VIDEO: In the House on election finance 'reform'

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13 November 2007
VIDEO: In the House on election finance 'reform'

13 November. During Question Time, John Key takes on Michael Cullen, who is standing in for Helen Clark, on some of the more draconian measures in new legislation 'reforming' election finance laws.

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#1 - Tony Ashworth 2007-11-14 19:02 - (Reply)

John get them out. Why Why Why do we keep on taxing good working people in secondary employment, would they not save more or buy the new fridge or new car or what ever, You know that the honest working man is paying for everything, The honest Employer cannot make a bob is bogged down by bullshit and they cannot employ staff as no one wants to work. Im just a worker where is the incentive. Why is there constant government Audits, and the Auditors are private and NBG,$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ regards Tony.

#2 - mike lee 2007-11-16 19:14 - (Reply)

it seems ironic we have a p.m who could be in jail herself for many past criminal acts can change legislation to ensure we cannot tell others our point of view...this is bi-cameralism gone wrong

#3 - David Rice 2007-11-16 20:17 - (Reply)

Is it possible for a Party to appeal/make a complaint to the Govenor General or United Nations over the way the EFB has been drafted behind closed doors, when it is an issue which all parties should have been consulted before drafting?.

#4 - Craig Hanover 2007-11-19 12:43 - (Reply)

John, Regarding the Electorial Finance Bill and due to the effect it will ahve on free speech can you comment on below 1-Advertising is not free - why them have a cap on the spending as this will affect ones / groups access to demonstrate how effectively it wants to get its message out to all New Zealanders. 2- Surely this is a drastic law change that currently goes against our constitution ? why then can we not push for a public referrendum on this bill ? this then would enable it to be held up possible until election time.

#5 - Andrew 2007-11-21 18:59 - (Reply)

Hi John, I marched in Wellington today. Good event despite Labours youthful attack drones! I have a question for you. I understand that a National government would repeal the EFB. This is good. Can you tell me if you would *commit* to *pardon* *and* *strike* *from* *the* *record* any *convictions* *brought* *under* *the* *EFB* ? The assumption here is that such a pardon would only be applied to offences in respect of the newly introduced, draconian offences. Keen to hear from you.

#6 - Jenny Wotten 2007-11-22 10:09 - (Reply)

There is double audio commentary on the Electoral Finance Bill video. Can someone please fix it so I can listen to it properly. Thanks. [Admin: That may have been a download issue. The audio tests out fine, here. Let me know if you still have problems, I'll try to find a bespoke solution for you.]

#7 - Tony said:
2007-11-23 16:21 - (Reply)

John - I echo Andrew's comments above. Will National legislate to ensure that anyone who falls foul of the EFB, whether by intention or due to "unintended consequence" is pardoned? I have very little faith in the application of Annette King's "Law of Common-Sense"!! Meanwhile, congratulations to Bill English and Christopher Finlayson for outstanding speeches in the Second Reading debate yesterday.

#8 - ray clarke 2007-11-24 15:18 - (Reply)

The Electoral Finance Bill is the Governments attempt to cement in place the MMP system because Labour and the Green Party cannot tolerate ANY Party winning enough seats to govern on thier own. The Bill is like a "Last Ditch Stand" for MMP.

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