Tag: privileges_committee
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Vote on Privileges Committee Report Deferred Until After Budget
The vote on the Privileges Committee report has been deferred until after the Budget. Chris Bishop affirms punishments remain unchanged, criticizes actions as disrespectful to Parliament and taxpayers.
Politics and GovernmentLegal Chris BishopPrivileges CommitteeBudgetParliamentTe Pāti MāoriGovernment spending
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New Zealand MPs Face Suspension for Intimidating Conduct During Treaty Debate
Three New Zealand MPs face suspension and censure for actions deemed intimidating during a vote on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill. The Privileges Committee recommends penalties.
Politics and GovernmentLegal New Zealand ParliamentJudith CollinsHana-Rawhiti Maipi-ClarkeDebbie Ngarewa-PackerRawiri WaititiPrivileges CommitteeCensure