Wool Industry Restructuring Bill

I think it should be recorded at this stage of the Wool Industry Restructuring Bill that, as indicated by the New Zealand First agriculture spokesman, Doug Woolerton, we have put together some amendments. Bearing in mind that they are of a legal nature and will be put at the end of the debate on the various parts, we are looking at putting the amendments to Part 2 individually, but the amendments to Part 3—amendments 5 to 16—together. New Zealand First is looking at the Wool Industry Restructuring Bill—

The CHAIRPERSON (Ann Hartley): We can do those amendments when we come to Part 2, if the member wants.

I just want to speak very briefly on the title, which talks about wool industry restructuring. New Zealand First is concerned about the extent of everything that has taken place, as was indicated by Doug Woolerton. We are quite happy to take the full role of an Opposition in this matter. The Greens appear to be supporting the amendments we are putting forward so that there can be better protection and wider consideration of this matter on the part of all the farmers of New Zealand, who possibly do not fully understand what is being undertaken in the Wool Industry Restructuring Bill, as it is called. It is not just a case of restructuring; someone said it is euthanasia. The bill puts the existing Wool Board to death, and puts something else in its place; one might say it is a renewal as well. New Zealand First will put various amendments on Part 2 and Part 3.

Clause 1 agreed to, and Part 1 agreed to.

Part 2 Conversion of Board