Merit Is Now The Law. D.E.I. Is Not
A Critical Analysis: The new Public Service Amendment Act 2026 changes, what it means and who can we thank?
Something significant just happened in New Zealand law
Before 3 June 2026: All NZ Public Service agencies were required by law to run DEI programmes.
After 3 June 2026: These agencies are no longer required to run DEI programmes - but running them voluntarily is not prohibited.
The Public Service Amendment Act 2026 received Royal Assent on 2 June 2026. It …
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