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The Week In Parliament Dec 22

Thursday, 22 December 2011, 3:29 pm
Article: ParliamentToday.co.nz

The Week In Parliament Dec 22

Audio Report: 50th Parliament opens with the swearing in of MPs and the re-election of Lockwood Smith as Speaker. Governor-general delivers the Speech from the Throne. Labour's David Shearer makes his first major speech as the leader of the Opposition. Opposition parties get riled up over proposed asset sales. Address in Reply Debate also features Winston Peters.

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