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RMA Reforms Prioritize Property Rights Over Human Rights, Driving Privatization

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 1
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What happened

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The Resource Management Act (RMA) reforms prioritize property rights over human rights. These changes are driven by public service underfunding and austerity measures. The reforms also reportedly allow polluters to be compensated for environmental restrictions placed upon them.

From thedailyblog.co.nz

Why it matters

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The government has used austerity budgets to hollow out public service funding, leading to the view that privatization and user pays are the only solutions. The RMA changes are part of a legislative push that prioritizes property rights and facilitates privatization.

From thedailyblog.co.nz

Who's involved

  • RMAThe subject of the reforms, which prioritize property rights over human rights.
  • governmentActively leading the replacement and reform of the Resource Management Act framework.
  • parliamentThe legislative body passing laws that establish the operational framework for the RMA.
  • NationalA party driving the agenda that prioritizes property rights and facilitates privatization.
  • CrownPotentially weakened by RMA changes regarding treaty obligations.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • governmentSpeculative

    The government might face pressure on public service funding due to austerity budgets.

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