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Commerce Act 1986

Regulated goods or services - Water services - Order in Council

57J: Minister's consideration

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"The Minister thinks about suggestions and talks to other Ministers before making a decision."

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The Minister has to think about any suggestions the Commission makes under section 57G. When the Minister is thinking about these suggestions, they have to talk to the Minister in charge of the Local Government Act 2002. The Minister can also ask the Commission for more information or advice if they need it.

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Part 4Regulated goods or services
Water services: Order in Council

57JMinister's consideration

  1. The Minister must consider any recommendation of the Commission made under section 57G.

  2. As part of that consideration, the Minister—

  3. must consult the Minister who, under the authority of any warrant or with the authority of the Prime Minister, is for the time being responsible for the administration of the Local Government Act 2002; and
    1. may request further information or advice from the Commission.

      Notes
      • Section 57J: inserted, on , by section 14 of the Local Government (Water Services) (Repeals and Amendments) Act 2025 (2025 No 43).