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Competition policy
We provide policy advice on the Commerce Act and the application of competition policy to specific sectors. This ensures a competitive environment that supports innovative and efficient business enterprise.
We also provide purchase advice on the Commerce Commission and the international dimensions of competition policy.
In this area
Cartel criminalisation
A bill to criminalise hard core cartel behaviour was introduced to Parliament in October 2011.
Competition legislation
Competition legislation and regulations administered by the Ministry:
Commerce Act (Fees) Regulations 1990
Commerce (Levy on Suppliers of Regulated Goods and Services) Regulations 2009
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We are the monitoring agent for the Commerce Commission. The Commission is an independent Crown Entity that enforces legislation that promotes competition in New Zealand markets.
Related websites
Regulation of competition in international shipping
The Government has announced that international shipping to and from New Zealand will be regulated under the Commerce Act, improving oversight and delivering competitive outcomes for exporting industries.
Commerce Commission (International Cooperation and Fees) Bill
This bill will allow for better trans-Tasman enforcement of competition and consumer laws.
Lay members of the high court for Commerce Act cases
A list of lay members of the high court appointed under the Commerce Act 1986.
Part 4 of the Commerce Act
Submissions and other information about the review of regulatory control provisions of the Commerce Act.
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