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1. 2020-10-09-ORC-PC7-s-149G3-Key-Issues-Report-Appendices.pdf [pdf, 6.2 MB]

   ...ensure that it can continue to meet a multiplicity of needs without becoming degraded or depleted. These include the habitat needs of our first freshwater users, the indigenous fish, fowl and invertebrates, and the more recent demands created by human activities, such as the need for clean drinking water, recreation, hydroelectricity generation, and farm irrigation. The task of managing these needs and demands is challenging. One set of challenges relates to water quality. It requir...

2. BORA Countering Terrorist Fighters Legislation Bill [pdf, 362 KB]

   ...September 2014, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) unanimously adopted Resolution 2178 condemning violent extremism and underscoring the need for states to prevent travel and support for FTFs. UNSC Resolution 2178 reaffirmed that respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law are complementary and mutually reinforcing with effective counter-terrorism measures, and fundamental rights are an essential part of a successful counter-terrorism effort. 7.Broadly,...

3. Geary v Accident Compensation Corporation [2013] NZHRRT 34 [pdf, 293 KB]

   1 (1) ORDER PROHIBITING PUBLICATION OF NAME, ADDRESS AND IDENTIFYING PARTICULARS OF EFG AND JKL (2) ORDER PREVENTING SEARCH OF THE TRIBUNAL FILE WITHOUT LEAVE OF THE CHAIRPERSON OR OF THE TRIBUNAL IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2013] NZHRRT 34 Reference No. HRRT 001/2012 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN IAN RUSSELL GEARY PLAINTIFF AND ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines...

4. HIJ v RST and UVW (Publication) [2013] NZHRRT 41 [pdf, 152 KB]

   1 (1) ORDER PROHIBITING PUBLICATION OF NAME, ADDRESS OR IDENTIFYING PARTICULARS OF PARTIES (2) ORDER PREVENTING SEARCH OF THE TRIBUNAL FILE WITHOUT LEAVE OF CHAIRPERSON OR OF THE TRIBUNAL IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2013] NZHRRT 41 Reference No. HRRT 024/2010 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN HIJ PLAINTIFF AND RST FIRST DEFENDANT AND UVW SECOND DEFENDANT AT AUCKLAND BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Mr GJ...

5. BORA New Zealand Sign Language Bill [pdf, 95 KB]

   ...whether clause 7 of the Bill could give rise to an issue of discrimination under section 19 of the Bill of Rights Act. Section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act provides the right to freedom from discrimination on the grounds set out in section 21 of the Human Rights Act 1993. These grounds include, inter alia, ethnic or national origin, and disability. 7. In our view, taking into account the various domestic and overseas judicial pronouncements as to the meaning of discrimination, the k...

6. BORA New Zealand Superannuation Amendment Bill [pdf, 157 KB]

   ...ISSUES OF INCONSISTENCY WITH THE BILL OF RIGHTS ACT Section 19(1): the right to be free from discrimination 5. Section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act provides the right to freedom from discrimination on the grounds set out in section 21 of the Human Rights Act 1993. These grounds include, inter alia, ethnic or national origin, sex, and disability. 6. In our view, taking into account the various domestic and overseas judicial pronouncements as to the meaning of discrimination, t...

7. Apostolakis v Gilbert (Adjournment Application) [2018] NZHRRT 8 [pdf, 216 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2018] NZHRRT 8 Reference No. HRRT 008/2016 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 BETWEEN KATHY APOSTOLAKIS PLAINTIFF AND PETER GILBERT DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Ms WV Gilchrist, Member Hon KL Shirley, Member REPRESENTATION: Mrs K Apostolakis in person Mr PC Gilbert in person DATE OF HEARING: Heard on the papers DATE OF DECISION: 28 March...

8. BORA Dairy Industry Restructuring Amendment Bill [pdf, 286 KB]

   ...price setting. POSSIBLE INCONSISTENCIES WITH THE BILL OF RIGHTS ACT Section 19(1) – Freedom from discrimination 4. Section 19(1) of the Bill of Rights Act affirms the right to freedom from discrimination on the grounds of discrimination in the Human Rights Act 1993. These grounds include, amongst others, family or marital status. 5. New section 150E(2) of the Bill requires that the chair and a majority of the members of the Milk Price Panel are independent. The definition of “ind...

9. COVID-19 Public Health Response (Validation of Managed Isolation and Quarantine Charges) Amendment Bill [pdf, 230 KB]

   ...Consistency of the Bill with the Bill of Rights Act Section 19 – Freedom from discrimination 9. Section 19 of the Bill of Rights Act affirms that everyone has the right to freedom from discrimination on the grounds of discrimination set out in the Human Rights Act 1993 (the Human Rights Act). 10. The Bill retroactively treats Australian temporary class visa holders differently from other arrivals who have been through MIQ. This raises the question of whether the right to be free f...

10. Child Support Amendment Bill [pdf, 90 KB]

    ...Consistency of the Bill with the Bill of Rights Act Section 19 – Freedom from discrimination 6. Section 19 of the Bill of Rights Act affirms that everyone has the right to freedom from discrimination on the grounds of discrimination set out in the Human Rights Act 1993 (‘the Human Rights Act’). 7. The key questions in assessing whether there is a limit on the right to freedom from discrimination are:1 a. does the legislation draw a distinction on one of the prohibited grounds...