Please release the draft text of the TPPA. This international agreement could curb New Zealanders' internet freedom and intellectual property rights among other things.
Robina Reid made this Official Information request to Minister of Trade
The request was refused by Minister of Trade.
From: Robina Reid
Dear Minister of Trade,
New Zealanders are doggedly independent and it smells awfully like that independence is about to be sold to the highest bidder without any public awareness. Any deal with the USA is especially suspect, I want nothing to do with their shonky business model.
If Malaysia can release TPPA text before it’s signed and say no deal with “fast track”, why can't NZ?
My number one priority is freedom, I am feeling more and more like this government doesn't care and is willing to sell my environment, my free speech, my rights down the river!
Yours faithfully,
Robina Reid
Muritai Road, Eastbourne, 5013
Mob 0212097109
From: T Groser (MIN)
Minister of Trade
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Thank you again.
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From: T Groser (MIN)
Minister of Trade
Dear Robina
Please find attached the response from Hon Tim Groser, Minister of Trade, to your OIA request.
Yours sincerely
Bibiana Marsh
Office of Hon Tim Groser
Minister of Trade | Minister for Climate Change Issues
Parliament Buildings | Private Bag 18041 | Wellington 6160 | New Zealand
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