I want to commence my contribution in this debate by congratulating my friend and colleague Maureen Pugh for bringing to this Parliament a well-thought-out, well-considered, practical piece of legislation that can be implemented now if the Government decided to get off their high horse and stop being so arrogant and assuming that they know the answer to everything and that only they are the fount of knowledge and wisdom on all matters. If they took an occasional opportunity to seek the input, the contribution, and the wisdom of other members in this debating chamber, then they would be doing well for all New Zealanders in terms of solving what is a real problem.