Petition request

That the House of Representatives establish an independent statutory authority to carry out all the regulatory functions currently assigned to the New Zealand Law Society.

Petition reason

The New Zealand Law Society has both regulatory and representative functions, which I think is a massive conflict of interest. I believe that the public have no protection from wrongdoing by the Law Society or its members. In my view, Independent Police Complaints Authority (IPCA) oversight of the police proves how essential independent oversight is.

Petition progress

  • Open for signatures
  • Closed for signatures
  • Select Committee
  • Reported
  • Referred to Minister
Number of signatures: 13
Date presented: 24 Jun 2026
Considered by: Petitions
Presenting member: Katie Nimon
Closing date: 13 Feb 2026