Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Work smarter with a Pro licence Learn More
Top Scoops

Book Reviews | Gordon Campbell | Scoop News | Wellington Scoop | Community Scoop | Search

 

Minimum Drinking Age Vote Clarified

The House has been told that as a result of a proxy vote being mistakingly cast for the ayes and noes, the actual vote for the minimum drinking age being set at 18 was 59 for with 54 against.

The change did not change the outcome, but did bring about some amusing exchanges.

The correction came as the House whipped through the issues section of the Sale of Liquor Amendment (no 2) Bill amidst raucous scenes, mostly of good humour.

A remark from the Chair, Geoff Braybrooke, that he did not need the advice of Michael Cullen on a matter of order was greeted with loud cheers from National ranks. However it did turn out that Dr Cullen’s advice was necessary as Mr Braybrooke had amid the confusion ruled incorrectly that the vote in question was 59 to 55.

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading

Are you getting our free newsletter?

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.

© Scoop Media

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
 
 
 
Top Scoops Headlines

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Join Our Free Newsletter

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.