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To the SIS and the 'back channel'

  • Writer: Amanda Riddell
    Amanda Riddell
  • Jan 2
  • 1 min read

Sorry, you lose. You can't destabilise my protests to back Luxon. The Intelligence and Security Act is very clear on this point. - 18 Specific duties of Director-General of an intelligence and security agency

 

The Director-General of an intelligence and security agency must take all reasonable steps to ensure that—

(a) the activities of the agency are—
(i) limited to those that are relevant to the performance of its functions; and
(ii)  kept free from any influence or consideration that is not relevant to the performance of its functions; and
(iii)  politically neutral (for example, the activities are not carried out for the purpose of promoting or harming the interests of any political party or candidate); and

[...] 19 Activities of intelligence and security agency not to limit freedom of expression

 

The exercise by any person in New Zealand or any class of persons in New Zealand of their right to freedom of expression under the law (including the right to advocate, protest, or dissent) does not of itself justify an intelligence and security agency taking any action in respect of that person or class of persons.

- I'd say that's checkmate, and Victoria University of Wellington made their own bed by spamming me, alongside any other groups wishing I wouldn't do AMPP in 2026. Given this, I'll expect zero resistance to my vigil.


 
 
 

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