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Associate Justice Minister Margaret Wilson today announced the appointment of four new Environment Commissioners and two new Deputy Environment Commissioners.

One of New Zealand’s most distinguished international jurists, Dr Colin Aikman, died in Wellington in the weekend, aged 83.

Associate Justice Minister Lianne Dalziel today announced the appointments of Frances Joychild and Richard Clarke QC to the Law Commission.

Justice Minister Phil Goff has announced the Court of Appeal will re-hear David Bain's appeal.

Justice Minister Phil Goff today released the second Ministry of Justice statistical report on the possible effects of lowering the minimum drinking age in 1999.

Justice Minister Phil Goff announced the Counter-Terrorism Bill has been introduced. It creates a range of new offences and penalties for terrorist acts.

I am delighted to be here this evening at the launch of the National Plan of Action for Human Rights.

Justice Minister Phil Goff has tabled a bill which will help enhance the independence of the Police Complaints Authority

Justice Minister Phil Goff says the Victims Rights Bill passed today guarantees a better deal for victims. It creates a range of new rights while a watchdog group to be set up will be vigilant to ensure those rights are acted apon.

Justice Minister Phil Goff's second reading speech of the Victim's Rights Bill which will make victim's rights mandatory and extend their scope.

Justice Minister Phil Goff says the Victims' Rights Bill set to be passed will make victims' rights mandatory.

Justice Minister Phil Goff says new law will now make the Crown accountble under the Building Act and the Health and Safety in Employment Act. This fulfils the major reccomendation of the Noble report following the Cave Creek tragedy in 1995.

Justice Minister Phil Goff is pleased the Government can support the internet safety campaign of child protection group ECPAT

I am delighted to be here this evening to mark the launch of the “Employers’ Guidelines for the Prevention of Pregnancy Discrimination”.

Justice Minister Phil Goff reminded liquor industry representatives at a meeting at Parliament today of their responsibilities to abide by laws prohibiting the sale of alcohol to under-18-year-olds.

Justice Minister Phil Goff today welcomed the Court of Appeal decision on the sentencing of Hayden Brown for attempted murder, which he says makes absolutely clear that the new Sentencing Act imposes a tougher regime for serious offenders.

Justice Minister Phil Goff has released the post-election Ministry of Justice briefing paper

Justice Minister Phil Goff outlines the importance of the partnership between local and central Government in fighting crime

Justice Minister Phil Goff says ACTs Muriel Newman's claims over the release of crime figures last month are totally incorrect

Attorney-General Margaret Wilson today announced the appointment of Ida Malosi of Manukau as a Family Court Judge. Judge Malosi will sit in Manukau after her swearing in next month.

Justice Minister Phil Goff says Youth Offending Teams will be up and running by the end of September

Speech to Regional Delegates of the Federation of Ethnic Councils attending the "Awareness of Mäori Culture, Marae and Tangata Whenua Hui"