Source: Radio New Zealand
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. RNZ / Mark Papalii
The government has scrapped plans for a referendum on a four-year Parliamentary term.
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says the coalition agreements secured getting legislation to select committee and no further.
“We won’t be progressing with a referendum on a four-year term at this election,” he said.
“To have a referendum would require passing the Bill through the rest of its stages, with enough time to prepare.
“It’s something that a future government might do, but our priority is progressing legislation that will help fix the basics in law and order.”
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