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1. BORA Te Runanga o Ngati Awa Bill [pdf, 70 KB]

   ...Act. 4. In accordance with your instructions, we attach a copy of this opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. A copy is also attached for referral to the Minister of Maori Affairs, if you agree. Margaret Dugdale Manager Bill of Rights/ Human Rights Team Melanie Gudsell Principal Legal Adviser Office of Legal Counsel cc. Minister of Justice Minister of Maori Affairs In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the foll...

2. BORA Employment Relations (Flexible Working Hours) Amendment Bill [pdf, 379 KB]

   ...discrimination 5. We have considered whether the Bill could give rise to issues of discrimination under section 19 of the Bill of Rights Act. Section 19(1) provides the right to freedom from discrimination on the grounds of discrimination set out in the Human Rights Act 1993 (the "Human Rights Act"). These grounds include, inter alia, age and family status. 6. In our view, taking account of the various domestic and overseas judicial pronouncements as to the meaning of discr...

3. BORA Customs Excise (Alcoholic Beverages) Amendment Bill [pdf, 10 KB]

   ...referral to the Minister of Justice. A copy is also attached for referral to the Minister of Customs if you agree. Allison Bennett Catherine Anderson Principal Legal Adviser Legal Adviser Office of Legal Counsel Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team Cc Minister of Justice Minister of Customs 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 w...

4. HRRT Statement of claim under the Health & Disability Commissioner Act [pdf, 422 KB]

   For more information visit www.justice.govt.nz/tribunals The Human Rights Review Tribunal Page 1 For more information visit www.justice.govt.nz/tribunals HRRT 06/09 - 2 Office use only: HRRT No Statement of Claim (under the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994) What is this form for? Use this form if you have a claim under Section 51 of the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994. Important Information 1. Please print in CAPITAL LETTERS 2. You need to file this claim for...

5. 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...

6. BORA Taxation (Disaster Relief) Bill [pdf, 70 KB]

   ...copy of this opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. A copy is also attached for referral to the Minister of Revenue, 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 Revenue 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 re...

7. Rafiq v Department of Internal Affairs (Costs) [2013] NZHRRT 33 [pdf, 33 KB]

   1 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW TRIBUNAL [2013] NZHRRT 33 Reference No. HRRT 042/2011 UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT 1993 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION BY THE DEFENDANT FOR COSTS BETWEEN RAZDAN RAFIQ PLAINTIFF AND SECRETARY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS DEFENDANT AT WELLINGTON BEFORE: Mr RPG Haines QC, Chairperson Dr SJ Hickey, Member Dr AD Trlin, Member REPRESENTATION: Mr R Rafiq in person (no appearance) Mr S Cohen-Ron...

8. BORA Wellington City Council (Te Aro Reclamation) Amendment Bill [pdf, 12 KB]

   ...fund 5. In accordance with your instructions we attach a copy of this opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. A copy is also attached for referral to the Hon Marian Hobbs, 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 Hon Marian Hobbs In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advic...

9. BORA Wellington Regional Council (Water Board Functions) Bill [pdf, 85 KB]

   ...Minister of Justice. Copies are also attached for referral to the Minister of Local Government, and Hon. Marian Hobbs 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 Local Government Hon. Marian Hobbs In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Atto...

10. BORA New Zealand Bill of Rights (Private Property Rights) Amendment Bill [pdf, 188 KB]

    ...copy of this opinion for referral to the Minister of Justice. We also attach a copy for referral to Gordon Copeland MP, if you agree. Jeff Orr Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel Stuart Beresford Senior Legal Adviser Bill of Rights/Human Rights Team CC Minister of Justice Gordon Copeland MP 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 wheth...