These questions will be considered by InternetNZ in arriving at its own submission on the draft Bill.

Justice Minister Judith Collins says if Cabinet accepts the Law Commission's recommendations as expressed in its report and in the draft Communications (New Media) Bill, a new Bill text will be created to be put to Parliament. This is likely to happen by early next year.

"The government is carefully considering the Law Commission's report and draft Bill, drafted by the Parliamentary Counsel Office to aid discussion," says Collins.

When the government's response is written, the minister will seek Cabinet approval of the response "by the end of the year", she says.