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Wednesday, 24 March 2021

Motions — J-Force Arrival in Japan—75th Anniversary

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🗣️ Speech Hon Meka Whaitiri (New Zealand Labour Party — Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti)
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I seek leave to move a motion without notice or debate to note the 75th anniversary of the arrival of J-Force in Japan.

💬 SPEAKER: Leave is sought for that course of action. Is there any objection? There is none.

I move, That the House note the national commemoration on Friday, 19 March that marked the 75th anniversary of the arrival of J-Force in Japan and honour the contribution of more than 12,000 New Zealanders who took part in the post-war occupation of Japan between 1946 and 1949, including the 15 who died while serving in the country.

Motion agreed to.

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