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Does the Minister expect modernisation of health workforce regulation to strengthen clinical intelligence, information flow, and professional decision-making; if so, what steps, if any, will he take to ensure this?

Answered Question 1368 (2026)
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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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  • Does the Minister expect modernisation of health workforce regulation to strengthen clinical intelligence, information flow, and professional decision-making; if so, what steps, if any, will he take to ensure this?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I expect modernisation of health workforce regulation will mean professional regulation is more responsive to the needs of patients, as part of my focus on building a healthcare system that has patients at its centre. The primary duty is on the regulatory authorities to ensure regulation supports health practitioners to deliver services that meet the needs of patients.