Home Affairs Bureau (Chinese: 民政事務局) is one of the policy bureaux of the Hong Kong Government.
One of the important roles of the Home Affairs Bureau is to enhance liaison and communication with all sectors of the community including the Legislative Council and the general public.
Tsang Tak-sing has been the Secretary for Home Affairs since July 1, 2007.
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