Most submissions oppose repealing Section 7AA from Oranga Tamariki Act

Submissions on the legislation to repeal Section 7AA from the Oranga Tamariki Act have been heard this week at parliament, the overwhelming majority of them in opposition to the Bill. Most have pointed to the Bill as a breach of te Tiriti o Waitangi, while another submitter who works in social investment queried the long term costs the policy reversal would have on the taxpayer. However, the ACT party, whose coalition agreement with National secured the legislations removal, said it is about supporting universal human rights, Lillian Hanly reports.