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Hon Phil Goff
Minister of Justice

Budget 2005 will improve court safety by funding eighteen more security officers to work in courts

A nationwide programme to help parents prevent stress and trauma for children facing parental conflict and separation is being funded in this year's Budget, Justice Minister Phil Goff and Courts Minister Rick Barker announced today.

Five new court building projects funded from Budget 2005

Confiscated Car Club 2005 sees $10.47 million paid in full or put under time to pay arrangements

Interesting facts and information about out the workings of NZ legal systems and courts are at the fingertips with a new online education tool

Collections Campaign targets young men

Blenheim's courthouse is on track for refurbishment and a spruce up

Minister credits two-fold increase in collections during campaign to contact centre and media coverage

From 1 December 2004, the Ministry of Justice will administer the Employment Court

The government is carrying out a review of New Zealand's infringement regime with a view to rebuilding it to be more credible, simple and fair.

Calls to the Collections 0800 FINES number have increased ten-fold since radio advertising began 10 days ago to warn fine and reparation defaulters their names could be published in daily and local papers.

Those owing fines more than $500 or reparations risk having their names published in papers unless they contact the justice department in two weeks

It is a pleasure to have an opportunity to participate in this gathering, even if only for a short while, because I come wearing two – no three – Ministerial hats, all of which are relevant to the business of this hui.

Family Court proceedings are to be opened up to the public and media, under the close control of judges.

The fee increase and planned legislative changes in the Criminal Procedures Bill are part of an overhaul designed to strengthen juries and make it easier for people to serve on them.

Details of the Government's response to the Law Commission's Delivering Justice for All report, which recommended changes to New Zealand's courts and tribunals

Efficiency improvements are set to deal with increased pressure on the court system from the volume of cases

In recent times speeches by politicians to Rotary Club members have taken on a new significance. Well, let me assure you from the outset that I am here to present an optimistic picture for the future of all New Zealanders.

Work and Income have secured jobs for 30 per cent more people than aimed for during the 2003–04 financial year.

Courts Minister Rick Barker today announced the best annual fines collection total ever, and an increase of 28 per cent on last year.

More information about the Family Court is now available on a user-friendly and updated website

Land purchase shows central government agencies and local government all working together to meet the needs of a local community.

The Minister has been shown new innovative IT projects that are speeding up court processes and reducing the case backlog in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney.