Waitangi Tribunal hears concerns over new Regulatory Standards Bill
Wednesday 14 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story ACT Party, David Seymour, Waitangi Tribunal, Tania Waikato
An urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry is examining the ACT Party's Regulatory Standards Bill. Concerns were raised that the legislation could potentially remove Treaty clauses from law by 2026. The Crown argues the bill would not create a legal barrier against Treaty principles.
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