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Overseas parliamentary news April 2013  Overseas parliamentary news  April 2013  A summary of news from overseas parliaments.   Canada  Clarification of Parliamentary Budget Officer’s mandate  The Parliamentary Budget Officer’s referral of questions on the scope of his mandate to the Federal Court was dismissed on procedural grounds. The judge stated, however, that neither on the basis of parliamentary privilege nor on the principles of statutory interpretation had Parliament reserved to itself the right to answer the questions. That task fell upon the Court.

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=00PLEcomer13051 2013-05-10T13:58:00Z

Monthly Economic review: May 2013  Topic of the month: New Zealand's merchandise exports  Monthly Economic Review: May 2013  To read the Monthly Economic Review download the PDF document.  The Monthly Economic Review is an overview of the New Zealand economy. It includes the latest data on New Zealand’s economic growth, unemployment, inflation, merchandise trade and balance of payments figures, along with certain financial data (such as the Reserve Bank’s official cash rate). The unemployment rate, economic growth and central bank interest rates

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=00PLLawOPN13031 2013-04-17T14:38:00Z

Overseas parliamentary news March 2013  Overseas parliamentary news  March 2013  A summary of news from overseas parliaments  .   Australia  Tweeting from the House  Asked to request a member to withdraw a comment he made on Twitter during question time, the Speaker said her role was to adjudicate on the proceedings of the House. It was not practical to extend this role to adjudicating on a range of matters incidental to proceedings, such as the use of social media though to have come from the chamber. She

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=00PLEcomer13041 2013-04-08T16:03:00Z

Monthly Economic Review: April 2013  Topic of the month: Research and development expenditure  Monthly Economic Review: April 2013  To read the Monthly Economic Review download the PDF document.  The Monthly Economic Review is an overview of the New Zealand economy. It includes the latest data on New Zealand’s economic growth, unemployment, inflation, merchandise trade and balance of payments figures, along with certain financial data (such as the Reserve Bank’s official cash rate). The unemployment rate, economic growth and central bank interest rates

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=00PLLawOPN13021 2013-03-14T08:34:00Z

Overseas parliamentary news February 2013  Overseas parliamentary news  February 2013  A summary of news from overseas parliaments.   Australia  Department of Parliamentary Services review  In response to a Senate committee’s review of its performance, the Department of Parliamentary Services is taking steps to promote appropriate workplace behaviour and to re-establish and build staff confidence in raising concerns over bullying and harassment. Other issues receiving attention include recruitment, and the management of heritage, assets, projects and contracts.   Report: Department of Parliamentary Services,   Response to the

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=00PLEcomer13031 2013-03-08T08:27:00Z

Monthly Economic Review: March 2013  Topic of the month: Drought declared in parts of the North Island  Monthly Economic Review: March 2013  To read the Monthly Economic Review download the PDF document.  The Monthly Economic Review is an overview of the New Zealand economy. It includes the latest data on New Zealand’s economic growth, unemployment, inflation, merchandise trade and balance of payments figures, along with certain financial data (such as the Reserve Bank’s official cash rate). The unemployment rate, economic growth and

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=00PLLawrp13021 2013-02-28T10:36:00Z

Parliamentary terms fixed and flexible  Parliamentary terms: fixed and flexible  February 2013  SUMMARY  arrowSummary  Parliamentary terms in well established democracies mostly have a maximum duration of four or five years, with a smaller number being longer or shorter.  arrowSummary  Parliamentary terms may be fixed, with some or no provision for bringing the term to an early end in extraordinary circumstances.  arrowSummary  Alternatively, parliamentary terms may be flexible, with elections able to be called at any time up to the expiry of the term.  arrowSummary  The date of expiry of a parliamentary

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=00PLLawrp13011 2013-02-27T09:23:00Z

Student loan scheme  Student Loan Scheme  February 2013  History  The Student Loan Scheme (SLS) has now been operating for twenty years. Since it began in 1992 it has undergone a number of modifications.   Along with the SLS, the Student Allowances Scheme is also part of the broader student support system. The Student Allowances Scheme was introduced in 1989 and since that time has also undergone change. The scope of this brief paper does not permit separate consideration of the Student Allowances Scheme. Please

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=00PLLawOPN13011 2013-02-15T15:53:00Z

Overseas parliamentary news January 2013  Overseas parliamentary news  January 2013  A summary of news from overseas parliaments.   Australia  Member charged with dishonest use of travel card  The former Speaker, Peter Slipper, was summonsed to appear in court to face three charges of dishonestly causing a risk of a loss to the Commonwealth. The charges relate to trips he made in a hired car to wineries around Canberra in 2010, for which he used a Cabcharge card. The card is only for use in

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=00PLEcomer13021 2013-02-11T11:32:00Z

Monthly Economic Review: February 2013  Topic of the month: New Zealand's business statistics as at February 2012  Monthly Economic Review: February 2013  To read the Monthly Economic Review download the PDF document.  The Monthly Economic Review is an overview of the New Zealand economy. It includes the latest data on New Zealand’s economic growth, unemployment, inflation, merchandise trade and balance of payments figures, along with certain financial data (such as the Reserve Bank’s official cash rate). The unemployment rate, economic growth and

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=00PLLawopn12121 2013-01-28T11:59:00Z

Overseas parliamentary news December 2012  Overseas parliamentary news  December 2012  A summary of news from overseas parliaments.   Australia  Research scholarships awarded  The first two scholarships were awarded in the Parliamentary Library’s Summer Research Scholarship Programme, part of the Australian Parliamentary Fellowship scheme. The scholarships are open to postgraduate students with a research interest in areas of relevance to Parliament. The recipients will spend six weeks in the Library during the summer academic break, and will have the opportunity to produce a research paper

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=00PLSocRP12061 2012-12-17T03:13:00Z

Same-sex marriage  Introduction  This brief paper outlines relationship law in New Zealand. It identifies overseas jurisdictions where same-sex marriage is either legal or being considered.  Same-sex marriage  August 2012 updated December 2012  Introduction  This brief paper outlines relationship law in New Zealand. It identifies overseas jurisdictions where same-sex marriage is either legal or being considered.  New Zealand  A   marriage  is the formalisation of a relationship between a man and a woman, in accordance with the   Marriage Act 1955  . In   Quilter v Attorney General  [1998] 1 NZLR 523 the

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=00PlibOPN12111 2012-12-13T13:36:00Z

Overseas parliamentary news November 2012  Overseas parliamentary news  November 2012  A   summary  of news from overseas parliaments  .   Australia  New media rules to come into force  Four principles underpin the new rules for media-related activities at Parliament: openness and accessibility of Parliament; facilitation of fair and accurate reporting by media of parliamentary proceedings; respect for privacy; and non-interference with Parliament’s operations. All building occupants and visitors to Parliament must comply with the rules, which will come into force in February 2013. Penalties for non-compliance

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=00PLEcomer12121 2012-12-03T14:44:00Z

Monthly Economic review: December 2012  Topic of the month: Household Economic Survey (Income): Year ended June 2012  Monthly Economic Review: December 2012  To read the Monthly Economic Review download the PDF document.  The Monthly Economic Review is an overview of the New Zealand economy. It includes the latest data on New Zealand’s economic growth, unemployment, inflation, merchandise trade and balance of payments figures, along with certain financial data (such as the Reserve Bank’s official cash rate). The unemployment rate, economic growth and

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=00PLLawopn12091 2012-11-22T12:00:00Z

Overseas parliamentary news October 2012  Overseas parliamentary news  October 2012  A summary of news from overseas parliaments  .   Australia  New Speaker elected  After a motion for his removal had been defeated, the Speaker, Peter Slipper, announced his resignation. The Deputy Speaker, Anna Burke, was elected Speaker. Ms Burke had been chairing the proceedings of the House since Mr Slipper stepped aside in May. She is the second woman to hold the position of Speaker.   Hansard: Parliamentary office holders,   House of

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=00PLEcomer12111 2012-11-09T11:46:00Z

Monthly Economic Review: November 2012  Topic of the month: Contribution of tourism to the New Zealand economy  Monthly Economic Review: November 2012  To read the Monthly Economic Review download the PDF document.  The Monthly Economic Review is an overview of the New Zealand economy. It includes the latest data on New Zealand’s economic growth, unemployment, inflation, merchandise trade and balance of payments figures, along with certain financial data (such as the Reserve Bank’s official cash rate). The unemployment rate, economic growth and

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=00PLEcomer12101 2012-10-09T09:34:00Z

Monthly Economic Review: October 2012  Topic of the month: New Zealand Income Survey  Monthly Economic Review: October 2012  To read the Monthly Economic Review download the PDF document.  The Monthly Economic Review is an overview of the New Zealand economy. It includes the latest data on New Zealand’s economic growth, unemployment, inflation, merchandise trade and balance of payments figures, along with certain financial data (such as the Reserve Bank’s official cash rate). The unemployment rate, economic growth and central bank interest rates

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=00PLLawPlibOPN12091 2012-10-07T14:08:00Z

Overseas parliamentary news September 2012  Overseas parliamentary news  September 2012  A summary of news from overseas parliaments.   Australia  Members to be offered sexual harassment training  The government reached a settlement with a former staff member of the Speaker who had accused the Speaker of sexual harassment and the government of not providing a safe workplace. As part of the settlement, the government said it would implement an improved education programme for staff employed under the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 concerning the process

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=00PLLawOPN12081 2012-09-20T12:00:00Z

Overseas parliamentary news August 2012  Overseas parliamentary news  August 2012  A summary of news from overseas parliaments.   Australia  Parliamentary commission for investigation of judicial misbehaviour  A Senate committee agreed that it was timely to establish procedures for the investigation of serious allegations against federal judges under the process provided for in the Constitution, in which a judge may be removed from office by the Governor-General on an address from both Houses of Parliament. The committee recommended that in making appointments to the proposed parliamentary

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=00PLEcomer12091 2012-09-05T14:35:00Z

Monthly Economic Review: September 2012  Topic of the month: Annual enterprise survey for the 2011 financial year  Monthly Economic Review: September 2012  To read the Monthly Economic Review download the PDF document.  The Monthly Economic Review is an overview of the New Zealand economy. It includes the latest data on New Zealand’s economic growth, unemployment, inflation, merchandise trade and balance of payments figures, along with certain financial data (such as the Reserve Bank’s official cash rate). The unemployment rate, economic growth and