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This Cabinet material outlines the Government's response to the Parliamentary Petitions Committee's report on the Petition of Catrina McGregor. Ms McGregor's petition requested an inquiry into the Essure contraceptive device recall and provision of ACC cover for New Zealand women harmed by this device.

Titles of Cabinet paper:

  • Government response to the Petitions Committee report on the Petition of Catrina McGregor: Inquire into Essure contraceptive device recall and compensate NZ women harmed.

Titles of minutes:

  • Report of the Cabinet Legislation Committee: Period Ending 27 June 2025 (CAB-25-MIN-0220)
  • Minute of Decision: Government Response to the Report of the Petitions Committee on the Petition of Catrina McGregor (LEG-25-MIN-0121).

Other Documents:

  • Government Response to the Report of the Petitions Committee on the Petition of Catrina McGregor
  • Briefing - Advice on an active petition relating to Essure - H2024038651

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