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Budget Urgency Ends

Published: Fri 26 May 2017 03:20 PM
The Urgency session following yesterday’s Budget has been completed.
The Care and Support Workers (Pay Equity) Settlement Bill completed its first reading and was referred to the Health Committee with a report back date of June 6.
All parties supported the Bill.
The Taxation (Budget Measures: Family Incomes Package) Bill completed all stages, it was opposed by the Labour Party with all other parties in support.
Ends
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