The Week In Parliament: Week Ending 29.05.09

Friday, 29 May 2009, 3:43 pm
Article: Tom Frewen

Tom Frewen: The Week In Parliament

Tom Frewen: Bill English delivers his first budget on Thursday. Opposition lash suspension of super fund contributions and reversal of tax cut programme. Privileges Committee reports on MPs' freedom of speech in relation to the courts. Mallard first to be thrown out by Lockwood Smith.

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