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Regulatory Standards Bill introduced amid concerns over Treaty impact
“…we need to make regulating less rewarding for politicians…”
May 20, 2025
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“…we need to make regulating less rewarding for politicians…”
“It’s a careful, controlled debate where ideas should be debated. No one should be intimidated.”
Hipkins agrees with “many elements” of the plan.
“The behaviour of Ms Maipi-Clarke, Ms Ngarewa-Packer and Mr Waititi was such that it could have the effect of intimidating other members of the House in the discharge of their duties.”
“Corrosive to constitutional norms.”
Are public decisions for sale?
While Luxon has floated fast-tracking the bill, ACT is opposed to a ban and wants a public inquiry instead.
“We cannot be assured of getting the best candidates for each role.”
“India is our largest source of skilled migrants and second-largest source of international students.”