Is the MAGA-fication of New Zealand’s Immigration System a Real Risk?

Recently, Prime Minister Chris Luxon and Immigration Minister Erica Stanford took questions from the media about the direction of New Zealand’s immigration policy. The Prime Minister was keen to reassure everyone that New Zealand is a sovereign nation and that we make our own immigration policies. Whew. Nothing to worry about then. Except… I’m not […]
Submission on the Immigration (Enhanced Risk Management) Amendment Bill – Section 26

Introduction and Scope Thank you for the opportunity to make this submission. Due to limitations of time, I have chosen to focus solely on one aspect of this Bill — Section 26, which amends Section 280 of the Immigration Act. In my submission, this amendment carries significant implications for the rights and freedoms not only […]