Tag: Immigration
Government must re-evaluate case of Sri Lankan woman
The Government should re-evaluate the case of the young Sri Lankan woman deported from New Zealand in February 2004, according to Green Party Immigration Spokesperson Keith Locke.
Guaranteed welcome for Zimbabwe cup side disappointing
The Government should not give away the right to refuse entry to cricket team representing Mugabe's Zimbabwe when negotiating to host the 2011 Cricket World Cup, according to Green Party Foreign Affairs and Sports Spokesperson Keith Locke.
NZ could save West Papuans from Aussie detention camp
Some of the 43 West Papuan boat people imprisoned in an Australian detention camp after a perilous sea journey to escape persecution in their homeland should be offered the chance of new homes in New Zealand, the Green Party says.
Immigration Advisers Licensing Bill
The Green Party will be supporting this bill. We want to remove any corruption that takes place in terms of people who make a business of assisting migrants.
Electronic chip not just about passport security
Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker's claim that the new 'e-passport' is mainly being introduced to enhance the security of the document is being disputed by Green Party Human Rights Spokesperson Keith Locke.
National stoops to new low in refugee bashing
The National Party's new immigration policy is refugee bashing, Green Party Human Rights Spokesperson Keith Locke says.
How is letting Zaoui’s family in a security risk?
Allowing the Zaoui family to reunite in New Zealand is hardly a security problem, the Green Party's Human Rights Spokesperson Keith Locke says.
Make sure James Kirkwood is last NZer abandoned in US
Foreign Minister Phil Goff is being asked by Green MP Keith Locke in writing to look into the apparent mishandling of the case of a New Zealander detained for weeks in the US over a paperwork problem.