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House Rises Debating Ballot Bill

Wednesday, 28 September 2011, 9:59 pm
Article: ParliamentToday.co.nz

House Rises Debating Ballot Bill

The committee stage debate on clause three of the Employment Relations (Secret Ballot for Strikes) Amendment Bill was interrupted when the House rose just before 10pm.

Parliament will resume tomorrow at 2pm.

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