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Journals of the House for the week beginning Tuesday, 31 July 2012

Tuesday, 31 July 2012

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Introduction of distinguished visitors

The Speaker informed the House that a parliamentary delegation from the Legislative Assembly of Niue was within the precincts of the Chamber.

The delegation was welcomed with applause.

2. Introduction of bills

The introduction of the Financial Reporting Bill was announced and the bill set down for first reading.

3. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

4. Application to debate matter of urgent public importance

The Speaker notified the House that Hon Clayton Cosgrove had indicated his desire to move, That the House take note of a matter of urgent public importance, for the purpose of debating the Waitangi Tribunal’s recommendation that the Crown ought not to commence the sale of shares in any of the Mixed Ownership Model companies until the Waitangi Tribunal has had the opportunity to complete its report for the first stage of its inquiry, and the Crown has had its opportunity to give this report, and any recommendations it contains, in-depth and considered examination.

The Speaker informed the House that he had declined the application.

5. Government orders of the day

Biosecurity Law Reform Bill, Commerce Commission (International Co-operation, and Fees) Bill, and Juries (Jury Service and Protection of Particulars of Jury List Information) Amendment Bill

The Speaker declared the House in committee for further consideration of the Biosecurity Law Reform Bill and the Commerce Commission (International Co-operation, and Fees) Bill, and for consideration of the Juries (Jury Service and Protection of Particulars of Jury List Information) Amendment Bill.

 

 

(In the committee)

Biosecurity Law Reform Bill

Part 2 read again.

The following amendment was put:

Clause 76:

Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 27 (Hon David Carter).

Resolved, That the amendment be agreed to.

Resolved, That Part 2, as amended, stand part.

Part 3 read.

Michael Woodhouse moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.

The following amendments were put:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 27 (Hon David Carter).

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

Ayes 98 New Zealand National 59; New Zealand Labour 34; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 23 Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

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

The following amendments were put:

Schedule:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 27 (Hon David Carter).

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

Ayes 98 New Zealand National 59; New Zealand Labour 34; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 23 Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

Resolved, That the Schedule, as amended, stand part.

Clauses 1 and 2 read.

Resolved, That clause 1 stand part.

On the question, That clause 2 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 98 New Zealand National 59; New Zealand Labour 34; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 23 Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Resolved, That clause 2 stand part.

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

Commerce Commission (International Co-operation, and Fees) Bill

Part 2 read again.

Resolved, That Part 2 stand part.

Clauses 1 and 2 read.

Resolved, That clause 1 stand part.

Resolved, That clause 2 stand part.

Resolved, That the bill be divided into four bills as set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 26 (Hon Craig Foss).

The Chairperson announced that the bill would be reported, with amendment and so divided, presently.

Juries (Jury Service and Protection of Particulars of Jury List Information) Amendment Bill

Part 1 read.

Mark Mitchell moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.

Hon Tau Henare 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 were put:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper Nos 92 and 94 (Hon Judith Collins).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

The following amendment was tabled:

Clause 10:

Amendment set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 33 (Denis O’Rourke).

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

Resolved, That Part 1, as amended, stand part.

Part 2 read.

The following amendments were put:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 92 (Hon Judith Collins).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

Resolved, That Part 2, as amended, stand part.Clauses 1 to 3 read.

Resolved, That clause 1 stand part.

Resolved, That clause 2 stand part.

Resolved, That clause 3 stand part.

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

Reporting of bills

The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the Biosecurity Law Reform Bill with amendment.

The Chairperson reported the Commerce Commission (International Co-operation, and Fees) Bill with amendment and divided into the following bills:

  • Commerce (International Co-operation, and Fees) Amendment Bill
  • Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance (International Co-operation) Amendment Bill
  • Fair Trading (International Co-operation) Amendment Bill
  • Telecommunications (International Co-operation) Amendment Bill.

The Chairperson also reported the Juries (Jury Service and Protection of Particulars of Jury List Information) Amendment Bill with amendment.

The report was adopted and the Biosecurity Law Reform Bill, the Commerce (International Co-operation, and Fees) Amendment Bill, the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance (International Co-operation) Amendment Bill, the Fair Trading (International Co-operation) Amendment Bill, the Telecommunications (International Co-operation) Amendment Bill, and the Juries (Jury Service and Protection of Particulars of Jury List Information) Amendment Bill were set down for third reading next sitting day.

Sentencing (Aggravating Factors) Amendment Bill

The Speaker declared the House in committee for consideration of the Sentencing (Aggravating Factors) Amendment Bill.

 

 

(In the committee)

Clauses 1 to 5 read.

The following amendments were put:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 9 (Le’aufa’amulia Asenati Lole-Taylor).

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

Ayes 56 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8
Noes 65 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; Mana 1; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1

Amendments not agreed to.

Clause 5:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 14 (Charles Chauvel).

On the question, That the amendments be agreed to, 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 4 Māori Party 3; Mana 1

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

On the question, That clauses 1 to 5, as amended, stand part, 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 4 Māori Party 3; Mana 1

Resolved, That clauses 1 to 5, as amended, stand part.

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

Reporting of bill

The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the Sentencing (Aggravating Factors) Amendment Bill with amendment.

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

6. Adjournment

At 9.55 pm the House adjourned.

 

 

Wednesday, 1 August 2012

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

2. General debate

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

The motion lapsed.

3. Government orders of the day

Appropriation (2012/13 Estimates) Bill

The Speaker declared the House in committee for consideration of the Appropriation (2012/13 Estimates) Bill.

 

 

(In the committee)

Resolved, That Vote Audit stand part of the Schedules.

Resolved, That Vote Office of the Clerk stand part of the Schedules.

Resolved, That Vote Ombudsmen stand part of the Schedules.

Resolved, That Vote Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment stand part of the Schedules.

Resolved, That Vote Parliamentary Service stand part of the Schedules.

Resolved, That Vote Communications Security and Intelligence stand part of the Schedules.

Resolved, That Vote Prime Minister and Cabinet stand part of the Schedules.

Resolved, That Vote Security Intelligence stand part of the Schedules.

Resolved, That Vote Tourism stand part of the Schedules.

Vote Finance read.

On the question, That Vote Finance stand part of the Schedules 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 Vote Finance stand part of the Schedules.

Resolved, That Vote Canterbury Earthquake Recovery stand part of the Schedules.

Resolved, That Vote Transport stand part of the Schedules.

Resolved, That Vote Economic Development stand part of the Schedules.

Resolved, That Vote Employment stand part of the Schedules.

Resolved, That Vote Science and Innovation stand part of the Schedules.

Resolved, That Vote Tertiary Education stand part of the Schedules.

Resolved, That Vote ACC stand part of the Schedules.

Resolved, That Vote Justice stand part of the Schedules.

Vote Health read.

At 9.55 pm the Chairperson left the Chair to report progress.

Reporting of bill

The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported progress on the Appropriation (2012/13 Estimates) Bill.

The report was adopted and the bill set down for further consideration in committee next sitting day.

4. Adjournment

At 9.56 pm the House adjourned.

 

 

Thursday, 2 August 2012

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Business statement

Hon Anne Tolley made a statement relating to the business of the House.

2. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

3. Government orders of the day

Non-bank Deposit Takers Bill

The Non-bank Deposit Takers Bill was read a second time and set down for committee stage next sitting day.

Taxation (Annual Rates, Returns Filing, and Remedial Matters) Bill

Hon Peter Dunne moved, and the question was proposed, That the Taxation (Annual Rates, Returns Filing, and Remedial Matters) Bill be now read a second time.

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

Ayes 106 New Zealand National 59; New Zealand Labour 34; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 11 Green Party 10; Mana 1

Motion agreed to.

The Taxation (Annual Rates, Returns Filing, and Remedial Matters) Bill was read a second time and set down for committee stage next sitting day.

4. Adjournment

At 6.00 pm the House adjourned.