Parliamentary Service
Dr Sharma's drama plays out in the press
He's said plenty in the media, they've said as little as possible (on the record, at least). That's left media weighing up whether MP-gone-rogue Dr Sharma has really lifted the lid on serous bullying… Audio
Dr Sharma's drama plays out in the press
He's said plenty in the media, they've said as little as possible (on the record, at least). That's left media weighing up whether MP-gone-rogue Dr Sharma has really lifted the lid on serous bullying…
AudioParliamentary employment: 'Chief Executive but not really the boss'
When politicians have staffing issues there is an odd triangular relationship to juggle. MPs' staff are employed by someone else. Someone who can't control the MPs. Audio
Parliamentary employment: 'Chief Executive but not really the boss'
When politicians have staffing issues there is an odd triangular relationship to juggle. MPs' staff are employed by someone else. Someone who can't control the MPs.
AudioSpeaker suggests solutions for MPs' email issues
Parliament's email system has created a conflict between information security and the right of politicians to freely use information, Speaker David Carter says.
MP email screening would breach privilege - Dunne
Screening of MPs emails would be "shocking" and a breach of privilege, government minister Peter Dunne says.
'They have no right to be screening emails' - Hipkins
Parliament's Speaker is expected to report back today to an urgent request about MPs emails being monitored, and even blocked, by Parliamentary Service. Audio