Scoop  Parliament

Trans Tasman Therapeutic Goods decision “inevitable”

National’s Health spokesman, Tony Ryall, says Labour’s decision to delay the joint Trans Tasman Therapeutic Goods Agency was “inevitable”.

“The fact is, Labour does not have the numbers in Parliament to force New Zealand into what could become an overly-bureaucratic regulator.

“New Zealand industry and consumers must be assured that compliance costs associated with this joint agency will be minimised.

“Labour should be working with other parties in Parliament to ensure New Zealand’s interests are protected.

“Until that happens, Labour will not be able to pass any laws in this area,” says Mr Ryall.

Ends

© Scoop Media

 

Parliament Headlines | Politics Headlines | Regional Headlines

Gordon Campbell: On The Panic In The Pacific Over China

For years, it has been no secret that China wants closer security and trade ties with the small nations of the Pacific region. All part of Beijing’s self-image as a global superpower. To that end this week, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi embarked on an unprecedented 10-day tour of the Pacific, aimed at convincing his Pacific hosts to join a cross-Pacific agreement that would let Beijing provide them with high-level police training and security, shared data co-operation and other joint services ranging from agriculture to tourism...
More>>