Peter Bunting appointed to Senate

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Peter Bunting appointed to Senate

Leader of the Opposition Mark Golding has advised the Governor General to appoint Peter Bunting as a Senator. This now ends the row over the seat. Earlier today, embattled businessman Norman Horne indicated that he had asked the Governor General to...

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