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Regulatory Systems (Internal Affairs) Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 12 Feb 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.

This overall policy objective of this omnibus bill is to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of regulatory systems overseen by the Department of Internal Affairs.
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MP in charge
Hon Brooke van Velden
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Committee
Governance and Administration
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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 Brooke van Velden
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 188-2
    Introduction: 23 Jul 2025
    First reading agreed: 12 Aug 2025
    Referred to: Governance and Administration
    Submissions due: 23 Sep 2025
    Select Committee Report(s): Regulatory Systems (Internal Affairs) Amendment Bill - 11 Feb 2026

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