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Crimes Amendment Bill
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This bill amends the Crimes Act 1961 to strengthen consequences for certain crimes and meet commitments in the National/New Zealand First coalition agreement.MP in charge
Hon Paul GoldsmithCommittee
Justice
Bill No.223-3
54Parliament
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The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.
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Member(s) in charge: Hon Paul Goldsmith Type of Bill: Government Parliament: 54 Bill no: 223-3 Introduction: 02 Dec 2025 First reading agreed: 09 Dec 2025 Referred to: Justice Submissions due: 15 Feb 2026 Select Committee Report(s): Crimes Amendment Bill - 08 Jun 2026 Second reading agreed: 30 Jun 2026 Committee of the whole House concluded: 29 Jul 2026 Third reading agreed: 06 Aug 2026