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Plain Language Act Repeal Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 02 Apr 2025

Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. Only Parliament can pass a bill. Each bill goes through several stages, giving MPs and the public the chance to have their say.

This bill repeals the Plain Language Act 2022 to remove the compliance-based administrative requirements the Act places on public service agencies.
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MP in charge
Hon Judith Collins
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Committee
Governance and Administration
confirmation_number Bill No.132-1
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Closing date: 14 May 2025 NZ Time

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Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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Report due on 30 Sep 2025

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Submission due on 13 May 2025

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Select Committee

The select committee gathers information and prepares a report on the bill for the House, including recommending changes to the bill.

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  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Judith Collins
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 132-1
    Introduction: 23 Mar 2025
    First reading agreed: 01 Apr 2025
    Referred to: Governance and Administration
    Submissions due: 13 May 2025