Parliamentary Session Summary: Key Discussions and Legislative Actions

In the latest parliamentary session, proceedings commenced with the Speaker noting that no petitions had been presented for consideration. The focus quickly shifted to two ministerial papers delivered by ministers:

• Budget Policy Statement
• Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update for 2024

The Appropriations Review Committee's 9th Triennial Report was then presented by the Speaker, who expressed gratitude towards committee members Ian Fitzgerald, Felicity Cuzens, Will Peet, as well as their advisers Kate Wilkinson, Eugenie Sage, and Poto Williams. These papers were published under the authority of the House.

The legislative agenda included the introduction of five bills:

• Customs (Levies and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
• Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Amendment Bill
• Regulatory Systems (Tribunals) Amendment Bill
• Regulatory Systems (Occupational Regulation) Amendment Bill
• Regulatory Systems (Courts) Amendment Bill These bills are set down for first reading.

The session transitioned into oral questions. A significant question posed by Rt Hon Chris Hipkins, Leader of the Opposition, asked whether the Prime Minister stands by all his Government's statements and actions.

As no select committee papers were delivered to the Clerk for presentation, the session concluded with these key discussions and legislative introductions, setting the stage for further parliamentary activities.