New Zealand Law Society - Current law reform work

Current law reform work

One of the Law Society's most valued roles is to provide an informed and reasoned voice for lawyers and for the public on bills referred to select committee and discussion papers from government agencies and other bodies. Read below for our current work.

Climate Change Response Amendment Billintroduced 

This Government Bill, proposing changes to climate adaptation planning, market governance of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme and other matters, has been introduced. The Law Society’s Climate Change Law Committee is considering the Bill with a view to making a submission. To contribute comments, please email Claire Browning.