Gordon Campbell: On National’s Abusive, Co-Dependent Relationship With Christopher LuxonHis other faults aside, Christopher Luxon does not appear to have a deep and abiding commitment to democracy. Especially not if it gets in his way, or makes him look bad. The “fast track” powers for instance, enable draft legislation to be passed into law free from normal checks, balances and consents. The unprecedented use of “urgency” powers has enabled the Luxon government to pass 17.4% of its entire legislative agenda devoid of scrutiny by select committees, and without the public getting a chance to make submissions.