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Crimes (Countering Foreign Interference) Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 19 May 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 seeks to strengthen New Zealand's criminal law to better prevent and respond to foreign interference targetting New Zealand.
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MP in charge
Hon Paul Goldsmith
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Committee
Justice
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Link to NZ Legislation website

Progress of the Bill

  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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Second Reading

The House debates and votes on the bill and any changes suggested by the select committee.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Paul Goldsmith
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 93-2
    Introduction: 13 Nov 2024
    First reading agreed: 19 Nov 2024
    Referred to: Justice
    Submissions due: 15 Jan 2025
    Select Committee Report(s): Crimes (Countering Foreign Interference) Amendment Bill - 18 May 2025

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