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MPs Sit Early To Deal With Bills

Published: Wed 5 Dec 2012 09:04 AM
Parliament resumed at 9am this morning under extended sitting hour provisions to deal with a number of non-controversial bills.
The bills have all had long periods sitting on the Order Paper awaiting consideration during their extended lives.
Due for progress this morning are the:
Antarctica (Environmental Protection: Liability Annex) Amendment Bill
Geneva Conventions (Third Protocol—Red Crystal Emblem) Amendment Bill.
Subordinate Legislation (Confirmation and Validation) Bill
Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill
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