Regulatory Standards Bill passes with coalition support

Thursday 13 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 13 Nov 2025, 5:42pm

In this story National Party, ACT Party, NZ First

The Regulatory Standards Bill has passed following support from National, New Zealand First, and ACT. Despite more than 98% of public submissions being opposed, the legislation was passed as part of coalition agreements. Labour has stated they will scrap the law if they win the next election.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 13 Nov 2025, 4:26pm

   Regulatory Standards Bill passes with coalition backing despite backlash (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesThu 13 Nov 2025, 5:06pm

   Regulatory Standards Bill passes final hurdle (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZThu 13 Nov 2025, 5:42pm

   Controversial Regulatory Standards Bill passes third reading (opens in new tab)

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