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Copyright (Parody and Satire) Amendment Bill

Member's Bill
Published date: 02 Apr 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 bill amends the Copyright Act 1994 to provide that fair dealing with a work does not infringe copyright if the purpose is for parody or satire.
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MP in charge
Kahurangi Carter
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Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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Select Committee

The select committee gathers information and prepares a report on the bill for the House, including recommending changes to the bill.

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  • Member(s) in charge: Kahurangi Carter
    Type of Bill: Member's
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 96-1
    Introduction: 06 Nov 2024
    First reading agreed: 01 Apr 2026