Legislation

BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ has welcomed changes announced today to the Employment Relations Act.
Plain Packaging
The UK government is poised to introduce legislation to bring in plain tobacco packaging, according to a report on The Guardian website.
Lads mag
There are a growing number of “lad’s magazines” which have covers containing imagery that many people would regard as inappropriate for children to see.
Employment Law
The National-led Government is expected to introduce a large Employment Relations reform bill as early as April 2013. It is predicted to include a number of previously signaled changes.
Minimum Wage and Starting Out wage
Yesterday the Starting out wage for young people, narrowly passed its third and final reading in parliament.
Nargon
NARGON has long supported the concept of a minimum wage for all employees. However, we have often disagreed with the Government regarding the level at which it should be set each year.
Plain Packaging
The Government is expecting legal challenges over plain cigarette packaging and has warned they could cost taxpayers up to $6 million. Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia today announced the Gove
Alcohol Law Reform
A lengthy debate, one of the most detailed to date, is set to begin in Parliament today on the Alcohol Reform Bill. The bill overhauling New Zealand's liquor laws is back from its committee st
Holly Walker
First-term Green Party List MP Holly Walker has introduced a private member’s bill to register and regulate lobbyists.
Tobacco Price Rise
WELLINGTON, Oct. 16 — The New Zealand Parliament on Tuesday passed legislation that will result in the price in a pack of cigarettes going up to about 20 NZ dollars (16 U.S.

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