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1. Fines information for employers

   When you receive an attachment order, follow the instructions on the order. You must start making deductions from the employee’s income as soon as you get it. Find out how you can make payments Send us a payment schedule if you make bulk payments If you are making deductions for several employees, and you want to pay in bulk, it is very important that you send us a payment schedule because we use it to allocate the money correctly. If you do not send a payment schedule, the money may not go to

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2. What happens next

   When the Review Officer receives your application, a copy will be sent to the respondent (the other party named in the standards committee’s decision). The Review Officer will also get a copy of your complaint file from the committee. Before the hearing The Review Officer will expect that all supporting information is sent with the application. The respondent may wish to reply. Dispute resolution The Review Officer may invite the parties to try and resolve matters by negotiation, conciliation...

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3. Government Inquiry into handling of Robertson case announced

   Minister's media release: Government Inquiry into handling of Robertson case announced (10 August 2015) Justice Minister Amy Adams and Corrections Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga have appointed Mel Smith CNZM to conduct an inquiry under the provisions of the Inquiries Act 2013 into the handling of the Tony Robertson case. Mr Robertson murdered Blessie Gotingco in May 2014 following his release from prison. Ministers Adams and Lotu-liga have also released the draft Terms of Reference for the inquir

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4. Wellbeing Budget 2019

   This year’s Wellbeing Budget delivers a comprehensive funding package dedicated to eliminating family violence and sexual violence in Aotearoa. This investment will drive substantial improvements in wellbeing for people currently affected by violence. It will help future generations live free of family violence and sexual violence and build the sort of country we can be proud of.  The first Joint Venture Budget package will invest $320.9 million over four years, in five key areas: Increa

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5. 2025 NZPSPLA 066 pdf [pdf, 99 KB]

   ...cancellation of Mr Galuva’a’s certificate of approval. [2] Mr Galuva’a has neither applied for waiver of the grounds for disqualification nor provided any submissions as to why his certificate should not be cancelled. In addition, he has not filed any opposition to dealing with the complaint on the papers. [3] I am satisfied that the nature and seriousness of Mr Galuva’a’s offending together with the prison sentence he is serving establishes that he is no longer suitable to...

6. How to handle and protect Ministry information

   If you're a third-party vendor, supplier or organisation providing services to the Ministry of Justice, you need to know how to handle and protect Ministry and/or court and judicial information. The Ministry has an important role in safeguarding the information of people who engage with justice services. We work proactively to ensure all information held by the Ministry is managed according to best practice. If you are a new vendor supplying the Ministry of Justice, or your contract is coming up

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7. Firearms Prohibition Orders Legislation Amendment Act 2024

   ...gang offenders are eligible for an FPO police will be able to conduct searches without a warrant regarding a person with an FPO people with an FPO will be able to apply to have it revoked or varied after it has been in place for at least five years by filing a Notice of Application at the issuing court. The new law is part of the Government’s wider programme to reduce crime, protect victims and enhance law and order.  

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8. Victims satisfied with restorative justice

   A new survey conducted in 2021 shows the majority of victims of crime who take part in restorative justice conferences continue to be satisfied with the process. Restorative justice conferences are face-to-face meetings where victims can tell offenders how the crime affected them, and where offenders can take personal responsibility for their actions. The 2021 Victim Satisfaction Survey survey involved interviews with 259 victims who took part in restorative justice processes between July 2019 a

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9. Te Tāhū o te Ture 2021/22 Annual Report published

   The Ministry’s 2021/22 Annual Report has been tabled in Parliament. The Annual Report provides an account of the Ministry’s performance over the financial year ending 30 June 2022, and highlights the achievements and progress made across priority areas outlined in the Ministry’s Strategy and Statement of Intent 2019–24. Ministry of Justice Annual Report 2021/2022. The Ministry reached some major milestones over 2021/22, such as launching Te Au Reka, the Ministry's new digital case manage

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10. Feedback on incitement and hate speech laws released

    A summary of public submissions on proposals to strengthen the incitement provisions of the Human Rights Act 1993 is now publicly available. The Ministry of Justice received more than 19,000 submissions during extensive consultation on six proposals for strengthening protections against hatred-inciting speech and discrimination, set out in the 2021 discussion document, Proposals against incitement of hatred and discrimination. After considering the feedback, the Government has announced it...

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