Tag: Security and Intelligence

Green Party MP Keith Locke is concerned that the new Search and Seizure Powers Bill will further intrude on New Zealanders’ privacy. "Much of a person’s life is increasingly on their computer these days, so it is worrying that the bill provides more general powers to search computers, even by remote access or hacking," Mr Locke says.

Green Party MP Keith Locke has welcomed improvements in the Immigration Bill, reported back to Parliament today, but says it is still oppressive. Mr Locke sat on the Transport and Industrial Relations Committee for hearings on the Bill. The report includes his minority comments on behalf of the Green Party.

Security and Intelligence Estimates I wish to speak on the supplementary estimates relating to intelligence services that come under the name of Vote Communications Security and Intelligence, for the Government Communications Security Bureau, and Vote Security Intelligence, for the Security Intelligence Service. Nandor Tanczos: That’s an oxymoron.

Green Party MP Keith Locke is concerned at the lack of accountability by the Ministry of Defence and Defence Force regarding cost blowouts of almost $400 million on key defence projects, identified in an Auditor General's report released today.

Green Party MP Keith Locke has criticised the new requirements for people passing through New Zealand airports to get a transit visa.

The Green Party will contribute to the Law Commission's legislative review following the Solicitor General's decision not to apply the Terrorism Suppression Act to New Zealanders arrested on arms charges.

Green MP Keith Locke is warning of the dangers of the New Zealand police buying into the FBI-led 'Server in the Sky' network to share biometric and other information.

Green Party MP Keith Locke has called on the Crown Law Office to take action against the Dominion-Post over its decision to publish excerpts from police affidavits on the 'terrorism' raids.

Green Party MP Keith Locke has called on Police Commissioner Howard Broad to find and plug the leaks of evidence gathered to support the failed 'terrorism' charges, before leaks further jeopardize the chance of fair trials on alleged arms o