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Fair Trading Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 29 May 2026

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.

The objectives of this bill are to ensure that the Fair Trading Act 1986 remains fit for purpose as business practices and digital markets evolve, strengthen deterrence of unfair trading conduct, support appropriate consequences for breaches, and enable efficient and effective enforcement.
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MP in charge
Hon Cameron Brewer
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Committee
Finance and Expenditure
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Submissions are now being accepted

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Closing date: 16 Jul 2026 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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26 May 2026 - Current
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Report due on 26 Nov 2026

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Submission due on 15 Jul 2026

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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.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Cameron Brewer
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 299-1
    Introduction: 12 May 2026
    First reading agreed: 27 May 2026
    Referred to: Finance and Expenditure
    Submissions due: 15 Jul 2026