Which statement is NOT correct about the definition of potentially prejudicial information for applicants in New Zealand? (1 mark)

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Potentially prejudicial information is defined in the Immigration Instructions (E7.15.5) as factual or material information which will or may adversely affect the outcome of an application and therefore ought to be put to the applicant so they can comment.

1) Relevant knowledge points and concepts
- The Immigration Instructions set the formal definition (E7.15.5) for “potentially prejudicial information.”
- Key elements in that definition are: (a) the information is factual or material, and (b) it will or may adversely affect the outcome of the application. Because of these features, the information should be communicated to the applicant so they have an opportunity to respond.

2) Step-by-step reasoning
- Check each option against the formal definition:
  - Option b: “The information will or may adversely affect the outcome of the application.” This matches the definition’s core requirement.
  - Option c: “The meaning … is found in E7.15.5 of the Immigration Instructions.” This correctly cites the location of the definition.
  - Option d: “The information is factual or material.” This is explicitly part of the definition.
  - Option a: “The applicant has not previously had the opportunity to comment on the information.” The formal definition requires that the applicant be given an opportunity to comment, but it does not make “having not previously had an opportunity” a defining criterion. Whether they have already had an opportunity is not intrinsic to the definition; it is about the nature and effect of the information and the need to put it to the applicant.

3) Calculations/intermediate steps
- Not applicable (no numerical calculations required).

4) Why the correct answer is correct
- Option a is NOT correct because it asserts a condition (that the applicant has not previously had the opportunity to comment) that is not part of the definition. The definition focuses on the character and potential effect of the information and the requirement to put it to the applicant — it does not require that the applicant previously lacked opportunity.

5) Why the other options are incorrect (brief)
- b is correct (fits definition).
- c is correct (E7.15.5 is the stated source).
- d is correct (information must be factual/material).

6) Conclusion
- Therefore option a is the statement that is NOT correct about the definition; this matches the provided answer: a.

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