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Earthquake legislation passed
National and Labour buried their differences and pledged to work together to rebuild Christchurch after Parliament passed legislation granting unprecedented powers to authorities responsible for getting the job done.
Labour defends support for file sharing bill
The Labour Party has defended its support for a controversial internet piracy bill.
National's list of laws passed under urgency
Check out laws passed without select committee discussion since the Government swept to power.
Controversial internet piracy bill becomes law
A Govt law tackling unauthorised movie and music downloads and illegal file sharers...
Controversial file-sharing law to pass today
Internet users are voicing their opposition as the Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Bill - the Government's compromise on the controversial Section 92A legislation - is rushed through Parliament.
Govt agencies could save $236m a year - Treasury
Govt departments and agencies could save $236m a year in efficiencies on backroom administrative and support service, a Treasury report released today says.
Bullying to become a crime in Aust
An amendment to stalking laws is expected to be introduced in the Victorian state Parliament tomorrow.
Bail-rape accused gets bail - again
A man charged with drugging and raping a woman while he was out on bail has been bailed again, and yesterday his conditions of release were relaxed. In 2009 Paulus Nieuwenhuiysen was charged with possession for supply of Ecstasy,
Juror privacy to be tightened
Legislation that will enhance the privacy, safety and security of jurors was introduced to Parliament today. The move comes after a convicted murderer wrote to a juror whose name he saw on a jury panel list.
<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Good law better than fast law, says US expert
Lawyer applauds NZ's cautious legal response to tech developments.
Employment law and ACC changes spark anger
Legislative changes effective today were met with a vocal response.
<i>Chris Barton</i>: Broadband price controls no way to reverse the great telco rip-off
Internet plan set to replace one monopoly with another.