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Last week, much of the political focus was on the ongoing tensions within Te Pฤti Mฤori. This week has been much the same, with the addition of the release of a report by the Independent Police Conduct Authority.
While these sagas dominated headlines Parliament continued to consider legislation, with four government bills completing their legislative journeys this week. Two of the four enjoyed relative consensus across the House - the other two not so much.
Third readings this week
A third reading is the last stage of debate that a bill undergoes in the House before it heads off to be confirmed as law.
The Medicines Amendment Bill passed its third reading on Wednesday morning during an extended sitting. It seeks to increase the accessibility of medicines to New Zealanders by (among other changes) employing "the rule of two", whereby if a medication is approved for use in two recognised overseas
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