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Thousands Protest 90-Day Law

Wednesday, 20 October 2010, 2:44 pm
Article: Rory MacKinnon

Thousands Protest 90-Day Law


Scoop Images: There was a droll moment in Question Time Wednesday afternoon as Prime Minister John Key proclaimed “New Zealand workers are happy”.

Meanwhile thousands of demonstrators stood just metres from the House protesting the Government’s planned expansion of its 90-day dismissal law.

Scoop reporter Rory MacKinnon was there.

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Below: A panoramic view from the steps of Parliament

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