The Day In Parliament (Press, 10 July 1986)
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Summary: The Day In Parliament (Press, 10 July 1986)
On 9 July 1986, two petitions were presented to the New Zealand Parliament when it convened at 2 p.m. Mr J. A. Banks, a member of the National Party representing Whangarei, introduced a petition from George Ernest Tiller, alongside 6,436 other signatories. This petition requested that Parliament urgently reassess the priority given to the proposed Kamo by-pass, intending to address the ongoing road issues and reduce the noise and environmental pollution affecting local residents and road users. This petition was subsequently referred to the Communications and Road Safety Select Committee for further consideration. Additionally, Mr G. T. Knapp from the Democrat Party, representing East Coast Bays, presented a petition submitted by Philip Arthur Waterhouse and 2,071 other individuals. This petition called for Parliament to repeal the existing goods and services legislation, suggesting that a transfer tax be considered as an alternative form of individual taxation. This petition was sent to the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee. During the session, reports from the New Zealand Export-Import Corporation and the Information Authority for the year ending 31 March 1986 were tabled, and ministers addressed 16 questions. Notably, during this time, the Minister of Finance, Mr Douglas, was ordered from the chamber by the Speaker, Dr Wall. Following this, a two-hour general debate took place, concluding with Mr. R. W. Prebble, a Labour member from Auckland Central, moving to introduce the Auckland Domain Vesting Amendment Bill. However, the debate was interrupted as the House adjourned for dinner at 5.30 p.m. After the dinner break, the bill was formally introduced and referred to the Internal Affairs and Local Government Select Committee. Dr W. D. Sutton, another Labour member from Hawke's Bay, attempted to have the Homosexual Law Reform Bill sent back for further committee consideration. This motion was defeated by a wide margin, receiving 68 votes against 18. The House proceeded to engage in the third reading of the Homosexual Law Reform Bill, which ultimately passed after a division that resulted in 49 votes in favour and 44 against. The House then resumed its earlier interrupted debate regarding the Solvent Abuse Law Reform Bill. This bill was likewise introduced and sent to the Justice and Law Reform Committee for examination. The session concluded with the House rising at 10.59 p.m.
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