Jan Logie
Business Committee: the power behind the chamber
Collectively the MPs can make Parliament’s rules, but just a few of them can short circuit that and agree together what will happen.
AudioACC sensitive claims unit closure infuriates therapists
A decision by ACC to close down its sensitive claims unit has infuriated some therapists who say it will leave survivors of sexual violence worse off.
They are also calling the closure a nasty… Audio
Jan Logie on ACC claims from women, Māori, pacific people
New analysis shows women are less likely to make ACC claims; they're more likely to be declined when they do, and receive far less compensation than men.
Over the past five years, it's become harder… Audio
ACC should change how it handles sexual abuse claims - Greens
The Green Party is calling for ACC to change the way it deals with sexual abuse claims, following revelations that most abuse survivors fail to complete applications.
Its ACC spokesperson, Jan Logie… Audio
One person’s vigil is another’s intimidation
Parliament’s Health Committee is hearing public feedback on the possibility of safe zones to distance abortion protests from clinics. It's a rights-versus-rights debate with a lot of personal… Audio
One person’s vigil is another’s intimidation
Parliament’s Health Committee is hearing public feedback on the possibility of safe zones to distance abortion protests from clinics. It's a rights-versus-rights debate with a lot of personal…
AudioBill to increase sick leave worked on at Parliament
Progress has been made on a bill to increase employer funded sick leave from five to ten days Audio
Bill to increase sick leave worked on at Parliament
Progress has been made on a bill to increase employer funded sick leave from five to ten days
AudioMPs keep it local in special debate
Roadworks on the way to Wellington Airport, ambulance wait times in Taieri, Waitematā water quality, and churches in Levin have been highlighted by MPs in a special debate at Parliament. Video, Audio
MPs keep it local in special debate
Roadworks on the way to Wellington Airport, ambulance wait times in Taieri, Waitematā water quality, and churches in Levin have been highlighted by MPs in a special debate at Parliament.
Video, AudioLabour Party promises to ban conversion therapy
Labour's promise to ban conversion therapy is being welcomed by the Greens, rejected by ACT, while National are staying tight-lipped.
Conversion therapy is a widely-considered harmful practice that… Audio
Election 2020: Morning Report social policy debate
About 50,000 people who've lost their jobs as a result of the pandemic are now on the jobseeker benefit.
Treasury projections show unemployment is expected to peak at 7.7 percent next year before… Audio
The busy, busy Parliament
The year’s half gone, but Parliament is just about done. Done what, you ask? We consider how much and what the 52nd Parliament has achieved. Audio
The busy, busy Parliament
The year’s half gone, but Parliament is just about done. Done what, you ask? We consider how much and what the 52nd Parliament has achieved.
AudioDomestic violence programme stopped 60pct of participants from reoffending - study
New research into domestic violence shows by removing the perpetrator rather than victims from the home and offering them housing and counselling, almost 60 percent didn't re-offend.
Massey… Audio
Uncertainty over sexual abuse court case changes
There's uncertainty over whether legislation that would overhaul how sexual abuse cases are handled by the courts will be passed before the election.
Jan Logie, the Under-Secretary to the Minister of… Audio
National Party calls on Greens to vote Covid-19 benefit down
The Opposition has sought to drive a wedge between the Greens and their government partners, saying they've once again been forced to swallow a dead rat.
The Government pushed a proposed law through… Audio
Government to invest millions into family violence services
The government says it will shore-up New Zealand's family and sexual violence services in the upcoming 2020 budget to the tune of $183 million over the next four years.
Reports suggest that the… Audio
Covid-19: Green Party proposes Fair Pay Agreements for essential workers
The Green Party wants the Government to introduce legislation to enable Fair Pay Agreements for people doing essential work, such as retail, cleaning, security and transport.
The Covid-19 pandemic… Audio
Parliament works on abortion, tax, and prisoner voting bills amidst Covid-19
Covid-19 is dominating the news and minds of people across the world but it's less of a feature in the debating chamber Audio