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17 November, 2009

Address to the launch of the Real Estate Agents Authority

I'm delighted to be here today for the launch of the Real Estate Agents Authority.

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17 November, 2009

Minister launches estate agents' regulator

Associate Justice Minister Nathan Guy today launched the Real Estate Agents' Authority, a body which will licence real estate agents and tighten up the industry.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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16 October, 2009

Victim Support Conference 2009

Good morning and thank you for inviting me to open Victim Support's 2009 conference.

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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.

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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.

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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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15 October, 2009

Bill to put crime victims first has second reading

A Bill to help address the financial and emotional costs that fall on victims of crime passed its second reading in Parliament last night.

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14 October, 2009

No Commission of Inquiry into Peter Ellis case

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.

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2 October, 2009

New regulations for real estate industry

Four sets of regulations will underpin the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 and the new regulatory regime, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today.

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30 September, 2009

Reforming New Zealand's liquor laws

Speech to the Hospitality Association of New Zealand

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28 September, 2009

Government proposes integrated electoral agency

Proposals for a new Electoral Commission, which will be given overarching responsibility for electoral administration, were announced today by Justice Minister Simon Power.

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28 September, 2009

Electoral finance law proposal document released

Another step toward a new electoral finance regime was taken today with the release of a proposal document by Justice Minister Simon Power.

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24 September, 2009

Anti-money laundering bill passes second reading

A bill that enhances measures to counter money laundering and the financing of terrorism passed its second reading in Parliament today.

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22 September, 2009

Family violence bill passes second reading

A bill aimed at further protecting victims of family violence passed its second reading in Parliament today.

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