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Tom Frewen: Today In Parliament 25.08.08

Published: Wed 26 Aug 2009 11:20 AM
Tom Frewen: Today In Parliament 25.08.08
Tom Frewen: Opposition tries to exploit split between Maori and ACT over Maori seats on the new Auckland super city council with questions for Prime Minister John Key and Maori Affairs Minister, Pita Sharples. Labour loses bid for snap debate on the issue while Speaker also rejects ACT's request for an urgent debate on the Government's response to the anti-smacking referendum.
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