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1. BORA COVID-19 Response (Urgent Measures) Legislation Bill [pdf, 73 KB]

   25 March 2020 Hon David Parker, Attorney-General Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990: COVID-19 Response (Urgent Measures) Legislation Bill 1. We have considered whether the COVID-19 Response (Urgent Management Measures) Legislation Bill is consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990. We understand that the Bill will be introduced into the House of Representatives on 25 March 2020 with the intention of passing...

2. Investigations

   Key statutes Search and Surveillance Act 2012 Criminal Investigations (Bodily Samples) Act 1995 Serious Fraud Office Act 1990 Key secondary legislation Criminal Investigations (Bodily Samples: Approved Agency and Buccal Sample Device) Notice 2003 Criminal Investigations (Bodily Samples) Regulations 2004 Serious Fraud Office Act (Prescribed Forms) Regulations 1990 Information/links to recent or currently underway reviews Criminal Investigations (Bodily Samples) Act 1995 - the Law Commission u...

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3. Family Court Rewrite Submission - OCC [pdf, 591 KB]

   ...counselling is reinstated, and extended to children, as anticipated in the Family Courts Matters Bill in 2008. Previous recommendation 13: That a practical commitment to implement the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi is included in family justice legislation, and that this enables the development of kaupapa Māori family justice decision-making models. Recommendation 2: The vision for the Family Justice Service be revised with Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tikanga Māori at the centre....

4. Dixon v Accident Compensation Corporation (Employment Status at time of Incapacity) [2023] NZACC 170 [pdf, 223 KB]

   ...Estate2 where the High Court said: … a formulaic approach introduces inherent rigidities which cannot be cured by purposive judicial interpretation. It is not for the Courts to resolve problems or injustices that flow from plain language of the legislation, but rather for the legislature, if it sees fit, to amend the legislation. [45] She also refers to Humphries3 where Judge Powell found that the appellant did not come within the limited exception contained in clause 43. Judg...

5. Local Government Rating of Whenua Maori Legislation Amendment Bill [pdf, 76 KB]

   LEGAL ADVICE LPA 01 01 24 11 February 2020 Hon David Parker, Attorney-General Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990: Local Government (Rating of Whenua Māori) Legislation Amendment Bill 1. We have considered whether the Local Government (Rating of Whenua Māori) Legislation Amendment Bill (‘the Bill’) is consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (‘the Bill of Rights Act’). 2. The Bill’s primary object...

6. 09042025-UAE-CEPA-Legislation-Amendment-Bill.pdf [pdf, 168 KB]

   LEGAL ADVICE LPA 01 01 24 27 March 2025 Hon Judith Collins KC, Attorney-General Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990: United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill Purpose 1. We have considered whether the United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill (the Bill) is consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (the Bill...

7. New family violence law takes effect

   New family violence legislation takes effect from 3 December, bringing a stronger focus on safety for victims and accountability for perpetrators. The legislation is the result of consultation with communities, organisations and individuals by the previous government and the current government.  It is aligned with the work programme of the Joint Venture Business Unit announced in September. Three new offences have been created which criminalise behaviours and practices that are common but h...

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8. Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990: Meteorological Services (Acquisition and Policies) Legislation Amendment Bill [pdf, 170 KB]

   LEGAL ADVICE LPA 01 01 24 3 September 2025 Hon Paul Goldsmith, Acting Attorney-General Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990: Meteorological Services (Acquisition and Policies) Legislation Amendment Bill 1. We have considered whether the Meteorological Services (Acquisition and Policies) Legislation Amendment Bill (the Bill) is consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (the Bill of Rights Act). This advice has...

9. OIA-126855.pdf [pdf, 739 KB]

   ...Aitken Street DX SX10088 | Wellington T 04 918 8800 | F 04 918 8820 ContactUs@justice.govt.nz | www.justice.govt.nz 12 November 2025 Our ref: OIA 126855 Tēnā koe Official Information Act request: Three Strikes Legislation Thank you for your letter of 15 October 2025 to the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry), requesting information under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act). Specifically, you requested: 1. Pursuant to the Official Infor...

10. Departmental Disclosure Statement: Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal Bill [pdf, 313 KB]

    ...determinations can be appealed, on questions of fact and law, to the High Court, with leave of the High Court. Second and subsequent appeals can be made on questions of law, with leave of the appellate Court (clause 52). Powers to make delegated legislation 4.7. Does this Bill create or amend a power to make delegated legislation that could amend an Act, define the meaning of a term in an Act, or grant an exemption from an Act or delegated legislation? NO 4.8. Does this Bill cre...