Ministry of Regulation idea may need more public servants

Ministry of Regulation idea may need more public servants
Act's promise of a Ministry of Regulation was a key election plank. (Image: NZME)
Dileepa Fonseka
The Act party has a reputation for wanting to cut the public service, but if the Ministry of Regulation goes ahead, it will probably be responsible for hiring dozens more public servants, initially at least. Act is hoping to negotiate for David Seymour to become the first minister of regulation, and there is hope the portfolio will have a ministry of its own.  Act’s proposed new Ministry of Regulation would run a cost-benefit fine-tooth comb across existing and new government regulations and laws in a similar fashion to ideas es...

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