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Pillay

Lynne Pillay

List member, Labour Party

Most recent appearances in parliament

If this MP has contributed more than once to a debate, only one speech is shown.

Vulnerable Citizens—Prime Minister’s Statement (10 Dec 2009)

Question: "Why does his Government believe that a 12-year-old girl who was coerced into a violent sexual relationship and who was declined counselling is not vulnerable enough to qualify under the National Government’s accident compensation guidelines?"

Social Development and Employment, Minister—Statements (26 Nov 2009)

Question expand: "Has she had any conversation with the Prime Minister about the failure of her Restart package, given that it is now helping fewer than 1,000 New Zealanders, even though unemployment numbers are still increasing; if so, is the reason she has failed to make ..."

Ministers—Confidence (29 Oct 2009)

Question: "As victims of crime are a priority for this Government, has the Minister for ACC informed him of what will happen to victims of sexual abuse and rape who do not want to be re-victimised by having to retell their horrific stories over and over, to qualify for counselling?"

Accident Compensation—Sensitive Claims and Sexual Abuse Victims (27 Oct 2009)

Question: "Is he satisfied new sexual abuse clinical guidelines will not further injure sexual abuse victims?"

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(based on oral questions asked by Lynne Pillay and answered by Ministers or Members)