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Petitions And Debate

When Parliament resumed at 2pm a petition was presented from Graeme Axford, requesting the House establish an independent complaints system for Child Youth and Family separate from the ministry of social development.

Following Question Time, the General Debate will be held and MPs will then return to the consideration of the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill in committee.

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