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Budget Urgency Ends
The Urgency session following yesterday’s Budget has
been completed.
The Care and Support Workers (Pay Equity) Settlement Bill completed its first reading and was referred to the Health Committee with a report back date of June 6.
All parties supported the Bill.
The Taxation (Budget Measures: Family Incomes Package) Bill completed all stages, it was opposed by the Labour Party with all other parties in support.
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