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Workman Fears Challenge To His Credibility

Wednesday, 14 January 2009, 4:31 pm | ACT New Zealand

Rethinking Crime and Punishment's Kim workman may claim to want penal policy founded on evidence-based research, but the fact is that he only wants to see evidence that supports his own personal mindset, ACT New Zealand Law & Order Spokesman David Garrett ... More >>

Ministers Must Face Reality At Recession Summit

Tuesday, 13 January 2009, 5:24 pm | ACT New Zealand

While the proposed recession summit of top Ministers and officials is a good idea in principle, nothing at all will be achieved - and a great deal of harm could be afflicted - if Ministers do not face reality, ACT New Zealand Finance Spokesman Sir ... More >>

Case Highlights Weakness Of Bail

Wednesday, 7 January 2009, 12:10 pm | ACT New Zealand

A recent Palmerston North case demonstrates the parlous state of the New Zealand justice system - particularly with regard to the enforcement of bail conditions, ACT New Zealand Law & Order spokesman David Garrett said today. More >>

Heather Roy: Partially Worn - Serviceable (PWS)

Friday, 19 December 2008, 4:22 pm | ACT New Zealand

My new role as Associate Minister of defence has obvious implications for my 'other life' as a Territorial Force Army engineer. More >>

John Boscawen - An Honour To Serve

Thursday, 18 December 2008, 2:13 pm | ACT New Zealand

Firstly Sir let me congratulate you and your colleagues on your appointments as Speaker, Deputy Speaker and Assistant Speakers respectively. I also acknowledge and congratulate all new members of Parliament and wish you well in your new careers. More >>

Garrett: Justice Revolution Required

Wednesday, 17 December 2008, 3:58 pm | ACT New Zealand

Maiden Speech to Parliament; Wednesday, December 17 2008. More >>

First Days Of The New Administration

Sunday, 14 December 2008, 2:29 pm | ACT New Zealand

It has been a busy week, with Parliament sitting for the first time since the election and formation of the new National-led Government. More >>

Hide welcomes reasoned debate on ETS

Wednesday, 10 December 2008, 12:02 pm | ACT New Zealand

An examination of the Emissions Trading System (ETS), by a Special Select Committee, which is part of the coalition agreement between National and ACT, is being welcomed by ACT Leader Rodney Hide. More >>

ACT Supports Grey Power Call On Parole

Tuesday, 9 December 2008, 10:36 am | ACT New Zealand

ACT New Zealand Law & Order Spokesman David Garrett today pledged his support for Grey Power following its call this week for Parliament to take prompt action on parole and sentencing. More >>

National/ACT Supply And Confidence Agreement

Sunday, 7 December 2008, 11:01 pm | ACT New Zealand

Speech to ACT Supporters; ACT Asian Chapter BBQ, Cornwall Park, Auckland; Sunday, December 7 2008 More >>

Heather Roy's Diary - Reinforcing Success

Friday, 5 December 2008, 4:38 pm | ACT New Zealand

Since the formation of the new Government the pace of briefings, introductions and information flow has been relentless. Parliament will be formally opened on Monday December 8, and there will be two sitting weeks - probably under Urgency - so that ... More >>

Regulations: Tell Me The Problems

Tuesday, 2 December 2008, 2:55 pm | ACT New Zealand

Minister for Regulatory Reform Rodney Hide today appealed for ideas from the public on regulations that should be scrapped or modified. More >>

Infrastructure Spending Won't Solve Recession

Tuesday, 2 December 2008, 1:48 pm | ACT New Zealand

Although New Zealand clearly has an infrastructure deficit that must be rectified, spending on infrastructure is not the solution to the recession that some people think it is - helping the real economy to come to terms with the current credit crisis ... More >>

National And ACT's Victory For Democracy

Sunday, 16 November 2008, 6:35 pm | ACT New Zealand

I see National and ACT's Confidence and Supply Agreement as a victory for democracy. A week ago New Zealand voted for a Centre-Right government and today, with this historic agreement, we have one. More >>

Maori Party consultation nears exciting conclusion

Sunday, 16 November 2008, 4:02 pm | ACT New Zealand

As the whirlwind consultation schedule comes to an end, Mâori Party co-leader Tariana Turia says she has been humbled by the amazing reception the party has received, after 30 hui in the last three days. “Last night in Otaki, well over 160 people ... More >>

Heather Roy's Diary: Lessons Re-Learned?

Friday, 14 November 2008, 2:20 pm | ACT New Zealand

Last Saturday's General Election challenges us to re-learn many lessons of the past. Coming just a few days before the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I, those lessons are particularly poignant. More >>

Workman Wrong On ACT's 'Three Strikes'

Thursday, 13 November 2008, 1:03 pm | ACT New Zealand

Kim Workman from 'Rethinking Crime and Punishment' says ACT's Three Strikes law would result in 7,000-10,000 more offenders in prison within a very short space of time - this is utterly incorrect, and shows Mr Workman's complete lack of understanding ... More >>