David Parker
Opposition says Marine and Coastal bill process a farce
The government's been accused of abusing the democratic process by rushing through legislation to replace the foreshore and seabed act. Audio
National, Maori parties accused of turning committee into farce
The National and Maori parties are being accused of making a farce out of the select committee process on legislation to replace the Foreshore and Seabed Act. Audio
Reaction to Crafar farms decision
More now on the Government's decision to turn down a Chinese bid to buy the Crafar farms. Audio
Labour Party says ACC changes will cost more to get less
The Labour Party says the Government's decision to give private insurers the chance to compete with ACC to provide workplace insurance means people will pay more and get less. Audio
Government told to stop talking, start acting on wage gap
The government's being accused of massaging statistics to make it look like it's closed the wage gap with Australia. Audio
Labour demands government stop ACC cuts
Labour is the demanding the government stop its shake-up of the Accident Compensation Corporation following a huge turnaround in its performance. Audio
Claims that orginal ACC levy proposals massively overblown
Opponents of the Government claim the original increases proposed for ACC levies were massively overblown, to soften the public up for the levy hikes just unveiled. Audio
Govt scales back proposed ACC levy hikes
Whopping hikes to ACC levies have been scaled back by the government but workers and road users will still be hit in the pocket. Audio
David Parker on ACC deal
The Labour Party says it's clear the move towards competition has been National's plan all along. Audio
Labour Party handling of ACC portfolio 'shambolic'
The Labour Party has described the government's handling of the Accident Compensation Corporation portfolio as 'shambolic'. Audio
Labour responds to proposed changes to ACC
It's going to cost you more to register and run your car as the Government moves to raise more money for Accident Compensation and cut entitlements. Audio
Govt announces proposed changes to ACC
It's going to cost you more to register and run your car as the Government moves to raise more money for Accident Compensation and cut entitlements Audio
End of ACC support for injured criminals
Big changes to accident compensation will be announced tomorrow and the result will be a hike in the levies New Zealanders all pay for coverage. Audio
Mining industry celebrates unlocking conservation land
The mining industry is celebrating a Government plan to unlock conservation land for minerals exploration. Audio
Focus on politics for 24 July 2009
The Public Service has been put on notice - the big spending years of large scale growth are over, and reform is coming. Audio
Opposition MPs warn key infrastructure will be left vulnerable
Opposition politicians are warning that moves to change the rules for foreign investment will put vital New Zealand assets at risk. Audio
Labour electoral submission cans key parts of old law
The Labour Party is abandoning key aspects of old electoral law in its submission to a government review. Audio
New ACC Board Chair (Part 3)
We're joined now by Labour's ACC spokesperson David Parker. Audio
ACC rising costs
Labour says the govt is using shonky figures to create an impression of crisis at ACC, to justify its privatisation plans. Audio
Govt repeal of EFA hits a stumbling block
It foundered in parliament last night, after a procedural error by the Leader of the House. Audio
