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Submission to Psychoactive Substances Bill 03 May 2013
The Salvation Army's Submission to Parliament.
Gambling Amendment Bill 2010 11 July 2012
A submission to the bill by SPPU.
Customs and Excise Tobacco Amendment Bill 11 July 2012
A submission to the bill by SPPU.
Psychoactive Drugs 14 June 2011
The Salvation Army's stand on psychoactive drugs.
Submission on Alcohol Reform Bill 16 March 2011
Submission to the Justice and Electoral Committee on the Alcohol Reform Bill.
A Contest of Spirits 28 August 2010
A discussion of the discourses and debates that have informed how The Salvation Army sees alcohol.
Under the Influence 28 August 2010
Reshaping New Zealand's drinking culture.
Alcohol in our Lives 28 August 2009
Submission by The Salvation Army to the Law Commission's 'Alcohol in Our Lives' issues paper.
Excising Excess 16 August 2009
Using alcohol taxes to reduce New Zealanders' harmful drinking.

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