1: Title
This Act is the Electoral (Māori Electoral Option) Legislation Act 2022.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on 31 March 2023.
1: Amendments to Electoral Act 1993
3: Principal Act
This Part amends the Electoral Act 1993 2023-03-31 Electoral Act 1993
4: Section 3 amended (Interpretation)
1: In section 3(1) Maori electoral population Māori electoral population
a: by ascertaining a proportion determined by dividing—
i: the total number of persons, on counting day, either—
A: registered as electors of Māori electoral districts; or
B: named on the dormant rolls for Māori electoral districts; by
ii: the total number of Māori persons, on counting day, either—
A: registered as electors of Māori electoral districts or General electoral districts; or
B: named on the dormant rolls for Māori electoral districts or General electoral districts; and
b: by applying the proportion ascertained under paragraph (a) to the total number of ordinarily resident Māori persons on census day
2: In section 3(1), insert in their appropriate alphabetical order: counting day section 79(2) on census day section 79(2)
5: Section 35 amended (Division of New Zealand into General electoral districts)
1: Replace section 35(5)
5: The Electoral Commission must supply the Government Statistician with the information required to be supplied under section 79(1)
2: Replace section 35(6)(b)
b: has been supplied by the Electoral Commission with the information required to be supplied under section 79(1)
3: In section 35(6) at the close of the last day of that period on counting day
6: Sections 76 to 79 replaced
Replace sections 76 to 79
76: Māori option
1: A Māori who is eligible to be registered as an elector may choose to be registered as an elector of—
a: a Māori electoral district; or
b: a General electoral district.
2: The option under subsection (1) Māori option section 77
77: Exercise of Māori option
Exercise of option by 17-year-olds
1: A Māori who is 17 years old may exercise the Māori option at the time they apply for registration as an elector under section 82(2). Exercise of option when person applies for registration as elector
2: A Māori may exercise the Māori option at the time they apply for registration as an elector under section 83. Exercise of option by registered elector
3: A Māori who is registered as an elector may, at any time, exercise the Māori option by advising the Electoral Commission,—
a: in the case of a person registered as an elector of a Māori electoral district, that they wish to be registered as an elector of a General electoral district:
b: in the case of a person registered as an elector of a General electoral district, that they wish to be registered as an elector of a Māori electoral district.
78: Process for and effect of exercise of Māori option
How option is exercised
1: A person may exercise the Māori option by indicating their choice,—
a: in writing, by completing and signing a form that the Electoral Commission has approved and returning it to the Electoral Commission:
b: in an approved electronic medium, by providing the required information:
c: in an application for registration as an elector. Receipt of late or non-compliant form or application
2: If a form or an application described in subsection (1)(a) or (c) subsection (3)
3: The requirements for a form or an application are the following:
a: it must be received no later than noon on the fourth day after the start of an election period; and
b: it must be postmarked or date-stamped before the start of an election period.
4: If a form or an application described in subsection (1)(a) or (c) Representatives may act on behalf of some persons
5: A person who is outside New Zealand or who has a physical or mental impairment may exercise the Māori option through a representative and section 86 applies with any necessary modifications. Effect of exercise of option
6: The exercise of the Māori option (if not made in an application under section 83) is to be treated as an application for registration as an elector for the purposes of—
a: the definition of electoral roll in section 3(1); and
b: sections 89, 89A, 98, and 103.
7: In this section, election period
a: a general election period ( see section 78A(4)
b: a local government election period ( see section 78B(4)
c: a by-election period ( see section 78C(6)
78A: Māori option may not be exercised in general election period
1: The following persons may not exercise the Māori option during a general election period:
a: a Māori who is registered as an elector of an electoral district:
b: a Māori who is named on a dormant roll and applies for registration as an elector of an electoral district.
2: To avoid doubt, subsection (1)
3: The Electoral Commission must not give effect to either of the following during a general election period:
a: any advice received under section 77(3)
b: if processing an application under section 83 by a Māori person named on a dormant roll, the choice made by the person when exercising the Māori option in that application if it would register them as an elector for a different type of district from that for which they were previously registered.
4: In this section, general election period
a: the period that is 3 months before polling day for a general election, if at least 3 months’ public notice is given of polling day ( polling day A
b: the period commencing on the day after the day on which public notice of polling day is given and ending on polling day, if less than 3 months’ public notice is given of polling day ( polling day B
c: if during a period specified in paragraph (a) or (b) polling day C paragraph (a) or (b) paragraph (a) or (b)
78B: Māori option may not be exercised in local government election period
1: The following persons may not exercise the Māori option during a local government election period:
a: a Māori who is registered as an elector of an electoral district:
b: a Māori who is named on a dormant roll and applies for registration as an elector of an electoral district.
2: To avoid doubt, subsection (1)
3: The Electoral Commission must not give effect to either of the following during a local government election period:
a: any advice received under section 77(3)
b: if processing an application under section 83 by a Māori person named on a dormant roll, the choice made by the person when exercising the Māori option in that application if it would register them as an elector for a different type of district from that for which they were previously registered.
4: In this section, local government election period
78C: Māori option may not be exercised in by-election period
1: This section applies if the Speaker has published a notice of vacancy for an electoral district.
2: The following persons may not exercise the Māori option during a by-election period if doing so would result in the person being eligible to vote in the by-election:
a: a Māori who is registered as an elector of an electoral district:
b: a Māori who is named on a dormant roll and applies for registration as an elector of an electoral district.
3: To avoid doubt, subsection (2)
4: The Electoral Commission must not give effect to either of the following during a by-election period:
a: any advice received under section 77(3)
b: if processing an application under section 83 by a Māori person named on a dormant roll, the choice made by the person when exercising the Māori option in that application if it would register them as an elector for a different type of district from that for which they were previously registered.
5: However, subsections (2) and (4)
6: In this section, by-election period
79: Determination of Māori electoral population
1: For the purpose of enabling the Government Statistician to calculate the Māori electoral population, the Electoral Commission must, as soon as practicable after counting day, supply to the Government Statistician the following information as on counting day:
a: the total number of persons registered as electors of Māori electoral districts; and
b: the total number of Māori persons registered as electors of General electoral districts; and
c: the total number of persons whose names are on the dormant rolls maintained under section 109 for Māori electoral districts; and
d: the total number of Māori persons whose names are on the dormant rolls maintained under section 109 for General electoral districts.
2: In this Act,— counting day
a: means on census day; or
b: if a periodic census and a general election take place in the same calendar year, means 1 April in the following year on census day
7: Section 86B amended (Prison manager to collect and send enrolment information to Electoral Commission)
Replace section 86B(1)(b)
b: if the prisoner is Māori, whether their choice is to be registered in a Māori electoral district or a General electoral district.
8: Section 89 amended (Procedure following application for registration)
Replace section 89(2)
2: If on receiving any application that includes the exercise of the Māori option the Electoral Commission believes that it is prevented, by any of sections 78A to 78C
a: notify the applicant of the reason why the exercise of the Māori option cannot be given effect to until a later date and advise what that date is; and
b: advise the applicant whether they are entitled to be registered as an elector in another type of district.
9: New section 89DA inserted (Updating Māori option details)
After section 89D
89DA: Updating Māori option details
1: The Electoral Commission must send to Māori electors information about the exercise of the Māori option, if practicable, not later than—
a: 30 April 2023; and
b: 31 March in any other year in which Parliament is due to expire.
2: The Electoral Commission must send to Māori electors information about the exercise of the Māori option not less than 3 months before the commencement of a local government election period under section 78B
3: The information required to be sent to Māori electors under subsections (1) and (2)
a: must inform the elector that they are currently registered in a Māori electoral district or a General electoral district (whichever applies); and
b: must inform the elector that they are entitled to—
i: exercise the Māori option under section 76 sections 78A to 78C
ii: change the type of district in which they are registered; and
c: must include a form or information about an approved electronic medium to use to exercise the Māori option; and
d: may give information about the differences between the 2 types of electoral districts that the Electoral Commission considers would be useful.
10: Section 89F amended (Procedure following inquiry under section 89D)
1: In section 89F(2) and (3)(a) and (b) 89D(5)(c) 89D(5)(b)
2: In section 89F(4) 89D(5)(c)(i) 89D(5)(b)(i)
3: In section 89F(5) 89D(5)(c)(ii) 89D(5)(b)(ii)
11: Section 89G amended (Elector who cannot be contacted to be included in dormant roll)
In section 89G(1)(a) or a notice sent under section 78(2)
12: Section 98 amended (Removal of names from roll by Electoral Commission)
Replace section 98(1)(g)
g: the name of every Māori person who has exercised the Māori option under section 76
2: Amendments to Local Electoral Act 2001
13: Principal Act
This Part amends the Local Electoral Act 2001 2023-03-31 Local Electoral Act 2001
14: Section 5 amended (Interpretation)
1: In section 5(1) dormant roll General electoral district Māori on census day
2: In section 5(1) Māori electoral population Māori electoral population
a: by ascertaining a proportion determined by dividing—
i: the total number of persons, on census day, either—
A: registered as electors of Māori electoral districts; or
B: named on the dormant rolls for Māori electoral districts; by
ii: the total number of Māori persons, on census day, either—
A: registered as electors of Māori electoral districts or General electoral districts; or
B: named on the dormant rolls for Māori electoral districts or General electoral districts; and
b: by applying the proportion ascertained under paragraph (a) to the total number of ordinarily resident Māori persons on census day
15: Schedule 1A amended
In Schedule 1A
2: The numbers included in the certificate must be derived from information contained in—
a: the most recent report of the Government Statistician to the Surveyor-General and the other members of the Representation Commission made under section 35(6) of the Electoral Act 1993; or
b: if subclause (2A) subclause (2A)(b)
2A: In a year where a periodic census is held but a report under section 35(6) of the Electoral Act 1993 is not due to be completed (for the purposes of that Act) until after 1 April of the following year ( see section 79(2)
a: the Electoral Commission must, as soon as practicable after census day, supply to the Government Statistician the information listed in section 79(1)
b: the Government Statistician must prepare an alternative report for the purposes of this Act, with the information referred to in paragraph (a)
16: Consequential amendments to Bay of Plenty Regional Council (Maori Constituency Empowering) Act 2001
1: In section 3 Māori electoral population Māori electoral population
2: Replace section 9(2)
2: The numbers included in the certificate must be derived from information contained in the most recent of the reports referred to in clause 7(2) of Schedule 1A 2023-03-31 Bay of Plenty Regional Council (Maori Constituency Empowering) Act 2001


1: Title
This Act is the Residential Tenancies (Healthy Homes Standards) Amendment Act 2022.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on 26 November 2022.
1: Amendment to Residential Tenancies Act 1986
3: Principal Act
This Part amends the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 2022-11-26 Residential Tenancies Act 1986
4: Schedule 1AA amended
In Schedule 1AA 1 July 2024 1 July 2025
2: Amendments to secondary legislation
1: Amendments to Residential Tenancies (Healthy Homes Standards) Regulations 2019
5: Principal regulations
This subpart amends the Residential Tenancies (Healthy Homes Standards) Regulations 2019 2022-11-26 Residential Tenancies (Healthy Homes Standards) Regulations 2019
6: Regulation 7 amended (Exemptions)
In regulation 7(2)(a) 90 days 120 days
7: Schedule 1 amended
1: In Schedule 1, clause 1 community housing tenancy Housing Restructuring and Tenancy Matters Act 1992 Public and Community Housing Management Act 1992
2: In Schedule 1, clause 1 general tenancy HNZ Kāinga Ora
3: In Schedule 1, clause 1 HNZ housing tenancy Kāinga Ora housing tenancy
4: In Schedule 1, clause 2(2) The following table is small in size and has 2 columns. Column 1 is headed Type of tenancy. Column 2 is headed HH start day. Type of tenancy HH start day Boarding house tenancy (but not Kāinga Ora housing tenancy or community housing tenancy) 1 July 2021 Kāinga Ora housing tenancy 1 July 2024 Community housing tenancy 1 July 2024 General tenancy (a) if DCT before 1 July 2021 (i) if renewed on or after 1 July 2021 but before 28 August 2022 90th day after first renewal date after 1 July 2021 (ii) if renewed on or after 28 August 2022 but before 3 March 2025 120th day after first renewal date on or after 28 August 2022 (iii) otherwise 1 July 2025 (b) if DCT on or after 1 July 2021 but before 28 August 2022 90th day after DCT (c) if DCT on or after 28 August 2022 but before 3 March 2025 120th day after DCT (d) if DCT on or after 3 March 2025 1 July 2025
5: In Schedule 1
a: insert the Part set out in the Schedule
b: make all necessary consequential amendments.
2: Amendments to Residential Tenancies (Smoke Alarms and Insulation) Regulations 2016
8: Principal regulations
This subpart amends the Residential Tenancies (Smoke Alarms and Insulation) Regulations 2016 2022-11-26 Residential Tenancies (Smoke Alarms and Insulation) Regulations 2016
9: Regulation 10A amended (Part 2 ceases to apply when healthy homes standards apply)
1: In regulation 10A(1) The following table is small in size and has 2 columns. Column 1 is headed Type of tenancy. Column 2 is headed HH start day. Type of tenancy Disapplication day* Boarding house tenancy (but not Kāinga Ora housing tenancy or community housing tenancy) 1 July 2021 Kāinga Ora housing tenancy 1 July 2024 Community housing tenancy 1 July 2024 General tenancy (a) if DCT before 1 July 2021 (i) if renewed on or after 1 July 2021 but before 28 August 2022 90th day after first renewal date after 1 July 2021 (ii) if renewed on or after 28 August 2022 but before 3 March 2025 120th day after first renewal date on or after 28 August 2022 (iii) otherwise 1 July 2025 (b) if DCT on or after 1 July 2021 but before 28 August 2022 90th day after DCT (c) if DCT on or after 28 August 2022 but before 3 March 2025 120th day after DCT (d) if DCT on or after 3 March 2025 1 July 2025 *The disapplication day for each type of tenancy is the same as the HH start day for that type of tenancy under clause 2 Schedule 1 Residential Tenancies (Healthy Homes Standards) Regulations 2019
2: In regulation 10A(2) community housing tenancy Housing Restructuring and Tenancy Matters Act 1992 Public and Community Housing Management Act 1992
3: In regulation 10A(2) general tenancy HNZ Kāinga Ora
4: In regulation 10A(2) HNZ housing tenancy Kāinga Ora housing tenancy
10: Regulation 30 amended (Effective date)
In regulation 30(1) 2 July 2024 2 July 2025
11: Regulation 34 amended (Schedule 1 amended)
In regulation 34 2 July 2024 2 July 2025


1: Title
This Act is the Social Security (Accommodation Supplement) Amendment Act 2022.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date of Royal assent.
1: Amendments to Social Security Act 2018
3: Principal Act
This Part amends the Social Security Act 2018 2022-11-26 Social Security Act 2018
4: New section 17A inserted (Guide to specified abatement exemptions)
After section 17
17A: Guide to specified abatement exemptions
1: In this section, the specified abatement exemptions
a: section 17(3) of the New Zealand Superannuation and Retirement Income Act 2001; and
b: section 173(3) of the Veterans’ Support Act 2014.
2: The specified abatement exemptions ensure that a benefit (for example, an accommodation supplement) payable to a community spouse or partner ( CSP
a: of the CSP’s spouse or partner; and
b: under the Residential Care and Disability Support Services Act 2018.
5: Section 67 amended (Other funding exclusion)
Replace section 67(e)
e: P is receiving New Zealand superannuation or a veteran’s pension and—
i: if P is not a community spouse or partner (as defined in Schedule 2), the total income of P and P’s spouse or partner (if any) is more than the applicable amount specified in Part 2 of Schedule 5; or
ii: if P is a community spouse or partner (as so defined), the total income of P alone (disregarding any income of P’s spouse or partner who is receiving long-term residential care in a hospital or rest home) is more than the applicable amount specified in Part 2 of Schedule 5.
6: Section 69 amended (Accommodation supplement: refusal, reduction, or cancellation of grant in certain circumstances)
Replace section 69(2)
2: For the purposes of this section and the assets requirement in regulations made under section 423 ( see
2A: Subsection (2)
a: A is a community spouse or partner (as defined in Schedule 2); and
b: A’s spouse or partner is receiving long-term residential care in a hospital or rest home.
2B: However, subsection (2) P
7: Schedule 1 amended
In Schedule 1
a: insert the Part set out in Part 1
b: make all necessary consequential amendments.
8: Schedule 2 amended
In Schedule 2 community spouse or partner
a: in section 17A
i: for the purposes of section 17(3) of the New Zealand Superannuation and Retirement Income Act 2001, a person to whom section 17 of that Act applies; and
ii: for the purposes of section 173(3) of the Veterans’ Support Act 2014, a person to whom section 173 of that Act applies; and
b: in sections 67(e) and 69(2A) and (2B) item 6A of Part 7 of Schedule 4 item 9A of Part 2 of Schedule 5
i: who is not receiving long-term residential care in a hospital or rest home; and
ii: whose spouse or partner—
A: is receiving long-term residential care in a hospital or rest home; and
B: is, or is not, a resident assessed as requiring care in respect of whom a funder is paying some or all of the cost of contracted care services under section 54, 55, 56, 57, or 58 of the Residential Care and Disability Support Services Act 2018 specified abatement exemptions section 17A
9: Schedule 4 amended
In Schedule 4 The following table is small in size and has 3 columns. The columns have no headings. 6A The rate of accommodation supplement payable to a community spouse or partner (as defined in Schedule 2) is the rate in items 1 to 6 that would apply to them if they were single (and their other circumstances were unchanged).
10: Schedule 5 amended
In Schedule 5 The following table is small in size and has 3 columns. Columns 1 and 2 have no heading and column 3 is headed Per week. 9A For the purposes only of section 67(e)
11: Consequential amendments
Amend the Acts specified in Schedule 2 2022-11-26 New Zealand Superannuation and Retirement Income Act 2001 Veterans’ Support Act 2014
2: Amendments to Social Security Regulations 2018
12: Principal regulations
This Part amends the Social Security Regulations 2018 2022-11-26 Social Security Regulations 2018
13: Regulation 15 amended (Assets requirement)
Replace regulation 15(2)
2: This regulation is subject to section 69(2), (2A), and (2B)
3: Under section 69(2) A
4: Under section 69(2A) section 69(2)
a: A is a community spouse or partner (as defined in Schedule 2 of the Act); and
b: A’s spouse or partner is receiving long-term residential care in a hospital or rest home.
5: Under section 69(2B) section 69(2) P
6: Subclauses (3) to (5)
14: Regulation 17 amended (Base rate)
1: In regulation 17(2)(d) paragraph (e) or (ea)
2: After regulation 17(2)(e)
ea: for a beneficiary who is a community spouse or partner (as defined in Schedule 2 of the Act), the base rate that would apply to them under paragraph (a), (b), or (c) if they were single (and their other circumstances were unchanged):
3: In regulation 17(2)(h) relationship and is not a non-beneficiary to whom paragraph (i)
4: After regulation 17(2)(h)
i: for a non-beneficiary who is a community spouse or partner (as defined in Schedule 2 of the Act), the base rate that would apply to them under paragraph (f) or (g) if they were single (and their other circumstances were unchanged).
15: Regulation 18 amended (Income-based reductions to assessed base rate for non-beneficiary)
Replace regulation 18(2)
2: That amount must be reduced by 25 cents for every $1 of the relevant weekly income ( see subclause (2A)
2A: The relevant weekly income subclause (2)
a: if the applicant is not a community spouse or partner (as defined in Schedule 2 of the Act), the combined weekly income of—
i: the applicant; and
ii: any spouse or partner of the applicant; and
b: if the applicant is a community spouse or partner (as so defined), the weekly income of the applicant alone (disregarding any income of the applicant’s spouse or partner who is receiving long-term residential care in a hospital or rest home).
16: Schedule 1 amended
In Schedule 1
a: insert the Part set out in Part 2
b: make all necessary consequential amendments.


1: Title
This Act is the Land Transport (Clean Vehicles) Amendment Act (No 2) 2022.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
1: Amendments to Land Transport Act 1998
3: Principal Act
This Part amends the Land Transport Act 1998 2022-11-26 Land Transport Act 1998
4: Section 167C amended (Regulations for purposes of Part 13 (clean vehicle standard))
1: In section 167C(1)(n) section 177 or 182
2: In section 167C(1)(o) section 177 or 182
5: Section 185 amended (Vehicle importers must hold carbon dioxide accounts)
In section 185(1) light vehicle Type A or Type B vehicle
6: Section 187 amended (Carbon dioxide account information required for vehicle importation)
In section 187 light vehicle Type A or Type B vehicle
7: Section 189 amended (Opening carbon dioxide accounts)
In section 189(1) light vehicle Type A or Type B vehicle
8: Schedule 1 amended
In Schedule 1,—
a: insert the Part set out in the Schedule
b: make all necessary consequential amendments.
2: Amendments to Land Transport (Clean Vehicle Standard) Regulations 2022
9: Principal regulations
This Part amends the Land Transport (Clean Vehicle Standard) Regulations 2022 2022-11-26 Land Transport (Clean Vehicle Standard) Regulations 2022
10: Regulation 14 amended (How carbon dioxide accounts must be operated)
After regulation 14(4)
5: Subclause (6) period
6: Before any transfer of credits in respect of vehicles imported in the period is effected under section 184 of the Act and regulation 17, the account holder must make the credits available for offsetting, and the Director may offset the credits against any charges payable by the importer in respect of other vehicles imported in the period.
7: Subclauses (5) and (6)
11: Regulation 28 amended (Certain information in CVS system and record of carbon dioxide accounts to be publicly available)
After regulation 28(2)
3: Subclause (1) does not apply before 1 June 2023.
4: Before the information described in subclause (1) is made publicly available, any person who wishes to receive that information must apply to the Director via the Agency’s Internet site in accordance with regulation 29.
5: Subclauses (3) and (4)
12: Regulation 31 amended (Recovery of unpaid charges)
In regulation 31 section 177 section 177 or 182


1: Title
This Act is the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Extension of Act and Reduction of Powers) Amendment Act 2022.
2: Commencement
1: This Act comes into force on the day after Royal assent.
2: However, sections 21(1) and (3) to (5) 22(3) 24(1) to (3) 26 27(4)
a: on a date set by the Governor-General by Order in Council; or
b: to the extent not brought into force earlier, on 28 February 2023.
3: An Order in Council made under this section is secondary legislation ( see Part 3 The following table is small in size and has 3 columns that are grouped under the heading Legislation Act 2019 requirements for secondary legislation made under this section. Legislation Act 2019 requirements for secondary legislation made under this section Publication PCO must publish it on the legislation website and notify it in the Gazette LA19 s 69(1)(c) Presentation The Minister must present it to the House of Representatives LA19 s 114 Disallowance It may be disallowed by the House of Representatives LA19 ss 115 116 This note is not part of the Act. Section 2(2)(a) brought into force 15 December 2022 clause 2 COVID-19 Public Health Response (Extension of Act and Reduction of Powers) Amendment Act Commencement Order 2022
3: Principal Act
This Act amends the COVID-19 Public Health Response Act 2020 2022-11-26 COVID-19 Public Health Response Act 2020 re section 2(1): Act brought into force day after Royal assent, except for sections 21(1), (3) to (5), 22(3), 24(1) to (3), 26 and 27(4). OIC SL 2022/330 2022-12-15 COVID-19 Public Health Response Act 2020 re: section 2(2)(a), (b): sections 21(1), (3) to (5), 22(3), 24(1) to (3), 26 and 27(4) brought into force by SL 2022/330
1: Amendments to COVID-19 Public Health Response Act 2020
4: Section 3 replaced (Repeal of this Act)
Replace section 3
3: Repeal of this Act
This Act is repealed on the close of the date that is 2 years after Royal assent of the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Extension of Act and Reduction of Powers) Amendment Act 2022.
5: Section 4 amended (Purpose)
In section 4(cb) and allows for the recovery of MIQF costs
6: Section 5 amended (Interpretation)
1: In section 5(1) affected worker authorised person chief executive COVID-19 vaccination authorisation COVID-19 vaccination certificate COVID-19 vaccination exemption district exempt person managed isolation or quarantine facility MIQF MIQF costs other place of isolation or quarantine prescribed charge public place representative responsible agency road room specified COVID-19 vaccination exemption criteria specified work territorial authority vaccinated workplace
2: In section 5(1) COVID-19 order or 11AB
3: In section 5(1) Minister Minister
a: the Minister for COVID-19 Response; or
b: the Minister who, under the authority of any warrant or with the authority of the Prime Minister, is responsible for the administration of this Act
4: In section 5(1) arrive authorised test section 11(2)(d)(ii) close contact COVID-19 case subsection (3) defined space section 11(2)(d)(iii) definitive laboratory evidence section 11(2)(d)(i) household contact infectious period section 11(2)(d)(iv) mask
a: covers the nose and mouth of a person; and
b: is secured to the person’s head by ear loops or a head loop pack place of self-isolation section 11(2)(a)
5: Replace sections 5(3) and (4)
3: For the purposes of this Act, a person is a COVID-19 case
a: there is definitive laboratory evidence that they have COVID-19; or
b: they have returned a positive result from an authorised test.
7: Section 10 repealed (Director-General may make COVID-19 orders)
Repeal section 10
8: Section 11 replaced (Orders that can be made under this Act)
Replace section 11
11: Orders that can be made under this Act
1: The Minister may, in accordance with section 9 subsections (2) to (5) Self-isolation
2: An order may—
a: require a person to self-isolate in any specified place or in any specified way (including in specified circumstances or unless the person complies with specified measures or conditions) if any 1 or more of the following applies to the person:
i: they are a COVID-19 case:
ii: they are a household contact:
iii: they are a close contact:
iv: they arrive in New Zealand while a COVID-19 order that applies to persons who arrive in New Zealand (a border order
b: for the purpose of managing the movement of persons to, from, and within a place of self-isolation,—
i: require a person to take specified actions, refrain from taking specified actions, or comply with specified measures or conditions:
ii: permit a person to leave their place of self-isolation in accordance with any specified requirements or specified conditions:
iii: impose any other restrictions or conditions that relate to the movement of persons to, from, and within a place of self-isolation:
c: require a PCBU—
i: to maintain systems and processes to ensure, as far as practicable, that workers who carry out work for the PCBU comply with specified requirements imposed on them under this subsection:
ii: to take specified actions, refrain from taking specified actions, or comply with specified measures or conditions to mitigate the risks of spreading COVID-19 that arise from, or relate to, a worker leaving their place of self-isolation to carry out work for the PCBU in accordance with an order made under this subsection:
d: specify any of the following:
i: the evidence that constitutes definitive laboratory evidence that a person has COVID-19:
ii: the tests that are authorised tests for the purposes of determining whether a person is a COVID-19 case:
iii: a type of space that constitutes a defined space for the purposes of determining whether a person is a close contact:
iv: the period that constitutes the infectious period of a COVID-19 case. Masks
3: An order may—
a: require a person to wear a mask in any specified place or in specified circumstances:
b: specify the type of mask a person is required to wear in any specified place or in specified circumstances:
c: without limiting section 12(1)(c), provide for the issue of an exemption pass to a person in specified circumstances to exempt the person from a requirement to wear a mask:
d: require a person ( person A
i: to refrain from producing or passing off an exemption pass as relating to person A when it relates to another person; or
ii: to refrain from producing or passing off an exemption pass that is forged, is altered, or has been obtained fraudulently; or
iii: to refrain from facilitating the use by another person of an exemption pass relating to person A:
e: require a PCBU to maintain systems and processes—
i: to ensure, as far as practicable, that workers who carry out work for the PCBU comply with a requirement to wear a mask in specified circumstances or in any specified place:
ii: to mitigate the risks of spreading COVID-19 that arise to the extent that a worker who carries out work for the PCBU is unable to wear a mask due to a physical or mental illness or condition or disability that makes it unsuitable for them to wear a mask. Persons arriving in New Zealand
4: An order may—
a: require a person, before they arrive in New Zealand, to satisfy any specified criteria in relation to 1 or more of the following matters:
i: whether they have undergone testing for COVID-19:
ii: whether they have COVID-19:
iii: whether they have symptoms of COVID-19:
iv: whether they are subject to a direction, given by a health authority of a country other than New Zealand, to take a specified action in relation to COVID-19:
b: require a person, before or when they arrive in New Zealand, to provide, in specified circumstances or in any specified way, any information necessary for the purpose of contact tracing:
c: require a person, before or when they arrive in New Zealand or within a specified period after they arrive in New Zealand, to report for and undergo medical examination or testing of any specified kind, at any specified place or time and in any specified way or in specified circumstances:
d: in relation to a craft undertaking a journey to New Zealand,—
i: require a person to take reasonable steps to ensure that each person on the craft satisfies requirements imposed on them under this subsection:
ii: require a person to wear a mask on the craft in specified circumstances:
iii: require a person to take any other specified actions, refrain from taking specified actions, or comply with specified measures or conditions:
e: specify the evidence that may be required to be produced, and the person to whom it must be produced, to demonstrate compliance with a requirement imposed under this subsection and provide for any prohibitions or duties that apply in respect of the use or production of that evidence. Tests
5: An order may—
a: prohibit a person from importing, manufacturing, supplying, selling, packing, or using a specified test or testing device:
b: authorise a person to import, manufacture, supply, sell, pack, or use a specified test or testing device in specified circumstances or in accordance with specified requirements. General matters applying to orders made under this section
6: An order may—
a: specify which breaches of an order are infringement offences for the purposes of section 26(3):
b: specify that a breach of an order is a particular class of infringement offence (with the corresponding penalties) for the purposes of regulations made under section 33(1)(b)
7: All goods prohibited from import under a COVID-19 order are deemed to be included among goods prohibited from import under section 96 of the Customs and Excise Act 2018, and the provisions of that Act apply to those goods accordingly.
8: A COVID-19 order made under this section is secondary legislation ( see
9: If a COVID-19 order authorises the Director-General to do anything specified in section 12(1)(d) by notice,—
a: the notice is secondary legislation ( see
b: the order must contain a statement to that effect. The following table is small in size and has 3 columns that are grouped under the heading Legislation Act 2019 requirements for secondary legislation referred to in subsection (8). Legislation Act 2019 requirements for secondary legislation referred to in subsection (8) Publication PCO must publish it on the legislation website and notify it in the Gazette LA19 s 69(1)(c) Presentation The Minister must present it to the House of Representatives LA19 s 114 Disallowance It may be disallowed by the House of Representatives LA19 ss 115 116 This note is not part of the Act. The following table is small in size and has 3 columns that are grouped under the heading Legislation Act 2019 requirements for secondary legislation referred to in subsection (9)(a). Legislation Act 2019 requirements for secondary legislation referred to in subsection (9)(a) Publication The maker must publish it in accordance with the Legislation (Publication) Regulations 2021 LA19 ss 69 73 74(1)(aa) Presentation The Minister must present it to the House of Representatives, unless it is excluded by section 114(2) LA19 s 114 Disallowance It may be disallowed by the House of Representatives, unless it is excluded by section 115 LA19 ss 115 116 This note is not part of the Act.
9: Sections 11A to 11AB repealed
Repeal sections 11A to 11AB
10: Section 12 amended (General provisions relating to COVID-19 orders)
1: In section 12(1)(a)
2: In section 12(1)(d) or the chief executive
3: In section 12(1)(e) or 11AB
4: Replace section 12(2)
2: However, a COVID-19 order may not apply only to a specific individual.
5: After section 12(4)
5: For the purposes of this section, things
11: Section 14 amended (Form, publication, and duration of COVID-19 orders)
1: Replace section 14(3)
3: However, the Minister need not comply with the 48-hour time limit in subsection (2) in respect of a COVID-19 order or part of a COVID-19 order if satisfied that—
a: the order or part of the order should come into force urgently to prevent or contain the outbreak or spread of COVID-19; or
b: the effect of the order or part of the order is only to remove or reduce requirements imposed by a COVID-19 order.
2: Repeal section 14(4)
3: In section 14(5) and the Director-General
12: Section 15 amended (Amendment or extension of COVID-19 orders)
1: In section 15(1) made by the Minister
2: Repeal section 15(2) and (3)
13: Section 16 amended (COVID-19 order made by Minister revoked if not approved by House of Representatives)
1: In the heading to section 16 made by Minister
2: In section 16(1) made by the Minister
14: Subpart 2A of Part 2 repealed
Repeal subpart 2A
15: Section 18 amended (Authorised enforcement persons)
Replace section 18(1)
1: The Director-General may authorise a suitably qualified and trained person or class of suitably qualified and trained persons to carry out any functions and powers of an enforcement officer under this Act if the person or class of persons is employed or engaged by any of the following agencies:
a: WorkSafe New Zealand:
b: the Aviation Security Service:
c: the New Zealand Customs Service:
d: the New Zealand Defence Force:
e: a maritime security organisation (as defined by section 5 of the Maritime Security Act 2004):
f: the Ministry of Health:
g: Health New Zealand.
16: Section 20 amended (Powers of entry)
1: In section 20(2) private dwellinghouse or marae
2: Repeal section 20(3) and (8)
17: Section 21 amended (Power to give directions)
1: In section 21 or a rule made under section 32Q
2: In section 21(a) or rule
18: Section 22 repealed (Power to close roads and public places and stop vehicles)
Repeal section 22
19: Section 23A repealed (Power to direct person to produce evidence of compliance with specified measure)
Repeal section 23A
20: Section 24 amended (Power to direct business or undertaking to close)
In section 24(1) is operating in contravention of a COVID-19 order or contrary to any conditions imposed on its operation by a COVID-19 order is in contravention of a COVID-19 order
21: Section 26 amended (Offences and infringement offences)
1: In section 26(2)(a)(ii) $12,000 $5,000
2: Replace section 26(3)
3: A person commits an infringement offence if the person does anything specified as an infringement offence in this Act or a COVID-19 order.
3: In section 26(4)(a)(i) $4,000 $1,000
4: In section 26(4)(a)(ii) and (b)(i) $12,000 $3,000
5: In section 26(4)(b)(ii) $15,000 $9,000
22: Section 27 amended (Offences relating to exercise of enforcement powers)
1: Repeal section 27(3)
2: In section 27(4) any of subsections (1) to (3) subsection (1) or (2)
3: In section 27(4)(a)(ii) $12,000 $5,000
23: Subparts 3A and 3B of Part 2 repealed
Repeal subparts 3A 3B
24: Section 33 amended (Regulations)
1: In section 33(1)(a)(i)(A) $4,000 $1,000
2: In section 33(1)(a)(i)(B) and (ii)(A) $12,000 $3,000
3: In section 33(1)(a)(ii)(B) $15,000 $9,000
4: Replace section 33(1)(b)
b: prescribing different penalties for different infringement offences or classes of infringement offences, defined in any way (including by the seriousness of the offence or whether it is a repeat offence), so that (for example) a COVID-19 order may specify that an infringement offence belongs to a certain class and has corresponding penalties:
25: Sections 33A to 33AB repealed
Repeal sections 33A to 33AB
26: Section 34A amended (Protection of contact tracing information)
In section 34A(4)(a)(ii) $12,000 $5,000
27: Section 34B amended (Protection of evidence collected or obtained for purpose of determining whether person is vaccinated or has complied with Act or COVID-19 order)
1: In the heading to section 34B is vaccinated or
2: In section 34B(1) is vaccinated, has been issued with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate, or
3: Repeal section 34B(1)(a)
4: In section 34B(4)(a)(ii) $12,000 $5,000
28: Parts 3 and 4 repealed
Repeal Parts 3 and 4.
29: Schedule 1 amended
In Schedule 1
a: insert the Part set out in the Schedule
b: make all necessary consequential amendments.
2: Amendments to, and revocation of, other legislation
Residential Tenancies Act 1986
30: Principal Act
Sections 31 32 33 2022-11-26 Residential Tenancies Act 1986
31: Section 145 repealed (Provisions relating to COVID-19)
Repeal section 145
32: Schedule 1AA amended
In Schedule 1AA
33: Schedule 5 repealed
Repeal Schedule 5 COVID-19 Public Health Response (Managed Isolation and Quarantine Charges) Regulations 2020
34: Revocation of COVID-19 Public Health Response (Managed Isolation and Quarantine Charges) Regulations 2020
The COVID-19 Public Health Response (Managed Isolation and Quarantine Charges) Regulations 2020 2022-11-26 COVID-19 Public Health Response (Managed Isolation and Quarantine Charges) Regulations 2020 COVID-19 Public Health Response (Infringement Offences) Regulations 2021
35: Principal regulations
Sections 36 37 COVID-19 Public Health Response (Infringement Offences) Regulations 2021 2022-11-26 COVID-19 Public Health Response (Infringement Offences) Regulations 2021
36: Regulation 6 amended (Infringement offences for breach of COVID-19 order or section 32Q rule)
1: In the heading to regulation 6(1) or section 32Q rule
2: In regulation 6(1) or a rule made under section 32Q of the Act
37: Regulations 6A to 8 revoked
Revoke regulations 6A to 8


1: Title
This Act is the Dairy Industry Restructuring (Fonterra Capital Restructuring) Amendment Act 2022.
2: Commencement
1: This Act, other than the provisions specified in subsection (2), comes into force on 1 June 2023.
2: Sections 9(1) and (2) 14 18 21 23(1) 24
3: Principal Act
This Act amends the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001 2023-01-01 Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001 Sections 9(1) and (2), 14, 18, 21, 23(1), and 24 (see 2(2)) 2023-06-01 Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001 Date for all sections coming into force except for those specified in 2(2). See section 2(1)
1: Amendments to subpart 5 of Part 2
4: Section 72 amended (Overview)
Replace section 72(10)
10: Sections 135 to 139 contain general provisions.
5: Section 109L amended (New co-op’s obligations in relation to market in co-operative shares and to new co-op fund)
1: Replace section 109L(1)
1: New co-op must ensure that there are 1 or more market makers in co-operative shares who—
a: are designated a market maker under the market rules of the licensed market on which the co-operative shares are quoted; and
b: operate during the periods of operation of the licensed market on which the co-operative shares are quoted.
2: After section 109L(2)
3: In this section, market rules
6: New sections 109LA and 109LB inserted
After section 109L
109LA: New co-op must commission financial markets research and analysis about its performance
1: New co-op must commission, on an ongoing basis, financial markets research and analysis in respect of new co-op’s performance.
2: New co-op must ensure that the commissioned financial markets research and analysis—
a: is free from bias and independent of new co-op; and
b: provides credible analysis.
3: New co-op must make the commissioned financial markets research and analysis publicly accessible.
109LB: New co-op must keep list of financial markets research and analysis about its performance
1: New co-op must keep and maintain a list of financial markets research and analysis relating to new co-op’s performance.
2: New co-op must ensure that the list—
a: reflects a diverse range of financial markets research and analysis of new co-op’s performance (to the extent that the research and analysis is readily available); and
b: is regularly updated to maintain currency.
3: New co-op must make the list publicly accessible.
4: New co-op must ensure that the following are complied with in relation to each item of financial markets research and analysis on the list:
a: the item is a credible analysis of new co-op’s performance; and
b: the item is accompanied by information that describes the extent, if any, of new co-op’s involvement in the preparation of the item; and
c: the item is available to be accessed; and
d: the item is accompanied by information about how to access the item or a means of accessing the item.
5: New co-op may include in the list additional information that is not an item of analysis. Any additional information must be clearly identified in the list as additional information.
7: Section 109M amended (Restrictions on new co-op)
1: After section 109M(1)
1A: Despite subsection (1)(c) and (d), subsection (2) does not apply to conduct by new co-op that—
a: restricts the exchange of co-operative shares for new co-op fund securities by setting a limit on the number of new co-op shares that may be exchanged for new co-op fund securities; or
b: prevents the exchange of co-operative shares for new co-op fund securities when a limit referred to in paragraph (a)
2: In section 109M(2)(a) section 73(1) section 73(2)
3: In section 109M(2)(b) section 73(2) section 73(1)
8: Section 118 amended (Offences)
After section 118(1)(b)
c: fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with the requirements of section 109LA
d: fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with the requirements of section 109LB
e: fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with the requirements of section 135A
f: fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with the requirements of a notice given under section 150ZF(2)(a), (b), or (c)
9: Section 134 amended (New co-op must pay levy)
1: In section 134(1) in each financial year for each financial year
2: In section 134(3) in each of those years for each of those years
3: In section 134(4)(a)(i) determinations and directions
4: In section 134(4)(a)(iii) determinations and directions
5: In section 134(4)(b)(ii) this subpart , or directions made under subpart 5A
10: New section 135A inserted (Dividends and retentions policy)
After section 135
135A: Dividends and retentions policy
1: New co-op must keep and maintain a dividends and retentions policy.
2: New co-op must make the policy publicly accessible.
11: Sections 140 to 146 and cross-heading above section 140 repealed
Repeal sections 140 to 146
12: Section 148 amended (Commission input)
In section 148(2) section 145 section 150ZF
2: Other amendments
13: Section 5 amended (Interpretation)
In section 5(1) personal information section 7(1) of the Privacy Act 2020 publicly accessible
14: Section 150B amended (Certain assumptions do not detract from purpose of subpart)
In section 150B
2: Subsection (1)
15: Section 150D amended (Milk Price Panel)
In section 150D(3)(a) price carried out by the person or persons engaged under section 150EA
16: Section 150E amended (Appointment of members of panel)
1: Replace section 150E(1) and (1A)
1: New co-op must appoint—
a: 2 members nominated by the Minister to the panel; and
b: a chair of the panel nominated by new co-op who has been approved by the Minister; and
c: 2, 3, or 4 more members to the panel; and
d: an additional member nominated by the Minister if the chair is a member nominated by the Minister.
1A: Members appointed on the nomination of the Minister must be appointed on the same terms and conditions as other members appointed by new co-op to the panel.
2: After section 150E(2)
2A: New co-op must ensure at all times that the chair does not have a meaningful association with new co-op or with a shareholding farmer, for example, the chair must not be—
a: a sitting director of new co-op, a member of new co-op’s Co-operative Council, or a current panel member appointed by that council; or
b: a relative of a person described in paragraph (a)
c: an associated person or an employee of a person described in paragraph (a)
2B: The obligation in subsection (2A)
a: is in addition to the obligation in subsection (2); and
b: applies regardless of how a position or relationship referred to in subsection (2A)(a) to (c)
3: In section 150E(3) (1A) or (2) (1), (1A), (2), or (2A)
17: New section 150EA inserted (Calculation of base milk price)
After section 150E
150EA: Calculation of base milk price
1: New co-op must engage 1 or more persons to calculate a base milk price that will enable the panel to perform its function under section 150D(3).
2: New co-op must ensure that a person—
a: is engaged to provide the service for a term of no more than 6 consecutive seasons; and
b: is not re-engaged to provide the service until at least 4 seasons have passed since the end of their previous term.
3: New co-op must ensure that a person it engages to provide the service—
a: is independent of new co-op; and
b: operates at arm’s length in relation to new co-op when providing the service.
4: The requirements in subsection (2)
5: In this section,— arm’s length
a: do not include elements that parties in their respective positions would usually omit, if the parties were—
i: connected or related only by the transaction or dealing in question; and
ii: acting independently; and
iii: each acting in their own best interests; and
b: do not omit elements that parties in their respective positions would usually include, if the parties were—
i: connected or related only by the transaction or dealing in question; and
ii: acting independently; and
iii: each acting in their own best interests key personnel
a: a director, partner, trustee, or senior manager of the entity who has a role in providing the service; and
b: senior personnel engaged by the entity for the purpose of providing the service service subsection (1)
6: If, without reasonable excuse, new co-op contravenes subsection (1), (2), or (3)
18: Section 150I amended (Commission’s report)
After section 150I(1)
1A: To avoid doubt, a report under subsection (1) may include the extent to which the way new co-op uses an assumption described in section 150B(1)
19: New section 150JA inserted (Milk price manual review information to be published)
After section 150J
150JA: Milk price manual review information to be published
1: New co-op must make all non-sensitive information publicly accessible within 20 working days after the date on which the Commission makes its final report publicly available under section 150J.
2: In this section, non-sensitive information
a: commercially sensitive; or
b: subject to legal professional privilege; or
c: personal information.
20: Section 150L amended (New co-op must provide Commission with milk price manual and other information)
In section 150L(b) setting of the base milk price milk price manual
21: Section 150P amended (Commission’s report)
After section 150P(1)
1A: To avoid doubt, a report under subsection (1) may include the extent to which the way new co-op uses an assumption described in section 150B(1)
22: New section 150QA inserted (Base milk price calculation review information to be published)
After section 150Q
150QA: Base milk price calculation review information to be published
1: New co-op must make all non-sensitive information publicly accessible within 20 working days after the date on which the Commission makes its final report publicly available under section 150Q.
2: In this section, non-sensitive information
a: commercially sensitive; or
b: subject to legal professional privilege; or
c: personal information.
23: Section 150T amended (New co-op must provide Commission with certain information)
1: In section 150T 1 July 15 June
2: In section 150T
2: New co-op must, no later than 5 working days before 15 September in each year, provide to the Commission the panel recommendations described in section 150D(3)(c) in relation to the setting of the base milk price.
24: Section 150U amended (Draft Commission report)
1: In section 150U(1) 15 August 1 August
2: In section 150U(2) 1 September 15 August
25: New sections 150UA to 150UD and cross-heading inserted
After section 150U Directions relating to Commission reviews
150UA: Commission may give directions in relation to reviews
1: The Commission may, by notice, direct new co-op to do 1 or more of the following in the manner specified in the notice:
a: take any action in relation to a matter referred to in any of the following reports:
i: a report made under section 150I:
ii: a report made under section 150P:
b: publish any information requested by or provided to the Commission as part of a review under section 150H or 150O (whether or not the information is actually provided to the Commission).
2: A direction must state—
a: the date by which, or period within which, the direction must be complied with; and
b: the reasons for which it is given.
3: New co-op must comply with a direction given under this section.
150UB: Criteria for giving directions
1: The Commission may only give a direction that is consistent with the purpose set out in section 150A.
2: A direction under section 150UA(1)(b) subsection (1)
3: A direction under section 150UA(1)(b) sections 150JA and 150QA
a: commercially sensitive; or
b: subject to legal professional privilege; or
c: personal information.
150UC: Process for giving directions
1: Before giving a direction (the proposed direction
a: make the proposed direction and the reasons for the proposed direction publicly available; and
b: consult new co-op about the proposed direction (including the Commission’s reasons for giving the proposed direction); and
c: have regard to any submissions or evidence provided by the persons consulted.
2: If the Commission gives a direction, it must provide the direction to new co-op.
3: After providing the direction to new co-op, the Commission must make the direction, and the Commission’s reasons for giving the direction, publicly available.
150UD: Amendment and revocation of directions
1: The Commission may amend or revoke a direction—
a: on its own initiative; or
b: at the request of new co-op, if the Commission is satisfied that new co-op has provided the Commission with evidence of reasonable grounds to amend or revoke the direction.
2: A direction may be amended or revoked in the same way in which it may be made, except that section 150UC(1)
26: Section 150V and cross-heading repealed
Repeal section 150V
27: New subpart 5B of Part 2 inserted
After section 150V
5B: Enforcement
150W: Jurisdiction of High Court
The High Court may hear and determine the following matters:
a: applications for orders under section 150Y
b: proceedings for recovering pecuniary penalties under section 150Z
c: applications for injunctions under section 150ZC
d: actions for damages under section 150ZD
150X: Meaning of relevant provision
In this subpart, relevant provision
150Y: Court may order new co-op to comply with direction
The court may, on application by the Commission, order new co-op to comply with a direction given under section 150UA
150Z: Pecuniary penalties
1: The court may, on application by the Commission, order a person to pay to the Crown a pecuniary penalty if satisfied that the person—
a: has contravened a relevant provision; or
b: has been involved in a contravention of a relevant provision.
2: The maximum amount of a pecuniary penalty under subsection (1)
a: for contravention of section 150UA or 150Y
b: for any other contravention, the same as the amount that applies under section 80 of the Commerce Act 1986.
3: Despite section 150ZF
4: In this section and section 150ZB involved in a contravention
a: has attempted to contravene the provision; or
b: has aided, abetted, counselled, or procured any other person to contravene the provision; or
c: has induced, or attempted to induce, any other person, whether by threats or promises or otherwise, to contravene the provision; or
d: has been in any way, directly or indirectly, knowingly concerned in, or party to, the contravention by any other person of the provision; or
e: has conspired with any other person to contravene the provision.
150ZA: Defences for person in contravention of relevant provision
1: In any proceeding under section 150Z A
a: A’s contravention was due to reasonable reliance on information supplied by another person; or
b: both of the following apply:
i: A’s contravention was due to the act or default of another person, or to an accident or to some other cause beyond A’s control; and
ii: A took reasonable precautions and exercised due diligence to avoid the contravention.
2: For the purposes of subsection (1)(a) and (b)(i) another person
150ZB: Defences for person involved in contravention of relevant provision
1: This section applies if—
a: a person ( A
b: another person ( B
2: In any proceeding under section 150Z
a: B’s involvement in the contravention was due to reasonable reliance on information supplied by another person; or
b: B took all reasonable steps to ensure that A complied with the provision.
3: For the purposes of subsection (2)(a) another person
150ZC: Injunctions
1: If the court is satisfied, on application under subsection (2)
2: An application may be made by—
a: the Commission, if the application relates to the contravention of any relevant provision:
b: any other person, if the application relates to the contravention of subpart 5 or regulations made under section 115.
150ZD: Actions for damages
1: Every person (other than the Commerce Commission) is liable for damages for loss or damage caused by that person engaging in conduct that constitutes a contravention of subpart 5 or regulations made under section 115.
2: Sections 82(1) and 82A of the Commerce Act 1986 apply to actions for damages under this section.
150ZE: Miscellaneous
1: In determining an appropriate penalty under section 150Z
a: for a contravention of subpart 5 or regulations made under section 115, the purpose and principles of subpart 5, as expressed in sections 70 and 71; and
b: for a contravention of subpart 5A, the purpose of subpart 5A, as expressed in section 150A; and
c: the nature and extent of the contravention; and
d: the nature and extent of any loss or damage suffered by any person because of the contravention; and
e: any gains made or losses avoided by the person in contravention; and
f: whether the person in contravention has paid an amount in compensation or taken other steps for reparation or restitution; and
g: the circumstances in which the contravention or other act or omission took place (including whether it was intentional, inadvertent, or caused by negligence); and
h: any previous contraventions of a similar nature; and
i: any other relevant matter.
2: The standard of proof in proceedings under this subpart is the standard of proof that applies in civil proceedings.
3: In any proceedings under this subpart, the Commission, on the order of the court, may obtain discovery and administer interrogatories.
4: Proceedings under this subpart may be commenced within 3 years after the matter giving rise to the contravention arose.
5: If conduct by a person constitutes a contravention of 2 or more provisions of subpart 5 or 5A, proceedings may be instituted under this subpart against that person in relation to the contravention of 1 or more of the provisions, but no person is liable to more than 1 pecuniary penalty under this subpart for the same conduct.
150ZF: Application of Commerce Act 1986 provisions
1: The following provisions of the Commerce Act 1986 apply in respect of this subpart and subparts 5 and 5A with all necessary modifications:
a: sections 15 to 17 (proceedings of the Commission):
b: sections 74A to 74C (provisions relating to undertakings):
c: sections 77 and 78 (lay members):
d: section 79 (evidence not otherwise admissible):
e: section 88 (general provisions relating to granting of injunctions):
f: section 88A (when undertakings as to damages not required):
g: section 89 (other orders):
h: section 90 (conduct by employees or agents):
i: section 98 (Commission may require person to supply information or documents or give evidence):
j: section 98A (power to search):
k: section 98G (relating to warrants, etc):
l: section 99 (powers of Commission to take evidence):
m: section 100 (powers of Commission to prohibit disclosure of information, documents, and evidence):
n: section 100A (stating case for High Court):
o: sections 101 and 102 (notices):
p: section 103 (offences):
q: section 104 (determinations of Commission):
r: section 106 (proceedings privileged):
s: section 106A (judicial notice):
t: section 109 (Commission may prescribe forms).
2: For the purpose of carrying out its functions and exercising its powers under a relevant provision, the Commission may, in addition to exercising its powers under section 98 of the Commerce Act 1986, by notice in writing, require new co-op—
a: to do either or both of the following, at the time and place specified in the notice, if the Commission has reason to believe new co-op may have information relevant for that purpose:
i: prepare and produce, or supply to the Commission, documents and information in relation to any matter specified in the notice:
ii: answer any questions in relation to any matter specified in the notice; and
b: to have prepared and to produce, or to supply to the Commission, at the time and place specified in the notice, an expert opinion from an appropriately qualified person, or from a member of a class of appropriately qualified persons, as determined by the Commission in relation to any matter specified in the notice; and
c: to provide any or all of the following:
i: a written statement that states whether or not new co-op has complied with relevant provisions:
ii: a report on the written statement referred to in subparagraph (i)
iii: sufficient information to enable the Commission to properly determine whether relevant provisions have been complied with:
iv: a certificate, in the form specified by the Commission and signed by at least 1 director of new co-op, confirming the truth and accuracy of any information provided under this section.
150ZG: Additional proceedings
Proceedings brought under this Part are in addition to any proceedings brought under any other Act.
28: Schedule 1 amended
1: In Schedule 1, clause 5(3) sections 140 to 146 sections 150W to 150ZG
2: In Schedule 1
a: insert the Part set out in the Schedule
b: make all necessary consequential amendments.


1: Title
This Act is the Climate Change Response (Extension of Penalty Transition for Forestry Activities with Low Volume Emissions Liabilities) Amendment Act 2022.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act
This Act amends the Climate Change Response Act 2002 2022-11-29 Climate Change Response Act 2002
4: Schedule 1AA amended
1: In Schedule 1AA 2023 2025
2: In Schedule 1AA 1 January 2023 1 January 2025
3: In Schedule 1AA in this Act or secondary legislation made under this Act


1: Title
This Act is the Arms (Licence Holders' Applications for New Licences) Amendment Act 2022.
2: Commencement
This Act comes into force on the day after the date on which it receives the Royal assent.
3: Principal Act
This Act amends the Arms Act 1983 2022-11-29 Arms Act 1983
1: Applications for new licences
4: Section 8A amended (Renewal of dealer’s licence)
Replace section 8A(5)
5: The renewal of a dealer’s licence takes effect from—
a: the date on which the licence expires, if the renewal is issued before the licence expires; or
b: the date on which the renewal is issued, if the renewal is issued after the licence expires.
5: New section 25A inserted (Application for new firearms licence made by holder of current licence)
After section 25
25A: Application for new firearms licence made by holder of current licence
1: The holder of a current firearms licence ( licence A
2: If an application for a new firearms licence is made but not determined before the expiry of licence A, licence A continues in force, unless it is sooner surrendered or revoked, until the date on which the licence holder is notified of the determination of the application.
3: A new licence issued on an application made under this section takes effect from—
a: the date on which licence A expires, if the new licence is issued before licence A expires; or
b: the date on which the new licence is issued, if the new licence is issued after licence A expires.
6: Schedule 1 amended
In Schedule 1
a: insert the Part set out in the Schedule
b: make all necessary consequential amendments.
2: Other amendment
7: Section 72A amended (Service of documents)
After section 72A(1)(c)
ca: transmitted to an electronic address that the person has provided as an address for service; or