Statutory Publications Bill

This project examined and reviewed legislation and its interpretation with regard to the Statutory Publications Bill.

The Commission was asked to examine and review:

1. the language and structures of legislation;
2. arrangements for the systematic monitoring and review of legislation;
3. the law relating to the interpretation of legislation;
4. the provisions of the Acts Interpretation Act 1924 and related legislation; and to recommend changes, as appropriate, to the relevant law and practice. 

Legislation and its Interpretation: Statutory Publications Bill (NZLC R11, 1989)

The Commission's Report, Legislation and its Interpretation: Statutory Publications Bill (NZLC R11, 1989).

The Report was implemented in part by the Regulations (Disallowance) Act 1989 and Acts and Regulations Publications Act 1989.

There was no requirement for the Government to present a formal response to Commission reports before April 2009.

See Official Government response process | Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC).