Tag: Global Affairs
Fiji boy-scouts shouldn’t be blamed for parent’s crimes
Green Foreign Affairs spokesperson Keith Locke has expressed surprise at reports that our High Commission in Suva had tried to stop 10 Fijian boy-scouts from entering the country to attend a Scout Jamboree in Christchurch.
Terrorism Suppression Amendment Bill – 2nd Reading
This is an important debate, with the Police for the first time considering charges under the Terrorism Suppression Act against several New Zealanders.
This has 'brought the debate home'.
Don’t forget democracy for Tonga at Pacific Island Forum
Green Party MP Keith Locke believes democracy should feature on the Pacific Island Forum agenda, and should include the situation in the host country, Tonga.
More support needed for Zimbabwean people
Green MP Keith Locke supported calls from visiting a Zimbabwean opposition politician, Sekai Holland, for greater humanitarian assistance.
Key declares ‘Mission Accomplished’ in Iraq
Green Party MP Keith Locke hopes that National Party leader John Key will be phoning President George Bush ASAP with Mr Key's good news that the war in Iraq is over, and that coalition forces can continue to withdraw their troops.
Civil Aviation Amendment Bill (No 2) Third Reading
The Green Party is supporting this legislation, despite its strong objection to the provision for armed air marshals to be on planes.
Civil Aviation Amendment Bill (No 2) Third Reading
The Green Party is supporting this legislation, despite its strong objection to the provision for armed air marshals to be on planes.
China and Cyber Hacking
It is disturbing to see our government so scared of offending the Chinese government, even when its officials are hacking into our government computers.
There doesn't seem to be any question t
Iran – Amnesty International and Christian Converts
Oral question - Does the Minister agree with Amnesty International that it is unsafe for proven Christian converts to return to Iran?