Exchange of Letters to Amend the Agreement between the Government of New Zealand and the Government of the Italian Republic Regarding the Employment of Co-habiting Dependants of Diplomatic, Consular and Technical/Administrative Personnel

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Treaty Type:

Bilateral/Plurilateral

Common Name:

Italy DEA

Responsible Department:

Foreign Affairs and Trade

Administering Department:

Foreign Affairs and Trade

Treaty Summary:

Amending the Italy-New Zealand Dependant Employment Agreement. Broadening the scope of the definition of “dependant” will bring it in line with New Zealand’s own recognition policies for de facto and civil union partners. Dependant Employment Agreements (DEAs) provide employment rights to spouses, partners and dependants of diplomats serving at foreign missions. Without a DEA, spouses and dependants have no employment rights under a diplomatic visa.

NZ Adherence Status:

In Progress

Negotiation Status:

The amendment to the Treaty has been agreed in principle and is awaiting Cabinet approval.

Organisation:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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NZ Territorial Applications:

None

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Impacts on Maori:

There is no anticipated impact on Māori stakeholders.

Impacts on Stakeholders:

There are no anticipated impacts on stakeholder interests.

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