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This circular has been updated to reflect the changes to Ministerial portfolios that took place on 14 June 2022. 1The Prime Minister has agreed to the updated terms of reference and membership of Cabinet committees. The Cabinet committees are: 1....

Cabinet papers on proposed overseas travel and reports on overseas travel are submitted directly to Cabinet, but do not require prior approval to go direct to Cabinet as other submissions do.  Below are templates for the two kinds of Cabinet travel...

This page contains templates for the following: general government response paper to the Cabinet Legislation Committee seeking the approval of a government response to a select committee inquiry or petition government response to a Law Commission...

Papers seeking approval for treaty actions generally follow the format of standard Cabinet papers. Below is an annotated example of an international treaty action paper. Template for international treaty Cabinet papersdocx23.09 KB [...

This section provides information on the Cabinet process for Ministers' and Parliamentary Under-Secretaries’ overseas travel and Cabinet travel paper requirements. Follow this link for templates for the two kinds of travel papers. Guidelines on...

Information that should be provided to Cabinet or Cabinet committees Where a there is a proposal to become party to a treaty, or to take formal treaty action, the following information needs to be provided to Cabinet or Cabinet committees: the exact...

  “Advice given to Ministers must be honest, impartial, and include all relevant information. It must also be responsive to the priorities determined by the government of the day. Advice should be free and frank, and acknowledge any key...

Preparing Ministers’ papers for a meeting Ministers receive all Cabinet and Cabinet committee items in hard copy from the Cabinet Office, unless they have opted to use CabDocs. Papers should be prepared for a Minister’s attendance at Cabinet or a...

Organisation Form (December 2019)docx21.26 KB Refer to these pages for more information Cabinet paper template - appointments Appointment paper candidate CV form CabNet: Uploading attachments to Cabinet papers CabNet: How to upload...

Candidate CV Formdocx22.38 KB Refer to these pages for more information Cabinet paper template - appointment Appointment paper organisation form CabNet: Uploading attachments to Cabinet papers CabNet: How to upload appointments papers

Introduction 1This circular sets out advice on the death of Her Majesty The Queen, the New Zealand response, and the effect of The Queen’s death on New Zealand’s constitutional situation, including implications for Cabinet processes and other matters...

A good Cabinet paper includes a clear statement of purpose, is based on sound information and analysis, and is well consulted across agencies, Ministers, and government parties. Good papers reflect robust policy development, and are informed by evidence...

The Implementation Unit supports the public service to strengthen implementation of Government’s key priorities. This guidance is to assist those responsible for implementing complex programmes, and draws on agencies’ experience and expertise. The...

Cabinet appointment papers advise Cabinet of a Minister's intention to appoint a candidate to a statutory or other government agency. Appointment papers are considered by the Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee (APH). See the APH terms of...

The following template must be used for all papers requesting a priority in the annual Legislation Programme. The template indicates the headings to be used, and each heading must appear in the paper (write "not applicable" if the heading is not...

Introduction 1This circular sets out the requirements for bids for bills to be awarded places on the 2023 Legislation Programme. 2Ministers and agencies are asked to consider legislative priorities for the remainder of the term of the 53rd...

1Cabinet recently agreed to a revised Fees Framework for determining or reassessing the fees paid to members of statutory and other bodies in which the Crown has an interest [APH-22-MIN-0195]. 2This circular and the attached Framework replaces...

Once the policy content of a bill has been agreed, and the bill has been drafted, approval must be sought through LEG and Cabinet for the introduction of the bill to the House of Representatives. LEG will examine the bill to ensure that its policy...

Papers that are submitted to Cabinet or committee seeking authorisation for the submission of regulations to the Executive Council must follow the format set out below. Each heading must appear in the paper (write "not applicable" if the heading is not...

This page sets out the requirements and processes for considering appointments (and reappointments) made by Ministers, the Governor-General on the advice of a Minister, or by the Governor-General in Executive Council. The standard process for...

Introduction 1 This circular sets out the process for developing the Statutes Amendment Bill in 2023. Process for the Bill This circular sets out the seven key steps involved in the preparation of Statutes Amendment Bills, which range from the...

Cabinet paper consultation with departments Departments that prepare Cabinet papers are responsible for ensuring that appropriate consultation is undertaken, that other departments are given reasonable time to comment, and that views are accurately...

When developing policy proposals, consideration must be given to their consistency with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and the Human Rights Act 1993 (the Acts).  The key aim of these requirements is to ensure Ministers are aware of the...

Introduction 1As announced by the Prime Minister on 19 January 2023, the 2023 general election is to be held on Saturday, 14 October 2023. The “pre-election period” is generally regarded as being the three months before a general election. The pre-...

Title Date Status CO (21) 1: 2022 Legislation Programme: Requirements for Submitting Bids 30 November 2021 Superseded CO (20) 11: Statutes Amendment Bill for 2021...