Bill targets foreign interference threatening New Zealand interests

Summarised by Centrist

A new bill introduced by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith aims to combat foreign interference, citing NZSIS findings that it endangers communities, academia, and government. It criminalises covert, corruptive acts by foreign powers, addressing gaps in laws that fail to deter “foreign-state actors… undermining core New Zealand interests.” The Justice Ministry said the changes will “protect New Zealand and our communities.”

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