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Regulatory Standards Bill could cost up to $60 million a year

And even the most conservative estimates of $18 million a year from Treasury misses the mark i.e. Treasury says most costs are yet to be accounted for

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Mountain Tūī
Jun 30, 2025
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Source: Guardian, Photographer: Johan Lolos/Rex

ACT’s “dangerous” Regulatory Standards Bill could cost taxpayers up to $60 million a year upfront, according to Treasury advice released to The Post, under OIA.

Even at the most conservative estimate, $18 million a year, Treasury acknowledges there are significant ongoing costs that are still unaccounted for.

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