Human Rights
74. Overall the proposals in the Cabinet paper do not appear to be inconsistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, or the Human Rights Act 1993. However, if any issues do arise officials from the Ministry of Economic Development and Ministry of Justice will work together to ensure that the legislation is consistent with the Bill of Rights Act. A final view as to whether the proposals will be consistent with the Bill of Rights Act will be possible once the legislation has been drafted.
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