24 November, 2009
Ten-year storage limit on sperm, eggs, embryos clarified
A bill that clarifies the setting of the 10-year limit on storing human sperm, eggs, and embryos was introduced to Parliament today.
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24 November, 2009
Minister in Australia to talk single economic market
Commerce and Justice Minister Simon Power is in Australia this week for talks with his Australian counterparts.
Read full release >>23 November, 2009
Report on money-laundering systems welcomed
Justice Minister Simon Power today welcomed the Financial Action Taskforce's 2009 Mutual Evaluation Report on New Zealand's anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism.
Read full release >>18 November, 2009
Legal protection for NZ settlement systems
Legislation providing legal backing for settlement systems - a key part of the infrastructure underpinning New Zealand's financial markets - was passed by Parliament last night.
Read full release >>16 November, 2009
Government to look at name suppression recommendations
The Government will look at recommendations in the Law Commission's report Suppressing Names and Evidence, says Justice Minister Simon Power.
Read full release >>9 November, 2009
Electoral Commission president appointed
Hon Justice Hugh Williams QC has been appointed by the Governor-General as President of the Electoral Commission for a term of two years, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today.
Read full release >>9 November, 2009
Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal appointments announced
Retired District Court Judge Michael Hobbs has been appointed to chair the new Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today.
Read full release >>5 November, 2009
Govt addressing concerns over financial advisers
Commerce Minister Simon Power acknowledged today that a mystery shopper exercise undertaken by Consumer NZ highlighted some serious deficiencies in the financial adviser industry.
Read full release >>5 November, 2009
Minister attending justice meeting in Australia
Justice Minister Simon Power left today to attend the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General meeting in Sydney.
Read full release >>30 October, 2009
Insolvency Amendment Bill passed
A bill that prevents fraudulent debts from being written off was passed by Parliament last night, Commerce Minister Simon Power said today.
Read full release >>28 October, 2009
Parliament passes DNA law
Parliament has passed a law that allows police to collect DNA from people they intend to charge and to match it against samples from unsolved crimes.
Read full release >>28 October, 2009
Laws give police more tools against gangs
Three bills that reduce the influence of gangs in organised crime and the manufacture and spread of methamphetamine have been passed into law.
Read full release >>27 October, 2009
Bill for new Electoral Commission has first reading
A bill that establishes a new Electoral Commission to provide first class electoral services passed its first reading in Parliament tonight.
Read full release >>26 October, 2009
Joyce to attend Pacific Forum Economic Ministers' Meeting
Associate Finance Minister Steven Joyce will attend the Pacific Forum Economic Ministers' Meeting from 26-28 October in Rarotonga.
Read full release >>23 October, 2009
Improved auditor regulation to be introduced
The Government is to introduce an improved auditor regulation which will apply to statutory audits in New Zealand, Commerce Minister Simon Power said today.
Read full release >>22 October, 2009
Bill designed to ease financial pressure on victims
A bill designed to ease the financial pressure on victims of crime attending coronial inquests and parole hearings received its second reading in Parliament today.
Read full release >>22 October, 2009
Bill for new Electoral Commission introduced
A bill that establishes a new Electoral Commission with over-arching responsibility for electoral administration was introduced to Parliament today by Justice Minister Simon Power.
Read full release >>22 October, 2009
Report of Taskforce for Action on Sexual Violence released
The report of the Taskforce for Action on Sexual Violence, which primarily reflects the views of those delivering front-line services for sexual violence victims and treatment for offenders, was released today by Justice Minister Simon Power.
Read full release >>22 October, 2009
On-the-spot protection orders become law
A law aimed at further protecting victims of family violence was passed into law last night.
Read full release >>21 October, 2009
Victims levy bill passes into law
A law that helps address the financial and emotional costs that fall on victims of crime was passed by Parliament today.
Read full release >>21 October, 2009
Proposed fees for financial sector
A discussion document on fees regulations for financial service providers and financial advisers was released for public consultation today by Commerce Minister Simon Power.
Read full release >>20 October, 2009
MMP referendum to be held at 2011 election
The first referendum on the MMP voting system will be held in conjunction with the 2011 general election.
Read full release >>20 October, 2009
SOE board appointments announced
Twenty-four new appointments, reappointments and positional changes across 10 SOE boards and two airport boards were announced today by State Owned Enterprises Minister Simon Power.
Read full release >>16 October, 2009
More travel assistance and information for victims of serious crime
All victims of serious crime will receive increased travel assistance and more information about the justice system, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today.
Read full release >>16 October, 2009
Victims of sexual violence to get additional support
Victims of sexual violence will receive additional assistance thanks to initiatives for victims of serious crime announced today by Justice Minister Simon Power.
Read full release >>16 October, 2009
Families of homicide victims benefit from initiatives
Families of homicide victims will receive additional assistance thanks to initiatives for victims of serious crime announced today by Justice Minister Simon Power.
Read full release >>16 October, 2009
Victim Support Conference 2009
Good morning and thank you for inviting me to open Victim Support's 2009 conference.
Read full release >>16 October, 2009
More help on the way for victims of serious crime
A package of initiatives designed to provide additional assistance for victims of serious crime was announced today by Justice Minister Simon Power.
Read full release >>15 October, 2009
Parliament passes law on money laundering
A bill that boosts measures to counter money laundering by criminal gangs and organised crime, and which counters the financing of terrorism, was passed into law today.
Read full release >>15 October, 2009
DNA sampling Bill has second reading
A Bill to help Police solve more crime by expanding the collection and use of DNA samples passed its second reading in Parliament last night.
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