Department of Labour's Regulatory Impact Statements

All policy proposals submitted to cabinet which result in government bills or statutory regulations must be accompanied by a Regulatory Impact Statement, unless an exemption applies.

The Ministry of Economic Development's Guide to Preparing Regulatory Impact Statements and the Cabinet Step by Step Guide set out the details for this requirement.

Regulatory Impact Statements

Regulatory Impact Statement – Minimum Wage Review 2007

Regulatory Impact Statement – Holidays Act Amendment

Regulatory Impact Statement - Essential skills: Supporting economic transformation through immigration temporary work policy

Regulatory Impact Statement - Temporary work policy: Recognised seasonal employer policy

Regulatory Impact Statement - Recognised seasonal employer policy: transitional arrangements, change to permit type and fee adjustments

Immigration Act Review

• Core Provisions
• Visas
• Decision Making
• Protection
• Deportation
• Review and Appeal
• Classified Information
• Third Parties
• Compliance and Enforcement
• Monitoring and Detention
• Biometric Information

Regulatory Impact Statement for Proposed Workplace Safety ACC Levy Discount for Small Businesses in Six High Risk Industries March 2006

Regulatory Impact Statement for the 2006 Employment Relations Amendment Bill

Regulatory Impact Statement for the Immigration Advisers Licensing Bill, May 2005

Regulatory Impact Statement for the 2005 Minimum Wage Review
[pdf 30 KB, 7 pages]

Regulatory Impact Statement for the 2004 Minimum Wage Review
[pdf 130 KB, 7 pages]

Regulatory Impact Statement for Regulating Immigration Advice, December 2004
[pdf 73 KB, 14 pages]

Regulatory Impact Statement for Regulating Immigration Advice, May 2004
[pdf 35 KB, 6 pages]

Regulatory Impact Statement for the 2003 Minimum Wage Review
[pdf 144 KB, 5 pages]

Regulatory Impact Statement for the 2003 Holidays Bill
[pdf 93 KB, 4 pages]

Regulatory Impact Statement for the 2002 Minimum Wage Review
[pdf 107 KB, 5 pages]