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New Zealand International Convention Centre Act 2013 Repeal Bill (Consistent) (Section 7) [2015] NZBORARp 9 (25 March 2015)

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New Zealand International Convention Centre Act 2013

Repeal Bill

25 March 2015

Hon Christopher Finlayson QC, Attorney-General

Consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990: New Zealand International

Convention Centre Act 2013 Repeal Bill

1. We have considered whether the New Zealand International Convention Centre Act 2013

Repeal Bill ('the Bill') is consistent with the rights and freedoms affirmed in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 ('the Bill of Rights Act'). The Bill is a Member's Bill in the name of Tracey Martin MP. The Bill was introduced into the House of Representatives on 19 March

2015 and is awaiting its first reading. We understand that the next Members' Day is scheduled for Wednesday, 1 April 2015.

2. The Bill seeks to repeal the New Zealand International Convention Centre Act 2013.

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

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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 New Zealand International Convention Centre Act 2013 Repeal 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.