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Only 4% of Submissions Reviewed in Regulatory Bill Process

5/19/2025

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A mere 4 percent of the 22,821 submissions received during last year's consultation on the Regulatory Standards Bill were evaluated by the Ministry for Regulation. Only 939 submissions were reviewed before proposals reached Cabinet, raising concerns about the thoroughness of the process and the voices left unheard.

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Story summary

A mere 4 percent of the 22,821 submissions received during last year's consultation on the Regulatory Standards Bill were evaluated by the Ministry for Regulation. Only 939 submissions were reviewed before proposals reached Cabinet, raising concerns about the thoroughness of the process and the voices left unheard.