Tom Frewen: Today In Parliament: 20.08.09

Thursday, 20 August 2009, 5:05 pm
Press Release: Tom Frewen

Tom Frewen: Today In Parliament

Tom Frewen: Tony Ryall steps in to answer questions for his Prime Minister on ACT's boycott of Maori seats for Auckland super city council. House approves appointment of Lynette Provost as the new controller and auditor general.

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