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Journals of the House for the week beginning Tuesday, 20 March 2012

Tuesday, 20 March 2012

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Government motion

Resolved, That this House express its sadness at the passing of the King of Tonga, King George Tupou V (Rt Hon John Key).

2. Response presented under Standing Orders 156–159

The Speaker presented a response under Standing Orders 156 to 159 on the application of Elspeth Buchanan, relating to a reference made by Hon Pete Hodgson on 6 September 2011.

The Speaker announced that the response was published under the authority of the House.

3. Papers

Three papers were announced as published under the authority of the House.

The Speaker presented two further papers (see Related links for papers published under the authority of the House and papers presented).

4. Select committee reports

The presentation of two reports was announced.

The Student Loan Scheme Amendment Bill was set down for second reading (see Related links for select committee reports).

5. Introduction of bills

The introduction of the Social Security (Youth Support and Work Focus) Amendment Bill was announced and the bill set down for first reading.

6. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

7. Debate on matter of urgent public importance

The Speaker informed the House that he had accepted an application to debate a matter of urgent public importance.

Grant Robertson moved, That the House take note of a matter of urgent public importance, for the purpose of debating the release by ACC of private details of ACC clients.

The motion lapsed.

8. Government orders of the day

Appropriation (2010/11 Financial Review) Bill

The Appropriation (2010/11 Financial Review) Bill was read a first time and set down for second reading next sitting day.

Government motions—Intelligence and Security Committee

Resolved, That under section 8 of the Intelligence and Security Committee Act 1996, this House endorse the following as members of the Intelligence and Security Committee: Hon John Banks and Hon Peter Dunne, nominated by the Prime Minister under section 7(1)(c) of the Act; and Dr Russel Norman, nominated by the Leader of the Opposition under section 7(1)(d) of the Act (Hon Anne Tolley for Hon Gerry Brownlee).

Resolved, That—

(a) the Intelligence and Security Committee will examine the Estimates Vote for each intelligence and security agency (Standing Orders 244, 245, 246, and 333 are to be read and applied accordingly)

(b) the Intelligence and Security Committee will examine the Supplementary Estimates for each intelligence and security agency (Standing Orders 244, 245, 246, and 336 are to be read and applied accordingly)

(c) the Intelligence and Security Committee will conduct a financial review of the performance in the previous financial year and the current operations of each intelligence and security agency (Standing Orders 244, 245, 246, 339, and 340 are to be read and applied accordingly)

(d) no select committee can examine an intelligence and security agency

(e) a bill or other matter relating to an intelligence and security agency may be referred by the House to the Intelligence and Security Committee (Standing Orders 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 272, 273, 274, 275, 284, 285, 287, 288, 289, 291, 292, 294, 295, and 296 are to be read and applied accordingly)

(f) the Clerk will allocate any petition relating to an intelligence and security agency to the Intelligence and Security Committee (Standing Order 366)

(g) for the purposes of this order—

  • intelligence and security agency means the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service or the Government Communications Security Bureau; and
  • Intelligence and Security Committee means the Intelligence and Security Committee established by section 5 of the Intelligence and Security Committee Act 1996.

(Hon Anne Tolley for Hon Gerry Brownlee)

Search and Surveillance Bill

The Speaker declared the House in committee for further consideration of the Search and Surveillance Bill.

(In the committee)

Part 3 read again.

Dr Cam Calder moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.

Alfred Ngaro moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.

Tim Macindoe moved, That the question be now put.

On the question, That the question be now put, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 64 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 57 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Resolved, That the question be now put.

The following amendments to the amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 12 were put:

Clause 59(c):

After “activity”, insert “(if available)”.

Clause 61(2)(c):

After “activity”, insert “(if available)”.

(Hon Judith Collins)

On the question, That the amendments to the amendments be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 60 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 3; Mana 1

Resolved, That the amendments to the amendments be agreed to.

The following amendments were put:

Amendments, as amended, set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 12 (Hon Judith Collins).

On the question, That the amendments, as amended, be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 60 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 3; Mana 1

Resolved, That the amendments, as amended, be agreed to.

The following amendments were put:

Clause 42AA(1)(a):

Replace this paragraph with:

(a)that is punishable by imprisonment for a term of 10 years or more; or

Clause 42AA(2)(a):

Replace this paragraph with:

(a)that is punishable by imprisonment for a term of 10 years or more; or

(Charles Chauvel)

On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 57 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1
Noes 64 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1

Amendment not agreed to.

Clauses 57, 58, and 60:

Delete these clauses (Charles Chauvel).

On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 57 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1
Noes 64 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1

Amendment not agreed to.

Clause 69:

After subclause (1), insert:

(1A)The SFO Director is an enforcement officer for the purposes of obtaining a production order. All of the provisions in this Act which apply to the Commissioner in respect of production orders shall apply to the SFO Director in respect of production orders sought by the SFO Director.

(Hon David Parker)

On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 57 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1
Noes 64 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1

Amendment not agreed to.

On the question, That Part 3, as amended, stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 60 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 3; Mana 1

Resolved, That Part 3, as amended, stand part.

Part 4 read.

Dr Cam Calder moved, That the question be now put.

On the question, That the question be now put, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 63 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 57 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Resolved, That the question be now put.

The following amendments to the amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 12 were put:

Clause 124(b):

Replace “circumstances.” with “circumstances; and”.

Clause 169(2)(a):

Delete this amendment.

(Hon Judith Collins)

Resolved, That the amendments to the amendments be agreed to.

The following amendments were put:

Amendments, as amended, set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 12.

Clause 126(6)(b):

Replace “subsection (1)(b)(i)” with “subsection (1)(b)”.

Clause 127(1)(b):

Replace “section 126(1)(b)(i)” with “section 126(1)(b)”.

Clause 127(3):

Replace “section 126(1)(b)(i)” with “section 126(1)(b)”.

(Hon Judith Collins)

On the question, That the amendments, as amended, and further amended, be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 59 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 2; Mana 1

Resolved, That the amendments, as amended, and further amended, be agreed to.

Clause 139(c):

After “determining the claim of privilege”, insert “; and”.

Clause 139:

After paragraph (c), insert:

(d)commits an offence punishable by a term of imprisonment not exceeding one year if the person breaches the provisions of this section.

(Charles Chauvel)

On the question, That the amendments be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 57 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1
Noes 63 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1

Amendments not agreed to.

On the question, That Part 4, as amended, stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 59 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 2; Mana 1

Resolved, That Part 4, as amended, stand part.

Part 5 read.

The following amendments to the amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 12 were put:

Clause 237A(2):

In the heading to new section 239A, replace “239A” with “293A”.

Clause 267:

In subclauses (3) and (4), after “subpart 2”, insert “of Part 4”.

(Hon Judith Collins)

On the question, That the amendments to the amendments be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 59 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 2; Mana 1

Resolved, That the amendments to the amendments be agreed to.

The following amendments were put:

Amendments, as amended, set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 12 (Hon Judith Collins).

On the question, That the amendments, as amended, be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 59 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 2; Mana 1

Resolved, That the amendments, as amended, be agreed to.

New clause 276A:

After clause 276, insert:

276A Amendments to Serious Fraud Office Act 1990

(1) This section amends the Serious Fraud Office Act 1990.

(2) Sections 5 and 9 are repealed.

(3) Section 6 is amended by repealing subsection (2)(a) and (3) and substituting the following subsection:

“(3) The provisions of Part 4 of the Search and Surveillance Act 2009 apply.”

(4) Section 10 is amended by repealing subsection (2)(a) and (6) and substituting the following subsection:

“(6) The provisions of Part 4 of the Search and Surveillance Act 2009 apply.”

(Charles Chauvel)

On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 56 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8
Noes 63 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1

Amendment not agreed to.

On the question, That Part 5, as amended, stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 59 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 2; Mana 1

Resolved, That Part 5, as amended, stand part.

The following amendment to the amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 12 was put:

Schedule:

In the item relating to section 68(1) of the Human Tissue Act 2008, in column 4, before “(except subpart 2 and sections 114 and 115)”, insert “All” (Hon Judith Collins).

On the question, That the amendment to the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 59 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 2; Mana 1

Resolved, That the amendment to the amendment be agreed to.

The following amendments were put:

Amendment, as amended, to replace the Schedule, set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 12 (Hon Judith Collins).

On the question, That the amendment, as amended, to replace the Schedule, be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 59 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 2; Mana 1

Resolved, That the amendment, as amended, to replace the Schedule, be agreed to.

The following amendment was tabled:

Schedule:

After the item relating to the Sale of Liquor Act 1989, insert:

Serious Fraud Office Act 1990 6 and 10 In respect of section 6: Director of the Serious Fraud Office may seek search warrant when there are reasonable grounds to believe that there may be anything that may be relevant to an investigation or that may be evidence of any offence involving serious or complex fraudIn respect of section 10: Director of the Serious Fraud Office may seek search warrant when there are reasonable grounds to believe that there may be anything that may be relevant to an investigation or that may be evidence of any offence involving serious or complex fraud In respect of section 6: AllIn respect of section 6: All

(Charles Chauvel)

Amendment ruled out of order as being inconsistent with a previous decision of the committee.

Clauses 1 and 2 read.

On the question, That clause 1 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 59 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 2; Mana 1

Resolved, That clause 1 stand part.

The following amendment was put:

Amendment to replace clause 2 set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 12 (Hon Judith Collins).

On the question, That the amendment to replace clause 2 be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 59 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 2; Mana 1

Resolved, That the amendment to replace clause 2 be agreed to.

The Chairperson announced that the bill would be reported with amendment.

Reporting of bill

The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the Search and Surveillance Bill with amendment.

The report was adopted and the bill set down for third reading next sitting day.

Regulatory Reform Bill and Regulatory Reform (Repeals) Bill

Hon John Banks moved, and the question was proposed, That the Regulatory Reform Bill and the Regulatory Reform (Repeals) Bill be now read a second time.

9. Adjournment

At 10.00 pm the Speaker interrupted the debate, set it down for resumption next sitting day, and left the Chair.

Wednesday, 21 March 2012

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Petitions

The presentation of one petition was announced (see Related links for petitions presented).

2. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

3. General debate

Hon Gerry Brownlee moved, and the question was proposed, That the House take note of miscellaneous business.

The motion lapsed.

4. Private and local orders of the day

Southland District Council (Stewart Island/Rakiura Visitor Levy) Empowering Bill

The Southland District Council (Stewart Island/Rakiura Visitor Levy) Empowering Bill was read a third time.

South Taranaki District Council (Cold Creek Rural Water Supply) Bill

Hon Chester Borrows moved, and the question was proposed, That the South Taranaki District Council (Cold Creek Rural Water Supply) Bill be now read a first time.

On the question, That the bill be now read a first time, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 117 New Zealand National 59; New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 3 Māori Party 2; Mana 1

Motion agreed to.

The South Taranaki District Council (Cold Creek Rural Water Supply) Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.

Resolved, That the Local Government and Environment Committee consider the bill.

5. Members’ orders of the day

Employment Relations (Secret Ballot for Strikes) Amendment Bill

The Speaker declared the House in committee for further consideration of the Employment Relations (Secret Ballot for Strikes) Amendment Bill.

(In the committee)

Clause 2, as amended, read again.

The following amendment was put:

Clause 2(1AA):

Replace “Sections 6A” with “Sections 4A”.

(Hon Tau Henare)

On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 59 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 2; Mana 1

Amendment agreed to.

Resolved, That clause 2, as further amended, stand part.

New clause 5A read again.

The following amendment was put:

New clause 5A:

After clause 4, insert:

5A When society entitled to be registered as union

Section 14(1) is amended by inserting the following paragraph after paragraph (d):

“(e) the society’s rules include a requirement that a secret ballot of its members who are employed by the same or different employers (as the case may be) and who would become a party to the strike be held before any strike is undertaken.”

(Darien Fenton)

On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 49 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; Mana 1
Noes 71 New Zealand National 59; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1

Amendment not agreed to.

The following amendment was put:

New clause 5B:

After clause 4, insert:

5B Section 20A amended

Section 20A is amended by inserting the following subsection after subsection (4):

“(5) Notwithstanding subsection (1), a union does not need to obtain the consent of an employer or representative of the employer to enter a workplace in order to carry out a secret ballot to determine whether strike action is taken.”

(Darien Fenton)

On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 49 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; Mana 1
Noes 71 New Zealand National 59; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1

Amendment not agreed to.

Clause 6 read.

On the question, That clause 6 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 59 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 2; Mana 1

Resolved, That clause 6 stand part.

Clause 7 read.

The following amendments were put:

New clause 82A:

After subclause (4), insert:

(5)For the avoidance of doubt, the legality of a ballot can only be challenged by a member of the union holding it.

(Darien Fenton)

On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 49 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; Mana 1
Noes 71 New Zealand National 59; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1

Amendment not agreed to.

New clauses 82D and 82E:

After clause 82C, insert:

82D Requirement for shareholders to hold secret ballot before lockout

(1)Before a lockout as defined in section 82E related to collective bargaining may proceed under this Act—

(a) the question must be submitted to a secret ballot of the owners of the legal entity that is the employer party to the lockout; and

(b) the result of the secret ballot must be in favour of the lockout.

(2)For the purposes of subsection (1)(b), the result of a secret ballot is determined by a simple majority of the shareholders who are entitled to vote and who do vote.

(3)As soon as is reasonably practicable after the conclusion of the secret ballot under subsection (1), all shareholders who were entitled to vote must be notified of the result of the ballot.

82E Terms of question for secret ballot of shareholders

The question to be voted on in a secret ballot for the purposes of section 82D is whether the shareholder of the legal entity that is the employer party to the lockout is in favour of the lockout.

(Darien Fenton)

On the question, That the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 49 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; Mana 1
Noes 71 New Zealand National 59; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1

Amendment not agreed to.

The following amendment was tabled:

Clause 7:

Omit.

(Darien Fenton)

Amendment ruled out of order as being a direct negation of the question.

On the question, That clause 7 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 59 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 2; Mana 1

Resolved, That clause 7 stand part.

Clause 8 read.

The following amendment was tabled:

Clause 8:

Omit.

(Darien Fenton)

Amendment ruled out of order as being a direct negation of the question.

On the question, That clause 8 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 59 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 2; Mana 1

Resolved, That clause 8 stand part.

New clause 9:

The following amendments to the amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 195 were put:

New clause 9(1):

Replace “section 6A” with “section 4A”.

New clause 9(3)(a):

Replace “section 6A” with “section 4A”.

New clause 9(3)(b):

Replace “section 6A” with “section 4A”.

(Hon Tau Henare)

On the question, That the amendments to the amendment be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 59 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 2; Mana 1

Amendments to the amendment agreed to.

The following amendment was put:

New clause 9:

Amendment, as amended, set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 195 (Hon Tau Henare).

On the question, That the amendment, as amended, be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 59 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 2; Mana 1

Amendment, as amended, agreed to.

The Chairperson announced that the bill would be reported with amendment.

Reporting of bill

The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the Employment Relations (Secret Ballot for Strikes) Amendment Bill with amendment.

The report was adopted and the bill set down for third reading next sitting day.

Military Manoeuvres Act Repeal Bill

The Military Manoeuvres Act Repeal Bill was read a second time and set down for committee stage next sitting day.

Fair Trading (Soliciting on Behalf of Charities) Amendment Bill

Louise Upston for Michael Woodhouse moved, and the question was proposed, That the Fair Trading (Soliciting on Behalf of Charities) Amendment Bill be now read a second time.

6. Adjournment

At 10.00 pm the Speaker interrupted the debate, set it down for resumption next sitting day, and left the Chair.

Thursday, 22 March 2012

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Address in Reply

The Speaker announced that, accompanied by members, he attended upon His Excellency the Governor-General with the Address in Reply agreed to by the House in reply to the speech at the Opening of this Parliament. His Excellency was pleased to make the following reply:

MR SPEAKER AND MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

I receive with much pleasure the Address which has been adopted by the House of Representatives in reply to my speech at the Opening of the First Session of the Fiftieth Parliament of New Zealand. I thank you for your assurance that the matters referred to in my speech will receive your careful consideration.

Jerry Mateparae, Governor-General

Resolved, That His Excellency’s reply be entered in the Journals of the House (Hon Gerry Brownlee).

2. Business statement

Hon Gerry Brownlee made a statement relating to the business of the House.

3. Petitions

The presentation of one petition was announced (see Related links for petitions presented).

4. Select committee reports

The presentation of 16 reports was announced.

The Arms Amendment Bill (No 3) was set down for second reading.

The report on the Report from the Controller and Auditor-General on Central government: Results of the 2010/11 audits (Volume 1) was set down for consideration (see Related links for select committee reports).

5. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

6. Government orders of the day

Search and Surveillance Bill

Hon Judith Collins moved, and the question was proposed, That the Search and Surveillance Bill be now read a third time.

On the question, That the bill be now read a third time, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 61 New Zealand National 59; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 57 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 6; Māori Party 2; Mana 1

Motion agreed to.

The Search and Surveillance Bill was read a third time.

Crown Pastoral Land (Rent for Pastoral Leases) Amendment Bill and Airports (Cost Recovery for Processing of International Travellers) Bill

The Speaker declared the House in committee for consideration of the Crown Pastoral Land (Rent for Pastoral Leases) Amendment Bill and the Airports (Cost Recovery for Processing of International Travellers) Bill.

(In the committee)

Crown Pastoral Land (Rent for Pastoral Leases) Amendment Bill

Clauses 1, 2, and 3, and Parts 1 and 2 read.

On the question, That clauses 1, 2, and 3, and Parts 1 and 2 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 62 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1
Noes 56 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 13; New Zealand First 7; Mana 1; United Future 1

Resolved, That clauses 1, 2, and 3, and Parts 1 and 2 stand part.

The Chairperson announced that he would report the Crown Pastoral Land (Rent for Pastoral Leases) Amendment Bill without amendment.

Reporting of bills

The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the Crown Pastoral Land (Rent for Pastoral Leases) Amendment Bill without amendment.

The Chairperson also reported no progress on the Airports (Cost Recovery for Processing of International Travellers) Bill.

The report was adopted and the Crown Pastoral Land (Rent for Pastoral Leases) Amendment Bill set down for third reading next sitting day.

The Airports (Cost Recovery for Processing of International Travellers) Bill was set down for consideration in committee next sitting day.

7. Adjournment

At 5.57 pm the House adjourned.