JOSEPH MOONEY (National—Southland): I arise on behalf of the National Party to speak on the Oversight of Oranga Tamariki and Children and Young People's Commission Bill. National supports this bill to select committee. National is sensitive to the unfortunate reality that the stresses and pressures that have led to an uptick in family harm, violence, and abuse, and children are sadly more susceptible to ill treatment. National believes that no effort should be spared in protecting the welfare of children. But the focus needs to be very squarely on protecting children, and not expanding the powers of Government.