Access to Work in Australia for Permanent Residents of New Zealand
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From: Anna
Dear Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,
I am writing to you regarding the current situation related to the Trans-Tasman agreements between New Zealand and Australia. Specifically, I would like to discuss the issues concerning the rights of permanent residents of both countries, regulated by the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement (TTTA).
According to the TTTA, permanent residents of Australia automatically receive the right to enter, work, and study in New Zealand without the need for additional visas or permits. This right is based on the New Zealand Immigration Act 2009 and supported by subsidiary legislation such as the New Zealand Immigration (Visa, Entry Permission, and Related Matters) Regulations 2010 (Australia Embassy) (NZ MoFAT).
However, permanent residents of New Zealand do not have similar rights in Australia. According to Australian immigration law, New Zealand permanent residents must obtain a visa to enter Australia, even for tourism purposes. This requirement is regulated by the Migration Act 1958 and the Migration Regulations 1994 (NZ MoFAT) (Australia Embassy).
This imbalance raises significant concerns among New Zealand permanent residents as they cannot enjoy the same rights and privileges that Australian permanent residents do. The issue of fairness and equity is central in this context. Currently, permanent residents of Australia have more privileges than those of New Zealand, making New Zealand appear as the weaker partner in the relationship.
In light of the above, I would like to know:
1) Does the New Zealand government plan to consider negotiating with the Australian government to improve the conditions for New Zealand permanent residents to eliminate the current imbalance?
2) Are there specific measures or strategies included in the recently adopted "Trans-Tasman Roadmap to 2035" aimed at addressing this issue? Will this matter be resolved in the near future?
3)Has this issue been raised in the "Trans-Tasman Roadmap to 2035" and is there a timeline for resolving it, particularly as per point 18 of the Joint Statement: Australia-New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting 2023, which mentioned the establishment of a joint working group to report by the end of June 2024(Joint-Statement-ANZLM-2…)?
Ensuring equal rights would also reinforce New Zealand's standing as an equal partner to Australia, rather than a weaker counterpart, in the eyes of the international community.
Thank you in advance for your attention to my inquiry. I look forward to your response.
Yours faithfully,
Anna
From: ENQUIRIES
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
[UNCLASSIFIED]
Kia ora and thank you for your email.
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From: ENQUIRIES
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
[UNCLASSIFIED]
Kia ora Anna
Thank you for your OIA request received on 25 July 2024 for:
1) Does the New Zealand government plan to consider negotiating with the Australian government to improve the conditions for New Zealand permanent residents to eliminate the current imbalance?
2) Are there specific measures or strategies included in the recently adopted "Trans-Tasman Roadmap to 2035" aimed at addressing this issue? Will this matter be resolved in the near future?
3)Has this issue been raised in the "Trans-Tasman Roadmap to 2035" and is there a timeline for resolving it, particularly as per point 18 of the Joint Statement: Australia-New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting 2023, which mentioned the establishment of a joint working group to report by the end of June 2024(Joint-Statement-ANZLM-2…)?
This email confirms receipt of your request and advises that we will respond to it as soon as reasonably practicable, and in terms of the timeframes and requirements of the OIA.
Please note that our response letter to you (with your personal details redacted), and any enclosed documents, may be published on the Ministry’s website.
Ngā mihi
Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatū Aorere
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From: ESD
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
[UNCLASSIFIED]
Tēnā koe Anna
I am writing concerning your Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) request
(reference 29572) of 25 July which asks for:
1) Does the New Zealand government plan to consider negotiating with the
Australian government to improve the conditions for New Zealand permanent
residents to eliminate the current imbalance?
2) Are there specific measures or strategies included in the recently
adopted "Trans-Tasman Roadmap to 2035" aimed at addressing this issue?
Will this matter be resolved in the near future?
3)Has this issue been raised in the "Trans-Tasman Roadmap to 2035" and is
there a timeline for resolving it, particularly as per point 18 of the
Joint Statement: Australia-New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting 2023, which
mentioned the establishment of a joint working group to report by the end
of June 2024(Joint-Statement-ANZLM-2…)?
This email is to advise that we will need to extend the time limit for
responding to you by 27 working days, to 30 September 2024. This is due to
the consultations necessary to make a decision on your request (section
15A(1)(b) of the OIA refers).
However, if this process is completed before 30 September 2024, the
response will be sent to you as soon as possible.
If you have any questions, you can contact us by email at: DM
[1][email address]. You have the right to seek an investigation and
review by the Ombudsman of this decision by contacting
[2]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.
Ngā mihi
Whatupūaho | Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatū Aorere
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195 Lambton Quay, Private Bag 18901, Wellington 5045, New Zealand
[3]www.mfat.govt.nz | [4]www.safetravel.govt.nz
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From: ESD
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
[UNCLASSIFIED]
Kia ora Anna
Please see attached our response to your OIA request of 25 July 2024.
Ngā mihi
Whatupūaho | Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatū Aorere
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195 Lambton Quay, Private Bag 18901, Wellington 5045, New Zealand
[1]www.mfat.govt.nz | [2]www.safetravel.govt.nz
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