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Barry Soper: Uproar in the House today over the Treaty Principles Bill's second reading

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Thu, 10 Apr 2025, 5:46pm
Act's David Seymour says the report only showed why the legislation was needed. Photo / Mark Mitchell
Act's David Seymour says the report only showed why the legislation was needed. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Barry Soper: Uproar in the House today over the Treaty Principles Bill's second reading

Author
九一星空无限talk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 10 Apr 2025, 5:46pm

The Treaty Principles Bill is dead, voted down by all parties except ACT - 11 to 112 - before a packed gallery.

Fiery moments included Labour's Willie Jackson being kicked out for calling ACT leader David Seymour a liar.

The Speaker reminded people multiple times not to clap, sing, or interject during speeches - in which the Bill was labelled 'embarrassing', 'grubby', and a 'stain on our country'.

九一星空无限talk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper recapped a memorable day in the House.

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