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Submissions on the Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Bill by the Auckland Women Lawyers’ Association

Earlier this month, AWLA filed submissions to the Select Committee in support of the Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Bill. The submissions supported the spirit of the Bill in outlawing stalking recognising the importance in protecting victims. AWLA recommended strengthening the Bill by lowering the threshold for stalking behaviour, expanding protections to victims associates, …

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Submissions on the Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill by the Auckland Women Lawyers’ Association

Earlier this month, AWLA filed submissions to the Select Committee in support of the Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill. The submissions recognised the alarming gender pay gap statistics in Aotearoa, particularly in respect of the intersectional impact felt by Māori and Pacific women. AWLA highlighted the importance of pay transparency to address the …

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Treaty Principles Bill submissions

AWLA tautoko the voices in opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill and the mahi of all who have participated in Hīkoi mō te Tiriti. This Bill threatens to undermine the very core of te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Treaty of Waitangi by redefining its principles in a way that weakens rights and protections that …

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AWLA Open letter to the Government – Gloriavale Christian Community

AWLA has written an open letter to the Government urging it to take immediate action to address concerns for the health and safety of wāhine and tamariki residing in Gloriavale Christian Community. In December last year, the Government abandoned a Cabinet-mandated joint agency response to work on several key welfare outcomes for members of Gloriavale. …

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