Legislation

Proposed changes to employment standards will make employer requirements clearer, says BusinessNZ....
Labour’s employment relations policy released today would bring back a system that delivered counterproductive workplace relations in the past, BusinessNZ says....
New exemptions from seismic strengthening requirements show the policy is inconsistent and unnecessary, says BusinessNZ....
Labour’s immigration policy would create two different levels of minimum wage, says BusinessNZ....
BusinessNZ has welcomed the ACC 2015/16 levy proposals which show that the Work, Earners, and Motor Vehicle Accounts are now fully funded, and that significant premium reductions are possible for next year....
Local Government New Zealand’s announcement that it is reviewing local government funding will be welcome news for ratepayers....
Better council treatment of property developers would help housing affordability, says BusinessNZ....
Today’s announcement by the Environment Minister Amy Adams that the Government will legislate for independent environmental reporting is an important step forward for the future of New Zealand’s economy and environment....
Proposed changes to the Employment Relations Act will improve but not significantly alter employment processes, says BusinessNZ....
BusinessNZ says the purpose of local government needs to be properly established in new legislation....