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AIDE MEMOIRE
Draft Cabinet paper to progress appointments
Date:
1 August 2024
Priority:
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Information for Minister
Hon Andrew Bayly
Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Contact for telephone discussion (if required)
Name
Position
Telephone
1st contact
Paul Metcalf
Manager, Appointments and Governance
s 9(2)(a)

Senior Advisor, Board Appointments and
Andrew Flanagan
04 831 9685
Governance
The following departments/agencies have been consulted
Minister’s office to complete:
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Needs change
Seen
Overtaken by Events
See Minister’s Notes
Withdrawn
Comments

3.
In order to be considered by the Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee on
  27 August 2024, the paper must be lodged by 10am on 22 August 2024. Speaking notes to
support your appearance at APH are attached as Annex Three.
4.
We are undertaking due diligence checks on the candidates. We wil  inform your office
should any issues arise.
5.
As the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board regulates the patent attorney profession, you may
wish to consult the Attorney-General on Dr de Geest’s appointment before submitting the
paper to APH. A letter to this effect is attached as Annex Four.
6.
Following Cabinet confirmation, we wil  provide you with documents to finalise the
appointments.
Annexes
Annex One: Draft Cabinet paper
Annex Two: Organisation Forms and Candidate CV Forms
Annex Three: Speaking notes
Annex Four: Letter to the Attorney-General

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Annex One: Draft Cabinet paper

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Office of the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee

Commerce and Consumer Affairs portfolio: Appointments and
reappointments
Proposal
1
This paper outlines my intention to:
1.1
appoint Sir Neville Jordan KNZM CNZM as a member of the Accreditation
Council for a three-year term commencing on the date of appointment;
1.2
reappoint Paul Mersi and Therese Singleton as members of the Financial
Advice Code Committee for terms commencing on 1 November 2024 and
expiring on 31 October 2027;
1.3
appoint Brian Watson as Vice Chair of the Joint Accreditation System of
Australia and New Zealand for the remainder of his term;
1.4
appoint Pete Laurenson as a member of the New Zealand Standards Approval
Board for a three-year term commencing on the date of appointment; and
1.5
recommend that the Australian Minister for Industry and Science appoints
Dr Duncan de Geest as a member of the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board for
a three-year term commencing on the date of appointment.
Background
Accreditation Council
2
The Accreditation Council (the Council) is an autonomous Crown entity established
by the Standards and Accreditation Act 2015. The Council is responsible for the
independent accreditation of laboratories, testing and inspection bodies, building
consent authorities and radiology practices through its trading arm International
Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ).
3
IANZ supports international trade by implementing international standards and
maintaining international recognition and acceptance of accreditation assessments.
The Council also operates Telarc Limited, which provides certification services, and
the New Zealand Quality College that provides technical training services.
4
Under the Standards and Accreditation Act, the Council consists of between five to
seven members. The Crown Entities Act 2004 sets out the conditions for the
responsible Minister to appoint and remove Council members. This includes only
appointing members who have the appropriate knowledge, skills and experience to
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assist the statutory entity to achieve its objectives and perform its function. A list of
the current membership is attached.
Financial Advice Code Committee
5
The Financial Advice Code Committee (the Code Committee) is established under the
Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. The Code Committee is responsible for
reviewing the reviewing the Code of Professional Conduct for Financial Advice
Services (the Code). The Code is a universal Code of Conduct for all advisers
providing financial advice to retail clients. The Code Committee is also responsible
for liaising with relevant parties about the development, review and implementation
of the Code, and recommending changes to it.
6
The Code Committee must have seven to eleven members, including two members
appointed for their knowledge of, and skills and experience in relation to, consumer
affairs or disputes resolution. Other members must hold knowledge of, and skills and
experience in relation to, the provision of financial services and other appropriate
skills, experience and knowledge that will benefit its work. A list of the current
membership is attached.
Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand
7
The Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JASANZ) is a trans-
Tasman body originally established in 1991 and operates under a binding
international treaty (the Treaty). JASANZ plays a significant role in trade and
consumer protection by accrediting the competence and reliability of conformity
assessment and certification bodies against standards and regulations.
8
JASANZ is governed by a board of ten members. Three members, including one New
Zealand government representative, are appointed by me. Six members, including one
Australian government representative, are appointed by the Australian Minister for
Industry and Science. The tenth member is the chief executive of JASANZ. A list of
the current New Zealand membership is attached.
9
The Chair and Vice Chair must be of different countries and are appointed through a
joint decision by me and the Australian Minister. The current Chair is from Australia,
so a New Zealand member must be appointed as Vice Chair. The Chair and Vice
Chair must not be government representatives.
New Zealand Standards Approval Board
10
The New Zealand Standards Approval Board (SAB) was established by the Standards
and Accreditation Act. The SAB approves proposed New Zealand Standards and
membership of standards development committees. The Board also advises on the
currency of New Zealand Standards, priority areas for the development of New
Zealand Standards, and the review of existing New Zealand Standards.
11
Under section 11(2) of the Standards and Accreditation Act, the SAB consists of five
to seven members who collectively have the skills and experience necessary to
approve New Zealand Standards, including knowledge of the sectors that use
standards. A list of the current membership is attached.
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Tr
  ans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board
12
The Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board is an Australian body established under the
Patents Act 1990 (Australia) to regulate the patent attorney profession in Australia
and New Zealand. Its members are appointed by the Australian Minister for Industry
and Science.
13
The Board consists of up to ten members, including two or more New Zealand
representatives of the patent attorney profession. The responsible Australian Minister
appoints the New Zealand representatives on my nomination. A list of the current
membership is attached.
Comment
14
I intend to:
14.1  appoint Sir Neville Jordan KNZM CNZM as a member of the Council for a
term of three years commencing on the date of appointment to replace
outgoing member Paul Connell;
14.2  reappoint Paul Mersi and Therese Singleton as members of the Financial
Advice Code Committee for terms commencing on 1 November 2024 and
expiring on 31 October 2027;
14.3  appoint current member Brian Watson as Vice Chair of the Joint Accreditation
System of Australia and New Zealand for a term commencing on 11
September 2024 and expiring on 10 September 2026 to replace current Vice
Chair Debra Hall;
14.4  appoint Pete Laurenson as a member of the New Zealand Standards Approval
Board for a three-year term commencing on the date of appointment to replace
outgoing member Richard Merrifield; and
14.5  recommend that the Australian Minister appoints Dr Duncan de Geest as a
member of the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board for a term of three years
commencing on the date of appointment to fill a vacancy.
Sir Nevil e Jordan KNZM CNZM
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Sir Neville has strong leadership skills and extensive governance experience in the
private and public sectors. He has a breadth of industry networks and a deep
understanding of the importance of standards, including internationally. He has
significant expertise in business, science and technology.
Therese Singleton
16
Ms Singleton has extensive senior experience in the insurance sector and working
with financial advice provider organisations. In addition, she provides excellent
insight on legal issues.
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Remuneration for members of the Code Committee is determined by the
Remuneration Authority.
25
JASANZ is classified as a Group 3a Level 5 body under the Framework. The fee for
the Vice Chair is $760 per day, which is consistent with the Framework.
26
The SAB is classified as a Group 2 Level 3 body under the Framework. The fee for a
member is $360 per day, which is consistent with the Framework.
27
Remuneration for members of the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board is determined by
the Australian Remuneration Tribunal.
Appointment process and consultation
28
I can confirm that an appropriate process has been followed in selecting the proposed
appointees, in terms of the Public Service Commission appointment guidelines. In
summary, that process comprised discussions with the relevant chairs, public
advertising, reviewing candidates’ CVs and interviewing candidates.
Trans-Tasman appointments
29
Article 6(6) of the Treaty states that the Chair and Vice Chair of JASANZ shall be
appointed by a joint decision of the Australian and New Zealand Ministers.
30
Under section 227A(2C) of the Patents Act 1990 (Australia), members of the Trans-
Tasman IP Attorneys Board are appointed by the Australian Minister in writing.
31
Subject to Cabinet agreement, I intend to send a letter to the Australian Minister of
Industry and Science seeking support of a joint decision to appoint Mr Watson as
Vice Chair of JASANZ. I also intend to nominate Dr de Geest for appointment to the
Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board.
Conflicts of interest
32
I can confirm that appropriate enquiries concerning conflicts of interest have been
carried out, in accordance with the Public Service Commission appointment
guidelines, to identify any conflict of interest that could reasonably be identified, and
no conflicts of interest have been identified.
Communications
33
Notices of the appointments to the Council and the SAB will be published in the New
Zealand Gazette as soon as practicable, pursuant to section 28(4) of the Crown
Entities Act and clause 1(3)(a) of Schedule 1 of the Standards and Accreditation Act.
34
The Australian Minister will publicise the appointment to the Trans-Tasman IP
Attorneys Board once finalised.
35
No communications are planned for the Code Committee reappointments or the
appointment of the JASANZ Vice Chair.
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  ecommendation
1
It is recommended that the Committee:
1.1
note my intention to appoint Sir Neville Jordan KNZM CNZM as a member of
the Accreditation Council for a three-year term commencing on the date of
appointment;
1.2
note my intention to reappoint Paul Mersi and Therese Singleton as members
of the Financial Advice Code Committee for terms commencing on
1 November 2024 and expiring on 31 October 2027;
1.3
note my intention to appoint Brian Watson as Vice Chair of the Joint
Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand for the remainder of his
term;
1.4
note my intention to appoint Pete Laurenson as a member of the New Zealand
Standards Approval Board for a three-year term commencing on the date of
appointment;
1.5
note my intention to recommend that the Australian Minister appoints
Dr Duncan de Geest as a member of the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board for
a term of three years commencing on the date of appointment; and
1.6
note that these appointments are subject to the satisfactory competition of
background checks.

Once the Minister has approved the draft Cabinet paper for lodgement for Cabinet or a
Cabinet committee, this section should be updated to state ‘Authorised for lodgement’.

Hon Andrew Bayly
Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
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Annex Two: Organisation Forms and Candidate CV Forms

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APH Organisation Form
All sections must be completed.
Organisation and Responsible Portfolio
Accreditation Council
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Brief Outline of the Functions and Responsibilities of the Organisation
The Accreditation Council is an autonomous Crown entity, formerly known as the Testing Laboratory
Registration Council until the passing of the Standards and Accreditation Act 2015.
Under the brand International Accreditation New Zealand (or IANZ), the Council develops and
maintains internationally-recognised accreditation programmes for testing and calibration laboratories,
radiology services, and inspection bodies. The Council owns the New Zealand Quality College, which
provides training in a wide range of technical and quality subjects related to conformity assessment, and
Telarc Limited, a certification body.
The Accreditation Council has between five and seven members appointed by the Minister.
The Council receives no Parliamentary appropriation, operating a user-funded, not-for-profit business
model.

Current Membership
Name
Gender
Region
Ethnicities
Date of
Expiry date of
Identity*
(and Iwi if
original
present term
applicable)
appointment
Nicole Anderson (Chair)
F
Northland
s 9(2)(a) 01/06/2020
31/05/2026
Paul Connell (Deputy Chair)
M
Auckland
01/07/2014
31/05/2024
Catherine Abel-Pattinson
F
Auckland
01/06/2020
31/05/2026
Jane von Dadelszen
F
Wellington
01/06/2020
31/05/2026
Edie Te Hunapo Moke
F
Canterbury
01/06/2023
31/05/2026
Simone Eldridge
F
Auckland
01/06/2023
31/05/2026
Nico Van Loon
M
Wellington
01/06/2023
31/05/2026

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Candidate CV Form

Sections with * must be completed.
This form should be completed by, or in consultation with, the candidate where possible.

Name*
Sir Neville JORDAN KNZM CNZM
(family name in upper case;
include title if appropriate)
The Position
Organisation/Entity*
The Accreditation Council
Position *
Member
(chair/member etc.)
Term*
Three years
Payment*
$17,808 per year
(per day /per year)
How the Candidate Meets the Needs of the Position
Skills and attributes the
Sir Neville has leadership skills and strong governance
candidate will bring to the
experience in the private and public sectors. He has a breadth of
position*
industry networks and a deep understanding of the importance
(e.g. business skills, community
involvement, cultural awareness,
of standards, including internationally. He has significant
regional perspective – as relevant  expertise in business, science and technology, and he founded
to the needs of the position)
the first New Zealand business to be listed on the
NASDAQ stock exchange.
Possible conflicts of
None
interest*
Proposals for conflict
None
management
(if applicable)
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The Candidate

Name*
Sir Neville JORDAN KNZM CNZM
(family name in upper case;
include title if appropriate)
Address
s 9(2)(a)
Ethnicity(s)
s 9(2)(a)
Age range*
s 9(2)(a)
Gender*
M
Current or most recent
  Founder/Executive chair, Endeavour Capital Ltd (1998 –
Employment*
present)
(specify position and employer,
include years)
Government board
  Chancellor/Minister-appointed Council member, Victoria
appointments held*
University of Wellington (2013 – 2017)
(current and previous, include
years)
  Member, Prime Minister’s Growth and Innovation Advisory
Board (2002 – 2005)
  Board member, Foundation for Research, Science and
Technology (1999 – 2001)
  Director, AgResearch Ltd (1993 – 1998)
Private and/or voluntary
  Director, Centre for Climate Change Action Joint Venture
sector board appointments
Ltd (2023 – present)
held*
(current and previous, include
  Director, Casil Technologies Ltd (2023 – present)
years
Qualifications and
Qualifications
experience
  Doctor of Engineering (hon caus), University of Canterbury
(include significant work history
and community involvement)
(2009)
  Bachelor of Engineering in electrical engineering,
University of Canterbury (1967)
Significant work history
  President, Royal Society of New Zealand (2006 – 2010)
  Founder/CEO/director, MAS Technology Ltd (1975 – 1998)
Awards and honours
  Companion, Royal Society of New Zealand
  Thomson Medal, Royal Society of New Zealand (2011)
  Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit
(2015)
  Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (1999)
Use further pages, if required.
Date:  29/07/2024
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APH Organisation Form
All sections must be completed.
Organisation and Responsible Portfolio
Financial Advice Code Committee
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Brief Outline of the Functions and Responsibilities of the Organisation
The Financial Advice Code Committee (the Code Committee) is established under the Financial Markets
Conduct Act 2013 (the Act). The Code Committee is responsible for reviewing the Code of Professional
Conduct for Financial Advice Services (the Code). The Code is a universal Code of Conduct for all
advisers providing financial advice to retail clients.

The Committee’s ongoing functions include:
  Reviewing the Code from time to time to make sure it remains relevant and fit-for-purpose.
  Recommending to the Minister changes to the Code if needed.
  Liaising with the Minister, the Financial Markets Authority, and financial advice and consumer
stakeholders.

Current Membership
Name
Gender
Region
Ethnicities
Date of
Expiry date of
Identity*
(and Iwi if
original
present term
applicable)
appointment
Angus Dale-Jones
M
Auckland
1/08/2017
31/07/2026
s 9(2)(a)
(Chair)
Barbara Benson
F
Wellington
1/08/2017
31/10/2024
Graeme Edwards
M
Auckland
1/08/2017
31/07/2026
Paul Mersi
M
Wellington
1/08/2017
31/10/2024
Therese Singleton
F
Auckland
1/08/2017
31/10/2024
Erin Jurgeleit
F
Auckland
11/04/2022
10/04/2025
Karen Coutts
F
Wellington
11/04/2022
20/04/2025
Tony Dench
M
Auckland
14/08/2023
13/08/2026
Dr Pushpa Wood
F
Wellington
08/07/2024
07/07/2027
Duane Kale
M
Wellington
08/07/2024
07/07/2027
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Candidate CV Form
Sections with * must be completed.
This form should be completed by, or in consultation with, the candidate where possible.

Name*
Paolo (Paul) MERSI
(Family name in upper case;
include title if appropriate)
The Position
Organisation/Entity*
Financial Advice Code Committee
Position *
Member
(Chair/member etc.)
Term*
Three years
Payment*
Determined by the Remuneration Authority
(per day /per year)
How the Candidate Meets the Needs of the Position
Skills and attributes the
Mr Mersi is a skilled and experienced financial services
candidate will bring to the
advisor and director. He has been a member of the Code
position*
Committee since its inception in March 2021, and prior to that
(e.g. business skills,
community involvement,
was a member of the Committee’s predecessor, the Financial
cultural awareness, regional
Advice Code Working Group.
perspective – as relevant to
the needs of the position)
Possible conflicts of
None
interest*
Proposals for conflict
The Committee consistently manages actual, potential or
management
perceived conflicts. A register is kept of declared interests and
(if applicable)
updated before each meeting. When required, members will
absent themselves from discussion.

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The Candidate

Name*
Paolo (Paul) MERSI
(Family name in upper case;
include title if appropriate)
Address
s 9(2)(a)


Ethnicity(s)
s 9(2)(a)

Age range*
s 9(2)(a)
Gender*
M
Current or most recent
  Consultant/Director/Mentor (2011 – current)
Employment*
(Specify position and
employer, include years)
Government board
  Financial Advice Code Committee, Member (2017 –
appointments held*
current)
(Current and previous,
include years)
  Ministry of Health Risk & Assurance Committee, Member
(2018 – 2019)
  Careers New Zealand, Independent Director, Finance &
Risk Committee (2016 – 2017)
Private and/or voluntary
  Chamber Music New Zealand Trust, Independent Trustee,
sector board
appointments held*
Audit & Risk Committee member (2021 – current)
(Current and previous,
  MMC Group Holdings Ltd, Independent Non-Executive
include years
Director, Chair Risk & Audit Committee (2020 – current)
  Whai Rawa Fund Ltd, Independent Non-Executive
Director (2015 – 2021)
  The Work Shop Ltd (trading as RIPA Global), Advisory
Board – Independent Chair (2019 – 2021)
  Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency Ltd
(WREDA) (including the predecessor, Grow Wellington
Ltd), Independent Director (Chair 2011-2014), Risk &
Audit Committee Chair (2011 – 2016)
  Brook Asset Management Ltd, Independent Director, Audit
Committee member (2012 – 2015)
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Qualifications and
Significant work history
exper ience
(Include significant work
  PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers, Partner/Senior Partner,
history and community
Financial Services & Tax (1988 – 2010)
involvement)
Qualifications
  Advanced Management Programme, INSEAD Business
School (2005)
  Bachelor of Commerce & Administration (Economics),
Victoria University of Wellington (1980)
Memberships
   NZ Institute of Directors, Founder Chartered Member
(2014 – 2017)
  Institute of Chartered Accountants of NZ, non-member
Partner (1994 – 2010)
  International Fiscal Association, member (1994 – 2011)
  NZ Association of Economists, member (1994 – 2011)
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Candidate CV Form
Sections with * must be completed.
This form should be completed by, or in consultation with, the candidate where possible.

Name*
Therese SINGLETON
(Family name in upper case;
include title if appropriate)
The Position
Organisation/Entity*
Financial Advice Code Committee
Position *
Member
(Chair/member etc.)
Term*
Three years
Payment*
Determined by the Remuneration Authority
(per day /per year)
How the Candidate Meets the Needs of the Position
Skills and attributes the
Ms Singleton has over 25 years’ experience in the financial
candidate will bring to the
services industry in Hong Kong, Europe and in New Zealand.
position*
Roles held include directorships of all of the AMP entities in
(e.g. business skills,
community involvement,
NZ, CEO of Resolution Life NZ, Directorship of the FSC, COO
cultural awareness, regional
of Ando Insurance. Deep understanding and experience of the
perspective – as relevant to
financial services market, including the oversight of a large
the needs of the position)
AMP tied Adviser force. I am very familiar with the advice
industry in NZ.
Possible conflicts of
interest*
Ms Singleton declared she is the COO of ANDO Insurance, and
a conflict may arise as ANDO distributes products through
Financial Advice Providers
Proposals for conflict
Disclosed on the interests register for the Code Committee.
management
(if applicable)
Any areas for potential conflict will be discussed with the Chair
of the committee and disclosed to the committee and managed
appropriately

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APH Organisation Form
All sections must be completed.
Organisation and Responsible Portfolio
Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Brief Outline of the Functions and Responsibilities of the Organisation
JASANZ is a joint body established through a Treaty between New Zealand and Australia to accredit certification
bodies in these jurisdictions. It accredits certification bodies and inspection bodies in Australia, New Zealand and
other countries.
The JASANZ Governing Board has ten members. Three members (including one Government representative) are
appointed by the New Zealand Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Six members (including one
Government representative) are appointed by the Australian Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and
Research. The tenth member is the Chief Executive of JASANZ (ex officio member).
In accordance with Article 6 of the Treaty, a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson shall be appointed from among the
appointed members of the Governing Board by a joint decision of the Australian Minister and the New Zealand
Minister. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson shall be appointed alternately from Australia and New Zealand.
The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson shall be from different countries.

Current Membership
Name
Gender
Region
Ethnicities
Date of
Expiry date of
Identity*
(and Iwi if
original
present term
applicable)
appointment
New Zealand Government appointments considered by the Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee (APH)
Debra Hall (Vice Chair)1
F
Auckland
10/08/2020
10/09/2026
s 9(2)(a)
Brian Watson
M
Auckland
11/09/2023
10/09/2026
James Hartley (Government
M
Wellington
01/07/2024
30/06/2027
Representative)
Australian Government appointments (not considered by APH)
Jeanette Roberts (Chair)
F
—
—
12/03/2024
11/03/2027
Suzanne Campbell
F
—
—
13/05/2024
17/05/2027
Mark Burgess
M
—
—
25/03/2024
24/03/2027

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Jacqueline Wilkins
F
—
—
23/05/2024
22/05/2027

Steve McCutcheon
M
—
—
11/06/2024
10/05/2027
Alison Drury (Government
F
—
—
01/03/2021
N/A
Representative)
JASANZ Chief Executive (not considered by APH)
Alan Cook
M
Wellington
—
—
—

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Candidate CV Form

Sections with * must be completed.
This form should be completed by, or in consultation with, the candidate where possible.

Name*
Brian WATSON
(family name in upper case;
include title if appropriate)
The Position
Organisation/Entity*
Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand
Position *
Vice Chair
(chair/member etc.)
Term*
Three years
Payment*
$760 daily fee
(per day /per year)
How the Candidate Meets the Needs of the Position
Skills and attributes the
Mr Watson is a company director and business leader, with 20
candidate will bring to the
years’ experience across leadership roles in large private and
position*
public sector organisations in New Zealand and internationally.
(e.g. business skills, community
involvement, cultural awareness,
His science and management qualifications together with more
regional perspective – as relevant  than 40 years of experience in the science sector (including the
to the needs of the position)
global Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) sector) give
him an understanding of the benefits and needs of
standardisation. He brings accreditation knowledge, governance
capabilities, international experience and commercial acumen.

Mr Watson is currently a director for Standards New Zealand,
director of GlowKids, and the Chair of Te Whangai Trust. His
previous roles include CEO of the certification body Bureau
Veritas NZ, CEO of New Zealand Laboratory Services Ltd and
Group Manager in the Laboratory Services Operations
Executive of AsureQuality.
Possible conflicts of
Director of Standards New Zealand
interest*
Proposals for conflict
If any conflicts arise, they are managed through the JAS-ANZ
management
Board’s conflict management processes, where members who
(if applicable)
have an interest in matters before JAS-ANZ do not participate in
discussions where they may be conflicted.
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The Candidate

Name*
Brian WATSON
(family name in upper case;
include title if appropriate)
Address
s 9(2)(a)
Ethnicity(s)
s 9(2)(a)
Age range*
s 9(2)(a)

Gender*
M
Current or most recent
  Board Chair, Te Whangai Trust (2021 – current)
Employment*
(specify position and employer,
include years)
Government board
  Director, Standards New Zealand (01/02/2023 – current)
appointments held*

(current and previous, include
years)
Private and/or voluntary
  Director, GlowKids (2021 – current)
sector board appointments
  Director, Bureau Veritas – AsureQuality (BVAQ) Ltd
held*
(current and previous, include
(2016 – 2018)
years
  Director, Dairy Testing Services Ltd (2016 – 2018)
  Director, Global Proficiency Ltd (2013 – 2014)
  AsureQuality Singapore PTE LTD (2012 – 2017)
  Bureau Veritas (New Zealand) Ltd (2008 – 2012)
  New Zealand Laboratory Services Ltd (NZLABS) (2005
– 2008)
Qualifications and
Qualifications
experience
  BSc (Chemistry and Geology) - University of
(include significant work history
and community involvement)
Wollongong
  Diploma of Management (Mt Elisa Business School)
  Graduate of Australian Institute of Directors

Memberships
NZ Institute of Directors

Work history
  Group Manager Laboratory Testing – AsureQuality
(2012 – 2021)
  Chief Executive Bureau Veritas / New Zealand
Laboratory Services Ltd (NZLABS) (2008 – 2012)
  General Manager - New Zealand Laboratory Services
Ltd (NZLABS) (2005 – 2008)
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APH Organisation Form
All sections must be completed.
Organisation and Responsible Portfolio
New Zealand Standards Approval Board
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Brief Outline of the Functions and Responsibilities of the Organisation
The New Zealand Standards Approval Board was established by the Standards and Accreditation Act
2015. The Board is an independent statutory board and does not have a governance role.
The Board approves proposed New Zealand Standards and membership of standards development
committees. The Board also advises the responsible Minister on the currency of New Zealand Standards,
priority areas for the development of New Zealand Standards, and the review of existing New Zealand
Standards.

Current Membership
Name
Gender
Region
Ethnicities
Date of
Expiry date of
Identity*
(and Iwi if
original
present term
applicable)
appointment
Victoria MacLennan (Chair)
F
Wellington
01/02/2023
31/01/2026
s 9(2)(a)
Peter Gilbert
M
Wellington
01/03/2016
30/11/2024
Richard Merrifield
M
Tasman
05/12/2016
15/01/2024
Fiona van Petegem-Rowson
F
Canterbury
01/02/2023
31/01/2025
Susan Iverson
F
Wellington
01/02/2023
31/01/2026
Fa’asalele Malo
M
Wellington
01/02/2023
31/01/2026
Brian Watson
M
Auckland
01/02/2023
31/01/2026

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Candidate CV Form

Sections with * must be completed.
This form should be completed by, or in consultation with, the candidate where possible.

Name*
Peter (Pete) James Henry LAURENSON
(family name in upper case;
include title if appropriate)
The Position
Organisation/Entity*
New Zealand Standards Approval Board
Position *
Member
(chair/member etc.)
Term*
Three years
Payment*
$360 per day
(per day /per year)
How the Candidate Meets the Needs of the Position
Skills and attributes the
Pete Laurenson has deep experience in the building industry and
candidate will bring to the
its regulatory regime. He has significant knowledge of the
position*
development and implementation of standards in New Zealand
(e.g. business skills, community
involvement, cultural awareness,
and has advised standards bodies in the past.
regional perspective – as relevant
to the needs of the position)
Possible conflicts of
None identified
interest*
Proposals for conflict
The Board has procedures in place for identifying and
management
approaching conflicts. If a conflict were to arise it would be
(if applicable)
noted and Mr Laurenson would not participate in related
conversations.
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APH Organisation Form
All sections must be completed.
Organisation and Responsible Portfolio
Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Brief Outline of the Functions and Responsibilities of the Organisation
Australia and New Zealand have established a single trans-Tasman licensing regime for Australian and
New Zealand patent attorneys. The Board is an Australian statutory body and administers the regulatory
and disciplinary regimes for Australian and New Zealand patent attorneys as well as for Australian trade
mark attorneys. The Board is established under section 227A of the Australian Patents Act 1990 and
consists of up to ten members from Australia and New Zealand. All members are appointed by the
responsible Australian Minister. The Board includes at least two representatives of New Zealand patent
attorney profession who are nominated by the responsible New Zealand Minister. The position of Chair
must rotate between a person from Australia and a person from New Zealand.

Current Membership
Name
Gender
Region
Ethnicities
Date of original
Expiry date of
Identity*
(and Iwi if
appointment
present term
applicable)
New Zealand appointments considered by the Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee (APH)
Kate Duckworth
F
Wellington
—
06/07/2018
05/07/2024
Lynell Tuffery
F
Wellington
10/05/2023
09/05/2026
s 9(2)(a)
Huria
Australian government appointments (not considered by APH)
Dr Karin Innes
F
Victoria
—
06/07/2018
05/07/2024
Viet-Chau Tran
F
New South
—
06/07/2018
05/07/2024

Wales
Professor Andrew
M
Victoria
—
20/11/2022
20/11/2025
Christie (Chair)
Michelle Goldsmith
F
Victoria
—
20/11/2022
20/11/2025
Dr Jason Coonan
M
Victoria
—
20/11/2022
20/11/2025

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Name
Gender
Region
Ethnicities
Date of original
Expiry date of

Identity*
(and Iwi if
appointment
present term
applicable)
Ex officio members (not considered by APH)
Ross van der
M
Wellington
—
24/02/2017
N/A
Schyff
Jennifer
M
Australian
—
5/05/2022
N/A
Hutchinson
Capital
Territory

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Candidate CV Form

Sections with * must be completed.
This form should be completed by, or in consultation with, the candidate where possible.

Name*
Dr Duncan John DE GEEST
(family name in upper case;
include title if appropriate)
The Position
Organisation/Entity*
Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board
Position *
Member
(chair/member etc.)
Term*
Three years
Payment*
Determined by the Australian Government
(per day /per year)
How the Candidate Meets the Needs of the Position
Skills and attributes the
Duncan de Geest is a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of
candidate will bring to the
New Zealand and a registered Trans-Tasman patent attorney. He
position*
has experience advising clients seeking patent protection in
(e.g. business skills, community
involvement, cultural awareness,
fields such as nanotechnology, materials science, medical
regional perspective – as relevant  devices, small-molecule pharmaceuticals, and process
to the needs of the position)
technology.
Possible conflicts of
None
interest*
Proposals for conflict
N/A
management
(if applicable)
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Annex Three: Speaking notes

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In Confidence
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Annex Four: Letter to the Attorney-General

2425-0447
In Confidence
7

Hon Judith Colins KC
Attorney-General
Parliament Buildings
Wel ington 6011
[email address]

Dear Judith
Recommending appointment to the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board
I am writing to seek your views on my intention to recommend to the Australian Minister for
Industry and Science that he appoint Dr Duncan de Geest to the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys
Board (the Board). As Dr de Geest is a barrister and solicitor of the High Court, I consider it
prudent for me to consult you on the proposed appointment as a matter of courtesy.
About the Board
Within the trans-Tasman licensing regime for Australian and New Zealand patent attorneys,
the Board is an independent Australian statutory body whose responsibilities include
accrediting courses of study, reviewing the trans-Tasman code of conduct for patent
attorneys and investigating and prosecuting complaints against patent attorneys.
Under the Patents Act 1990 (Australia), the Australian Minister appoints at least two New
Zealand representatives of the patent attorney profession to the Board on my nomination.
About the candidate
Dr de Geest is a principal patent attorney at AJ Clark with over 23 years of experience in
patents focused on chemical innovations. He is also the Practice Group Leader for AJ Park’s
Patent (Chembio) practice and a member of the firm’s executive leadership team. He holds a
Bachelor of Laws and a PhD in Chemistry. He is a barrister and solicitor of the High Court
and is a registered patent attorney in Australia and New Zealand. Dr de Geest is on the
council of the New Zealand Intellectual Property Attorneys (NZIPA) and a member of the
Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) Patents Technical Focus Group.
I welcome any feedback that you may have on the proposed appointment. I intend to submit
a paper for consideration by the Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee on
27 August 2024, and I would appreciate your response by 20 August 2024.
Yours sincerely

Hon Andrew Bayly
Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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Curriculum vitae for Dr Duncan de Geest

s 9(2)(a)