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Public Service Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 01 Aug 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 Public Service Act 2020 with the intention to drive improvements in public service performance, create more stability, and ensure that the public service efficiently and effectively delivers value for money.
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MP in charge
Hon Judith Collins
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Governance and Administration
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Submissions are now being accepted

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Closing date: 31 Aug 2025 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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Report due on 30 Nov 2025

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Submission due on 30 Aug 2025

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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 Judith Collins
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 190-1
    Introduction: 27 Jul 2025
    First reading agreed: 31 Jul 2025
    Referred to: Governance and Administration
    Submissions due: 30 Aug 2025