Business Statement

Thank you, Mr Speaker. Next week, the Budget debate will continue. It will conclude on Tuesday, 25 June. Other legislation to be considered will include the remaining stages of the Racing Reform Bill and the Veterans’ Support Amendment Bill, and the committee stage of the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2019–20, GST Offshore Supplier Registration, and Remedial Matters) Bill.

I wonder if the acting Leader of the House could indicate whether or not it’s the Government’s intention to bring legislation to the House for enhanced security provisions relating to the APEC schedule of meetings, due to take place in New Zealand in 2020, and if so, if there will be—

💬 Hon Grant Robertson: 2021.

Well, Minister Robertson, there are actually quite a large number—27, I believe—officials meetings during the year related to APEC as well. If there is a bill coming to the House, can the acting Leader of the House indicate when that might be, and whether or not it would get full select committee scrutiny?

I’m not aware of anything being brought to the Order Paper at this point in time, but, on those matters, I recommend that the member address them to the Minister responsible.