Michael Woodhouse MP: Three strikes bill passed by Parliament

Friday, May 28, 2010

Three strikes bill passed by Parliament

National has fulfilled its election pledge to take away eligibility for parole for the worst repeat violent offenders with the passing of the Sentencing and Parole Reform Bill this week.

The bill, which includes aspects of ACT’s three strikes policy, denies parole to repeat serious violent offenders and to offenders who are guilty of committing the worst murders. In addition, it enforces maximum sentences on those repeat offenders who persist on carrying out serious violent offences.

National is sending a clear message with this bill that parole is a privilege, not a right.

This bill upholds National’s commitment to put victims at the heart of the justice system by ensuring that the rights of victims and their families are put before the rights of those offenders who choose to continue to offend.

National is serious about taking the tough steps needed to tackle violent crime, and make families safer in their homes and communities.

For more information visit:
http://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/three+strikes+bill+passed+parliament

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Background:

I was most recently the Chief Executive Officer of Mercy Hospital Dunedin, a position I held for 7 ½ years. Previous to that I held senior management positions with ACC, where I was instrumental in implementing ACC’s Elective Services Contracting framework and at Dunedin Hospital in change management, revenue and planning roles.

I was educated at St Pauls High School (now Kavanagh College) and graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. I am a Chartered Accountant and also have a Master of Health Administration from the University of New South Wales.

I was also the President of the NZ Private Surgical Hospitals Association and have also been the Vice President of the NZ Private Hospitals Association, a larger organisation which included the private aged care sector. I am also a Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Management and the New Zealand Institute of Directors.

I have been a Rotarian since 2001 and am active in community and voluntary work in the region. I am an avid rugby fan, having played age group representative rugby for Otago and South Island teams and am a premier grade referee as well as a “fair weather” runner. My wife Amanda and I and our three daughters have a crib in Cromwell and in our spare time enjoy the great outdoors of Central Otago.

Responsibilities:

I am a member of the Health Select Committee, and of the Transport and Industrial Relations Select Committee.

I am also a member of the National Party’s Economic and Commerce Caucus Committee.

My Commitment as Your MP:

I firmly believe in the values that underpin the National Party – loyalty, security, equity of opportunity, freedom and choice, limited Government, strong families, caring communities and a sustainable environment.

I commit to maintaining those values and working on your behalf to ensure that these important principles are upheld. Although not an electorate MP, I believe all MPs have a responsibility to represent and advocate for the people in their communities.