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Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2013 Amendment Bill (Consistent) [2013] NZBORARp 17 (10 May 2013)

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Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2013 Amendment Bill

CONSISTENCY WITH THE NEW ZEALAND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT 1990: CROWN MINERALS AMENDMENT ACT 2013 AMENDMENT BILL

10 MAY 2013

1. We have considered whether the Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2013 Amendment Bill (PCO 17502/4.0) (‘the Bill’) is consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (‘the Bill of Rights Act’). We understand that the Bill will be considered by Cabinet at its meeting on Monday, 13 May.
   
2. The Bill amends the Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2013 to modify the capability requirements for certain applicants for exploration permits, and to correct errors and omissions that have become apparent in that Act.
   
3. We have concluded that the Bill appears to be consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the Bill of Rights Act.
   

Jeff Orr

Chief Legal Counsel Office of Legal Counsel

In addition to the general disclaimer for all documents on this website, please note the following: This advice was prepared to assist the Attorney-General to determine whether a report should be made to Parliament under s 7 of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 in relation to the Crown Minerals Amendment Act 2013 Amendment Bill. It should not be used or acted upon for any other purpose. The advice does no more than assess whether the Bill complies with the minimum guarantees contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act. The release of this advice should not be taken to indicate that the Attorney-General agrees with all aspects of it, nor does its release constitute a general waiver of legal professional privilege in respect of this or any other matter. Whilst care has been taken to ensure that this document is an accurate reproduction of the advice provided to the Attorney-General, neither the Ministry of Justice nor the Crown Law Office accepts any liability for any errors or omissions.