According to the Act, the briefing should cover risks and opportunities The briefings also require chief executives to act in the public interest that may affect Aotearoa in the medium and long term. [...] As part of the process, chief executives must consult with the public on both the topics the For example, what if the chief executive of Inland Revenue – draft briefing should cover and the proposed content of the briefing. [...] Te Tari Taake considers there is a major risk of cyber-security to Importantly, they must also take into account any feedback received the country’s tax system? Or the Director-General of the Department before finalising the briefing and giving it to the appropriate Minister to of Conservation – Te Papa Atawhai believes there is a significant present in the House. [...] any relevant, useful and possibly surprising observations on topics they The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has written guidance believe should be brought to the surface rather than remain hidden in that the briefing should be ready to be presented to the House of the shadows. [...] This level of with foresight was in 1976 with the establishment of the Commission change means that policy – and the way that it is developed, will also for the Future.
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