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Grocery Industry Competition Bill

Introduced on Nov 21. The bill creates a Grocery Commissioner at the Commerce Commission to monitor and regulate the sector. First reading under urgency on Nov 22 with Act opposed and sent to the economic development, science and innovation committee. Reported back on March 22 with a large number of changes but the intent of the bill maintained. Second reading completed on May 2 with Act opposed. Committee stage completed on June 20 and third reading on June 21 with no parties opposed.

Grocery Industry Competition Bill