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Telecommunications Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 24 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 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
confirmation_number Bill No.212-1
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Read the bill

Link to NZ Legislation website

Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
groups Economic Development, Science and Innovation
12 Nov 2025 - Current
today

Report due on 12 May 2026

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Submission due on 13 Jan 2026

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Select Committee

The select committee gathers information and prepares a report on the bill for the House, including recommending changes to the bill.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Paul Goldsmith
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 212-1
    Introduction: 20 Oct 2025
    First reading agreed: 13 Nov 2025
    Referred to: Economic Development, Science and Innovation
    Submissions due: 13 Jan 2026