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Commerce Minister Paul Swain today released the government’s response to the Business Compliance Cost Panel’s Report.

Commerce and Associate Revenue Minister Paul Swain says 2001 has seen the introduction of a large number of legislative measures designed to simplify the tax system and reduce the compliance costs associated with paying tax.

The government will introduce legislation to ban parallel imports of films, videos and DVDs for nine months from a title’s first international release, Commerce Minister Paul Swain and Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Judith Tizard said

Singapore and India offer opportunities for business.

Commerce, Communications and IT Minister Paul Swain has returned from a nine-day mission to Singapore and India enthusiastic about the business opportunities available in both countries.

Government drives vehicle sales bill

This Government is committed to a better deal for people buying cars and support for motor vehicle dealers who protect consumers.

The government has taken another step towards improving confidence in the New Zealand share market with the tabling for introduction of the Securities Markets and Institutions Bill.

Commerce Minister Paul Swain today announced the appointment of Paula Rebstock as Deputy Chair of the Commerce Commission for a four-year term commencing 1 October 2001.

She replaces Mark Berry who left the Commission in August of this year.

Commerce Minister Paul Swain today announced the appointment of Denis Byrne as an Australian member of the Takeovers Panel until 30 January 2003.

Commerce Minister Paul Swain has welcomed the early report back of the Commerce (Clearance Validation) Amendment Bill from the Commerce Select Committee.

Commerce Minister Paul Swain is acting quickly to clarify the issue created by a Court of Appeal decision yesterday on company mergers that were approved under the old Commerce Act.

"This morning the Court of Appeal overturned the previous decision of the High Court about the proposed acquisition of Woolworths NZ by Progressive Enterprises Ltd" Hon Paul Swain, Minister of Commerce, said today.

In a speech to the third annual New Zealand CEO Summit in Queenstown today Paul Swain has outlined what the government is dong to help New Zealand become a leader in the knowledge economy.

Commerce Minister Paul Swain says most of the recommendations by the Business Compliance Cost Panel are being actively considered by the Government and some have already been done.

Commerce Minister Paul Swain has welcomed the release of the report from the Ministerial Panel on Business Compliance Costs and thanked them for their work.

Commerce Minister Paul Swain has welcomed the release of the report from the Ministerial Panel on Business Compliance Costs and thanked them for their work.

Consumer Affairs Minister Jim Anderton and Commerce Minister Paul Swain have announced changes to the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act that will mean a better deal for consumers and the car industry.

Commerce Minister Paul Swain has announced four re-appointments and two new appointments to the Takeovers Panel.

Commerce Minister Paul Swain has imposed final anti-dumping duties on refrigerators and washing machines from Korea.

Commerce Minister Paul Swain has welcomed the release of a discussion document reviewing the functions of the Securities Commission and Takeovers Panel.

Commerce Minister Paul Swain has welcomed the release of a discussion document looking at proposals to amend various business law statutes under a new Business Law Reform Bill.

Commerce Minister Paul Swain has welcomed the passage of the Commerce Amendment Bill (No 2) saying it's a significant piece of legislation for New Zealand business.

Minister of Commerce Paul Swain has announced a new appointment to the Commerce Commission.

Denese Bates QC of Auckland has been appointed as a member of the Commerce Commission for a period of three years.

Commerce Minister Paul Swain has welcomed the passage of the Takeovers Code (Implementation and Enforcement) Bill saying it is essential for the Takeovers Panel to be able to do its job.

Commerce Minister Paul Swain says his officials will be preparing a submission to the Australian Government on the Australian Stock Exchange's proposal to amend its listing rules to update provisions relating to 'Foreign Exempt' companies.