This house would ban public service employees (e.g. teachers, doctors) from striking / This house would use population-wide referenda to decide all conscience votes.
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"Conscience votes" happen when political parties do not have a party position on an issue. Each MP is able to decide how they wish to vote on the issue. Most often they involve social issues e.g. abortion, gambling, LGBTQ+ issues.
Round 2
This house would always hold the Olympics in Athens / This house would significantly reduce the NZOC's bar for athletes to attend the Olympics.
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New Zealand's Olympic Committee (NZOC) sets a high bar for athletes being able to go to the Olympics representing New Zealand. They must show they are able to make a top 16 placing, and show potential to finish in the top 8 at the Olympics.
Round 1
This house would implement performance pay for teachers. / This house would create separate academic and vocational high schools.
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Performance pay refers to when employees are paid based on the results they achieve in their job.