Government adopts ACT's Rugby World Cup legislation
Wednesday, 21 August 2019, 12:53 pm Press Release: ACT New Zealand
Justice Minister Andrew Little has confirmed that the
Government will adopt ACT Leader David Seymour’s
legislation allowing bars and clubs to open outside normal
licencing hours to show Rugby World Cup games
live.
“This is a win for common sense and for rugby fans
up and down New Zealand”, Mr Seymour says.
“It made
absolutely no sense that thousands of bars and clubs were
having to apply for special licences to open for a few extra
hours only to be turned down. We know from 2015 that people
watching the rugby at their local are not troublemakers, so
there was no reason to oppose my bill.
“I want to thank
the Government parties and National for backing this
initiative.
“The Government’s support will mean
Parliament can now pass this legislation quickly.
“Fans
will be able get to their local, watch all of RWC 2019 live,
and hopefully see the All Blacks retain the title of World
Champions.”
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