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1. Family violence reform paper 1: Context and supporting integrated responses [pdf, 582 KB]

   ...for Cabinet, seeking agreement to wide-ranging reform of the family violence legislative framework, with the intention of reducing family violence. The paper is presented in two parts: 1.1. Part A - provides the context for the proposed reform of legislation, and a cost-benefit analysis of the total package, and 1.2. Part B - seeks Cabinet agreement to a set of initiatives designed to contribute to a better coordinated and responsive family violence system, and sets out the details of...

2. Cabinet paper relating to Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators (Minimum Training) Amendment Regulations and other legislative instruments [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   1 In Confidence Office of the Associate Minister of Justice Chair, Cabinet Legislation Committee Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators (Minimum Training) Amendment Regulations and other legislative instruments Proposal 1. This paper seeks Cabinet’s agreement to authorise the submission to the Executive Council of the: 1.1 Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators (Minimum Training) Amendment Regulations 2019; 1.2 Tribunals Powers and Pr...

3. FV Reform Paper 1 Context [pdf, 554 KB]

   ...for Cabinet, seeking agreement to wide-ranging reform of the family violence legislative framework, with the intention of reducing family violence. The paper is presented in two parts: 1.1. Part A - provides the context for the proposed reform of legislation, and a cost-benefit analysis of the total package, and 1.2. Part B - seeks Cabinet agreement to a set of initiatives designed to contribute to a better coordinated and responsive family violence system, and sets out the details of...

4. Court-Remote-Participation-Amendment-Bill_FINAL.pdf [pdf, 1.8 MB]

   ...This paper seeks Cabinet's agreement to progress two initiatives to enable more virtual participation in court proceedings - namely: 1.1 undertake a first principles review of the Courts (Remote Participation) Act 2010;and 1.2 make two small legislative changes to the Courts (Remote Participation) Act 201 O and one to the Criminal Procedure Act 2011. Relation to government priorities 2 These initiatives will implement the Government's Restore Law and Order 100-Day Plan com...

5. Waitangi Tribunal bibliography part 1 2019 [pdf, 406 KB]

   ...of the Treaty, and, for that purpose, to determine its meaning and effect and whether certain matters are inconsistent with those principles.’ As well as its primary function as set out above, the Tribunal is also able to report on proposed legislation or regulations in relation to the principles of the Treaty when referred to it by the House of Representatives. On claims adjudged well-founded, it has the power to make binding recommendations for the return to Maori ownership of...

6. Waitangi Tribunal Bibliography part 1 2019 [pdf, 174 KB]

   ...principles of the Treaty, and, for that purpose, to determine its meaning and effect and whether certain matters are inconsistent with those principles.’ As well as its primary function as set out above, the Tribunal is also able to report on proposed legislation or regulations in relation to the principles of the Treaty when referred to it by the House of Representatives. On claims adjudged well-founded, it has the power to make binding recommendations for the return to Maori ownershi...

7. Waitangi Tribunal bibliography 2020 Part 1 [pdf, 367 KB]

   ...of the Treaty, and, for that purpose, to determine its meaning and effect and whether certain matters are inconsistent with those principles.’ As well as its primary function as set out above, the Tribunal is also able to report on proposed legislation or regulations in relation to the principles of the Treaty when referred to it by the House of Representatives. On claims adjudged well-founded, it has the power to make binding recommendations for the return to Maori ownership of...

8. Regulatory Impact Statement Parliamentary privilege bill [pdf, 302 KB]

   ...defamation action Attorney‐General and Gow v Leigh was tabled in the House on 3 September 2013.   The Privileges Committee concluded that the Court decision had effectively narrowed the scope of  privilege as Parliament had understood  it.   They recommended  legislation  to restore  the scope  to  Parliament’s  previous  understanding,  as  well  as  addressing  other  matters  of  privilege  and  consolidating and modernising ex...

9. Waitangi Tribunal bibliography 2018 part 1 [pdf, 403 KB]

   ...of the Treaty, and, for that purpose, to determine its meaning and effect and whether certain matters are inconsistent with those principles.’ As well as its primary function as set out above, the Tribunal is also able to report on proposed legislation or regulations in relation to the principles of the Treaty when referred to it by the House of Representatives. On claims adjudged well-founded, it has the power to make binding recommendations for the return to Maori ownership of...

10. Regulatory Impact Statement: Unilateral cancellation of voluntary time payment arrangements for unpaid fines [pdf, 733 KB]

    ...system. Improving the administration cost and speed of accident compensation appeals Status quo and problem 11. Two jurisdictions currently consider the same type of accident compensation appeals but under quite different, sometimes inconsistent, legislative processes. The Accident Compensation Appeals District Court Registry (DC Registry) hears claims made under the Accident Compensation Act 2001. Cases are heard by a District Court Judge. The Accident Compensation Appeal Authorit...