57953 (2024). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Justice

57953 (2024). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Justice: Is the Minister satisfied that Dr Rainbow has "knowledge of New Zealand law, the law of other countries, and international law, on human rights, and of New Zealand’s obligations under international instruments on human rights" as required by s 12 of the Human Rights Act 1993; if not why was his appointment as Chief Human Rights Commissioner made?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: Yes, otherwise the appointment would not have been made.