The GCSB bill has been passed into law after Prime Minister John Key told parliament it was vital to New Zealand’s national security. The legislation, arguably the most contentious since National came to power, gives the Government Communications Security Bureau authority to spy on New Zealanders on behalf of the police and the Security Intelligence Service. It passed its third reading on Wednesday 21st August 2013 by 61 votes to 59 against fierce opposition from Labour, the Greens and NZ First. (We won’t say anymore on this matter as Big Brother is watching us)
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