17 March, 2010
FINANCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS (PRE-IMPLEMENTATION ADJUSTMENTS) BILL - First Reading Speech
Speech by Commerce Minister Simon Power
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17 March, 2010
Minister presents report to Human Rights Committee
The Minister of Justice, Simon Power, this morning completed his presentation of New Zealand's Fifth Periodic Report under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights to the Human Rights Committee in New York.
Read full release >>16 March, 2010
RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS 17 - 27: Minister Simon Power
Human Rights Committee Response to list of issues to be taken up in connection with the consideration of the Fifth Periodic Report of New Zealand (CCPR/C/NZL/5)
Read full speech >>16 March, 2010
Call for last-minute submissions on enhancing victims' rights
The consultation period for a discussion document on enhancing victims' rights is drawing to a close.
Read full release >>15 March, 2010
RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS 1 to 16: Minister Simon Power
Human Rights Committee Response to list of issues to be taken up in connection with the consideration of the Fifth Periodic Report of New Zealand (CCPR/C/NZL/5)
Read full speech >>15 March, 2010
Presentation of New Zealand's 5th periodic report
UN Headquarters, New York, 15 March 2010 UN Human Rights Committee
Read full speech >>15 March, 2010
Reappointment of chair of Testing Laboratory Registration Council
Commerce Minister Simon Power today announced the reappointment of Dr Robin Pratt as Chair of the Testing Laboratory Registration Council.
Read full release >>12 March, 2010
Minister to present report to UN Human Rights Committee
The Minister of Justice, Simon Power, leaves for New York tomorrow to present New Zealand's Fifth Periodic Report under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights to the United Nations Human Rights Committee.
Read full release >>11 March, 2010
Justice Minister releases knife possession report
Justice Minister Simon Power has today released a report on knife possession laws in order to stimulate public debate on the issue.
Read full release >>9 March, 2010
Work fast-tracked to tighten up KiwiSaver regulation
Minister of Commerce Simon Power has asked officials to fast-track work to ensure the integrity of KiwiSaver is maintained for the 1.3 million people and $4.88 billion of their money invested in the scheme.
Read full release >>2 March, 2010
Minister calls for submissions on Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement
Commerce Minister Simon Power is calling for submissions on a range of intellectual property proposals in the digital arena to help develop the proposed Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA).
Read full release >>26 February, 2010
Cabinet makes key decisions on finance sector laws
Cabinet has this week made key decisions about the implementation of the Financial Advisers Act and the Financial Service Providers Act which were both passed into law in 2008.
Read full release >>24 February, 2010
Govt not introducing filing for large non-issuer companies
The Government has decided that large non-issuer companies will not be required to file their financial statements with the Registrar of Companies.
Read full release >>23 February, 2010
Section 92A bill introduced to Parliament today
A bill repealing Section 92A of the Copyright Act will be introduced into Parliament today by Commerce Minister Simon Power.
Read full release >>22 February, 2010
10th annual Competition Law and Regulatory Review Conference
Thank you, Brent, for the introduction and for welcoming me to the 10th Annual Competition Law and Regulatory Review Conference.
Read full speech >>18 February, 2010
Govt responds to capital market recommendations
Commerce Minister Simon Power today released the Government's action plan for responding to the Capital Market Development Taskforce report.
Read full release >>17 February, 2010
First reading speech for Financial Service Providers (pre-implementation adjustments ) Bill
17th February - Speech by Commerce Minister Simon Power for first reading of the Financial Service Providers (pre-implementation adjustments ) Bill
Read full speech >>17 February, 2010
Law to ease financial pressure on victims comes into force
A law designed to ease the financial pressure on victims of crime who receive legal aid to attend coronial inquests and parole hearings comes into force today.
Read full release >>17 February, 2010
Changes for financial advisers pass first reading
A bill that simplifies the implementation of the Financial Advisers Act and reduces costs while encouraging public confidence in the industry passed its first reading in Parliament last night.
Read full release >>16 February, 2010
Format of MMP referendum takes shape
Further details about the referendum on the Mixed Member Proportional Representation (MMP) voting system to be held in 2011, have been announced today by Justice Minister Simon Power.
Read full release >>16 February, 2010
Electoral finance reform package announced
The Government has today announced its reform package for electoral finance laws.
Read full release >>15 February, 2010
Appointment to the Copyright Tribunal
Commerce Minister Simon Power has today announced the appointment of Peter Dengate-Thrush to the Copyright Tribunal for a term of five years.
Read full release >>11 February, 2010
Minister welcomes issues paper on Misuse of Drugs Act
Justice Minister Simon Power has today welcomed the release of the Law Commission's Issues Paper on the review of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975.
Read full release >>11 February, 2010
Child and Family Protection Bill passes first reading
The latest step in the Government's plan to protect victims of domestic violence has passed its first reading in Parliament and has been sent to a select committee.
Read full release >>11 February, 2010
New Zealand Centre for Public Law conference
Thank you for inviting me to host the New Zealand Centre for Public Law conference.
Read full speech >>8 February, 2010
Criminal justice forecasts released
Justice Minister Simon Power today released the latest annual criminal justice forecast for 2009-2017.
Read full release >>8 February, 2010
Justice Minister orders report on knife crime laws
Justice Minister Simon Power has ordered a report on laws around knife possession after concerns were expressed by a High Court judge last week.
Read full release >>1 February, 2010
Fresh Start for Te Hurihanga
An effective programme for youth offenders at Te Hurihanga will continue to be provided at the Te Hurihanga facility in Hamilton.
Read full release >>29 January, 2010
Eight new Community Magistrates for Auckland
Eight new Community Magistrates have been appointed for the Auckland region, Justice Minister Simon Power and Courts Minister Georgina te Heuheu announced today.
Read full release >>28 January, 2010
Commerce Commission chair reappointed
Dr Mark Berry has been reappointed as chair of the Commerce Commission, Commerce Minister Simon Power announced today.
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