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Maritime Transport (Lifejackets on Recreational Craft) Amendment Bill

Member's Bill
Published date: 11 Aug 2026

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This bill provides that recreational craft of 6 metres or less cannot be used unless every person on board under the age of 15 years wears a life jacket.
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MP in charge
Hon Dr Shane Reti
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Progress of the Bill

  • Royal Assent
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Third Reading

The House debates the bill for the final time and votes to decide whether it should become law.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Dr Shane Reti
    Type of Bill: Member's
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 143-2
    Introduction: 09 Apr 2025
    First reading agreed: 22 Oct 2025
    Referred to: Transport and Infrastructure
    Submissions due: 03 Mar 2026
    Select Committee Report(s): Life Jackets for Children and Young Persons Bill - 08 Jul 2026
    Second reading agreed: 22 Jul 2026
    Committee of the whole House concluded: 05 Aug 2026