Equity legislation, declarations, and conventions
Equity related policies, procedures and guidelines are informed by legislation, declarations, and conventions, including those listed below. These help us to ensure we are meeting national and international requirements and expectations.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Legislation
Education and Training Act 2020
Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994
New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990
New Zealand Sign Language Act 2006
Copyright (Marrakesh Treaty Implementation) Amendment Act 2019
The Marrakesh Treaty allows international sharing of books and other literary works by authorised entities in formats accessible for people who are blind, visually impaired or otherwise print-disabled.
International declarations and conventions
United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
UNHCR Convention and Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women