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Public engagement on racial discrimination
Te Aorerekura – the National Strategy to Eliminate Family Violence and Sexual Violence launched

Te Aorerekura – Aotearoa New Zealand’s first ever National Strategy for the Elimination of Family Violence and Sexual violence has been launched.
First Public Service census released

The Public Service Commission Te Kawa Mataaho has released the results of its first public service census – “Te Taunaki”.
Victims satisfied with restorative justice
New study on victimisation in families
Changes to New Zealand’s Harmful Digital Communications Law
Latest Justice Statistics Released

The Ministry has today published the latest six-monthly justice statistics for the year ended December 2021.
Have your say on a national framework to improve access to civil justice - Wayfinding for Civil Justice
Review of the Search and Surveillance Act 2012
Budget 2022 Family Violence and Sexual Violence package announced

Budget 2022 is investing $114.52m over four years to strengthen collective action to prevent and respond to family violence and sexual violence.
Budget 2022 Ministry of Justice
Adoption law reform – options for creating a new system

The public has helped the Government form adoption law reform options for a creating a new adoption system for Aotearoa New Zealand.
2021 New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey (NZCVS)

The 2021 New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey (NZCVS) has been released.
Joint Venture adopts new name, Te Puna Aonui

Te Puna Aonui is the joint venture of government agencies that will deliver Te Aorerekura.
Anti-Money Laundering Laws Reviewed

The Ministry of Justice has reviewed the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act.
Feedback sought on first review of law governing intelligence agencies
Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died in Balmoral on 8 September 2022 (GMT) at age 96. She had reigned as Queen for 70 years.
Courts and Tribunal hours – 26 September 2022
The first stages of the coronial process- a video for whānau

The Ministry of Justice has created a new video resource to guide whānau through the first stages of the coronial process.
New suite of resources for the Family Court launched

The new resources will help parents, guardians and whānau understand the options available to them when making decisions about the care of their tamariki.

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