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Constitution Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 27 Nov 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 amends the Constitution Act 1986 to improve the resilience of the mechanisms that provide for the continuity of executive government and the transition of power following an election.
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MP in charge
Hon Paul Goldsmith
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Committee
Justice
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Read the bill

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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 Paul Goldsmith
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 187-2
    Introduction: 23 Jul 2025
    First reading agreed: 14 Aug 2025
    Referred to: Justice
    Submissions due: 14 Sep 2025
    Select Committee Report(s): Constitution Amendment Bill - 26 Nov 2025

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