Executive Summary
2. The Government's Quality Regulation Review ("the Review") is completed. Good progress has been made to address a number of the specific issues relating to the existing stock of regulation and the regulatory process disciplines that will ensure the quality of future regulation.
3. This paper summarises the key findings of the Review and provides an overview the outcomes of the work programme. Examples of specific initiatives put in place to address issues raised by business during the Review are provided in Annex One. A report on the findings of the four Sector Studies undertaken is attached as Annex Two.
4. The next step is to build on the progress made and the lessons from the Review to maintain the quality of New Zealand's regulatory environment. It is proposed that the government's post-Review approach to ensuring the quality of New Zealand's regulatory environment focus on four objectives: ensuring the quality of new regulation; improving the quality of existing regulation; developing a culture of good regulatory practice; and building the capability of regulators and of business. The paper notes some key pieces of work that will contribute to the achievement of these objectives, and seeks Cabinet agreement to further work including: developing and undertaking a programme of sector studies and initiatives to progress sharing of government held information.
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