It’s the norm following the delivery of the Budget for the House to go into urgency, a chance for the government to move through legislation directly related to the Budget and some other stuff too. But mercifully for them, or us, this week’s legislative load under urgency following the 2023 Budget has been quite light. Photo: VNP / Phil SmithThe motion to go into urgency routinely immediately follows the debate on the 2023 Budget. The Energy Resources Levy Amendment Bill aims to ensure the Crown receives a fair financial return for its fossil gas. RNZ’s The House – journalism focussed on parliamentary legislation, issues and insights – is made with funding from Parliament’s Office of the Clerk.

Source: Stuff May 19, 2023 05:18 UTC