In 2004 the Speaker of the House of Representatives was Jonathan Hunt, photographed here beside artist Ryuzo Mishida’s portrait of him. The Speaker, who is elected by MPs, determines the proceedings of the House and keeps order. He is also responsible for parliamentary expenditure and running the buildings and grounds. It is important that the Speaker is seen to be impartial in carrying out these duties, particularly in relation to disciplinary action against MPs.
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New Zealand Portrait Gallery - Te Pukenga Whakaata
Photograph by David Lewis
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