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Crimes (Countering Foreign Interference) Amendment Bill
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This bill seeks to strengthen New Zealand's criminal law to better prevent and respond to foreign interference targetting New Zealand.MP in charge
Hon Paul GoldsmithCommittee
Justice
Bill No.93-2
54Parliament
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Details
Assented on 25 Nov 2025
Act: Crimes (Countering Foreign Interference) Amendment Act 2025
Royal Assent
The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.
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