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# Things that make me go hmm
- URL: https://goodoil.news/things-that-make-me-go-hmmm-2/
- Published: 2019-05-03T20:30:27.000Z
- Updated: 2019-05-03T09:35:36.000Z
- Author: WH
- Tags: #wp-post, #Import 2024-07-17 04:14

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The Commerce Act 1986 has an interesting section, Clause 27:

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##### 27 Contracts, arrangements, or understandings substantially lessening competition prohibited. Quote.

> (1) No person shall enter into a contract or arrangement, or arrive at an understanding, containing a provision that has the purpose, or has or is likely to have the effect, of substantially lessening competition in a market.  
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> (2) No person shall give effect to a provision of a contract, arrangement, or understanding that has the purpose, or has or is likely to have the effect, of substantially lessening competition in a market.  
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> (3) Subsection (2) applies in respect of a contract or arrangement entered into, or an understanding arrived at, whether before or after the commencement of this Act.  
>  
> (4) No provision of a contract, whether made before or after the commencement of this Act, that has the purpose, or has or is likely to have the effect, of substantially lessening competition in a market is enforceable.

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[Commerce Act 1986](http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1986/0005/89.0/DLM88263.html?ref=goodoil.news)

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THE GUIDELINES IN FULL SIGNED BY ACCREDITED NZ MEDIA ORGANISATIONS:

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> We agree that the following protocol will apply to our outlets’ coverage and reportage of the trial:

- We shall, to the extent that is compatible with the principles of open justice, limit any coverage of statements, that actively champion white supremacist or terrorist ideology
- For the avoidance of doubt the commitment set out at (a) shall include the accused’s manifesto document.
- We will not broadcast or report on any message, imagery, symbols or signals (including hand signals) made by the accused or his associates promoting or supporting white supremacist ideology.
- Where the inclusion of such signals in any images is unavoidable, the relevant parts of the image shall be pixellated.
- To the greatest extent possible, the journalists that are selected by each of the outlets to cover the trial will be experienced personnel.
- These guidelines may be varied at any time, subject to a variation signed by all parties.
- This Protocol shall continue in force indefinitely.

> The statement was signed by Media Freedom Committee chair Miriyana Alexander, John Gillespie (TVNZ), Shayne Currie (NZME), Mark Stevens (Stuff), Paul Thompson (RNZ) and Hal Crawford (Mediaworks).

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[Stuff](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-shooting/112352367/christchurch-terror-attack-how-new-zealand-media-will-report-the-trial?ref=goodoil.news)

  
The Commerce Commission oversees compliance with the Commerce Act 1986\. Their website says:

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> **Make a complaint**  
> If you think a business or person isn’t complying with one of the laws we enforce, you can make a complaint to us.  
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> [Make a complaint now](https://comcom.govt.nz/make-a-complaint/complaint-form?ref=goodoil.news)  
> Alternatively you can call us on 0800 943 600 or email contact@comcom.govt.nz.

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[Commerce Commission](https://comcom.govt.nz/make-a-complaint?ref=goodoil.news)