Friday, 22 March 2019, 8:49 am Press Release: ACT New Zealand
The Government is abandoning democratic process as it
seeks public submissions on legislation that doesn’t yet
exist, says ACT Leader David Seymour.
Just a few hours
after the Prime Minister announced proposed firearms
reforms, the Government called for New Zealanders
to have their say even though a bill hasn’t been
drafted.
“Calling for submission on legislation that
doesn’t yet exist highlights what it wrong with this
process.
“By forcing gun law reforms through in three
weeks, the Government will ensure there is no real
opportunity for New Zealanders to have their voices heard on
the proposals. It also risks producing a law that is
ineffective.
“It’s deeply disappointing that the
Government is responding to the Christchurch terrorist
attacks by abandoning proper democratic process.
“We
must get these changes right to ensure they’re
effective.
“It is important that we maintain our
tradition of sober, robust law-making at all times, but
especially now.
“The best way to show defiance is to
refuse to erode our free
society.”
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