Questions to Ministers – Nov 11

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 11, 2015 — 12:17 PM)

TODD BARCLAY to the Minister of Finance: Does he stand by his statement that building a more productive and competitive economy that supports jobs and higher incomes is one of the Government’s priorities?

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Order of Business – Nov 11

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 11, 2015 — 10:51 AM)

Following Question Time and the General Debate, the House will turn to a number of Members’ Bills on the Order Paper.

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Snap Debate on Police Declined

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 11, 2015 — 8:03 AM)

On Tuesday 10 November the Speaker David Carter a declined request for urgent debate on the Police’s investigations into a sexual assault case.

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Questions & Answers – Nov 10

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 11, 2015 — 7:58 AM)

1. ANDREW LITTLE (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: What action, if any, has he taken to follow up on his statement to Malcolm Turnbull regarding New Zealand – born Australian detainees on Christmas Island, “I think, in the spirit of mateship, there should be some compassion shown”?

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Bright-line Test Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 11, 2015 — 7:53 AM)

The committee stage of the Taxation (Bright-line Test for Residential Land) Bill was completed without amendment.

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International Finance Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, November 11, 2015 — 7:51 AM)

The committee stage of the International Finance Agreements Amendment Bill was completed.

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Access Radio Week in Parliament

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 10, 2015 — 5:26 PM)

Extended version of The Week in Parliament with Tom Frewen & Reesh Lyon, and featuring Marama Davidson’s maiden speech.

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Opposition Anger at Speaker Boils Over

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 10, 2015 — 5:21 PM)

Anger at the Prime Minister’s claims that Labour is siding with rapists and serious criminals detained on Christmas Island causes furious row culminating in attempt to move motion of no confidence in the Speaker, David Carter.

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Questions to Ministers – November 10

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 10, 2015 — 12:00 PM)

ANDREW LITTLE to the Prime Minister: What action, if any, has he taken to follow up on his statement to Malcolm Turnbull regarding New Zealand-born Australian detainees on Christmas Island, “I think, in the spirit of mateship, there should be some compassion shown”?

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Order of Business – November 10

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 10, 2015 — 11:52 AM)

Following Question Time at 2pm, the House will look to make progress on the committee stages of several Government bills, these include:

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Point Of Order re References to Ethnicity

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 10, 2015 — 11:46 AM)

On 05 November 2015 ACT MP for Epsom David Seymour raised a point of order regarding Personal Reflections and Unparliamentary Language – References to Members’ Ethnicity.

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Speaker Declines SIS Snap Debate

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 10, 2015 — 11:42 AM)

On 05 November 2015 the Speaker David Carter announced he had received a letter from James Shaw seeking to debate under Standing Order 389 the findings in the annual report of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security.

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The Week Ahead in Parliament

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, November 10, 2015 — 8:31 AM)

After question time on Tuesday 10 November, the House is expected to progress the committee of the whole House stage of a number of Government bills, such as the Support for Children in Hardship Bill. This bill seeks to strengthen work expectations and increase assistance for parents who have dependent children.

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All Blacks Win Kicks Off Week

by Desk Editor (Friday, November 6, 2015 — 5:00 PM)

House congratulates All Blacks on winning Rugby World Cup for a third time. Greens new list MP, Marama Davidson, takes over Russel Norman’s seat and delivers her maiden speech. New Zealand First stands alone against three bills covering anti-corruption measures, the Asian Investment Bank and the bright-line test on residential land sales, while their deputy […]

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Business Statement for Next Week

by Desk Editor (Friday, November 6, 2015 — 1:01 PM)

Deputy Leader of the House Simon Bridges has outlined the Government’s plans for the week ahead.

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Questions & Answers Nov 6

by Desk Editor (Friday, November 6, 2015 — 7:17 AM)

1. JACQUI DEAN (National—Waitaki) to the Minister of Finance: How does growth in the average wage compare to cost of living increases of 0.4 percent over the last year, according to labour market data released by Statistics New Zealand yesterday?

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Support for Children Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Friday, November 6, 2015 — 7:14 AM)

The Support for Children in Hardship Bill has passed its second reading unopposed.

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