18 November, 2009
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
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
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
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
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
Justice Minister Simon Power left today to attend the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General meeting in Sydney.
Read full release >>30 October, 2009
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A law aimed at further protecting victims of family violence was passed into law last night.
Read full release >>21 October, 2009
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
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
The first referendum on the MMP voting system will be held in conjunction with the 2011 general election.
Read full release >>20 October, 2009
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
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 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 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
Good morning and thank you for inviting me to open Victim Support's 2009 conference.
Read full release >>16 October, 2009
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
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
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.
Read full release >>15 October, 2009
A Bill to help address the financial and emotional costs that fall on victims of crime passed its second reading in Parliament last night.
Read full release >>14 October, 2009
A request to hold a Commission of Inquiry into the Peter Ellis case has been declined, mainly because Peter Ellis has not exhausted all his appeal rights, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today.
Read full release >>13 October, 2009
Speech to the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs
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