumed at 2pm annual reports were presented from the; Health Research Council, Fire Service Commission and Privacy Commission.

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Parliament’s 2011 Sitting Programme

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 24, 2010 — 1:36 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz Parliament’s 2011 Sitting Programme The Business Committee has released the recommended sitting programme for 2011 . Recommended sitting programme February 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24; March 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24; April 5, 6, 7, …

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Criminal Justice System Reform On Agenda

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 24, 2010 — 11:49 AM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz On top of the Order Paper is the second reading of the Subordinate Legislation (Confirmation and Validation) Bill (No 2) and the first reading of the Criminal Procedure (Reform and Modernisation) Bill.

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Questions For Oral Answer Nov 24 2010

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 24, 2010 — 11:40 AM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk 1. AARON GILMORE to the Minister of Finance: What does he believe will be the main features of the economic recovery under the Government’s programme to encourage more savings and investment?

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EPA Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 23, 2010 — 10:04 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Environmental Protection Authority Bill passed its first reading stage and was sent to select committee for consideration by 78 to 42 with Labour and Progressive opposing.

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Electoral Reform Bill Sent To Select Committee

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 23, 2010 — 8:43 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Electoral Administration Amendment Bill No 2 was sent to the Justice and Electoral Committee on a voice vote.

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Questions And Answers Nov 23 2010

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 23, 2010 — 7:30 PM)

Press Release – Office of the Clerk 1. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE (Labour—New Lynn) to the Minister of Finance : What factors were identified by Standard and Poor’s that led to them placing New Zealand’s sovereign credit rating on negative watch?

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Employment Law Changes Pass

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 23, 2010 — 6:03 PM)

Article – ParliamentToday.co.nz The Employment Relations Amendment Bill passed its third reading debate, as did the Holidays Amendment Bill by 64 votes to 56 with National, ACT and United Future supporting.

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