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Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) (3 Day Postnatal Stay) Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 13 Oct 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 provides women who have just given birth with access to their choice of post-natal care for a minimum of 72 hours if desired.
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MP in charge
Hon Casey Costello
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Committee
Health
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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 Casey Costello
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 37-1
    Introduction: 20 Mar 2024
    First reading agreed: 17 Dec 2024
    Referred to: Health
    Submissions due: 16 Feb 2025
    Select Committee Report(s): Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) (3 Day Postnatal Stay) Amendment Bill - 04 Jun 2025

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