New Zealand Legislation: Bills

21 Safeguard review investigation

• The matters the chief executive must investigate in a review of a safeguard measure include the following:

  • (a) whether it is necessary to extend a safeguard measure in order to prevent or remedy serious injury:

  • (b) whether there is evidence that the domestic industry is adjusting to increased competition from increased imports:

  • (c) if an extended safeguard measure is necessary,—

    • (i) which goods should be subject to a measure; and

    • (ii) which measure is appropriate; and

    • (iii) what is the appropriate extent and duration of the measure:

  • (d) the public interest, which may entail, among other matters, a consideration of the following:

    • (i) the likely effectiveness of an extended safeguard measure in assisting the domestic industry:

    • (ii) the alternatives to an extended safeguard measure:

    • (iii) the likely effect of an extended safeguard measure on the market (including on consumers):

    • (iv) New Zealand’s international relations and trade goals:

    • (v) the strategic importance of the domestic industry.