Compliance The Amendment Regulations comply with: the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi the rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 or the Human Rights Act 1993 the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 1993 relevant international standards and obligations the Legislation Design Advisory Committee’s LDAC Guidelines: Guidelines on Process and Content of Legislation. Section 105(1) of the Medicines Act requires the Minister of Health to consult with such organisations or bodies as appear to the Minister to be representative of persons likely to be substantially affected by the regulations before making an Order in Council. I am satisfied that sufficient consultation has been conducted with the responsible authorities and professional associations representing prescriber groups in this case. Regulations Review Committee There are no grounds for the Regulations Review Committee to draw the disallowable instrument or regulations to the attention of the House of Representatives under Standing Order 319. Certification by Parliamentary Counsel The draft Amendment Regulations were certified by the Parliamentary Counsel Office (PCO) as being in order for submission to Cabinet. Regulatory impact analysis A Regulatory Impact Statement was prepared in accordance with the necessary requirements, and was submitted at the time that Cabinet approval was sought for the policy relating to the Regulations (CAB-16-MIN-0144). Publicity Publicity about the Amendment Regulations will be managed by the Ministry of Health. Communications will be sent to the responsible authorities and professional associations for nurses, medical practitioners, dentists, midwives, pharmacists and optometrists and the health sector more generally. The Ministry of Health Standing Order Guidelines will be revised to reflect the amendment and published on the Ministry of Health website. Consultation The Treasury, the Ministry of Education, the Department of Corrections, the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Social Development, the Accident Compensation Corporation, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, the Ministry for Women, and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet have been consulted and informed of the timing of this Cabinet paper.
Compliance The Amendment Regulations comply with: the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi the rights and freedoms contained in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 or the Human Rights Act 1993 the principles and guidelines set out in the Privacy Act 1993 relevant international standards and obligations the Legislation Design Advisory Committee’s LDAC Guidelines: Guidelines on Process and Content of Legislation. Section 105(1) of the Medicines Act requires the Minister of Health to consult with such organisations or bodies as appear to the Minister to be representative of persons likely to be substantially affected by the regulations before making an Order in Council. I am satisfied that sufficient consultation has been conducted with the responsible authorities and professional associations representing prescriber groups in this case. Regulations Review Committee There are no grounds for the Regulations Review Committee to draw the disallowable instrument or regulations to the attention of the House of Representatives under Standing Order 319. Certification by Parliamentary Counsel The draft Amendment Regulations were certified by the Parliamentary Counsel Office (PCO) as being in order for submission to Cabinet. Regulatory impact analysis A Regulatory Impact Statement was prepared in accordance with the necessary requirements, and was submitted at the time that Cabinet approval was sought for the policy relating to the Regulations (CAB-16-MIN-0144). Publicity Publicity about the Amendment Regulations will be managed by the Ministry of Health. Communications will be sent to the responsible authorities and professional associations for nurses, medical practitioners, dentists, midwives, pharmacists and optometrists and the health sector more generally. The Ministry of Health Standing Order Guidelines will be revised to reflect the amendment and published on the Ministry of Health website. Consultation The Treasury, the Ministry of Education, the Department of Corrections, the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Social Development, the Accident Compensation Corporation, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, the Ministry for Women, and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet have been consulted and informed of the timing of this Cabinet paper.
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