Voter turnout in New Zealand elections has been sliding for decades. Research suggests compulsory voting could reverse the trend – so what are the objections?
- Senior Lecturer in Law, Auckland University of Technology
It has taken over 20 years, and the ICC is under intense pressure, but this week’s conviction of Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman is a major win for international law.
If New Zealand expressly recognises Palestine at the UN next week, it will be a significant – but justified – departure from long-standing foreign policy.
Whether the government approves two seabed mining applications or chooses a precautionary approach, the stakes are high and other Pacific nations will be watching.
New Zealand law requires ‘ethical investment’ by the Superannuation Fund. But as an autonomous Crown entity, how and when it should disinvest in another country is open to interpretation.
If New Zealand supports a ‘rules-based international order’ its response to the International Court of Justice’s findings on the Occupied Palestinian Territories should involve deeds more than words.
With submissions on the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill closing next month, now is the time to consider how the changes could affect New Zealand’s 1.7 million renters.
Submissions from students and parents to a select committee inquiry suggest the student accommodation sector is overdue for tougher regulation.
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