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Chris Bishop defends Parliament’s authority over Smith v Fonterra climate case

The Cabinet minister justified legislation to stop the Smith v Fonterra climate litigation, asserting Parliament's supremacy.

Skinny McBuntu

Chris Bishop has defended legislation that halts the Smith v Fonterra climate case, arguing that Parliament holds supreme law-making authority in New Zealand. The minister outlined why the government's legal position prioritises parliamentary power in this matter.

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Chris Bishop: Why Parliament is New Zealand’s supreme law-maker

He defended legislation stopping Smith v Fonterra climate litigation.

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