Politics
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Is This the Foundation of a Crisis?
In Westminster systems, the courts are supposed to act as apolitical arbiters of existing laws. David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill has highlighted a profound tension at the heart of our democracy.
No, No, No...Why I Will Never Support a Four Year Term
Fours years is too long for a bad government and not long enough for a good one. Best to stick with three years for our parliamentary term.
The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Only the most observant would have seen what I saw, and then asked about it via the Official Information Act. The answers will surprise you.
We’re Having the Debate, Ready or Not
So, here’s what’s going to happen: National and Labour are going to bleed support.
What Does the Treaty Hīkoi Signify?
National could, under urgency, progress Seymour’s bill to second reading and vote it down, but this would put immense strain on the coalition, which is supposed to operate based on good faith and Cabinet consensus. An early election could be provoked, leading to National bleeding votes to ACT.
