David Seymour hopes everyone will be able to express their opinions on the Treaty amid debate over a controversial bill.

During yesterday's State of the Nation speech, he warned opponents against automatically labelling the bill racist, and criticised any hints of violence.

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Seymour will likely use his new role as Associate Justice Minister to sell voters on the Treaty Principles Bill.

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David Seymour hopes everyone will be able to express their opinions on the Treaty amid debate over a controversial bill.
During yesterday's State of the Nation speech, he warned opponents against automatically labelling the bill racist, and criticised any hints of violence.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Seymour will likely use his new role as Associate Justice Minister to sell voters on the Treaty Principles Bill.
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