But Brooke van Velden says law is clear that no one should be dying at work.
It will remove duties on 98.5% of New Zealand exports as soon as it comes into effect.
Legislation will also reinsert that its purpose is to promote, not manage, oil and gas exploration.
The Prime Minister argues the country has started to turn a corner.
The Government is determined to avoid the mistakes of the past.
Simon Watts says New Zealand will meet international expectations.
Submitters urge for New Zealand to follow the UK's lead, not Australia’s.
Megan Woods says NZ will have to spend more overseas buying carbon credits.
NZ Initiative argues rigorous cost-benefit analysis is needed.
NBR asked for copies of the papers under the Official Information Act, but Minister Goldsmith withheld the documents in full.