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How the Regulatory Standards Bill could leave taxpayers on the hook
The legal status of corporations in NZ raises the possibility Act’s controversial bill could open the door for companies to sue over lost profits
Parliament to report back on Seymour’s ‘good lawmaking bill’ in September
Labour is raising the alarm over the length of time a parliamentary committee will have to consider the Government’s high-profile Regulatory Standards Bill
The dangers in the Regulatory Standards Bill
Dr Russel Norman is the executive director of Greenpeace Aotearoa. He is a former co-leader of the Green Party. OPINION.
Govt blasted over submission glitch on controversial Regulatory Standards Bill
A leading Māori lawyer is demanding the government extend the submission period for the proposed Regulatory Standards Bill, after a technical meltdown blocked public access on day one.
Govt ridiculed over deeply ironic use of urgency for Regulatory Standards Bill – Greenpeace
The Government’s planned use of urgency for the first reading of the Regulatory Standards Bill, introduced by ACT leader David Seymour, is being ridiculed by Greenpeace as deeply ironic.
New interview with Melanie Nelson on Regulatory Standards Bill (Video Interview)
Ata mārie, I wanted to share a new interview with me on the Regulatory Standards Bill by Bryan Bruce. This is a good introductory overview to anyone wanting to get their heads around the RSB - and that should be EVERYONE, because it affects us all. It has been termed ‘The Everything Bill’. Bryan is a highly regarded documentary maker and well worth following on Substack if you are interested in reading and listening to in-depth journalism.
Reading Between the Lines: RSB First Reading
The Regulatory Standards Bill has passed its first reading — but support from National and NZ First was minimal and cautious. This isn’t just a Treaty issue. It’s a bill that could reshape how all laws are made in New Zealand. Here’s what happened in the House — and what’s at stake. Coalition Endorsement Without Conviction
Regulatory Standards Bill updates and presentations
Good morning subscribers, This is just a short email to give you a few updates.
The RSB Has Changed — But the Minister Didn’t Say Hows
The Regulatory Standards Bill (RSB) is a government bill which will be finalised and introduced to the House in just over a week. It would create a set of libertarian principles which legislation should align with, establish a Regulatory Standards Board to assess legislation against those principles and give new powers to the Ministry for Regulation. For previous articles on its contents and background see here, here and here.