Yearly Archives: 2000

Matrimonial Property Amendment Bill

(These are preliminary speech notes) I rise to speak as probably the member of this Parliament with the longest experience of a de facto relationship.

Intelligence and Security Committee Act Repeal Bill

This bill seeks to repeal the Intelligence and Security Committee Act.

Continued jailing of asylum seekers condemned

Green MP Keith Locke has criticised the Immigration Service for continuing to imprison asylum seekers, after visiting an Algerian asylum seeker who has been jailed in Mt Eden for two months.

No “Security Reason” For Detaining Asylum Seeker

Green MP Keith Locke today rejected the Minister of Immigration's justification for detaining an Algerian asylum seeker in Mt Eden prison for over two months.

Greens concerned at “creeping coup”

Green Party MP Keith Locke today said he is concerned that the

Green Stand Vindicated On Jailing Of Algerian

Green Party MP Keith Locke says his opposition to the jailing of an Algerian asylum seeker has been vindicated by the granting of refugee status to the man.

Greens welcome rail line breakthrough in Auckland

The Green Party has welcomed the Auckland local bodies' agreement with Tranz Rail to allow other operators to have access to the region's railway lines.

Defence budget overly weighted with Skyhawks and frigates

Green Party Defence Spokesperson Keith Locke today expressed disappointment at the $671 million dollars in today's budget for Skyhawks and frigates.

Business as usual for defence brass

Green MP Keith Locke has criticised a government defence framework issued today for not tackling the air and naval combat issues.