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1. BORA Lawyers and Conveyancers Amendment Bill [PDF, 128 KB]

   Advice to the Attorney-General on consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990,  Member's Bill, no issues.

2. BORA COVID-19 Response (Taxation and Social Assistance Urgent Measures) Bill [PDF, 86 KB]

   We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the Bill of Rights Act. In reaching that conclusion, we have considered the consistency of the Bill with s 19 (freedom from discrimination).

3. BORA COVID-19 Response (Urgent Measures) Legislation Bill [PDF, 73 KB]

   We have considered whether the COVID-19 Response (Urgent Management Measures) Legislation Bill is consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990. We understand that the Bill will be introduced into the House of Representatives on 25 March 2020 with the intention of passing it through all stages under urgency.

4. BORA Electoral Amendment Bill (No 2) - revised vet advice [PDF, 1.1 MB]

   Advice to the Attorney-General on consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, dated 2 December 2019 (Government Bill, BORA sections 7, 14, 25 consistent).

5. BORA Arms Legislation Bill [PDF, 119 KB]

   Advice to the Attorney-General on consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, dated 6 September 2019 (Government Bill, Engages Section 25c).

6. BORA - Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Rugby World Cup 2019 Extended Trading Hours) Amendment Bill [PDF, 1 MB]

   Advice to the Attorney-General on consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, dated 23 August 2019 (Government Bill, BORA sections 14, 21, 25(c) considered).

7. BORA Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Rugby World Cup 2019 Extended Trading Hours) Amendment Bill [PDF, 2 MB]

   Advice to the Attorney-General on consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, dated 23 August 2019 (Government Bill, no issues).

8. BORA Education (Vocational Education and Training Reform) Amendment Bill [PDF, 255 KB]

   Advice to the Attorney-General on consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, dated 19 August 2019 (Government Bill, BORA sections 14, 19(1) considered).

9. BORA Venture Capital Fund Bill [PDF, 94 KB]

   Advice to the Attorney-General on consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, dated 13 August 2019 (Government Bill, no issues).

10. BORA Dairy Industry Restructuring Amendment Bill [PDF, 87 KB]

    Advice to the Attorney-General on consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, dated 13 August 2019 (Government Bill, no issues).

11. BORA Remuneration Authority (Members of Parliament’s Pay) Amendment Bill [PDF, 81 KB]

    Advice to the Attorney-General on consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, dated 1 August 2019 (Government Bill, no issues).

12. BORA - Abortion Legislation Bill: Crown Law's advice [PDF, 220 KB]

    Crown Law's advice to the Attorney-General on consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, dated 1 August 2019 (Government Bill, BORA sections 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20) considered).

13. BORA - Abortion Legislation Bill: Attorney-General's opinion [PDF, 247 KB]

    The Attorney-General's opinion on consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, dated 1 August 2019 (Government Bill, BORA sections 10, 11, 19, 21 considered).

14. BORA - Electoral Amendment Bill [PDF, 201 KB]

    Advice to the Attorney-General on consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, dated 20 July 2019 (Government Bill, Consistent, Engages BORA section 14).

15. BORA Referendums Framework Bill [PDF, 114 KB]

    Advice to the Attorney-General on consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, dated 19 July 2019 (Government Bill, Consistent, BORA sections 14 and 27).

16. BORA - Subordinate Legislation Confirmation Bill (No-3) [PDF, 83 KB]

    Advice to the Attorney-General on consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, dated 16 July 2019 (Government Bill, Consistent, Doesn't engage).

17. BORA - Parliamentary Agencies Delegation Bill [PDF, 77 KB]

    Advice to the Attorney-General on consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, dated 15 July 2019 (Government Bill, Consistent, Doesn't engage).

18. BORA - National Animal Identification and Tracing Amendment Bill [PDF, 327 KB]

    Advice to the Attorney-General on consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, dated 18 June 2019 (Government Bill, consistent, BORA sections 14, 21, 25(c)).

19. BORA - Taxation (Kiwisaver Student Loans, and Remedial Matters) Bill [PDF, 142 KB]

    Advice to the Attorney-General on consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, dated 11 June 2019 (Government Bill, consistent, BORA section 14).

20. BORA Farm Debt Mediation Bill [PDF, 310 KB]

    Advice to the Attorney-General on consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, dated 5 June 2019 (Government Bill, BORA sections 14, 27,consistent).

21. BORA - Maritime Transport (Offshore Installations) Amendment Bill [PDF, 80 KB]

    Advice to the Attorney-General on consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, dated 15 May 2019 (Government Bill, consistent, does not engage).

22. BORA - New Zealand Public Health and Disability (Waikato DHB) Elections Bill [PDF, 78 KB]

    Advice to the Attorney-General on consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, dated 15 May 2019 (Government Bill, consistent).

23. BORA - Homes and Communities Bill [PDF, 139 KB]

    Advice to the Attorney-General on consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, dated 15 May 2019 (Government Bill, consistent BORA sections 14, 21).

24. BORA - Immigration (International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy) Amendment Bill [PDF, 90 KB]

    Advice to the Attorney-General on consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, dated 14 May 2019 (Government Bill, BORA section 19 considered).

25. BORA - Social Assistance Legislation (Budget 2019 Welfare Package) Amendment Bill [PDF, 85 KB]

    Advice to the Attorney-General on consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, dated 14 May 2019 (Government Bill, consistent).