Business Statement

Thank you, Mr Speaker. Today the House will adjourn until Tuesday, 1 March. Legislation to be considered in that week will include the first reading of the Statutes Amendment Bill; the second readings of the Ngāti Rangitihi Claims Settlement Bill and the Ngāti Maru (Taranaki) Claims Settlement Bill; further stages of the Commerce Amendment Bill, the Maori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Amendment Bill, and the Maritime Powers Bill; and the third reading of the Land Transport (Drug Driving) Amendment Bill. Wednesday will be a members’ day and the first general debate for the year will be held on that day.

Can I ask the Leader of the House, is it the Government’s intention, given the worsening situation in the Ukraine, to introduce autonomous sanctions legislation that would enable New Zealand to participate in any international sanctions should there be an aggressor action against the Ukraine?

The issue the member raises is a policy question for the relevant Minister, not for me as Leader of the House.

Point of order. I can help the member. Can I seek leave for the Autonomous Sanctions Bill, in my name, to be set down on the Order Paper for consideration next sitting day?

💬 DEPUTY SPEAKER: Leave is sought for that purpose. Is there any objection? There is objection.