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Regulatory review into the hairdressing and barbering industry announced
The Ministry’s next regulatory review will be of hairdressing and barbering industry regulations.
Regulatory Services Technical Capability Framework
01 June 2021 The actionable framework document for assessing capability of people working in regulatory services.
Guide to Cabinet's impact analysis requirements
20 December 2024 This guide explains how to meet Cabinet's impact analysis requirements for government regulatory proposals.
Join us for a webinar on emerging international trends in regulation
We’re continuing our webinar series to help raise knowledge and capability across the regulatory workforce.
Regulatory review announced for agricultural and horticultural products
Our second regulatory review will be of the approval process for agricultural and horticultural products.
New resources to help build capability in the regulatory workforce
We have published six Quick Guides aimed at those who are new to regulatory work.
Clarifying ECE licensing misconception to make things easier
We initiated our first regulatory review into early childhood education (ECE) in June this year.
Engaging with the Ministry on regulatory initiatives
All government agencies must engage with the Ministry before proposing a regulatory change to Cabinet.
Have your say through our new engagement hub
We’ve opened our engagement hub, where you can have your say on our current regulatory reviews.
Big response to first regulatory review
We have received an overwhelming response in our call for feedback on our first regulatory review.
Working across government to improve the regulation making process
We are making changes that aim to create a more efficient, transparent, and effective regulatory environment.
Regulatory Impact Statements now published by the Ministry
The Ministry has taken over responsibility for publishing Regulatory Impact Statements (RISs), previously managed by the Treasury.