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Judicature (Timeliness) Legislation Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 25 Nov 2025

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 is an omnibus bill intended to improve timeliness in New Zealand courts by maximising judicial resources.
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MP in charge
Hon Paul Goldsmith
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Committee
Justice
confirmation_number Bill No.159-3
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Progress of the Bill

  • Royal Assent
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Third Reading

The House debates the bill for the final time and votes to decide whether it should become law.

Resources

  • 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