Parliament Resumes Today (Press, 28 May 1985)
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Summary: Parliament Resumes Today (Press, 28 May 1985)
On 28 May 1985, the New Zealand Parliament resumed its forty-first session, aiming to tackle a significant amount of pending legislation that is set to result in an unprecedented number of sitting days this year. A variety of notable bills are slated for discussion, including those addressing compulsory unionism, promoting commercial competition, reforming homosexual and rape laws, enhancing sex education, introducing a goods and services tax, and advancing anti-nuclear laws. Before delving into these legislative matters, Parliament is required to elect a new Speaker to succeed the late Sir Basil Arthur. The Government will nominate Dr Gerry Wall, the member for Porirua, for this position. Following this nomination, the Parliament will briefly adjourn to allow the Speaker-elect to present themselves to the Governor-General, Sir David Beattie. In a gesture of respect for Sir Basil, the House is likely to adjourn early the following day after several members deliver valedictory speeches. By Thursday, Parliament is expected to return to its legislative agenda.
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