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Public Service Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 13 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 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
confirmation_number Bill No.190-2
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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 Judith Collins
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 190-2
    Introduction: 27 Jul 2025
    First reading agreed: 31 Jul 2025
    Referred to: Governance and Administration
    Submissions due: 30 Aug 2025
    Select Committee Report(s): Public Service Amendment Bill - 26 Nov 2025
    Second reading agreed: 10 Feb 2026
    Committee of the whole House concluded: 10 Mar 2026

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