Resources: NZ Intelligence & Security Bill
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11696675The Government has just announced the introduction of the NZ Intelligence & Security Bill 2016. This is a complete replacement of four existing laws based on the recommendations of the Intelligence Review.
This article is a collection of links to the current and proposed law, the reports, and articles and commentaries about the changes.
The Government has just announced the introduction of the NZ Intelligence & Security Bill 2016. This is a complete replacement of four existing laws based on the recommendations of the Intelligence Review.
This article is a collection of links to the current and proposed law, the reports, and articles and commentaries about the changes.
The government summarises the new Bill as:
The key aspects of the Bill are that it:
- Creates a single Act to cover the agencies and their oversight bodies, replacing the four separate acts that currently exist.
- Enables more effective cooperation between NZSIS and GCSB, enhancing their effectiveness while still ensuring there is appropriate transparency and accountability around their activities.
- Strengthens oversight of the activities of NZSIS and GCSB.
- Introduces a single warranting framework for intelligence collection activities and tightens up the authorisation framework for granting warrants.
- Brings NZSIS and GCSB further into the core public service increasing accountability and transparency.
- Clarifies arrangements for the use of cover and assumed identities and immunities.
- Sets out the role of the National Assessments Bureau in legislation for the first time.
Articles, commentary, and press releases
(Most recent first – last updated 9th September 2016. Email submissions to thomas@nzccl.org.nz or tweet to @civillibertynz)
Gehan Gunasekara: Spy bill lacking some robust privacy protection – NZ Herald
Audrey Young: Keeping the balance for security agencies – NZ Herald
Maori Party cautiously support intelligence and security bill – Maori Party
Intelligence and Security Bill good effort, but scrutiny needed – Human Rights Commission
Security or privacy – what matters most? – Radio NZ
Why do the Greens hate the squirrels so much? – Kiwipolitico
We don't need the GCSB – No Right Turn
NZ spy agencies bill flies over first hurdle in Parliament – NZ Herald
New legislation for spy agencies clears first hurdle in Parliament – Stuff
Initial reaction to the Security & Intelligence Bill – NZ Council for Civil Liberties
Green Party to oppose invasive new spy legislation – Green Party press release
'Curate's Egg' security legislation far from ideal – United Future NZ
InternetNZ will be a voice for the internet on new Intelligence Bill – InternetNZ
Gordon Campbell on the new legislation for the spy agencies – Gordon Campbell
The good and not so good of the new GCSB Bill – Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Against anti whistle blower laws – No Right Turn
Proposed GCSB Legislation ruggling party leader's feathers – Newstalk ZB
The Soap Box: Whether we like it or not, spies are an integral part of Govt – Newstalk ZB
New spy laws need to strike balance – Labour – Radio NZ
New law targets people who leak classified information – NZ Herald
Against domestic spying – No Right Turn
Post cabinet press conference – Intelligence & Security
New spy laws introduced to Parliament – Radio NZ
Proposed new spooks law hands GCSB power to spy on New Zealanders – Stuff
Better balance needed in Intelligence Bill – Labour Party press release
Intelligence and Security legislation introduced – Government press release.
Timeframes
First reading (introduction to Parliament) – Thursday 18th August 2016
Select committee submissions due – Friday, 7th October 2016
Select committee deadlines, second and third readings all unknown at this time.
Source documents
Text of the NZ Intelligence and Security Bill
The four laws the Bill is replacing:
- Government Communications Security Bureau Act
- NZ Security Intelligence Service Act
- Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Act
- Intelligence & Security Committee Act
NZ I&S Bill – Regulatory Impact Statement (pdf)
NZ I&S Bill – Disclosure Statement
Intelligence Review – Intelligence and Security in a Free Society (pdf)