Kanongata'a-Suisuiki AnahilaANAHILA KANONGATA'A-SUISUIKI (Labour): Kia ora Mr Speaker. It's an absolute privilege to stand here in reply to this District Court (Protection of Judgment Debtors with Disabilities) Amendment Bill which I call the  'Epalahame 'Una Tanginoa Bill". I want to acknowledge all the members my parliamentary colleagues that contributed to this bill especially the Hon Simon Bridges. I want to acknowledge that he did fly in at 10 past 8 that morning and confirmed with me that he will meet with me at 9 o'clock. Also Mr Mark Mitchell did say to me that he supports it in principle but needed to consult others. So I just wanted to correct that tiny little fact. But I want to acknowledge the Hon Simon Bridges' comments about compassion in terms that it is a "good thought" bill but he did talk about that the word "necessary" in terms of—it might be slightly wide which I agree that the select committee can look.I want to thank my colleague here Louisa Wall. Her contribution was two words that really struck a chord. She spoke about that you cannot take a tradesperson's tools that are vital for their livelihood; in comparison with a disabled person it's vital for their lives. So there's a difference between livelihood and lives. So thank you member Louisa Wall for that contribution.Chris Penk—I want to thank Chris Penk for acknowledging the good work that Community Law does and referencing the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act. I just want to acknowledge him for that. The member Darroch Ball—thank you Darroch. Thank you for your comments in terms of it being common sense and just because something's not written in black and white doesn't mean that it's not in there. I'd like to acknowledge him for seeking that the select committee look for experts and advisers in this area and of course the Hon Dr Nick Smith for his comments about improving the rights of disabled persons and cautioning us in terms of unintentional consequences. To my colleague Greg O'Connor—thank you Greg O'Connor. Sometimes when we think about bailiffs we forget that they are people delivering a vital service. So thank you Greg O'Connor for bringing that side of the argument into the kōrero today and protection for bailiffs now that if this goes into law they are protected from applying good judgment where we've seen in this case—in the 'Epalahame 'Una Tanginoa case—we all agree that that did not fall into "good judgment".Just to round off I want to acknowledge the work of the Community Law office especially the work of Mr Soane Foliaki who is based in Ōtara. Of course they do now have a Community Law office in Papakura. I am honoured to be the member based in Papakura to bring the voices of the people to this House. Also I want to encourage everyone out there who thinks that this was something that would not happen in New Zealand to exercise the tools afforded to the select committee. If submissions are sought please please put a submission in because we would like to hear the thoughts of those who have gone through this experience or who do not wish for others to go through this experience.In my opening speech we've referred to the word "tetraplegic" or "quadriplegic". It's been reported that Mr Tanginoa was a quadriplegic. His lawyer refers to him as a tetraplegic but in the end it summarises our needing to learn more about the disabled community and that when we're speaking about a certain disability we need to be informed of what it means for that person. I also want to acknowledge those who are champions in this area to please bring your voice when submissions are sought. Bring your voice to the select committee. It is much needed. This is the time for this to come to this House. Of course to my colleague and my friend fellow rugby coach Mr Soane Foliaki thank you for your assisting me in the journey of this bill in the House. I commend this bill to the House. Mālō 'aupito.Bill read a first time. Bill referred to the Justice Committee."