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Quick Progress Under Extended Hours
MPs made quick progress on four bills in a morning sitting.
The non-controversial bills were”
Antarctica (Environmental Protection: Liability Annex) Amendment Bill
This completed its second and third readings debate on a voice vote.
Geneva Conventions (Third Protocol—Red
Crystal Emblem) Amendment Bill.
This completed its second and third reading on a voice vote.
Subordinate Legislation (Confirmation and
Validation) Bill
This passed its second reading by
119 to 1 with Mana opposed and its committee stage and third
readings on a voice vote
Subantarctic Islands Marine Reserves Bill
This completed its first reading and was referred to the Local Government and Environment Committee for consideration.
The House will resume at 2pm for Question Time and the General Debate.
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