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Local Government (Rates Capping) Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 08 Sep 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 single broad policy of this omnibus bill is to promote fiscal responsibility and predictability of costs to ratepayers by providing a framework to limit annual increases in certain kinds of rates.
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MP in charge
Hon Simon Watts
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Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
31 Aug 2026 - Current
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Report due on 28 Feb 2027

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Submission due on 31 Dec 2098

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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 Simon Watts
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 340-1
    Introduction: 24 Aug 2026
    First reading agreed: 01 Sep 2026
    Referred to: Finance and Expenditure
    Submissions due: 31 Dec 2098