Act triggers rarely used coalition clause amid disagreement with National

ACT declares disagreement with partners over firearm registry

Police Minister Mark Mitchell says he won’t put public safety at risk, as ACT Minister Nicole McKee vents disagreement over firearms policy.

Firearms registry: Act invokes 'agree to disagree' clause

Act MP Nicole McKee. Photo: RNZ The Act Party has formally invoked its "agree to disagree" clause in its coalition agreement with National over the firearms registry.

ACT invokes 'agree to disagree' clause over firearms registry review

ACT has invoked its coalition agreement's "agree to disagree" clause, citing National's refusal to support a more thorough review of the firearms registry.

Act triggers rarely used coalition clause amid disagreement with National

The Act Party has invoked the “agree to disagree” clause in its coalition agreement with the National Party in relation to the firearms registry. Nicole...

Property Rights over Human Rights – Only .3% of submitters supported ACTs Regulatory Standards Bill

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Almost three-decade anniversary since Howard’s gun crackdown sparks calls for firearm register

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