Critics raise concerns over proposed Regulatory Standards Bill

Monday 13 January 2025 · 7 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 13 Jan 2025, 9:49am

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Critics have described the government's proposed Regulatory Standards Bill as dangerous, with some fearing it could entrench ACT party ideology. While Regulation Minister David Seymour says the bill aims to increase transparency, opponents suggest it focuses on protecting private property and wealth. Feedback on the proposals was due to close on Monday night.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 13 Jan 2025, 7:48am

   ‘Alarm bells need to ring’: Concerns over Regulatory Standards Bill (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesMon 13 Jan 2025, 9:29am

   Critics label wide-reaching Regulatory Standards Bill 'dangerous' (opens in new tab)

3. Waikato Times via RNZMon 13 Jan 2025, 9:49am

   Regulatory Standards Bill slammed as 'dangerous', call for 'alarm bells’ (opens in new tab)

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