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Journals of the House for the week beginning Tuesday, 18 August 2009

Tuesday, 18 August 2009

Wednesday, 19 August 2009

Thursday, 20 August 2009

 

 

Tuesday, 18 August 2009

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Papers

Three papers were announced as published under the authority of the House (see Related links for papers published under the authority of the House).

2. Select committee reports

The presentation of four reports was announced.

The Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Bill was set down for second reading.

The report on the Inquiry into the appointment of a Controller and Auditor-General was set down for consideration (see Related links for select committee reports).

3. Introduction of bills

The introduction of the Carter Observatory Act Repeal Bill was announced and the bill set down for first reading.

4. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

5. Debate on a matter of urgent public importance

The Speaker notified the House that Keith Locke and Hon Phil Goff had each indicated their desire to move (for the purpose of debating the deployment of Special Air Service personnel to Afghanistan), That the House take note of a matter of urgent public importance.

The Speaker further notified the House that Charles Chauvel had indicated his desire to move (for the purpose of debating the announcement of an emissions trading scheme target range of ten percent to twenty percent below 1990 levels), That the House take note of a matter of urgent public importance.

The Speaker said that in his opinion both matters met the requirements of Standing Order 380(2). Under Standing Order 382 priority was given to the former matter, and to the first application received.

Keith Locke moved (for the purpose of debating the deployment of Special Air Service personnel to Afghanistan), That the House take note of a matter of urgent public importance.

The motion lapsed.

6. Government orders of the day

Appropriation (2009/10 Estimates) Bill—Estimates debate

The Speaker declared the House in Committee for further consideration of the Appropriation (2009/10 Estimates) Bill.

 

 

(In the Committee)

Schedules 1 to 6 read again.

Resolved, That Vote Climate Change stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Environment stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Corrections stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Police stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Serious Fraud stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Veterans’ Affairs—Defence stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Veterans’ Affairs—Social Development stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Education stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Education Review Office stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Arts, Culture and Heritage stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Attorney-General stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Parliamentary Counsel stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Treaty Negotiations stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Agriculture and Forestry stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Biosecurity stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Foreign Affairs and Trade stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Official Development Assistance stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Sport and Recreation stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Conservation stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Crown Research Institutes stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Defence stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Defence Force stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Research, Science and Technology stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Communications stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Transport stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Courts stand part.

Resolved, That Vote Pacific Island Affairs stand part.

The question was proposed, That Vote Employment stand part.

Resolved, That the Committee report progress (Hon Paula Bennett).

Reporting of bill

The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported progress on the Appropriation (2009/10 Estimates) Bill.

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

Crimes (Provocation Repeal) Amendment Bill

The Crimes (Provocation Repeal) Amendment Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.

Resolved, That the Justice and Electoral Committee consider the bill and that the committee report finally to the House on or before 19 October 2009, and that the committee have authority to meet at any time while the House is sitting (except during oral questions), and during any evening on a day on which there has been a sitting of the House, and on a Friday in a week in which there has been a sitting of the House, despite Standing Orders 187 and 190(1)(b) and (c) (Hon Simon Power).

7. Adjournment

At 9.54 pm the House adjourned.

 

 

Wednesday, 19 August 2009

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

Two questions to members were also answered.

2. Application to debate a matter of urgent public importance

The Speaker notified the House that Jeanette Fitzsimons had indicated her desire to move (for the purpose of debating the Government’s decisions to commit to an emissions reduction target range of 10 percent to 20 percent below 1990 levels by 2020), That the House take note of a matter of urgent public importance.

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

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

Eden Park Trust Amendment Bill

The Eden Park Trust Amendment Bill was read a second time and a third time.

5. Members’ orders of the day

Te Rā o Matariki Bill/Matariki Day Bill

The House resumed the interrupted debate on the question, That Te Rā o Matariki Bill/the Matariki Day 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 59 New Zealand Labour 43; Green Party 9; Māori Party 5; Progressive 1; United Future 1
Noes 63 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5

Motion not agreed to.

Local Government (Protection of Auckland Assets) Amendment Bill

Phil Twyford moved, and the question was proposed, That the Local Government (Protection of Auckland Assets) Amendment 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 58 New Zealand Labour 43; Green Party 9; Māori Party 5; Progressive 1
Noes 64 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1

Motion not agreed to.

Social Security (Benefit Review and Appeal Reform) Amendment Bill

Sue Bradford moved, and the question was proposed, That the Social Security (Benefit Review and Appeal Reform) Amendment 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 58 New Zealand Labour 43; Green Party 9; Māori Party 5; Progressive 1
Noes 64 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1

Motion not agreed to.

International Non-Aggression and Lawful Use of Force Bill

Dr Kennedy Graham moved, and the question was proposed, That the International Non-Aggression and Lawful Use of Force Bill be now read a first 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, 20 August 2009

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Introduction of distinguished visitor

The Speaker informed the House that Hon Steven John Fletcher, Minister of State for Democratic Reform from the House of Commons, Canada, was within the precincts of the Chamber. The Minister was welcomed with applause.

2. Business statement

Hon John Carter, for the Leader of the House, 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 one report was announced.

The report on the Report from the Controller and Auditor-General on Statements of intent: Examples of reporting practice was set down for consideration (see Related links for select committee reports).

5. Introduction of bills

The introduction of the—

  • Child and Family Protection Bill
  • Education (Polytechnics) Amendment Bill
  • Credit Reforms (Responsible Lending) Bill
  • Climate Change (Government Vehicle Procurement) Bill
  • Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill—

was announced and the bills were set down for first reading.

6. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

Two questions to a member were also answered.

7. Government orders of the day

Government motion—appointment of Controller and Auditor-General

Resolved, That, pursuant to section 7(2) of the Public Audit Act 2001, this House recommend His Excellency the Governor-General appoint Lynette Diana Provost, of Upper Hutt, as Controller and Auditor-General for a term of seven years (Hon John Carter for Hon Gerry Brownlee).

Antarctica (Environmental Protection: Liability Annex) Amendment Bill

The Antarctica (Environmental Protection: Liability Annex) Amendment Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.

Resolved, That the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee consider the bill (Hon John Carter for Hon Murray McCully).

Cultural Property (Protection in Armed Conflict) Bill

The Cultural Property (Protection in Armed Conflict) Bill was read a second time and set down for Committee stage next sitting day.

8. Adjournment

At 5.16 pm the House adjourned.