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1. Independent Electoral Review Final Report Accessible word doc [docx, 9.5 MB]

   ...Contents Message from the Chair 5 Karere nā te Heamana 9 Executive Summary 13 Recommendations 29 Introduction 45 Why do elections matter? 45 Our task 45 Our approach 46 Our final report 48 [image: Part 1] Foundations 51 1. The Constitutional and Human Rights Context of Electoral Law 53 2. The Overall Design of Our Electoral Laws 67 Modernising electoral law 67 The use of primary and secondary legislation 71 The entrenched provisions 75 3. Upholding te Tiriti o Waitangi / the Treaty of Waita...

2. BORA Electricity And Gas Industries Bill [pdf, 13 KB]

   ...accordance with your instructions, we attach a copy of this opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. We also attach a copy for referral to the Minister for Economic Development, if you agree. Stuart Beresford Senior Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team Allison Bennett Principal Adviser Office of Legal Counsel CC Minister of Justice CC Minister of Economic Development In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the foll...

3. BORA Education (Export Education Levy) Amendment Bill [pdf, 26 KB]

   ...copy of this opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. A copy is also attached for referral to the Minister of Education, if you agree. Val Sim Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Senior Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team cc Minister of Justice Minister of Education 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 whet...

4. BORA Animal Welfare (Restriction on Docking of Dogs Tails) Bill [pdf, 72 KB]

   ...Justice. Copies are also attached for referral to the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry and Dianne Yates MP, if you agree. Roger Palairet Acting Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Senior Legal Adviser Bill of Rights/ Human Rights Team cc Minister of Justice Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Dianne Yates MP In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Atto...

5. BORA Social Security (Social Assistance) Amendment Bill [pdf, 26 KB]

   ...referral to the Minister of Justice. A copy is also attached for referral to the Minister of Social Development, if you agree. Allison Bennett Principal Legal Adviser Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Senior Legal Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team cc Minister of Justice Minister of Social Development 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...

6. BORA Taxation (Base Maintenance and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill [pdf, 86 KB]

   ...of this opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. A copy is also attached for referral to the Minister of Finance, if you agree. Allison Bennett Principal Legal Adviser Office of Legal Counsel Margaret Dugdale Manager Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team cc Minister of Justice Minister of Finance 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...

7. BORA Tariff (New Zealand - Thailand Closer Economic Partnership) Bill [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed by the Bill of Rights Act. Jeff Orr Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Senior Legal Advisor Bill of Rights / Human Rights Team CC Minister of Justice also Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade 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 t...

8. BORA Marine Reserves (Consultation With Stakeholders) Amendment Bill [pdf, 203 KB]

   ...proposed marine reserve. 5. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms in the Bill of Rights Act. Jeff Orr Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Margaret Dugdale Policy Manager Bill of Rights/Human Rights 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...

9. Immigration and Protection Tribunal - Tribunal profile [pdf, 91 KB]

   ...concise and cogent manner • Experience in a decision-making role and/or in working within a statutory framework • Ability to cope with stressful situations and potentially disturbing information • Mature outlook and the ability to assess human nature accurately. Decision-making and analytical skills Members must be able to: • remain open minded, avoiding typecasting or making assumptions about people • contribute to the decision-making of the Tribunal which is sound, ba...

10. BORA Holidays (Transfer of Public Holidays) Amendment Bill [pdf, 271 KB]

    ...We have concluded that the Bill does not appear to be inconsistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the Bill of Rights Act. Michael Petherick Manager, Ministerial Advice Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford 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...