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#13: Dr Carwyn Jones on the RSB: Constitutional Reversal and the Rise of Anti-Treaty Lawmaking
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What does it mean when a government proposes to put most law through a libertarian filter? In this episode of Coherent, I speak with Dr Carwyn Jones, legal scholar and expert in te Tiriti o Waitangi, about the Regulatory Standards Bill — a proposal that’s quietly but profoundly reshaping the legal foundations of New Zealand.
We explore how the Bill elevates a narrow set of private property and individual liberty principles at the expense of te Tiriti, environmental protections, and the wider public good. Carwyn shares why he sees the RSB as a major constitutional shift — one that replaces the values embedded in our legislative guidelines with a rigid ideological straitjacket.
We discuss:
- How the RSB’s “principles” conflict with te Tiriti and the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act
- The risk of regulatory takings and the expectation of compensation for companies restricted from polluting or profiting
- Why the proposed Regulatory Standards Board may operate like a Waitangi Tribunal for libertarians — with more powers
- How the Bill pressures governments to conform and creates a chilling effect on public interest lawmaking
- What a Te Tiriti-honouring approach to regulation could look like — and how we can support it
Carwyn brings clarity, depth, and a call to action. With the submission deadline looming, this is a must-listen for anyone concerned about the future of our laws, our rights, and our democracy.
Resources:
Sector Specific RSB Tool: https://tinyurl.com/RSBTool
Linktree with a wide range of historic and contemporary information on the RSB, including submission guides and builders.
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