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decision-making in connection with the Gene Technology reform programme.
Official Information Act Request – Ministerial Decision-Making (Gene Technology Reform)
1. Request under the Official Information Act 1982
This request is made pursuant to the Official Information Act 1982. It seeks information relating to ministerial involvement, direction, and decision-making in connection with the Gene Technology reform programme.
2. Scope of Request
A. Ministerial Direction and Policy Scope
• All documents recording any direction, instruction, or guidance given by Judith Collins to officials regarding scope and prioritisation
• Includes emails, briefings, meeting notes, and aide-mémoires
B. Limitation of Policy Options
• Documents showing any exclusion of reforming the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996
• Analysis of alternative regulatory approaches considered or rejected
C. Regulatory Impact and Advice
• All Regulatory Impact Statements (RIS), including drafts
• Internal critique or dissenting advice
• Documents identifying risks and uncertainties
D. Consultation Strategy
• Documents relating to stakeholder selection and consultation design
• Analysis of adequacy of consultation
E. Conflict of Interest
• Documents identifying any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest
• Steps taken to manage such conflicts
F. Cabinet and Ministerial Material
• Cabinet papers, minutes, and briefings
• Ministerial decision records
3. Form of Response
Please provide the information in electronic format where available.
4. Clarification
If the request is likely to be refused under section 18(f), please advise so it can be refined.
5. Timeframe
Response is expected within statutory timeframes.
Yours faithfully,
Tracy