Project discussion: Ban the GCSB from spying on the Cook Islands or Niue
Intelligence and Security (Prevention of Spying on Cook Islands and Niue) Amendment Bill
Member's Bill
Explanatory Note
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Intelligence and Security (Prevention of Spying on Cook Islands and Niue) Amendment Bill
The Parliament of New Zealand enacts as follows:
1. Title
This Act is the Intelligence and Security (Prevention of Spying on Cook Islands and Niue) Amendment Act 2021.
2. Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3. Principal Act Amended
This Act amends the Intelligence and Security Act 2017.
4. Section 4 (Interpretation) Amended
In section 4, definition of foreign organisation, replace paragraphs (a) and (b) with:
"(a) a Government of any jurisdiction other than New Zealand, the Cook Islands or Niue
"(b) an entity controlled by the Government of any jurisdiction other than New Zealand, the Cook Islands or Niue:"
