Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. We can begin the 20th meeting of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration.
Today, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we will continue our study on strengthening the protection of women in our immigration system.
Today, for the first part of our meeting, we have with us by video conference the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment of New Zealand.
Thank you very much, Mr. Fraser Richards, Madam Lynda Byrne, Madam Christine Hyndman, and Madam Phillipa Guthrey for being with us. It is a pleasure that you accepted our invitation.
I will give you the floor for approximately 10 minutes for your opening remarks.