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Data and Statistics (Census) Amendment Bill
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The single broad policy of this omnibus bill is that, from 2030, there will be an annual census.MP in charge
Hon Dr Shane RetiCommittee
Justice
Bill No.253-1
54Parliament
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Member(s) in charge: Hon Dr Shane Reti Type of Bill: Government Parliament: 54 Bill no: 253-1 Introduction: 01 Mar 2026 First reading agreed: 05 Mar 2026 Referred to: Justice Submissions due: 14 Apr 2026