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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.159-3
54Parliament
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Third Reading
The House debates the bill for the final time and votes to decide whether it should become law.
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Member(s) in charge: Hon Paul Goldsmith Type of Bill: Government Parliament: 54 Bill no: 159-3 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: 18 Nov 2025