Information Request Regarding Illegal Overstayer Exploitation and Government Measures
Aulia Sastra Hidayat made this Official Information request to Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
The request was successful.
From: Aulia Sastra Hidayat
Dear Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment,
I am writing to request information under the Official Information Act 1982 regarding the exploitation of illegal overstayer immigrants in New Zealand and the government's efforts to combat such exploitation. Specifically, I am seeking information on the number of individuals involved in exploiting illegal overstayer immigrants who have been arrested and brought to justice, as well as the outcomes of these cases. Additionally, I am interested in understanding the measures and actions undertaken by the New Zealand Government to prevent the exploitation of illegal overstayer immigrants.
I kindly request the following information:
1. The total number of cases where individuals or entities were arrested and prosecuted for exploiting illegal overstayer immigrants in New Zealand over the past 10 years.
2. Information on the types of exploitation or offenses for which these individuals or entities were arrested and prosecuted, such as labor exploitation, human trafficking, or other related offenses.
3. Any statistics or data related to the demographics of the exploited overstayer immigrants, including their nationalities and age groups.
4. Details on any government support or services provided to the exploited overstayer immigrants during or after legal proceedings, including but not limited to immigration assistance, counseling, or social services.
5. An overview of the policies, programs, or initiatives implemented by Immigration New Zealand and the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) to prevent the exploitation of illegal overstayer immigrants in New Zealand.
6. Any partnerships or collaborations between government agencies, non-governmental organizations, or international organizations aimed at addressing the exploitation of illegal overstayer immigrants.
I look forward to your prompt response within the statutory timeframe of 20 working days, as stipulated by the Official Information Act 1982. If you require any clarification or further details regarding this request, please do not hesitate to contact me via the provided email address.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I appreciate your assistance in providing the requested information.
Yours faithfully,
Aulia Sastra Hidayat
From: Ministerial Services
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
Ref: DOIA 2324-0707
Kia ora Aulia,
On behalf of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment I
acknowledge your email of 28 September 2023 requesting under the Official
Information Act 1982 (the Act), the following:
1. The total number of cases where individuals or entities were arrested
and prosecuted for exploiting illegal overstayer immigrants in New Zealand
over the past 10 years.
2. Information on the types of exploitation or offenses for which these
individuals or entities were arrested and prosecuted, such as labor
exploitation, human trafficking, or other related offenses.
3. Any statistics or data related to the demographics of the exploited
overstayer immigrants, including their nationalities and age groups.
4. Details on any government support or services provided to the exploited
overstayer immigrants during or after legal proceedings, including but not
limited to immigration assistance, counseling, or social services.
5. An overview of the policies, programs, or initiatives implemented by
Immigration New Zealand and the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and
Employment (MBIE) to prevent the exploitation of illegal overstayer
immigrants in New Zealand.
6. Any partnerships or collaborations between government agencies,
non-governmental organizations, or international organizations aimed at
addressing the exploitation of illegal overstayer immigrants.
We will endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible, and no
later than 27 October 2023, being 20 working days after the day your
request was received. If we are unable to respond to your request by then,
we will notify you of an extension of that timeframe. If you have any
enquiries regarding your request feel free to contact us via email to
[1][MBIE request email].
Nāku noa, nā
Ministerial Services
Ngā Pou o te Taumaru
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
15 Stout Street, Wellington 6011 | PO Box 1473 Wellington 6140
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Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
Tēnā koe Aulia,
On behalf of the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment, please
find attached our response to your Official Information Act request.
Ngā mihi nui,
Jesse
SENIOR MINISTERIAL SERVICES ADVISOR
Group Performance, Strategy, Performance & Design
Te Whakatairanga Service Delivery
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment - Hīkina Whakatutuki
162 Victoria Street, Auckland 1010 | PO Box 1473, Wellington 6140
[1][email address]
[2]http://mbieintranet/assets/MBIE-visual-i...
NZBN 9429000106078
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