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• Commerce Act Pts 4/4A/5 Review

• Regulatory Control Provisions
• Authorisation and Clearance
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On 22 May 2006, the Minister of Commerce announced that Parts 4 and 5 of the Commerce Act (which relate to the control of goods and services; and to authorisations and clearances) will be reviewed. On 13 September 2006, Cabinet decided to include Part 4A (which contains provisions relating specifically to the control of electricity lines businesses) in the Review.

The Review will be split into two streams, a Review of Regulatory Control Provisions of the Commerce Act and a Review of Authorisation and Clearance Provisions of the Commerce Act.

• Review of Regulatory Control Provisions of the Commerce Act
  The overarching objective, in reviewing the regulatory control provisions of the Commerce Act, is to ensure that the imposition of regulatory control is consistent with providing for the long-term benefit of consumers within New Zealand.
• Review of Authorisation and Clearance Provisions of the Commerce Act
  The Review will draw on the experience of regulators and practitioners to improve the authorisation and clearance processes.
• Cabinet Papers
  Cabinet papers relating to the review of Parts 4, 4A, and 5 of the Commerce Act 1986.
• Media Statements
  Media statements relating to the review of parts of the Commerce Act.