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world over the moral, medical and social problems involved in abortion. We believe that such a grave moral, medical and social issue is not one for hasty action, and that steps should be taken to establish reliably and authoritatively all relevant information and facts on abortion in New
Zealand before any action is considered" which caused a notably heated debate on the conference floor. His opposition to abortion went as far as to introduce a bill aimed at closing private abortion clinics. Wall's next clash with colleagues came over the Crimes Amendment Bill 1975 which would have legalised "homosexual acts" between consenting males over 20, which he opposed. Wall went as far as to propose a two-year prison sentence for anyone telling persons under the age of 20 that homosexual behavior was normal. When the vote was held Wall (as Speaker) did not vote against the bill however.
653:'s death in 1985 and served in this role until 1987. Prior to this Wall had been upset at being passed over for any responsibilities following Labour's victory and thus took to the role of speaker with enthusiasm. Colleagues thought he had a tendency to overdo his role and was too tough on opposition MPs, almost everyone was ejected from the chamber at least once during his two years as speaker. As speaker he was the target of an unprecedented attack on his integrity by Sir
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Reverend Don Borrie, a local Presbyterian minister, believing Wall was "out of touch" with his constituents particularly regarding health issues. Wall was reselected by the Labour Party and claimed his reselection was an "absolute" endorsement of his
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Wall had a reputation as a "prickly character" and his inclination to follow his convictions, even when they contradicted his colleagues, cost him political advancement. Consequently, he was overlooked for a place in cabinet during both the
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for two years studying law before instead deciding on a career in medicine. To earn enough money to pay for his medical studies he worked at various times on farms as a labourer, shearer, shed hand, and musterer. He completed courses at the
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said "He was a man of fierce and strong opinions ... he was a unique character who made great sacrifices for his principles." In early 1980 he had been a member of the New
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Marlborough Hospital Board and Blenheim Borough Council for two terms. He was also elected a member of the Labour Party's executive.
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