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1. Adoption Action Inc v Attorney-General [2016] NZHRRT 9 [pdf, 371 KB]

   ...Adoption Act Inc [9] Standing [11] The Human Rights Commission [14] The report of the Children’s Commissioner [17] Delay [18] OVERVIEW OF THE CLAIM [20] Sex [22] Sex and marital status [23] Marital status and sexual orientation [24] Disability [27] Age [28] Race [30] OVERVIEW OF THE CASE FOR THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL [33] THE EVIDENCE [34] The witnesses [34] Mr Ludbrook – whether an expert witness [35] Overview of the adoption process [41] Open versus closed adoption...

2. [2015] NZSSAA 029, 22 April [pdf, 40 KB]

   ...On this evidence there is plainly justification for the various additional allowances XXXX has been receiving. XXXX has in the past, and will no doubt in the future, have the opportunity of applying for increases in her own and the children’s Disability Allowances if she presents evidence in support of expenditure incurred in meeting any special needs arising from the state of health of the family. (e) The ability of the applicant to improve his or her financial situation. [11] X...

3. [2016] NZSSAA 52 (16 June 2016) [pdf, 55 KB]

   ...Accordingly, on 21 August 2015 the car repayments, which had been included in the assessment of Special Benefit at $100 per week, were excluded. Allowable costs which remained included in the assessment were accommodation costs of $225 per week, disability-related expenses of $9.99 a week, and other loan repayments of $60 a week. A decision was made to pay Special Benefit at 30% of allowable costs which was $88.50 per week, that being the lesser of the deficiency rate and 30% of all...

4. BORA Broadcasting (Games of National Significance) Amendment Bill [pdf, 179 KB]

   ...Bill of Rights Act Section 19(1) – Freedom from discrimination 5. Section 19 of the Bill of Rights Act affirms that everyone has the right to freedom from discrimination on the grounds set out in the Human Rights Act 1993, including sex 1 and disability. 2 6. The key questions in assessing whether there is a limit on the right to freedom from discrimination are: 3 1 Human Rights Act 1993, s 21(1)(a). 2 Human Rights Act 199...

5. [2015] NZSSAA 018, 16 March [pdf, 37 KB]

   ...limb of s 86(9A) in relation to part of the debt. [21] Finally, we must consider whether it would be inequitable in all the circumstances including the debtor’s financial circumstances to permit recovery. The appellant suffers from significant disabilities. His mother acts as his agent in relation to his financial affairs. We understand that he has 24-hour care provided by ACC. His income is spent on board and other activities related to his well-being. His mother said that if...

6. [2019] NZSSAA 33 (16 May 2019) [pdf, 137 KB]

   ...Executive on 2 December 2004. No date was given for the decision of the BRC although the agent attached a BRC decision dated 27 June 2018. The BRC had reviewed the Ministry’s decision on 18 March 2017 to regrant the 2 applicant’s Disability Allowance at the maximum rate and Special Benefit at $26.50 per week from 6 March 2017. [3] On 24 January 2019, the Authority convened a telephone conference to clarify which decision was being appealed, the grounds for the appea...

7. [2024] NZEmpC 246 NHL v The Priory in New Zealand of The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem judgment redacted [pdf, 171 KB]

   ...7 MW v Spiga Ltd [2024] NZEmpC 147. 8 At [87]–[89]. information” does not sufficiently protect the plaintiff’s privacy. [Redacted pursuant to [31].9 [18] In that regard, she notes the particular issues facing people with disabilities. She refers to the labour force participation rate for people with disabilities, which is very low compared with that for people who have no recognised disabilities. In support of her submission, she points to art 5 of the Unite...

8. King v Attorney-General (Application to Remove Proceedings to High Court) [2017] NZHRRT 10 [pdf, 215 KB]

   ...http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1993/0082/latest/link.aspx?id=DLM305441#DLM305441 4 BRIEF BACKGROUND [5] In each of the eight proceedings the plaintiffs challenge a policy of the Ministry of Health which excluded family members from payment for the provision of disability support services to their disabled relatives. It is alleged the policy constituted unlawful discrimination on the basis of family status. The policy in question is the same as that considered in Ministr...

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

   ...abortion contained in the Crimes Act 1961 does not engage the right not to be deprived of life under s 8 of the Bill of Rights Act. 2.2 Decriminalising abortion also does not engage the right to freedom from discrimination on the basis of sex or disability under s 19 of the Bill of Rights Act. 2.3 New sections 15 and 17 of the CSA Act, which would create a power to declare “safe areas” around the premises of abortion providers, limit the right to freedom of expression in s 14 of t...

10. BORA New Zealand Public Health and Disability (Southern DHB) Elections Bill [pdf, 266 KB]

    New Zealand Public Health and Disability (Southern DHB) Elections Bill 16 November 2015 Hon Christopher Finlayson QC, Attorney-General Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990: New Zealand Public Health and Disability (Southern DHB) Elections Bill Our advice 1. We have considered whether the New Zealand Public Health and Disability (Southern DHB) Elections Bill (‘the Bill’) is consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Ac...