JOSEPH MOONEY (National—Southland): It is my pleasure to rise this evening on behalf of the National Party, and as the member of Parliament for Southland, to speak on the Fair Trading Amendment Bill. The National Party opposes this bill. The National Party supports sensible, transparent, and straightforward regulation that prevents the exploitation of vulnerable consumers, increases trust, and lowers transaction costs. That is why the last National Government amended the Fair Trading Act 2013 to streamline and simplify regulations, decrease the compliance burden on businesses, while developing a fair trading environment for consumers.