Regulatory Impact Statement increasing maximum claims level in disputes tribunals [pdf, 506 KB]
...maximum claims level in the Disputes Tribunals from $15,000 (or $20,000 if the parties agree) to $25,000 (or $30,000 if the parties agree), as having more low value disputes go to the Disputes Tribunals could free up both District Court and legal aid resources for more serious cases. Data in a number of areas that would assist in evaluating the magnitude of the problem or effectiveness of policy options is lacking. In the time available, the Ministry has not been able to analyse oth...