20439 (2026). Chlöe Swarbrick to the Minister of Justice

20439 (2026). Chlöe Swarbrick to the Minister of Justice: What, if anything, is the evidence base that the Minister relied on to determine that the Smith v Fonterra and other possible climate tort cases would create business uncertainty?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: I have received a wide range of advice from officials and heard views from stakeholders on tort related issues. Ministers and MPs engage with businesses regularly in the course of their work. What we hear is that there is a widespread concern across the business community about the potential impact of the Smith v Fonterra litigation.