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Alcohol tax hike among likely reform recommendations
An increase in excise tax is among likely recommendations of a report into alcohol to be released next week, the Bill English says.
An increase in excise tax is among likely recommendations of a report into alcohol to be released next week, the Bill English says.
A report on child witnesses in criminal courts has identified concerns about the systems aimed at protecting them.
Police have said today they support proposals to increase the minimum drinking age and close bars earlier.
A bottle store has opened next to the Newmarket Railway Station despite objections from residents of nearby apartments.
Concerns about the implications of evolving technology are reflected in a spike in the number of complaints to the Privacy Commission.
The defence of provocation, which can be used to reduce murder to manslaughter, has been abolished.
The Justice Minister wants to stop the emerging "special class" of high-profile people using their status to get name suppression.
Court proceedings should be more open and transparent, the Law Commission says.
An overdue law reform will remove the ability for criminal cowboys to set up a private school.
Greater powers are needed to censure private schools which are not up to scratch, the Law Commission has recommended.
Alcohol abuse by young people is costing the country a fortune.
The acting head judge of the Family Court has called for gay and lesbian couples to be given rights to adopt children.
Being drunk in a public place should be made illegal and fines should be given, Law Commission president Sir Geoffrey Palmer tells politicians.