Incoming Government Brief, May 2025 Part 1 Part 2 ​

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This incoming government brief from the Department of Home Affairs outlines priority briefings and decision points for the first month following the May 2025 government transition. Week 1 proposes briefings on legislative priorities, international engagement, and obligations (Freedom of Information and security requirements), with deep dives into cyber security coordination, the National Office of Cyber Security, domestic security architecture strengthening, and NZYQ management and Third Country Removal arrangements. Proposed decisions include settling domestic security architecture preferences, establishing community grant delivery capability, cyber sanctions coordination with the Foreign Minister, and approving communications for the "Act Now. Stay Secure" cyber awareness campaign. Week 2 outlines deep-dive briefings on Operation Sovereign Borders, protective security for parliamentarians, critical infrastructure protection, the citizenship program, and migration strategy and intake. Multiple substantive details are redacted under s. 47C(1) and s. 33(a)(iii),