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A Bill to reform the real estate sector is currently before the Justice and Electoral Select Committee, and Associate Justice Minister Clayton Cosgrove urges Kiwi home owners and sellers to make a submission.

The Government will in the New Year appoint an expert panel to review outstanding electoral issues following passing of the Electoral Finance Act 2007, says Justice Minister Annette King.

I move that the Electoral Finance Bill, the Broadcasting Amendment Bill (No 3) and the Electoral Amendment Bill be now read a third time.

Six proposals to further enhance the independence and effectiveness of the Independent Police Conduct Authority were announced by Associate Justice Minister, Rick Barker today.

Better protection for Kiwi consumers and support for honest real estate professionals moved a step closer last night with the first reading and referral to a select committee of the Real Estate Age

First Reading Speech By Hon Clayton Cosgrove of the Real Estate Agents Bill

Transport Minister Annette King and Environment Canterbury Chair Sir Kerry Burke have announced that the Government and the Canterbury region are working together to implement a ten-year transport strategy for Canterbury.

Hon Lianne Dalziel welcomes the transfer of ownership of the Performing Arts Building from Aranui High School's Board of Trustees to the Ministry of Education.

Justice Minister Annette King says government departments and agencies are doing a huge amount of work to improve the quality of our public services and living standards for New Zealanders.

The National Party has finally come clean and admitted that they believe New Zealanders have no right to know who finances political parties in this country, Justice Minister Annette King said today.

The National Party closed them; the people linked arms to save them. Now Labour is delivering on its promise to save the remaining rural hospitals that had been at risk.

The Select Committee and the Government have listened to concerns about the Electoral Finance Bill and have made a number of changes, Justice Minister Annette King said when tabling a Supplementary Order Paper to the Bill today.

The Labour-led Government gives high priority to addressing youth offending and in this speech Annette King takes the opportunity to reflect on some of the achievements in youth justice over the past few years, and on the challenges that lie ahead.

This year's conference coincides with the 25th anniversary of New Zealand’s Official Information Act 1982.

Lianne Dalziel addresses Ka Wahine Ki Otautahi Trust AGM

The Minister of Justice officially declares Nicola White's new book on the Official Information Act to be publically available.

Electoral Finance Bill second reading

Mr Speaker, I move that the Electoral Finance Bill be now read a second time.

The National Party continues to dance on the head of a pin in trying to create concern over the Electoral Finance Bill through claiming that TVNZ will not be able to run election advertisements during 2008, Justice Minister Annette King says.

New manual will assist JPs in their work and help ensure a consistent high standard of JP services around the country

The Government is welcoming changes to the Electoral Finance Bill recommended by the Justice and Electoral Select Committee

Cosgrove unveils the government's decisions over the legislation governing the real estate industry

The government is proposing to give the Office of the Ombudsmen primary responsibility for the independent oversight of prison complaints and systemic issues

The Government today announced proposals to address youth drinking and to tighten the rules around alcohol advertising.