Cabinet paper proposing to further extend the current suspension of the ability to submit a visa application by most people offshore from the current end date of 8 February 2021 to 7 May 2021.
Seeks agreement to a progressive procurement policy to increase the diversity of government suppliers and achieve broader economic and social outcomes.
Cabinet paper seeking agreement to introduce a requirement that foreign nationals must have a confirmed booking in a managed isolation/quarantine facility to be granted entry into New Zealand.
This paper sought further decisions on a number of issues that had arisen during the drafting of the new Immigration Bill and noted some technical decisions made during drafting. It also contained some proposals resulting from a review of the offence and penalty provisions in the Bill.
This paper confirmed the in-principle decision made by the Cabinet Business Committee to locate the Immigration and Protection Tribunal (the Tribunal) with the Ministry of Justice , and to draw down the funding required to begin establishment.