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The Week In Parliament 02.04.10

By: Tom Frewen
Published: Thu 1 Apr 2010 05:28 PM
Tom Frewen: The Week In Parliament 02.04.10
Tom Frewen: Urgency is used to advance six Bills. Paula Bennett's Future Focus Bill for welfare reform is sent to a select committee. Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia is questioned over her support of the welfare reforms. A bill replacing Canterbury councillors with commissioners raises concerns for democracy. Labour's Parekura Horomia questions the Prime Minister about the Foreshore and Seabed.
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