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Legislation Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 29 Jan 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.

The single broad policy of this omnibus bill is to promote high-quality legislation for New Zealand that is easy to find, use, and understand.
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MP in charge
Hon Judith Collins
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Committee
Justice
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Read the bill

Link to NZ Legislation website

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.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Judith Collins
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 152-2
    Introduction: 13 May 2025
    First reading agreed: 22 Jul 2025
    Referred to: Justice
    Submissions due: 27 Aug 2025
    Select Committee Report(s): Legislation Amendment Bill - 15 Dec 2025
    Second reading agreed: 28 Jan 2026

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