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We’ve gathered upcoming consultations that are relevant to small business in one place. Have your say and contribute to the consultations below. Small businesses have an important voice that should be heard.
Current consultations
Business Payment Practices regulations
Submissions due: 26 February 2023, 5pm
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is asking for feedback on regulations to support the new Business Payment Practices disclosure regime. This regime requires large entities to publicly disclose information about their payment practices. Make your submissions on MBIE’s website.
Corporate Governance regulatory survey
Survey closes: 27 January 2023, 9am
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is seeking feedback on your experience of company governance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your input will contribute to helping Kiwi companies prepare to handle serious events like COVID-19. Head to the survey below.
Past consultations
National Security Long-term Insights Briefing
Submissions closed: 9 October 2022
There are many risks and challenges for businesses operating at home and abroad. Nine Government agencies co-led by the Department for the Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade sought feedback on how national security issues can potentially impact businesses.
Fair Pay Agreements dashboard
The Fair Pay Agreements (FPA) dashboard provides an overview of all applications to initiate bargaining received by the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Track application progress on MBIE’s website.
Privacy Act 2020 consultation
Submissions closed: 30 September 2022
The Ministry of Justice sought feedback from small businesses on the Privacy Act 2020, particularly in relation to collecting personal information. Head to the Ministry of Justice’s website for more information.