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3 October, 2008

Copyright (New Technologies) Amendment comes into force

Judith Tizard announces that recent amendments to copyright legislation will soon come into force. The amendments update New Zealand's copyright law to reflect current advances in digital technology.

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26 September, 2008

Speech - to Traditional Knowledge and Intellectual Property Seminar, Te Papa

Judith Tizard speech to the Traditional Knowledge and Intellectual Property Seminar, Friday 26 September – 9.30 am, Te Papa.

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26 September, 2008

Appointments to the Takeovers Panel

Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel announces the appointments of Murdo Beattie and Andy Coupe to the board of the Takeovers Panel.

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24 September, 2008

Financial adviser rules pass into law

Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel welcomes the passing of the Financial Advisers Bill.

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24 September, 2008

Financial Advisors Bill - Third Reading Speech

Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel's third reading of the Financial Advisors Bill

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24 September, 2008

Financial Advisors Bill Second Reading Speech

Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel's second reading of the Financial Advisors Bill

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23 September, 2008

Commissioning rule to be repealed and parody satire review announced

Judith Tizard has introduced an amendment to the Copyright Act that would repeal the commissioning rule. She also announced that a review on whether there should be a copyright exception for the purpose of parody and satire has begun.

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15 September, 2008

100th Anniversary NZICA

Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel's speech to mark the 100th anniversary of the Act that founded the professional body that is today the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants

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12 September, 2008

NZ Association of Credit Unions Conference

Ministerial Address by Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel to the New Zealand Association of Credit Unions Conference.

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12 September, 2008

Credit unions rules to be modernised

Changes to governance requirements for mutuals announced in minister's speech to NZ Association of Credit Unions Conference in Christchurch

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10 September, 2008

Blue Chip mortgagee meeting positive, Dalziel says

Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel says meeting with GE Money has been constructive.

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9 September, 2008

Bill updates standards and conformance infrastructure

Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel today introduced a Bill making changes that will help cement New Zealand's reputation for a high quality, trustworthy standards and conformance infrastructure.

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9 September, 2008

Bill allows Commerce Commission to cooperate internationally

A Bill enabling greater cooperation between the Commerce Commission, its Australian counterpart, and other overseas regulators was introduced into Parliament today by Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel.

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9 September, 2008

Bill ensures trade safeguards meet WTO rules

Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel today introduced a Bill that will ensure temporary protections for New Zealand industry applied to imported goods at the border are in line with international trade rules.

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5 September, 2008

Infrastructure investment gets boost from law changes

Infrastructure businesses will have more incentive to innovate and invest in their future growth under a Bill amending the Commerce Act

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5 September, 2008

Govt passes law to protect minority shareholders

The government today passed a law giving greater protection to minority shareholders faced with a company takeover they don't support

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2 September, 2008

Bill gives govt backing to settlement systems

The Settlement Systems, Futures, and Emissions Units Bill was introduced to Parliament today, confirming the government’s commitment to providing an opt-in designation process for settlement systems operating in New Zealand.

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1 September, 2008

PRINZ

Commerce Minister Lianne Daziel introduces the Chief Executives vs. Public Relations Professionals Interactive Debate

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28 August, 2008

Dalziel welcomes petrol price monitoring changes

Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel today welcomed changes to the Ministry of Economic Development's monitoring of petrol price importer margins as recommended in a recent independent study of petrol pricing in New Zealand.

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27 August, 2008

Dalziel says 'no slow down' on financial adviser rules

Commerce Minster Lianne Dalziel says today that framework regulation for financial advisers should be passed as soon as possible so that confidence can be restored to the financial sector.

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27 August, 2008

4th Annual Securities Law Update

Ministerial Address by Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel to the 4th Annual Securities Law Update

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21 August, 2008

ACI NZ Finance Sector Forum

Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel's address to the Australian Compliance Institute New Zealand Inaugural Finance Sector Forum.

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20 August, 2008

New chair of the Copyright Tribunal announced

Judith Tizard announces the appointment of Professor Susy Frankel as Chair of the Copyright Tribunal for a term of one year.

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16 August, 2008

Review of the Regulation of Franchising

Speech by Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel Business Opportunities & Franchise Expo

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16 August, 2008

Govt wants feedback on regulation of franchising

The government is inviting the franchise sector to comment on whether they franchise-specific regulation

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13 August, 2008

"Negative licensing" of insolvency practitioners sought

Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel today announced Cabinet’s decision to introduce a new negative licensing system for the insolvency profession.

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12 August, 2008

Govt supports Commissioner of Financial Advisers plan

Commissioner of Financial Advisers will have a statutory responsibility to engage with industry to develop a code of conduct and to establish a disciplinary body

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11 August, 2008

New Online Directory Points to Validity of Eco-claims

Online directory to help businesses and consumers understand the validity of environmental claims made by businesses or products

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7 August, 2008

Govt to Improve Monitoring of Petrol Pricing

The government has been working to ease the pressure of petrol prices on family budgets on several fronts

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1 August, 2008

Limited Partnerships Act Celebration Dinner

The government in partnership with industry continues to look for means of growing New Zealand investment markets

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