Ministry for Regulation

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September 2026

• 9 SepGovernment to reduce red tape for hospitality businesses

July 2026

• 30 JulReview recommends changes to speed up solar panel installations

October 2025

• 10 Oct 2025Select committee recommends amendments to Regulatory Standards Bill

August 2025

• 18 Aug 2025David Seymour sought advice on removing bike helmet requirements

July 2025

• 1 Jul 2025Debate continues over the Regulatory Standards Bill

June 2025

• 17 Jun 2025Labour MPs apologise for swearing during select committee hearing+2
• 4 Jun 2025Watchdog warns against proposed Regulatory Standards Bill

May 2025

• 28 May 2025Cabinet agrees to scrap hairdressing and barbering regulations+2
• 21 May 2025Regulatory Standards Bill could cost up to $20m annually

February 2025

• 27 Feb 2025Government to accelerate approval times for agriculture and horticulture products

January 2025

• 31 Jan 2025Academics urge government to halt early childhood education reforms