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1. BORA Tariff (Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership) Bill [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990. Ivan Kwok Acting Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Charlotte Connell Legal Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General to determine whether a report should be made to Parliament under s 7...

2. BORA Royal Society of New Zealand Amendment Bill [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...currently awaiting its first reading. We understand that the next Members’ day is scheduled for Wednesday, 22 September 2010. 2. The Bill seeks to amend the Royal Society of New Zealand Act 1997 to incorporate the advancement and promotion of the humanities into the object and functions of the Royal Society of New Zealand. The Bill also proposes to rename the Academy Council to the Academy Executive Committee, to amend the standard for election of Companions of the Society, and to am...

3. BORA Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Deletion Bill [pdf, 186 KB]

   ...references. 4. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms contained in the Bill of Rights Act. Jeff Orr Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Margaret Dugdale Policy Manager, Bill of Rights/Human Rights Public Law Group In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General to determine whether a report should be made to Parliam...

4. BORA Southland Agricultural and Pastoral Association Empowering Bill [pdf, 200 KB]

   ...the Society. 3. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms contained in the Bill of Rights Act. Jeff Orr Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Margaret Dugdale Policy Manager, Bill of Rights/Human Rights Public Law Group In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General to determine whether a report should be made to Parliame...

5. BORA Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation Amendment Bill [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...Account. 4. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms contained in the Bill of Rights Act. Jeff Orr Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Principal Advisor Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General to determine whether a report should be made to Parliament under s 7 o...

6. BORA Airport Authorities (Sale to the Crown) Amendment Bill [pdf, 201 KB]

   ...responsible for enforcing the provisions of the Act. 4. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the Bill of Rights Act. Jeff Orr Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Margaret Dugdale Policy Manager Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General to determine whether a report should be made to Parliament under s...

7. BORA Appropriation (Parliamentary Expenditure Validation) Bill [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...December 2007. 6. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms contained in the Bill of Rights Act. Jeff Orr Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Margaret Dugdale Policy Manager, Bill of Rights/Human Rights Public Law Group In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General to determine whether a report should be made to Parlia...

8. BORA Treaty of Waitangi (Removal of Conflict of Interest) Amendment Bill [pdf, 188 KB]

   ...Waitangi Tribunal. 5. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with rights and freedoms affirmed in the Bill of Rights Act. Jeff Orr Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Margaret Dugdale Policy Manager, Bill of Rights/Human Rights Public Law Group In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General to determine whether a report should be made to Parl...

9. BORA Protection of Personal and Property Rights Amendment Bill [pdf, 185 KB]

   ...and Property Rights Amendment Bill (PCO 7396/7) for consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 ("NZBORA") and advise that the Bill does not contain any amending provisions that are inconsistent with the NZBORA. Val Sim Human Rights Team Leader Malcolm Luey Associate Crown Counsel In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General to determine whether a...

10. BORA Social Security (Entitlement Cards) Amendment Bill [pdf, 186 KB]

    ...partner. 3. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms contained in the Bill of Rights Act. Jeff Orr Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Principal Advisor Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General to determine whether a report should be made to Parliament under s 7 o...