BEEHIVE TO BUSINESS WITH HON. SCOTT SIMPSON
At the recent Wellington Chamber of Commerce Beehive to Business breakfast, the Honourable Scott Simpson outlined significant reforms to New Zealand’s commerce and consumer protection frameworks that will reshape how businesses operate and compete.
As Minister for ACC and Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Minister Simpson brings over 13 years of parliamentary experience and a background in business leadership to portfolios that directly impact workplace compensation, business regulation, consumer protection and financial system integrity.
His remarks signal the government’s determination to create a more productive, competitive economy whilst protecting New Zealanders from emerging threats like scams and cyber attacks.
The session revealed a packed legislative agenda with limited parliamentary time before the 2026 general election, emphasising the urgency of engaging with proposed changes. Minister Simpson explicitly invited business collaboration, noting that reforms aim to provide “certainty” and clear “boundaries” whilst reducing unnecessary compliance costs.
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Honourable Scott Simpson serves as the Minister for ACC and Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Minister Simpson sits at the heart of some of the most significant economic questions facing the business community and the country – regulation, financial markets and of course, competition, are all areas in the spotlight for which he is responsible for.
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