Laws
Hong Kong correspondent: new security laws causing 'chilling' reaction
The new national security law that has been implemented in Hong Kong by the Chinese government has seen many local residents reacting frantically. Journalist James Griffiths discusses the disappearing… Audio
Greater monitoring of criminals needed - parole board chair
The chair of the Parole Board is calling for a law change to allow greater monitoring of criminals released on parole. Sir Ron Young told Checkpoint the current model - which only allows the board to… Audio
Medicinal cannabis legislation passes final reading
New legislation paves the way for medicinal cannabis industry with regulations to be set up within a year. Audio
Electronic searches at the border - what are your rights?
At the start of this month some new legislation was pushed through with guidelines on how authorities can search your digital devices at the border. Privacy commissioner John Edwards joins us to… Audio
Cameron Swanson: e-scooters poised to hit our streets
The new rage in micro-mobility is about to be unleashed our streets. Two companies have licences to operate electric scooter ride share schemes. Onzo and Lime are both going to battle it out on… Audio
Consumer Affairs Minister brings home the bacon
The Consumer Affairs Minister, Kris Faafoi, plans to step in and make changes to a proposed law for country of origin food labelling, because a parliamentary committee won't. MPs have been criticised… Audio
New Nauru law silences public over court cases
Nauru is courting controversy again with a new law that punishes people for speaking publicly about court cases and publishing court decisions. Alex Perrottet talks to the country's former resident… Video, Audio