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Consideration of legislation
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18. (1) The Minister may consult the regulator regarding proposals for legislation relating to any aspect of fairness and transparency in the agricultural and food supply chain.
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(2) The regulator shall keep under review, and comply with any request of the Minister to review, the operation of—
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(a) regulations under this Act, and
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(b) other statutory provisions which relate to or affect fairness and transparency in the agricultural and food supply chain.
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(3) The regulator shall—
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(a) make recommendations to the Minister, or another responsible Minister, for changing those regulations and provisions, and
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(b) comply with any request of the Minister to assist in the preparation of draft legislation.
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(4) Before making recommendations under this section the regulator shall consult—
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(a) such persons as it considers appropriate, and
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(b) any persons specified for that purpose by the Minister.
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