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19 Jul 2026Paul Goldsmith

National will modernise consent laws

A re-elected National Government will modernise sexual consent laws to specify there must always be a "yes," rather than an absence of a "no," National's Justice

16 Jul 2026Paul Goldsmith · James Meager

Kiwis asked to help shape digital driver licences

Kiwis are one step closer to being able to carry digital drivers’ licences on their phones with public consultation on its design now underway, Associate Transport

28 May 2026Paul Goldsmith · Mark Mitchell

Boost for law and order

Budget 2026 builds on the Government's back-to-basics approach to law and order by investing a total of $1.3 billion in policing, corrections and other law and

25 May 2026Paul Goldsmith

Anti-stalking laws take effect at midnight

Stalkers will face the full force of the law when the clock strikes midnight tonight, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Tonight stalking will become a criminal

21 May 2026Paul Goldsmith

Move-on orders pass first reading

Legislation which provides Police with the power to issue move-on orders as a tool to deal with disorderly behaviour in public places has passed first reading

19 May 2026Nicola Willis · Paul Goldsmith

Public service to be overhauled

The Government is embarking on a fundamental overhaul of the public service to improve services, lift productivity and deliver better value for money, Finance Minister Nicola

17 May 2026Paul Goldsmith

Tougher sentences for sexual offending

National will continue to ensure there are real consequences for crime by abolishing good character assessments at sentencing for all sexual offending, National’s Justice Spokesperson Paul

15 May 2026Paul Goldsmith

Ensuring Treaty references are consistent

The Government has agreed to amend 19 pieces of legislation to ensure references to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi are clear and consistent, Justice

14 May 2026Paul Goldsmith

Move-on orders legislation introduced

The Government has introduced legislation today which provides Police with the power to issue move-on orders as a tool to deal with disorderly behaviour in public

12 May 2026Paul Goldsmith

Government brings certainty to climate change tort law

The Government is clarifying climate change laws to provide businesses with certainty around their obligations, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Ongoing litigation in the High Court,

6 May 2026Paul Goldsmith

Government to disestablish the BSA

The Government has agreed to progress with disestablishing the Broadcasting Standards Authority and investigate self-regulation options, Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “New Zealand’s media

30 Apr 2026Paul Goldsmith · Mark Mitchell

Additional tools to go after fraudsters

Legislation which provides the Serious Fraud Office with more powers to go after criminals has passed first reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and

26 Feb 2026Paul Goldsmith · Mark Mitchell

Fewer victims of crime, more police on the beat

A tough on crime approach and a near doubling of police foot patrols have driven a huge drop in the number of victims of violent crime

22 Feb 2026Paul Goldsmith · Mark Mitchell

Move-on orders to target disorderly behaviour

The Government is providing police with the power to issue move-on orders as a tool to deal with disorderly behaviour in public places, Justice Minister Paul

17 Feb 2026Paul Goldsmith · Chris Penk

All wartime service now honoured on Anzac Day

Legislation to formally recognise all those who have served New Zealand in times of war as part of Anzac Day commemorations has passed in Parliament today.

16 Dec 2025Paul Goldsmith

Electoral reforms pass final reading

The Government has passed legislation which helps ensure future elections are timely and efficient, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “While the core principles guiding our elections

11 Dec 2025Paul Goldsmith

Crown reaches major Treaty milestone with Ngai Tai

The Crown has signed an agreement in principle to settle the historical Treaty claims of Ngai Tai, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “This

3 Dec 2025Paul Goldsmith

Crimes Amendment Bill introduced

Criminals will soon face stronger penalties for attacking first responders, coward punches, human trafficking, and retail crime with the Government’s Crimes Amendment Bill being introduced, Justice