Review of Parts 4, 4A, and 5 of the Commerce Act 1986

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.

The outcomes of the review of the regulatory control provisions of the Commerce Act were enacted through the Commerce Amendment Act in September 2008. Cabinet decisions on the review of the clearance and authorisation provisions were made in October 2008.

Funding the regulation of electricity, gas and airports under the revised Commerce Act [ Published 10 October 2008 ]
Information on the development of levy regulations to recover the costs of the Commerce Commission in performing its functions, powers and duties under Part 4 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.

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