McKeogh v Attorney-General [2020] NZHRRT 39 [pdf, 368 KB]
...amended to remove the alleged discriminatory effect, the claim remains live and should not be stayed. [10] In these circumstances the Tribunal intends issuing its decision. The late amendment to the statement of claim [11] In its original form as filed on 21 July 2016 the statement of claim alleged the spousal deduction affected or treated the plaintiffs differently on the basis of their family status (Human Rights Act 1993 (HRA), s 21(1)(l)(iii) “family status … means … being m...