Budget 2026 — More resources to combat migrant exploitation
Issued by Hon Erica Stanford (Immigration)
What happened
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced Budget 2026 funding to expand the response to migrant-worker exploitation. See primary source for the inspector headcount, enforcement programme details, and AEWV implications.
Who feels it
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Source on record
https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/more-resources-combat-migrant-exploitationTracked neutrally by LexNZ. Status reflects the primary source as of 28 May 2026. Not legal advice.
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