The Ministry of Regulation sought feedback on what a Regulatory Standards Bill should aim to do, and what it should include.
The Bill would seek to add an overriding importance to individual rights and liberties in Aotearoa’s existing legal framework.
Submissions closed on 13 January 2025.
Our submission proposed this be replaced by recognition on the rights of Māori under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and prioritising the common good in terms of public health and safety and environmental protection.
See the submission made by the NTCF Submission group: 2025-01-13 Regulatory Standards Bill Submission