Thursday, July 26, 2012

Families Commission Bill passes first reading

URL: Families Commission Bill passes first reading

Paula Bennett | Social Development

A Bill to streamline and refocus the Families Commission passed its first reading in Parliament yesterday, says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. ‘’This Bill will restructure the Families Commission changing its function and governance structure,’’ says Mrs Bennett. ‘’This is an opportunity to remodel the Commission so it can provide independent research and evaluation on key issues impacting upon families...