Department of Internal Affairs plans to outsource commercial legal work, leading to job cuts and potential increased costs for taxpayers.

The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) plans to fully outsource commercial legal work to private law firms, as part of government spending cuts. This proposal will result in job cuts within the DIA's Te Urungi, Māori, Strategy and Performance branch, eliminating 18 roles. Critics argue that outsourcing legal work will increase costs for taxpayers in the long run.

April 12, 2024
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