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Three experts have been appointed to an Independent Panel to examine the changes made to the family justice system in 2014 by the previous National Government, Justice Minister Andrew Little announced today.

  • Hon Andrew Little
  • Courts
  • Justice

Justice Minister Andrew Little has introduced a Bill to help Cantabrians resolve outstanding residential insurance claims from the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes.

  • Hon Dr Megan Woods
  • Hon Andrew Little
  • Courts
  • Greater Christchurch Regeneration
  • Justice

“The Courts Matters Bill and the Tribunals Powers and Procedures Legislation Bill, which passed their second reading in Parliament today, bring more modern and effective courts and tribunals a step closer”, Associate Minister for Courts Aupito William Sio says.

  • Hon Aupito William Sio
  • Courts

The Government is launching a special insurance tribunal to resolve outstanding Earthquake Commission (EQC) and insurance claims, as well as launching a public inquiry into EQC, says Minister Responsible for the Earthquake Commission Megan Woods.

  • Hon Dr Megan Woods
  • Hon Andrew Little
  • Courts
  • Earthquake Commission

Cabinet has approved, in principle, a move to amend the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 to provide a statutory power for the senior courts to make declarations of inconsistency under the Bill of Rights Act, and to require Parliament to respond.

  • Hon Andrew Little
  • Hon David Parker
  • Attorney-General
  • Courts
  • Justice