Knife-Edge Votes on Members’ Bills

by Desk Editor on Friday, September 18, 2015 — 3:20 PM

Sue Moroney’s Paid Parental Leave Bill passes first reading by 61 votes to 60 with the support of United Future’s Peter Dunne; MPs’ references to absent members raise objections; Privileges Committee tables report on social media in the House; Gerry Brownlee indicates extended hours next week – to the disgruntlement of the Opposition; David Parker presents his members’ bill to select committee; Law and Order Committee briefed on the New Zealand Public Interest project; MPs debate appointment of Peter Boshier as the next Chief Ombudsman, along with other appointments; New Zealand First’s Ron Mark outlines his party’s support for the current flag.

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