Thread by @NZParliament

The #Justice Committee has heard from many national organisations on the #EndOfLifeChoice Bill, and is now ready to send subcommittees across NZ to hear from everyone who asked to be heard on the bill. Indicative schedule below 👇 #nzpol

“The committee has received over 35,000 submissions... Around 10% of submitters indicated that they also want to talk to us. The committee will form subcommittees to enable it to travel the country and hear from as many people as possible in person” - Justice chair @RaymondHuo

“We are committed to respectfully hearing all submitters... we invite the public to join us, as well as all MPs, to ensure they are aware of the issues before they exercise their conscience vote early next year” - Justice deputy chair Hon @maggiebarrynz

Committee staff are in the process of publishing submissions, beginning with those from organisations, then individuals. Committee staff will be in touch with submitters who asked to be heard, to assist them with times and venues. #nzpol #EndOfLifeChoice

Hearings will be advertised on the @NZParliament website and on social media. Hearings are open to the public and media and, where possible, will be livestreamed to the Justice Committee’s Facebook page (facebook.com/JUSCNZ). #nzpol

The Justice Committee has confirmed venues for its public #EndOfLifeChoice Bill hearings in NEW PLYMOUTH (17 July) & NAPIER (19 July):
▪️ New Plymouth: Copthorne Hotel Grand Central
▪️ Napier: The Crown Hotel Napier
Full list of dates & venues: bit.ly/2KL0nL4 #nzpol