The Regulatory Standards Bill is a ‘constitutional straitjacket’ its critics say
- The Regulatory Standards Bill is currently open for consultation, with feedback due by January 13, 2025, and it is expected to pass under the National and Act Coalition Agreement.
- Critics, including Emeritus Professor Jane Kelsey, argue that the bill is a 'constitutional straitjacket' and prioritizes private property rights over social and environmental considerations.
- Regulation Minister David Seymour states that the bill aims to increase transparency in lawmaking and prevent past grievances related to the Treaty/Te Tiriti.
- The consultation period has faced criticism for its timing, coinciding with summer holidays and other submissions, suggesting a lack of commitment to public engagement.
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Act now on the Proposed Regulatory Standards Bill
A collective of concerned people is urging swift action on the proposed Regulatory Standards Bill (RSB) by 13 January, following the closure of submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill (TPB). Agency consultation on the RSB opened on the day the hīkoi reached Parliament and closes this Monday, 13 January. The group warns that the RSB would significantly impact all New Zealanders and also replicates many of the TPB’s effects. Despite the cons…
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