Concerns Over Bill of Rights “Breach”

by Desk Editor on Friday, August 28, 2015 — 3:22 PM

Bill of Rights Act turns 25 and is the subject of discussion in the Chamber and Committee Rooms; Government and Opposition trade barbs during final reading of Health & Safety Reform legislation, which passes with just minutes to spare before the House rises for a one-week adjournment; Speaker grants snap debate on Children’s Commissioner’s latest State of Care report; United Future leader Peter Dunne says resignation of NZTA’s chief executive creates opportunity for restructuring; ACT leader David Seymour’s Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Extended licensing hours during Rugby World Cup), passes final reading; Electoral Commission chairman Sir Hugh Williams laments declining youth enrolment rates in a submission to the Justice and Electoral Committee’s inquiry into the 2014 election; Health Committee calls for submissions on Maryan Street’s petition calling for an inquiry into public attitudes towards euthanasia.

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