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Employment Leave Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 16 Mar 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.

This omnibus bill replaces the Holidays Act 2003 and seeks to establish a new framework for leave entitlement that is simple and clear, and provides certainty to employees and employers about their entitlements and obligations.
person
MP in charge
Hon Brooke van Velden
groups
Committee
Education and Workforce
confirmation_number Bill No.259-1
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Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
groups Education and Workforce
11 Mar 2026 - Current
today

Report due on 12 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 Brooke van Velden
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 259-1
    Introduction: 08 Mar 2026
    First reading agreed: 12 Mar 2026
    Referred to: Education and Workforce