Labour’s Duncan Webb has lodged a member’s bill to repeal the Regulatory Standards Act, saying Christopher Luxon has given corporate interests more power than the public.
“Labour has committed to scrapping the Regulatory Standards Act in its first 100 days – but we don’t need to wait. We can do it right now, if Winston Peters is willing to walk the walk,” Duncan Webb said.
“By backing this law, Christopher Luxon and the National Party have put everything from our health to clean water and food safety at risk. They’ve chosen corporate lobbyists over public interest – every National MP should hang their head in shame.
“Thousands of New Zealanders made submissions on this law. Fewer than one percent supported it. Christopher Luxon pushed ahead anyway – it shows how weak and out of touch he really is.
“Even though it’s been obvious to everyone from the start, Winston Peters has finally admitted that this law is a bad idea, despite his party voting for it in Parliament.
“Today I’m giving him the chance to fix that mistake. I have contacted New Zealand First and asked for their support – let’s see if they will back their words with action.
“This Bill can get rid of this harmful law once and for all and with New Zealand First’s support, we can pass it.
“From heated homes to safe food, Kiwis shouldn’t be at the mercy of political whims.
“Labour will put Kiwis first, not corporate lobbyists. It’s time to repeal this law and restore common sense to our regulations. This is Winston Peters’ chance to do more than grab headlines – back my bill and help us scrap this law,” Duncan Webb said.