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Simon Power has been the Member of Parliament for Rangitikei since 1999. Since entering Parliament, Simon's primary focus has been on representing his constituents in the Rangitikei electorate. Caucus Responsibilities Spokesman for Justice Spokesman for Corrections Spokesman for Commerce Select Committees Law and Order Commerce Privileges (Chair)
A retired Canadian Supreme Court Judge has been appointed to assess David Bain’s claim for compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today.
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Justice Minister Simon Power today announced the appointment of 23 Visiting Justices.
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Mrs Margaret Jane Hubbard has been removed from statutory management, effective from 5pm on 13 November 2011.
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The Government is to make a series of changes to bail laws to improve public safety.
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A $10 million investment package to reduce harm from alcohol and drug abuse has been announced by Justice Minister Simon Power and Health Minister Tony Ryall.
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Transport Minister Steven Joyce has signed a rule aimed at improving safety in the commercial adventure aviation industry.
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A bill that introduces criminal sanctions to deter hard-core cartel behaviour was introduced to Parliament today by Commerce Minister Simon Power.
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A bill to establish a full-time Disability Rights Commissioner who will promote and protect the rights of disabled people was introduced to Parliament today by Justice Minister Simon Power.
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A bill that re-directs to victims of crime all compensation paid to prisoners was introduced to Parliament today by Justice Minister Simon Power.
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A bill that tightens rules around company directors and company registration was introduced to Parliament today by Commerce Minister Simon Power.
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A bill which overhauls securities law to improve financial market conduct and restore investor confidence in New Zealand’s financial markets was introduced to Parliament today by Commerce Minister Simon Power.
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The 49th Parliament passed 293 Government bills, the Acting Leader of the House, Simon Power, said today.
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The Government is satisfied with steps taken by the Law Society to address concerns about the quality of legal aid providers and is not planning to appoint an independent regulator for the profession, Justice Minister Simon Power said today.
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Commerce Minister Simon Power and Customs Minister Maurice Williamson today welcomed new powers to help crack down on people who import and sell counterfeit goods.
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Cabinet has approved an inquisitorial-style package of reforms that will dramatically improve the way child witnesses are treated in the criminal justice system, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today.
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Justice Minister Simon Power tonight (October 4, 2011) welcomed Parliament’s unanimous support for the first reading of a bill to overhaul victims’ rights.
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Justice Minister Simon Power today welcomed Parliament’s passage of the omnibus Criminal Procedure (Reform and Modernisation) Bill which is a milestone in efforts to put the right to a timely trial back at the heart of the criminal justice system.
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MANUKAU CITY — An audio-visual link between Manukau District Court and Mt Eden Corrections Facility went live today, Justice Minister Simon Power and Corrections Minister Judith Collins announced today.
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New Zealand has ratified two treaties at the United Nations – one criminalises serious violation of children's rights, the other criminalises attacks on UN peace-builders.
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The Acting Leader of the House, Simon Power, advises that Parliament’s Business Committee has agreed to the following schedule for MPs’ retiring from Parliament to present their valedictory statements.
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Justice Minister Simon Power is calling for public feedback on a discussion document into the Government’s ground-up review of the Family Court.
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Justice Minister Simon Power will lead the New Zealand delegation to the opening week of the 66th United Nations General Assembly in New York next week.
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Parliament today passed a bill that further protects vulnerable children from abuse and neglect.
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The Government has secured broad-based support for the Criminal Procedure (Reform and Modernisation) Bill, and intends to pass it before the election, Justice Minister Simon Power said today.
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Justice Minister Simon Power today announced that the final stage of DNA expansion, under the Criminal Investigations (Bodily Samples) Amendment Act 2009, will take effect from 5 December.
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Commerce Minister Simon Power today announced proposals to simplify the financial reporting framework for small and medium-sized businesses and registered charities.
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Justice Minister Simon Power welcomed the passing last night of the second reading of a bill to protect vulnerable children from abuse and neglect.
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Commerce Minister Simon Power today welcomed the unanimous passing of legislation that cuts compliance costs for businesses while cracking down on people who import and sell counterfeit goods.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Justice Minister Simon Power and Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson today visited the Nga Hau e Wha Marae in Bromley, which is being used as a temporary courthouse following the Canterbury earthquakes.
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Cabinet has approved regulations to support the licensing regime for trustees and statutory supervisors, Commerce Minister Simon Power announced today.
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Cabinet has agreed to establish an expert forum to consider the effectiveness of further restrictions on advertising and sponsorship to reduce alcohol-related harm, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today.
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The Government welcomes the Justice and Electoral Committee’s report on the Alcohol Reform Bill, Justice Minister Simon Power said today.
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Justice Minister Simon Power today released figures showing 2,091 grants and services for victims of serious crime and their families were paid out in the first year of the $50 Offender Levy.
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Commerce Minister Simon Power today announced the appointment of Carl Blanchard and David Flacks as members of the Takeovers Panel.
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Justice Minister Simon Power today announced the appointment of retired district court judge Bernard Kendall as the first legal aid Review Authority.
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The Government today announced its plan for a multi-agency offensive on organised crime.
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Justice Minister Simon Power today welcomed the unanimous report of the Social Services Select Committee in support of a bill to protect vulnerable children from abuse and neglect.
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Commerce Minister Simon Power today welcomed the publication of information to help people comply with new copyright laws which will come into effect on 1 September.
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Commerce Minister Simon Power today announced the appointment of Sir Bruce Robertson as chair of the Financial Advisers Disciplinary Committee.
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A bill that improves the sharing of personal information between agencies was introduced to Parliament today by Justice Minister Simon Power.
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Photographs and drawings will be allowed to be submitted in Victim Impact Statements as part of an overhaul of victims rights, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today.
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Justice Minister Simon Power today welcomed Parliament’s unanimous passing of a law to protect child victims of family violence.
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Justice Minister Simon Power today welcomed the completion of the Government’s reform of the electoral system, after Parliament voted unanimously to pass the Electoral (Administration) Amendment Bill (No 2).
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A bill which tackles unaffordable growth in legal aid while ensuring access to justice was introduced to Parliament today by Justice Minister Simon Power.
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WELLINGTON — Consumer Affairs Minister Simon Power today released research into third-tier lending ahead of the Government’s Financial Summit to be held in Auckland on Thursday.
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Commerce Minister Simon Power today released the draft version of a bill that stems from the comprehensive review of securities law.
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AUCKLAND CITY — Consumer Affairs Minister Simon Power today announced the line-up of speakers and chairs for the Government’s Financial Summit to be held in Auckland next Thursday.
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Justice Minister Simon Power today announced the appointment of Rodger Haines, QC, as chair of the Human Rights Review Tribunal.
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Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson, Justice Minister Simon Power and Courts Minister Georgina Te Heuheu have all expressed their shock and sorrow at the death of Chief Judge Russell Johnson, who led the District Court for the last six years.
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The $50 Offender Levy has been almost twice as successful as the Government's most optimistic estimates.
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Justice Minister Simon Power is in Australia today to attend the final meeting of the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General (SCAG) in Adelaide.
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Justice Minister Simon Power today welcomed the Justice and Electoral Select Committee’s recommended amendments to the Criminal Procedure (Reform and Modernisation) Bill.
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Justice Minister Simon Power today welcomed the publication of national guidelines for government agencies, and a new information leaflet for families supporting child witnesses through the criminal justice system.
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Commerce Minister Simon Power today announced that internet service providers will be able to charge rights holders up to $25 for processing an allegation of copyright infringement.
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Justice Minister Simon Power today welcomed the Law and Order Select Committee’s report on a bill which focuses on tightening juror privacy, safety, and security.
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Justice Minister Simon Power leaves today for the triennial meeting of Commonwealth Law Ministers in Sydney.
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A bill which makes offending against Police and Corrections officers an aggravating factor at sentencing has been welcomed back from select committee by Justice Minister Simon Power and Police and Corrections Minister Judith Collins.
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The Acting Minister for Courts, Simon Power, today welcomed the passing of legislation that strengthens the enforcement of fines, reparation, and civil debt.
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Commerce Minister Simon Power today announced increased funding for the Commerce Commission to regulate electricity and gas lines, and airports.
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The Government's Drivers of Crime strategy has made significant progress in its first 18 months, Minister of Justice Simon Power and Minister of Māori Affairs Pita Sharples said today.
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David Rutherford has been appointed Chief Commissioner of the Human Rights Commission, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today.
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Inventors in New Zealand and Australia can look forward to a faster, cheaper and more streamlined trans-Tasman patent process, as announced today by New Zealand Commerce Minister Simon Power, and Australian Innovation Minister Senator Kim Carr.
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The Government today announced the appointment of Jane Huria as a member and Deputy Chair of the Electoral Commission.
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AUCKLAND — Sir John Anderson will chair the Government's Financial Summit which will target unscrupulous credit companies, Consumer Affairs Minister Simon Power announced today.
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Victims of serious crime and sexual violence will be able to apply for additional support and services from today.
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The biggest overhaul of the legal aid system in a decade comes into force today.
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Commerce Minister Simon Power has announced the delegations for new Associate Commerce Minister Craig Foss.
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Entities subject to the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 have two years to be compliant, following today’s publication of the regulations and commencement order.
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Cabinet has agreed to update the Securities Regulations 2009, Commerce Minister Simon Power announced today.
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Commerce Minister Simon Power today announced the cross-appointment of Lynn Wood, chair of the Australian Financial Reporting Council (FRC), to New Zealand’s inaugural External Reporting Board (XRB).
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The Government is to target unscrupulous credit companies that prey on unwary consumers, the Minister of Commerce and Consumers Affairs, Simon Power, announced today.
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The Government is increasing funding for adult restorative justice by $2 million, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today.
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The legal representatives of convicted murderer Scott Watson will be given the opportunity to comment on Kristy McDonald QC’s report on his application for the exercise of the Royal prerogative of mercy, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today.
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Justice Minister Simon Power today announced the 14 members of the new Legal Aid Tribunal, which comes into effect on 1 July.
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Commerce Minister Simon Power today announced further Cabinet decisions on the review of securities law.
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HAMILTON — Justice Minister Simon Power today welcomed the opening of the Hamilton Public Defence Service (PDS), which will operate at the Hamilton District and High Courts.
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Justice Minister Simon Power today welcomed the start of the Electoral Commission’s public information campaign on the General Election and the coinciding referendum on the voting system.
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The Government will top up funding for community law centres to ensure they continue to provide access to justice for vulnerable people, Justice Minister Simon Power says.
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The justice sector is to receive $157 million in new funding over the next two years in Budget 2011 to ensure access to justice and increase public safety, Justice Minister Simon Power says.
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Budget 2011 includes $103.5 million of new spending for legal aid over the next two years while the Government addresses longer-term sustainability issues facing the system.
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Commerce Minister Simon Power today welcomed Parliament’s passing of the Auditor Regulation and External Reporting Bill.
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The Government is to move the Retirement Commissioner into the Commerce portfolio as part of its focus on improving financial literacy for mum and dad investors.
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Cabinet has agreed to pay compensation to Phillip Johnston and Jaden Knight for their wrongful conviction and imprisonment in 2004, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today.
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A bill which strengthens the Crimes Act to protect children from violence, sexual offending, and neglect passed its first reading in Parliament last night with wide support.
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Families of victims killed as a result of a criminal act, such as dangerous driving causing death or careless use of a firearm causing death, will soon have access to more Government-funded support, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today.
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Commerce Minister Simon Power leaves tomorrow for talks on single economic market issues with Australian Ministers, MPs, and business leaders.
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The Financial Markets Authority officially opened for business today, almost a year to the day after Commerce Minister Simon Power announced its formation.
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Justice Minister Simon Power today released a report on the part the Ministry of Justice played in the publication of names of some victims on the Judicial Decisions Online website.
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Commerce Minister Simon Power today announced Cabinet approval for the operating budget for the Financial Markets Authority, which begins operation on 1 May.
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A bill that puts in place a three-notice regime to deter illegal file sharing was passed in Parliament today.
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Cabinet has agreed on a package of proposals to get the legal aid cost growth curve back under control, while ensuring access to justice for those who need it, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today.
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Justice Minister Simon Power today welcomed the Justice and Electoral Committee’s unanimous report to Parliament on a bill which completes the amalgamation of electoral agencies.
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Commerce Minister Simon Power has confirmed that the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) will be up and running on 1 May, after the bill to establish it was passed by a unanimous vote in Parliament today.
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A bill which fundamentally reforms the legal aid system passed its final reading in Parliament today.
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The Government has introduced legislation to tighten juror privacy, safety, and security.
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Commerce Minister Simon Power today welcomed the report-back by the Commerce Select Committee on legislation to establish the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) and to improve governance of KiwiSaver schemes.
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Simon Power, the MP for Rangitikei and the fourth-ranked Minister in John Key's National-led Government, is to retire from politics at the election in November.
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Commerce Minister Simon Power today released a discussion document on funding for the regulation of electricity and gas lines, and airports under Part 4 of the Commerce Act.
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John Marshall QC will undertake an inquiry into the part the Ministry of Justice played in the publication of names of victims on the Judicial Decisions Online website, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today.
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Justice Minister Simon Power has welcomed the unanimous passing of a bill to honour a pre-election promise to hold a referendum on the voting system.
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