Data and Statistics Bill - Amendment paper No 185
Data and Statistics Bill - Amendment paper No 185
Data and Statistics Bill - Amendment paper No 185
No 185
House of Representatives
Supplementary Order Paper
Tuesday, 26 July 2022
Data and Statistics Bill
Proposed amendment
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, in Committee, to move the following amendment:
New clause 99A
After clause 99 (page 50, after line 9), insert:
99A Review of operation of Act
(1)
The Minister must, within 3 years after the commencement of this Act,—
(a)
set terms of reference for a review of the Act; and
(b)
direct the Ministry to commence a review of the operations of the Act in accordance with those terms of reference.
(2)
Any terms of reference under subsection (1)(a) must include examination of the extent to which the purpose of the Act has been achieved.
(3)
A review under subsection (1) must be completed, and its findings reported to the Minister, within 18 months of its commencement.
(4)
As soon as practicable after receiving a report under subsection (3), the Minister must present a copy of the report to the House of Representatives.
(5)
From time to time, and otherwise than in accordance with subsection (1), the Minister may direct the Ministry to review the operation and effectiveness of this Act in accordance with terms of reference set by the Minister.
(6)
Before commencing a review under subsection (1) or (5), the Minister must consult with, and have regard to the views of, the Data Iwi Leaders Group.
Explanatory note
This Supplementary Order Paper would amend the Data and Statistics Bill to require that the Act be reviewed within 3 years, and that the Data Iwi Leaders Group be consulted on the terms of reference of this or any other review of the legislation.