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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) 

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Legal 16 Nov 2011
Canadian judge to assess Bain's claim for compensation

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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Court 15 Nov 2011
Minister appoints 23 Visiting Justices

Justice Minister Simon Power today announced the appointment of 23 Visiting Justices.

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News 3 Nov 2011
Mrs Hubbard removed from statutory management

Mrs Margaret Jane Hubbard has been removed from statutory management, effective from 5pm on 13 November 2011.

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Corrections 26 Oct 2011
Bail laws to be strengthened to protect public safety

The Government is to make a series of changes to bail laws to improve public safety.

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Alcohol 19 Oct 2011
Thousands to benefit from additional $10m for alcohol, drug treatment

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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Aviation 13 Oct 2011
New rule strengthens safeguards for adventure aviation industry

Transport Minister Steven Joyce has signed a rule aimed at improving safety in the commercial adventure aviation industry.

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Business 13 Oct 2011
Bill introduced to deter hard-core cartel behaviour

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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Disability 13 Oct 2011
Bill to establish full-time Disability Rights Commissioner introduced

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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Crime 13 Oct 2011
Another bill to put victims of crime first

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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Business 13 Oct 2011
Bill introduced to tighten rules around companies

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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Business 12 Oct 2011
Once-in-a-generation re-write of securities law introduced

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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Government 7 Oct 2011
49th Parliament passes 293 Government bills

The 49th Parliament passed 293 Government bills, the Acting Leader of the House, Simon Power, said today.

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Government 7 Oct 2011
Minister pleased with progress following legal aid report

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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Government 7 Oct 2011
Government increases powers to crack down on counterfeit goods

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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Government 5 Oct 2011
Alternative court processes for child witnesses

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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Crime 5 Oct 2011
Unanimous support for bill to enhance victims' rights

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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News 4 Oct 2011
Biggest reform of criminal procedure in 50 years passes

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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Technology 3 Oct 2011
Manukau third city to benefit from court video links

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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Government 21 Sep 2011
NZ ratifies treaties on rights of child, peacekeeping

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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News 20 Sep 2011
Schedule of MPs' valedictories

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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Court 20 Sep 2011
Public feedback sought on Family Court review

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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News 16 Sep 2011
Minister to attend United Nations General Assembly

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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Crime 15 Sep 2011
Parliament passes bill to protect children from abuse

Parliament today passed a bill that further protects vulnerable children from abuse and neglect.

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Crime 15 Sep 2011
Government secures wide support for criminal procedure bill

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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Crime 15 Sep 2011
Final phase of DNA to come into force in December

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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Finance 14 Sep 2011
Simplified financial reporting proposed for SMEs, charities

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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News 14 Sep 2011
Bill to protect children from abuse one step closer

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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Business 8 Sep 2011
Trade mark changes good for business, consumers

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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Court 5 Sep 2011
Ministers praise Christchurch court staff

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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Business 30 Aug 2011
Regulations to improve supervision regime for trustees

Cabinet has approved regulations to support the licensing regime for trustees and statutory supervisors, Commerce Minister Simon Power announced today.

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Alcohol 25 Aug 2011
Expert forum for alcohol advertising, more money for treatment

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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Alcohol 25 Aug 2011
Government accepts select committee changes to alcohol bill

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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Crime 24 Aug 2011
Offender Levy delivers for victims of crime

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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Business 24 Aug 2011
Two new appointments to Takeovers Panel

Commerce Minister Simon Power today announced the appointment of Carl Blanchard and David Flacks as members of the Takeovers Panel.

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Legal 23 Aug 2011
Appointments to key roles in new legal aid system

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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Crime 23 Aug 2011
Gov't announces plan to fight organised crime

The Government today announced its plan for a multi-agency offensive on organised crime.

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News 18 Aug 2011
Bill to protect children receives unanimous support

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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Internet 17 Aug 2011
Information released to aid compliance with copyright laws

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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Finance 17 Aug 2011
Appointments to Financial Advisers Disciplinary Committee

Commerce Minister Simon Power today announced the appointment of Sir Bruce Robertson as chair of the Financial Advisers Disciplinary Committee.

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News 16 Aug 2011
Vulnerable people to benefit from improved information sharing

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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Crime 16 Aug 2011
Photographs, drawings to be allowed in Victim Impact Statements

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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Family 11 Aug 2011
Greater protection for child victims of family violence

Justice Minister Simon Power today welcomed Parliament’s unanimous passing of a law to protect child victims of family violence.

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Government 11 Aug 2011
Unanimous support for final piece of electoral law reform

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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Legal 11 Aug 2011
Bill to get legal aid growth under control introduced

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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Finance 9 Aug 2011
Worrying research highlights issues facing Financial Summit

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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Finance 9 Aug 2011
Government releases draft bill on securities law

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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News 4 Aug 2011
Minister announces more details of Financial Summit

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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News 2 Aug 2011
New chair for Human Rights Review Tribunal

Justice Minister Simon Power today announced the appointment of Rodger Haines, QC, as chair of the Human Rights Review Tribunal.

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Deaths 25 Jul 2011
Law ministers' statement on Chief Judge Russell Johnson

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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Court 22 Jul 2011
Offender Levy collects nearly double projection in first year

The $50 Offender Levy has been almost twice as successful as the Government's most optimistic estimates.

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News 21 Jul 2011
Minister attending final justice meeting in Australia

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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News 14 Jul 2011
Minister welcomes changes to criminal procedure bill

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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Court 13 Jul 2011
Better support for children in court proceedings

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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Internet 12 Jul 2011
Cabinet approves notice fee for copyright regime

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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News 12 Jul 2011
Minister welcomes back bill to improve juror safety

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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News 11 Jul 2011
Minister attends Commonwealth Law Ministers meeting

Justice Minister Simon Power leaves today for the triennial meeting of Commonwealth Law Ministers in Sydney.

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Corrections 8 Jul 2011
Bill for assaults on Police, Corrections officers back from select committee

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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Court 8 Jul 2011
Crackdown to begin for overdue court fines and reparation

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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Finance 7 Jul 2011
Funding decisions for electricity, gas, airport regulation

Commerce Minister Simon Power today announced increased funding for the Commerce Commission to regulate electricity and gas lines, and airports.

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Crime 6 Jul 2011
Encouraging progress made on Drivers of Crime

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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Government 6 Jul 2011
Rutherford to head Human Rights Commission

David Rutherford has been appointed Chief Commissioner of the Human Rights Commission, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today.

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Business 5 Jul 2011
Streamlined process for trans-Tasman patents

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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Government 4 Jul 2011
Electoral Commission deputy chair appointed

The Government today announced the appointment of Jane Huria as a member and Deputy Chair of the Electoral Commission.

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News 1 Jul 2011
Sir John Anderson to chair Financial Summit

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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Crime 1 Jul 2011
More services for victims of crime from today

Victims of serious crime and sexual violence will be able to apply for additional support and services from today.

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Legal 1 Jul 2011
New era for legal aid begins today

The biggest overhaul of the legal aid system in a decade comes into force today.

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Government 1 Jul 2011
Commerce Minister announces delegations for Associate

Commerce Minister Simon Power has announced the delegations for new Associate Commerce Minister Craig Foss.

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News 30 Jun 2011
Regulations released for anti-money laundering

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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Finance 28 Jun 2011
Cabinet updates securities regulations

Cabinet has agreed to update the Securities Regulations 2009, Commerce Minister Simon Power announced today.

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Finance 24 Jun 2011
Trans-Tasman appointment to External Reporting Board

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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Finance 21 Jun 2011
Government to target loan sharks

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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Politics 15 Jun 2011
Government increases focus on restorative justice

The Government is increasing funding for adult restorative justice by $2 million, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today.

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Court 9 Jun 2011
Watson application for exercise of Royal prerogative of mercy

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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Legal 7 Jun 2011
Appointments to new Legal Aid Tribunal announced

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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Finance 2 Jun 2011
Cabinet makes further decisions on securities law

Commerce Minister Simon Power today announced further Cabinet decisions on the review of securities law.

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Legal 2 Jun 2011
Minister welcomes opening of Hamilton Public Defence Service

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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Government 27 May 2011
Minister welcomes information campaign for election and electoral referendum

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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Legal 19 May 2011
Govt tops up community law centre funding

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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Finance 19 May 2011
Extra $157m to help make communities safer

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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Legal 19 May 2011
Extra short-term Budget funding for legal aid

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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Finance 12 May 2011
Bill to improve auditor regulation bill passes

Commerce Minister Simon Power today welcomed Parliament’s passing of the Auditor Regulation and External Reporting Bill.

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Finance 12 May 2011
Retirement Commissioner moves to Commerce portfolio

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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Corrections 11 May 2011
Johnston and Knight receive compensation for wrongful imprisonment

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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Crime 11 May 2011
Bill to further protect children passes first reading

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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Crime 6 May 2011
Road victims' families to benefit from Offender Levy

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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Economy 3 May 2011
Commerce Minister for SEM talks in Australia

Commerce Minister Simon Power leaves tomorrow for talks on single economic market issues with Australian Ministers, MPs, and business leaders.

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Finance 2 May 2011
New financial markets watchdog opens for business

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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Legal 21 Apr 2011
Report on Justice website name suppression breaches

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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Finance 20 Apr 2011
Cabinet approves funding for FMA

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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Internet 14 Apr 2011
New regime for Section 92a copyright infringements

A bill that puts in place a three-notice regime to deter illegal file sharing was passed in Parliament today.

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Legal 13 Apr 2011
Proposals to tackle unaffordable growth in legal aid

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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Government 13 Apr 2011
Wide support for bill to complete establishment of new Electoral Commission

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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Finance 8 Apr 2011
New financial watchdog to be up and running in three weeks

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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Legal 7 Apr 2011
Parliament passes legal aid reforms

A bill which fundamentally reforms the legal aid system passed its final reading in Parliament today.

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Court 6 Apr 2011
Government tightens juror privacy, safety

The Government has introduced legislation to tighten juror privacy, safety, and security.

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Finance 2 Mar 2011
Financial Markets Authority legislation on track

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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Politics 2 Mar 2011
Simon Power to retire from politics at election

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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Energy 18 Feb 2011
Feedback sought on funding for electricity, gas, airport regulation

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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Legal 17 Feb 2011
QC to investigate publication of victims' names on website

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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Government 17 Dec 2010
Bill for referendum on voting system passed unanimously

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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