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2019 United Nations Human Rights Council report and recommendations on NZ’s 3rd Universal Periodic Review
UN Human Rights Council publishes Report of Working Group on New Zealand’s 3rd Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/41/4). See related documents. Read related news story
2018 Domestic Violence—Victims’ Protection Act 2018
Domestic Violence—Victims’ Protection Act 2018 passed. This Act which amends the , Employment Relations Act 2000, Holidays Act 2003, and Human Rights Act 1993 provides workplace protections for victims of domestic violence. The Act comes into force 1 April 2019.
2018 Family Violence Act
Family Violence Act 2018 passed. This act comes into force on 1 July 2019 and will repeal the Domestic Violence Act 1995
2018 Safe to talk launched
Safe to talk | He pai ki te kōrero national sexual harm helpline launched
2018 Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children
Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children became the new name for child, youth and family services on 18 January 2018. Previously known as the Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki when the organisation replaced Child, Youth and Family on 1 April 2017
2018 Minors (Court Consent to Relationships) Legislation Act
Minors (Court Consent to Relationships) Legislation Act 2018 passed, requiring 16 and 17 year olds to apply to the Family Court for approval to marry or enter a civil union. Commenced 14 August 2018
2018 Family Violence (Amendments) Act
Family Violence (Amendments) Act 2018 passed. Part 1 (amendments to Bail Act 2000), Part 3 (amendments to Crimes Act 1961) and Part 5 (amendments to the Evidence Act 2006) in force on 3 December 2018. The parts in force on 3 December 2018 introduce the new offences of strangulation or suffocation, coerced marriage or civil union, and assault on family member, and prioritise victim safety in bail decisions and enable video evidence. Other parts of the act come into force on 1 July 2019
2018 Families Commission Repeal Act 2018
Families Commission Repeal Act 2018 passed. Social Policy Evaluation and Research Unit (Superu) closed on 30 June 2018.
2018 Stand by me: The story of Te Whakaruruhau Waikato Women's Refuge
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