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Does he agree with the announcement of the Justice Minister that the Government will 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?

Answered Question 19013 (2026)
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Asked by

Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Does he agree with the announcement of the Justice Minister that the Government will 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?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

Yes.