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It's hoped a new district court role to help children of prisoners, as well as a research project aimed at highlighting their needs, will help change their lives.

The attention on the issue comes in the wake of the Malachi Subecz inquiry, which has been a lightning rod for change.
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What happens when lobbying goes from transparent and legitimate to crossing the line in the corridors of power.
A new report released this morning highlights the pros and cons of vested-interest lobbying and spotlights the lobbied, including current and former ministers, MPs and ministerial staffers.
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This year's election is shaping up to be the sixth consecutive election that fewer young people are enrolling to vote.
Changes to enrolment rules may mean potential voters are left without a voice.
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Construction industry leaders say the government is breaking the chain of trust when it comes to the rigorous testing of building materials
The future of our world-respected building research association is looking shaky with a government move to cut the dedicated levy that funds it
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From wrongly suspended benefits to thousands denied food grants, a string of failures at the Ministry of Social Development proves damaging
MSD's made a litany of mistakes over botched benefit decisions and more, but apologies in contrast are thin on the ground
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