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Telecommunications Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 07 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 amends the Telecommunications Act 2001 to ensure the telecommunications regulatory regime keeps up with changes in the industry.
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MP in charge
Hon Paul Goldsmith
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Committee
Economic Development, Science and Innovation
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Read the bill

Link to NZ Legislation website

Progress of the Bill

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

The House debates and votes on the bill and any changes suggested by the select committee.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Paul Goldsmith
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 212-2
    Introduction: 20 Oct 2025
    First reading agreed: 13 Nov 2025
    Referred to: Economic Development, Science and Innovation
    Submissions due: 13 Jan 2026
    Select Committee Report(s):

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