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Minister for Regulatory Reform Rodney Hide today announced the Regulatory Reform (Revocations) Order 2010 which will clean up red tape and get outdated regulations off the books.

“Through regulation, government has the power to affect the lives of every New Zealander.  We need to use that power responsibly and ensure that only necessary and useful regulations are in force,” Mr Hide said.

“I asked all government departments to have a hard look at the regulations in their area, and tell me which ones should go.

Minister for Regulatory Reform Rodney Hide introduced into the House a Bill designed to slash red tape and make life easier for businesses.

The Regulatory Reform Bill proposes amendments to 13 Acts, removing duplication, getting rid of unnecessary requirements, and clearing up inconsistencies.

"Last year, I wrote to all Ministers asking them to identify laws in their area that were creating a burden on business and could be changed," Mr Hide said.  

"Ministers responded with proposed changes that will save businesses millions.

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Thank you all for having me here today. It’s a pleasure to discuss regulatory reform, a topic I’ve always considered to be an important part of my role in parliament. 

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Thank you for the opportunity to talk to you today about the Regulatory Responsibility Bill - a subject close to my heart.

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Good evening. Thank you for the invitation to talk to you today.  

Good afternoon and thank you for the opportunity to address you today.

Hon Rodney Hide speech to the Public and Administrative Law Conference; Te Papa, Wellington; Friday, February 19 2010