Some Māori submitters raised concerns about information shared by kaitiaki during the application process. The default setting is that all information relating to an application is made publicly available; submitters were concerned that this may not be appropriate for some information shared by kaitiaki, for example in relation to their mātauranga. The select committee added a requirement that before making any such information publicly available, the Commissioner must first consult with the Māori Plant Varieties Committee and must follow any recommendations they make.