"We don't want to have to have another inquiry after this Apec 2021. However, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's advice to a parliamentary select committee last month shows the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC 2021) Bill paving the way was flawed. "However, further advice has been received that this is not needed to secure Apec 2021," MFAT told the select committee. The bill, now amended, retains the jamming powers for local and foreign security when authorised by the police commissioner. The police commissioner will also still be able to authorise foreign security agents to carry weapons, as is usual at Apec events.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 27, 2020 22:39 UTC