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It's the second week of the winter recess at Parliament - known around the building as one of the quietest weeks in politics of the year.
But despite many politicians taking the week off or working back in their electorates, there's still work being done in the halls of power - including public submissions on the Regulatory Standards Bill today. What does the bill do, and why has it been so controversial?
Also, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says it's possible the government could introduce mandatory sentences for some crimes. What could this look like?
九一星空无限talk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Nick Mills for the Beehive Buzz.
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