Cancer Society NZ — Our national submissions

What is a submission?

A submission is a written statement given to decision-makers such as the Government or regulatory authority.

When decision-makers are conducting an inquiry or introducing new policies and legislation, they will call for public submissions.

Submissions are a way for the people of New Zealand to have a say and influence decision-making.

The Beehive, New Zealand Parliament building

Cancer Society submissions

We make submissions to the Government and other key decision-making agencies on a range of national issues relating to cancer control.

Submissions are a valuable opportunity for us to present an evidence-based position on actions the Government and others can take to reduce the impact of cancer.

We welcome and encourage community members to contribute their views.

Read our recent national submissions

Once we send in our submission, they will be available to download here. They will also be published on the Parliament website.

Cancer Society Submissions 2023

Title / Submitted to	Date
Carbohydrate and sugar claims on alcoholic beverages To: Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Safer Online Services and Media Platforms To: The Department of Internal Affairs	July 2023
Proposal to widen access to intravenous trastuzumab and change the funded brand To: Pharmac	June 2023
Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Rugby World Cup 2023 Extended Trading Hours) Amendment Bill To: The Justice Committee	June 2023
Review of rule 8.1b of the Pharmaceutical Schedule To: Pharmac	March 2023
Women's Health Strategy To: Ministry of Health	March 2023
Therapeutic Products Bill To: Parliament	March 2023
Smoked tobacco regulatory regime To: Ministry of Health	March 2023
Energy labelling on alcoholic beverages To: Food Standards Australia New Zealand	March 2023
Future for Local Government To: Department of Internal Affairs	February 2023
The  Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Community Participation) Amendment Bill  To: The Justice Select Committee	February 2023
Proposal P1058 – Nutritional labelling about added sugars To: Food Standards Australia New Zealand	January 2023

Cancer Society Submissions 2021 - 2022

Title / Submitted to	Date
Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Smoked Tobacco) Amendment Bill To: Health Select Committee	August 2022
Horizon scan to support the strategic direction of the binational food regulatory system for 2023-2026 To: Ministry of Primary Industries	August 2022
Draft Insurance Contracts Bill To: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment	May 2022
Petition of Open Forum for Health Information: Healthy Food and Drink in Schools To: Parliament	May 2022
Proposed changes to the promotion and provision of healthy drinks in schools 2022 To: Ministry of Education	May 2022
Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill To: Pae Ora Legislation Committee	Dec 2021
Alcohol Buy-Now, Pay-Later: Understanding the triggers of financial hardship and possible options to address them To: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment	Dec 2021
Liquor store signs in Auckland To: Auckland City Council	Oct 2021
Global Alcohol Policy Alliance APAPA To: WHO	Sep 2021
Support for food regulation to prioritise public health To: Senator the Hon Richard Colbeck	Sep 2021
Reduce the number of Tobacco Retailers To: Petitions Committee	Jul 2021
Pharmac Review To: Ministry of Health	Jul 2021
Public health and consumer organisations call for food regulatory reform (Statement) To: Australian Government	Jun 2021
Review of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 - Draft Regulatory Impact Statement To: Department of Health, Australian Government	Jun 2021
Sunscreen Product Safety Standard Bill 2021 To: Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs	May 2021
Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Action Plan To: Ministry of Health	May 2021
Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990 Proposals for Regulations To: Ministry of Health	Mar 2021
AS/NZS 2604:2021 Sunscreen products - Evaluation & Classification To: Joint Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand Committee	Feb 2021
Future of Money Consultation To: Reserve Bank of New Zealand	Feb 2021
Aspirations for the food regulatory system To: Ministry of Primary Industries	Jan 2021

Our national submissions

What is a submission?

Cancer Society submissions

Read our recent national submissions

Cancer Society Submissions 2023

Cancer Society Submissions 2021 - 2022

Cancer Society Submissions 2020

Cancer Society Submissions 2019

Cancer Society Submissions 2018

Cancer Society Submissions 2017

Cancer Society Submissions 2016

Cancer Society Submissions 2015

Cancer Society Submissions 2014

Cancer Society Submissions 2012-2013

Cancer Society Submissions 2011

Cancer Society Submissions 2010

Cancer Society Submissions 2009

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