'Any Bill is drafted without consulting any party or stakeholders is because it contains what the Government wants to be included in the Bill.' (20 May 2005, explaining why he had not consulted the Great Council of Chiefs on the legislation).
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A bill drafted without consulting stakeholders suggests it only includes what the government wants.
- In plain terms
- Lack of consultation implies the bill is self-serving for the government.
- What can you take from it?
- Consult stakeholders to ensure a bill is balanced and inclusive.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is consultation important in lawmaking?
- Who decides what goes into a bill?
Another view
Sometimes governments act quickly without full consultation for urgent needs.
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