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New Zealand has enforced a new Immigration Act, which enforces the use of biometrics as well as single independent appeals tribunal.
The new act comes with provisions for the ability to use biometrics, a new refugee and protection system, a single independent appeals tribunal as well as a universal visa system.
According to New Zealand’s Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman has mentioned that this New Immigration Law will be a boost to the border security as well help in improving the efficiency of the immigration services.
"The previous legislation is now completely out of date. The new Immigration Act will modernise and future-proof New Zealand's immigration legislation," he said.
"The government's aim is to create a world class immigration system. It is vital we have immigration legislation which allows us to protect the security of New Zealand's border and the integrity of our immigration system. At the same time, we must manage immigration in a fair and balanced way. This Act allows us to do all of those things," he added.
He stated that the review of the current Immigration Act began in 2004.
"It is expected that much of the legislation will come into effect in the next 12 to 18 months. This will give us time to talk to those who might be affected, and work out how the new law can work better for everyone," Coleman added.
