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Oranga Tamariki (Responding to Serious Youth Offending) Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 03 Aug 2026

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This bill establishes a young serious offender declaration and a new military-style academy order in the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989.
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MP in charge
Hon Karen Chhour
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Committee
Social Services and Community
confirmation_number Bill No.99-2
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Amendment Papers

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Progress of the Bill

  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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Committee of whole House

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

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  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Karen Chhour
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 99-2
    Introduction: 17 Nov 2024
    First reading agreed: 21 Nov 2024
    Referred to: Social Services and Community
    Submissions due: 08 Jan 2025
    Select Committee Report(s): Oranga Tamariki (Responding to Serious Youth Offending) Amendment Bill - 19 May 2025
    Second reading agreed: 30 Jul 2026

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