Back to Bills (proposed laws)

Disputes Tribunal Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 28 Apr 2025

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 bill amends the Disputes Tribunal Act 1988 to increase the financial jurisdiction of the Disputes Tribunal from $30,000 to $60,000.
person
MP in charge
Hon Paul Goldsmith
groups
Committee
Justice
confirmation_number Bill No.98-1
account_balance54Parliament

Progress of the Bill

  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
info_outline
Committee of whole House

The House considers the bill in detail, questions the MP in charge, and may make changes.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Paul Goldsmith
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 98-1
    Introduction: 13 Nov 2024
    First reading agreed: 19 Nov 2024
    Referred to: Justice
    Submissions due: 15 Jan 2025
    Select Committee Report(s): Disputes Tribunal Amendment Bill - 27 Mar 2025
    Second reading agreed: 03 Apr 2025