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Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 19 May 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 is included in a package of bills amending regulatory systems administered by the Ministry of Justice. It aims to improve New Zealand's anti-money laundering and terrorism financing regime to make the system more risk-based, efficient, and effective.
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MP in charge
Hon Nicole McKee
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Committee
Justice
confirmation_number Bill No.114-3
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Progress of the Bill

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Assented on 17 May 2026

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Act: Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Amendment Act 2026

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Royal Assent

The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.

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  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Nicole McKee
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 114-3
    Introduction: 17 Dec 2024
    First reading agreed: 13 Feb 2025
    Referred to: Justice
    Submissions due: 13 Feb 2025
    Select Committee Report(s): Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Amendment Bill - 29 Jul 2025
    Second reading agreed: 23 Apr 2026
    Committee of the whole House concluded: 28 Apr 2026
    Third reading agreed: 12 May 2026
    Royal assent: 17 May 2026
    Act: Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Amendment Act 2026