Hon Dr Deborah Russell

A Bill that makes New Zealand’s tax system more open and transparent has passed third reading.

The Government will pay Alan Hall just under $5 million in compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment, Acting Justice Minister Deborah Russell announced today.

Returns in New Zealand’s 2023 Census indicate a significant improvement on 2018 figures, Statistics Minister Dr Deborah Russell said.

The Government has confirmed the 2023 Census collection period will be extended in areas impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.

Making a claim following a natural disaster will become easier after the Natural Hazards Insurance Bill passed its third and final reading in Parliament today.

The Child Support Act has been amended to reduce the scheme’s complexity, improve fairness and increase compliance.