In January Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith released the final report of the Independent Electoral Review, a process started in May 2022 by then Minister Kris Faafoi.
Find out MoreThe distraction around policy costing rather than focusing on the merits of the policies themselves highlights the need for a Parliamentary Budget Office
Find out MoreNew Zealanders value a government that is open, and accountable. There are practical ways to see these qualities translated into concrete policies and actions.
Find out MoreTransparency International New Zealand welcomes the review of New Zealand’s regulatory system for media and online platforms reduce the exposure of New Zealanders to harmful content. The current system is out-dated, inconsistent, ineffective, and fails to adequately cover social and other emerging media. We believe with the proposal to move to a consistent, platform-agnostic, content-focused approach proposed in new framework outlined in the discussion document.
Find out MoreIn June the Independent Electoral Review panel sought submissions on its interim report. TINZ responded with a submission supporting many of the panel’s recommendations, but not all. Here are some that we find concerning:
Find out MoreOnline harm has real world consequences. It’s time for New Zealand to take a closer look at the role of big tech companies in amplifying and profiting from this harm, and to ensure our laws are fit for purpose.
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