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Episode 5 - A Bill Becomes a Law (video)
"...and then I eat an entire Hunger Buster, and I go home and I do my sword practice to some of my favourite Japanese cartoons." Photo: Kevin & Co
Now that we know how the government works, Robbie tackles the next big questions: how do you get parliament to do what you want it to? Before a law is a law, it’s a bill; and before a bill is passed, it goes through a select committee. This is where you come in. Dig out your old quill and piece of parchment, then write to your MP and tell them what you think; otherwise, tune in to Robbie, who will tell you more ways to get parliament to listen.
Phone calls do work. Photo: Kevin & Co
Episode 5 - A Bill Becomes a Law (podcast)
New Zealand has some weird laws, and comedian Chris Parker tries to sneak a few past Robbie Nicol, while Robbie lies to Chris about the governors-general.
Chris, Robbie & Finn Photo: Kevin & Co / Tim Batt
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Finnius Teppett & Robbie Nicol Photo: Kevin & Co
The Citizen’s Handbook is a podcast and video series written by Robbie Nicol and Finnius Teppett, directed by Leon Wadham, and produced by Kevin & Co.
Robbie Nicol is a writer and presenter best known as the creator and host of the political comedy web series White Man Behind a Desk.
Finnius Teppett is an award-winning writer for theatre, television, and film.
| Twitter: @robbienicol & @finni_yes | Facebook: @WhiteManBehindADesk |
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