Section 59: Brownlee Doesn't Spare The Rod - “The Green Party is doing the memory of Rod Donald a disservice if it entertains a Labour plan that would see the smacking ban become law before the end of the week,” says National Party Shadow House Leader Gerry Brownlee. Mr Brownlee is referring to the views of the late Green Party co-leader, who said during 2001 that ‘urgency should only be used for matters which are genuinely urgent...’. See... Greens urged to ‘rediscover’ views on urgency
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Section 59: Brownlee Concerned Rod Sparing Being Railroaded Through - National Party Shadow Leader of the House Gerry Brownlee says cryptic answers offered in Parliament today lend weight to the suggestion that Labour is planning to "railroad the smacking ban under urgency". "Michael Cullen should come clean. Either Labour plans to take urgency and ride roughshod over our democracy next week or it doesn't. See... Is Labour going to railroad the smacking ban?
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Scoop Satire: Mr Field Goes To Wellington - Plot Outline: An idealistic man joins the New Zealand Parliament filled with a selfless desire to make the world a better place for his constituents, and for many people from places quite removed from his constituency. However, he rapidly discovers that the administration has been corrupted by the powerful and ruthless children's lobby. See... Lyndon Hood: Mr Field Goes To Wellington

Section 59: Bill Delayed By Clause-By-Clause Debate, "60%" Amendment Fails - United Future MP Judy Turner says she's disappointed many Members of Parliament declined the opportunity to consult the public during last night fiery debate in Parliament on the anti-smacking Bill. "Last night I unsuccessfully moved an amendment during the committee stage of the Members Bill in the name of Sue Bradford to amend Sect 59 of the Crimes Act to prevent the Bill becoming law after its third reading, if it passed with less than 60% support." See... Turner disappointed MP's won't seek public support
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Section 59: Maori Party Offers Critical Votes For Repeal - We have been asked to support a Bill, as amended by the select Committee. A Bill which is motivated by the need to protect children. We believe that Parliament has an important role in dispelling the illusion that violence is normal and acceptable. We believe that statements of aspiration are important in encouraging whanau to create and maintain violence-free homes. We welcome the initiative of Sue Bradford in this regard. See... Maori Party Position on Repeal of Section 59
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Scoop Audio Maori Party, Bradford On Support for Repeal Of S59

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