Kaushal
Kaushal is the chairman of a government advisory group focused on addressing retail crime in New Zealand. He has advocated for stronger powers for retailers to defend their property and has proposed changes to citizen's arrest laws, citing that current regulations are too restrictive. Kaushal's recommendations are based on evidence from successful policies implemented overseas, and he aims to provide grassroots solutions to restore law and order as promised by the coalition Government.
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Recent news mentions
Goldsmith accepted Kaushal could 'rub up some people the wrong way' but said his decision had not been informed by Kaushal’s conduct as chairman.
Retail crime advisory group scrapped after several resignations
New Zealand· 2026-02-10
Kaushal is the chair of the retail crime taskforce and has defended the group's spending and work.
Retail crime taskforce in turmoil as third business leader quits groupNew Zealand· 2026-01-26
Kaushal promised journalists he would be submitting his first ideas to Goldsmith in a matter of weeks.
Govt to decide on retail crime group advising stronger citizen’s arrest and use of force powersNew Zealand· 2025-02-24