Members of Parliament travel across the Tasman this week to learn more about Australia’s federal and state political and electoral systems.
The delegation includes Botany-based Labour List MP Naisi Chen, Nicola Grigg [National, MP for Selwyn] and Joseph Mooney [National, MP for Southland] and will go to Adelaide, Melbourne, and Canberra as part of the Australian Political Exchange Council.
As part of the exchange the delegation will be in Melbourne for the Victorian State Election Day.
Speaker of the House Adrian Rurawhe said this event would be an “excellent opportunity to witness Australian democracy in action”.
“The delegation will spend time with the Victorian Electoral Commission and see voting hubs in Melbourne, giving the group insight into Australia’s state political and electoral systems. This will be especially interesting for them with the next New Zealand general election coming up next year.”
The delegation will meet members of the Parliament of South Australia, Parliament of Victoria and Parliament of Australia, as well as the Australian Electoral Commission.
The group will also meet members of the hosting programme – the Australian Political Exchange Council.
The council was founded in December 1981 to arrange exchange visits of young political leaders between Australia and other countries.
