1. RODNEY HIDE (Leader—ACT) Link to this
to the Chairperson of the Justice and Electoral Committee
What is the timetable for the committee’s consideration of the Electoral Finance Bill?
LYNNE PILLAY (Chairperson of the Justice and Electoral Committee) Link to this
The bill is still before the committee. Consideration of all aspects of the bill is ongoing, and a number of further meetings are planned.
Will the committee be considering further involvement of the Human Rights Commission in its consideration; if so, what and how?
Yes; the Justice and Electoral Committee will be inviting the Human Rights Commission to have further involvement in its consideration of the Electoral Finance Bill. The committee today authorised advisers on the bill to consult the Human Rights Commission, and resolved to seek further comment from the commission on some of the committee consideration thus far. I thank the MP for Epsom for his constructive role.
Christopher Finlayson Link to this
Can the member give this House an assurance that all departmental reports will be provided to committee members in a timely manner, so that the reports may be properly considered prior to deliberation, or will committee members be forced to have to continue to endure her chaotic chairmanship?
Madam SPEAKERAs the member is aware, or should be aware, that is committee business and is discussed in committee by committee members.
Rt Hon Winston Peters Link to this
I seek the leave of the House to table the membership of the Justice and Electoral Committee, which shows that Rodney Hide is a member, and was there but only for 15 minutes, so why on earth is he asking these questions?