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New Zealand's Cookie Tin Lottery: A Unique Path to Lawmaking

New Zealand's Parliament uses a cookie tin lottery to randomly select bills for debate, ensuring all legislators have a chance to propose laws.


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In a quirky tradition, New Zealand's Parliament employs a cookie tin lottery to randomly select bills for debate, allowing all legislators, regardless of popularity, to advance their proposals. This egalitarian system, which began in the 1990s, contrasts with typical political processes and has led to significant laws like marriage equality. Recent winners include Arena Williams, advocating for transparency in international money transfer fees, and Tim van de Molen, who seeks to protect military decorations. The lottery reflects New Zealand's cultural irreverence and democratic values.

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