Rupert O’Brien

Rupert O’Brien is the law reform coordinator for Community Law Centres Aotearoa, advocating for legal rights and reforms for marginalized communities in New Zealand. He has garnered attention for his criticism of the government's legislative changes regarding MSD debts, highlighting the negative impact on survivors of abuse in state care. O’Brien has expressed concern that the proposed legislation would validate unlawful debt practices and exacerbate the hardships faced by these individuals.