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Office of the Clerk
The Office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives is Parliament’s secretariat, providing advice and services to members of parliament, the House of Representatives and its committees.
The Office of the Clerk is an independent, non-partisan organisation providing services to the House, its committees, and all members of Parliament. It provides advice on parliamentary law and practice, supports sittings of the House and meetings of select committees, produces and holds Parliament's official records and promotes engagement with Parliament. It also provides support to members of parliament with inter-parliamentary relations and overseas delegations.
Office of the Clerk - Latest News [Page 15]
Have your say on changes to the Corrections Act
Friday, 6 April 2018, 12:08 pm | Office of the Clerk
The main aims of this bill are to: • improve the ability of the Department of Corrections (the department) to safely and humanely manage prisoners: • improve prisoner discipline and safety: • ensure the fair treatment of prisoners. Overall, the Act and the ... More >>
Parliament: Oral Questions - 5 April 2018
Thursday, 5 April 2018, 11:49 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon PAULA BENNETT to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? More >>
Subcommittee established for consideration of Trusts Bill
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 5:13 pm | Office of the Clerk
The Justice Committee has set up a subcommittee to hear from submitters and consider the detailed provisions of the Trusts Bill. The Trusts Bill will be the first significant change to New Zealand’s trusts legislation since the current legislation was passed ... More >>
Parliament: Oral Questions - 4 April 2018
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 11:49 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Dr DEBORAH RUSSELL to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he received on the Government’s financial statements? More >>
Parliament: Oral Questions - 3 April 2018
Tuesday, 3 April 2018, 11:48 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does she have confidence in all her Ministers? More >>
Have your say on the Crimes Amendment Bill
Thursday, 29 March 2018, 4:52 pm | Office of the Clerk
Have your say on the Crimes Amendment Bill You have until 10 May 2018 to have your say on the Crimes Amendment Bill. The Justice Committee is now inviting submissions on the Bill. More >>
Have your say on changes to the Psychoactive Substances Act
Thursday, 29 March 2018, 4:25 pm | Office of the Clerk
This Bill amends the Psychoactive Substances Act 2013 to increase the penalty for selling or supplying psychoactive substances that are not approved products. More >>
Parliament: Oral Questions - 29 March 2018
Thursday, 29 March 2018, 11:53 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon JUDITH COLLINS to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? More >>
Parliament: Oral Questions - 28 March 2018
Wednesday, 28 March 2018, 11:59 am | Office of the Clerk
1. PAUL EAGLE to the Minister of Housing and Urban Development: What steps is the Government taking to make renting more affordable for Kiwi families? More >>
Parliament: Oral Questions - 27 March 2018
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 11:36 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her statement, “We have a high standard of expectation for our ministers”; and does she believe her Government is adhering to these high standards? More >>
Have your say on national cervical screening
Thursday, 22 March 2018, 4:35 pm | Office of the Clerk
Have your say on national cervical screening Parliament’s Health Committee is seeking public submissions on the Health (National Cervical Screening Programme) Amendment Bill. More >>
Parliament: Oral Questions - 22 March 2018
Thursday, 22 March 2018, 11:53 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon PAULA BENNETT to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her statements? More >>
Parliament: Oral Questions - 21 March 2018
Wednesday, 21 March 2018, 11:36 am | Office of the Clerk
1. VIRGINIA ANDERSEN to the Minister of Finance: What recent advice has he received on the impact of the Government’s Families Package? More >>
Parliament: Oral Questions - 20 March 2018
Tuesday, 20 March 2018, 11:39 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her statements? More >>
Have your say on the CPTPP
Tuesday, 13 March 2018, 4:47 pm | Office of the Clerk
You have until 28 March 2018 to have your say on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). More >>
Animations show it’s easy to have your say at Parliament
Tuesday, 13 March 2018, 11:35 am | Office of the Clerk
Two animated videos are being launched to encourage people to let Parliament know what they think. The bite-sized videos describe the ways people can get involved with Parliament, including: More >>
Public submissions open on the State Sector Reform Bill
Friday, 9 March 2018, 3:14 pm | Office of the Clerk
The Governance and Administration Committee has opened for public submissions on the State Sector and Crown Entities Reform Bill. The broad policy of the bill is to provide for greater integration and accountability of the State services. This ... More >>
Have your say on the Conservation (Infringement System) Bill
Wednesday, 7 March 2018, 11:24 am | Office of the Clerk
Public submissions are now open on the Conservation (Infringement System) Bill. This bill proposes broad changes to laws around protecting New Zealand’s environment. The bill focuses mainly on ensuring penalties for conservation-related offences are ... More >>
Parliament introduces electronic petitions
Tuesday, 6 March 2018, 12:57 pm | Office of the Clerk
Parliament is launching an electronic petitions system to make it easier for people to have their say. More >>
Delay to the Racing Amendment Bill
Friday, 2 March 2018, 4:21 pm | Office of the Clerk
Delay to the Racing Amendment Bill The Primary Production Committee is currently considering the Racing Amendment Bill. The bill seeks to amend the Racing Act 2003 to implement a range of provisions that are designed to: • improve the competiveness ... More >>
