By RNZ

The Government’s controversial Regulatory Standards Bill has passed its third reading.

The legislation sets down principles for lawmaking which - if a piece of law would breach them - politicians would need to explain.

Its critics say the principles are ideological, could favour big corporations, and would add delays and cost to lawmaking.

ACT leader David Seymour says it’s about avoiding costs, and the many critics of the bill have been poorly informed.

The bill passed its third reading with the backing of the coalition parties.

More to come.

- RNZ