Ombudsman upholds ELI’s complaint, finding Prime Minister’s Office acted unreasonably

Today the Ombudsman released its final opinion under the Official Information Act Request to Prime Minister for information relating to Smith v Fonterra proceedings.

The Ombudsman has upheld ELI’s complaint. The report finds the Prime Minister's Office has acted unreasonably. The Ombudsman is also concerned about possible widespread use of personal emails in the Prime Minister's Office.

In light of this, ELI says the Government need to pull the Climate Change Response (Tort Liability) Amendment Bill. It is clear the Bill is not in the public interest.