19003 (2026). Hon Dr Deborah Russell to the Minister of Justice

Written Question

Published date: 29 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	19003 (2026)
Question asked:	12 May 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Deborah Russell
Portfolio:	Minister of Justice
Minister replying:	Hon Paul Goldsmith
Answer received:	25 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_19003_2026
Document guid:	51faba90-4c6f-4f4b-9b83-4ef460c8fba5

19003 (2026). Hon Dr Deborah Russell to the Minister of Justice: Has the Minister requested or received advice on whether removing tort liability for greenhouse gas emitters under the Climate Change Response Act 2002 will affect New Zealand's sovereign credit rating or the country's attractiveness to international investment, and if so, what did it say or what is the scope of this request, by title and date?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: I have not requested such advice.