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Human Rights Act 1993

Human Rights Review Tribunal - Constitution of Tribunal

99: Chairperson of Tribunal

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"The Governor-General chooses the leader of the Tribunal."

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The Governor-General appoints the Chairperson of the Tribunal. You know the Governor-General is a important person in New Zealand. The Minister recommends who should be the Chairperson.

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Part 4Human Rights Review Tribunal
Constitution of Tribunal

99Chairperson of Tribunal

  1. The Chairperson of the Tribunal must be appointed by the Governor-General, on the recommendation of the Minister.

Notes
  • Section 99: replaced, on , by section 81 of the Tribunals Powers and Procedures Legislation Act 2018 (2018 No 51).