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Does the commerce watchdog need more bite?

MBIE says parts of the Commerce Act aren't fit for purpose. Two law firms and an economist weigh in. With special feature audio.

Campbell Gibson
Fri, 19 Feb 2016

A government decision on the future of competition law looms as submissions close on whether the Commerce Commission should have powers to tackle monopolies.

In November, the Ministry of Business called for submissions on specific provisions of the Commerce Act. The government says they aren't fit

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Campbell Gibson
Fri, 19 Feb 2016
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