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Did he advocate against the decision to amend the Climate Change Response Act 2002 to prevent findings of liability for tort for climate change damage or harm caused by greenhouse gas emissions in both current and future proceedings before the courts, and if so, when?

Answered Question 19012 (2026)
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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Did he advocate against the decision to amend the Climate Change Response Act 2002 to prevent findings of liability for tort for climate change damage or harm caused by greenhouse gas emissions in both current and future proceedings before the courts, and if so, when?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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I fully support the Minister of Justice on this matter