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Judicature (Timeliness) Legislation Amendment Bill
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This bill is an omnibus bill intended to improve timeliness in New Zealand courts by maximising judicial resources.MP in charge
Hon Paul GoldsmithCommittee
Justice
Bill No.159-4
54Parliament
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Assented on 18 Dec 2025
Act: Judicature (Timeliness) Legislation Amendment Act 2025
Royal Assent
The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.
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Member(s) in charge: Hon Paul Goldsmith Type of Bill: Government Parliament: 54 Bill no: 159-4 Introduction: 21 May 2025 First reading agreed: 22 May 2025 Referred to: Justice Submissions due: 24 Jun 2025 Select Committee Report(s): Judicature (Timeliness) Legislation Amendment Bill - 21 Sep 2025 Second reading agreed: 18 Nov 2025 Committee of the whole House concluded: 09 Dec 2025 Third reading agreed: 17 Dec 2025 Royal assent: 18 Dec 2025 Act: Judicature (Timeliness) Legislation Amendment Act 2025